Fishing in the Lipetsk region on rivers, lakes, and paid reservoirs

In the Lipetsk region there are a large number of reservoirs characteristic of central Russia. There are small and large rivers, lakes, as well as regularly stocked paid ponds where you can not only go fishing, but also relax with company: on the territory there are gazebos, houses, barbecues, and picnic areas.

Fishing prices are quite reasonable, and in many places you can go fishing for free. Below we present you an overview of the most interesting free and paid places for fishing in this region.

Where can you go fishing for free in the Lipetsk region?

In the Lipetsk region there are many water bodies of varying size and distance from the center of the region: rivers, both small and large, lakes, ponds. All of these reservoirs are excellent for fishing throughout the year.

The most catchable places can be identified:

Voronezh River
silicate lakes,
Sokolsky Bridge,
Dam,
artificial pond near the railway station

Rivers

In the regional center, Lipetsk, you can quickly go fishing on the Voronezh River, which crosses the city. Here you can fish from both the left and right banks.

In general, in the Lipetsk region there are almost 130 rivers with an average length of ten kilometers - from small to large. In total, the network of rivers is almost five and a half thousand kilometers, and there are also many streams flowing into the rivers.

Here are some of the most popular rivers in this region for fishing:

Don,
Again,
Voronezh mentioned above,
Fast Pine,
Beautiful Mecha.

Lakes

There are also a large number of lakes in the Lipetsk region and they contain different types of fish.

At the same time, some lakes are considered hydrological reserves, and, therefore, are distinguished by their magnificent, unique, beautiful nature and its beautiful landscape.

In total, there are about 600 lakes in the Lipetsk region, their total area is about 150 square kilometers. Lakes are located mainly in river floodplains.

Fishing on Galichya Mountain, Lipetsk region.

Galichya Gora fishing on the Don
Convenient access to the river, close to Lipetsk and Yelets, not many fishermen, excellent nature - this is probably the main criterion by which people come to fish on the Don River in the Galichya Gora region.

Professional feeders who know the places and pits rarely leave these places without a catch. It’s much harder for ordinary fishermen here. For the first time you can leave without fish. Therefore, the most important criterion for fishing on the Don in this place is the right place.

Usually people come here for the so-called linen: podust, dace, silver bream, bleak. Less commonly, bream and crucian carp. You can get hooked on a biryuk and catch almost a hundred of them.

Basic gear - feeder, spinning rod, float rod.

The flow is normal. A 100-120 gram feeder is suitable.

How to get to the Don in the Galichya Gora area and what kind of fish is caught there can be found on our forum:

Paid fishing spots

Paid ponds for the pleasure of fishermen are located in almost all districts of the Lipetsk region.

Clients are guaranteed here:

great catch,
landscaped area,
rental gear,
houses, gazebos and barbecue grills.

Below is a list of the most popular “pay zones” in the Lipetsk region.

Top best paid reservoirs in the Lipetsk region

Makarovsky Pond

This reservoir has an area of twelve hectares. It fills with water when the snow melts, as well as from many springs at the bottom. This is the reason why there is good water for different types of fish to live in the pond.

So, here you can hunt for:

karpov,
Sazanov,
crucian carp,
grass carp,
silver carp.

The pond is regularly stocked with fish and the fish population is maintained. On the territory near the reservoir, there are gazebos that can accommodate from six to twenty people. It is convenient to drive up to the pond, and the choice of any gear is up to the fisherman.

The fee depends on the time of fishing and ranges from 400 rubles to 500 rubles. For 500-3000 rubles you can rent a gazebo. If members of his family came with the fisherman, they are charged a fee of 50 rubles.

Makarovsky Pond is located near the village of Dmitryashevka in the Khlevensky district of the region. You can get to it along the A-133 highway

Pond Vysokopolye

Here you can not only successfully go fishing, but also have a great time on your day off, sunbathing, barbecuing, and taking a walk in nature.

The reservoir was formed by damming the Telelyuychik River, which flows in the Gryazinsky district.

The area around the reservoir is landscaped and comfortable for leisure activities. Here you can find:

houses,
gazebos,
barbecues,
bridges for fishing and special places where you can place all the gear.

You can also rent gear and other necessary things for fishing here.

Fishermen come here to hunt:

silver carp,
white cupids,
perch,
rudd,
roach,
karpov,
Sazanov,
lines,
crucian carp,
pike

Malininsky Pond

This pond appeared after the dam of the stream of the same name was blocked. It is a very environmentally friendly reservoir.

You can get to the pond from the regional center along the A-133 highway. The distance from Lipetsk is about 44 kilometers. There is an equipped parking lot.

The reservoir is regularly stocked with fish. Here anglers can pamper themselves:

carp,
carp,
crucian carp,
line,
silver carp,
grass carp,
perch,
pike.

You can fish with the following gear:

spinning,
donka,
float rod.

The cost of a fishing trip is about 1 thousand rubles, and the reservoir is open only during the day, until 9 pm. All catch must be paid for additionally on the spot, after weighing.

Pond Kreshchensky

You can fish here all year round, and the reservoir itself is highly environmentally friendly and is constantly stocked with fish.

Fishermen can hunt here for:

carp,
pike,
silver carp,
grass carp.
perch,
roach,
tench,
with a brush.

Getting here from Lipetsk is not difficult; the travel time will take just over one hour.

The following gear can be used on the Kreshchensky reservoir:

donku,
spinning,
float rod.

There is a limitation - a maximum of four gear per fisherman.

In addition, the area around the pond is equipped: here you can stay in houses or sit in a gazebo.

Pond Mokroe

The area of this reservoir, owned by the regional fishermen's union, is about 250 hectares.

Every year the pond is stocked with fry of the following individuals:

carp,
crucian carp,
roach,
perch.

Daytime fishing starts from 100 rubles, you can fish on the bridge.

You can use the following gear:

spinning,
fishing rod,
with an elastic band.

According to fishermen, here you can catch trophy specimens of carp or crucian carp. One thing is not encouraging: getting to the pond from the regional center is not easy. There is a reservoir near the settlement. Wet.

Meczek Pond

The pond was created after the construction of a dam on the Mechek River and is located between the settlements of Bolshoy and Maly Mechek.

From the regional center, the distance to this reservoir is about forty kilometers.

The area of the pond is about fifteen hectares; there are gazebos and houses on the territory. In addition, the pond itself is located in a very beautiful natural area, with a forest belt nearby.

Here you can catch:

carp,
pike perch,
crucian carp,
silver carp,
grass carp,
paddlefish,
perch

Let's celebrate! The cost of the tour ranges from 300 to 550 rubles. There are restrictions on catching fish - no more than five kilograms. You don't have to pay for perch in the catch.

Prices for services

As mentioned above, prices for the services of paid bases in the Lipetsk region, where you can fish, vary from 100 to 1000 rubles.

The best places for winter fishing

Winter fishing is also developed in the region, and it is well developed. During this period, they fish here both on paid reservoirs and on free ones with equal success.

The Matyr Reservoir is especially famous; its name is known to all real winter fishermen in Russia. The national jig fishing championship is held here annually. There are always a lot of participants and they come from different regions precisely for the sake of having fun during this period, and not for a reward.

In addition to experienced fishermen, you can also meet many beginners here; they carefully observe the actions of their more experienced comrades and slowly learn from their experience. Many who come here by chance return annually, some even to show off their acquired skills in fishing with a jig from ice.

Many people go fishing to the Lipetsk region, even from distant regions. In addition to the excellent catch, everyone will be able to admire the beauty of the region, make sure that there is really a lot of fish here and it is represented by different species.

What kind of fish can you catch in the Lipetsk region?

Here you can catch many species of fish typical for the water bodies of central Russia. Among the most popular individuals for fishing:

bream,
chubs,
crucian carp,
carp,
idea,
roach,
rudd,
white cupids,
perch,
pike,
catfish,
zander.

In addition to fish itself, you can also catch crayfish here.

Fishermen in the Lipetsk region can go fishing on one of the many rivers or lakes, as well as on paid ponds, where they are guaranteed a catch.

Diversity of ichthyofauna

Lipetsk reservoirs are rich in fish. And they contain numerous species of fish, which are simply impossible to list here. One has only to indicate the main species of fish for which fishing is more active. These include:

Seasoned fishermen in the Lipetsk region hunt for catfish and pike perch. But the behavior of these fish species here is so cautious that it is difficult to catch them without having certain knowledge. But if you decide to fish for them, seek advice from local fishermen: they will show you the most promising places and methods of catching rare, but valuable, inhabitants of the Don and other rivers. You can also contact paid fishing bases that are ready to provide you with all the conditions for successful fishing.

Fishing on the Don River is especially popular in the Lipetsk region. The most common fishing gear here are mugs, girders and spinning rods. To catch pike, fishermen must take metal leashes with them. If the toothy predator is inactive, then fishermen use leashes from ordinary fishing line: this happens when winter fishing is carried out. On the Don, individuals weighing up to 10 kilograms are often caught on hooks.

The expanses of the Don River

Local fishermen note that in spring and autumn, pike like to hide in snags. Therefore, they install the gear among the snags, they even attach them to some snags. In places with clear water, pike are not caught at this time, so it is best to use jigs with an elastic band as gear. They do not get tangled in grass and snags. To do this, a 2-meter line is attached to a half-meter rubber band, and the rubber band is attached to a peg, which is stuck into the bottom at an angle.

The pike in the Don is large

Another popular river in the region is the Voronezh river. Rare representatives of the ichthyofauna here are saberfish, catfish, pike perch, and burbot. In the waters of this river live in large quantities:

To catch fish here, ordinary bread crumbs are often used as bait. Bream and silver bream are very fond of black bread. Fishermen use this: they take a piece of crumb, bend it in half, and put it on a hook. Then the crumb is squeezed and the tackle is thrown. The bread swells, blurs, and the smell attracts large individuals.

Fishing for white bread in the Lipetsk region is carried out for chub, roach and crucian carp. Moreover, it is not small things that grab the hook, but very large specimens. They readily take crumbs not only at the bottom, but also on the water surface. But don't try to catch fish on fresh bread; let it get stale a little. To increase the catchability of the bait, prepare homemade bread using flavorings.

Both winter and summer fishing are successfully conducted on the lakes of the Lipetsk region. Most of the lakes belong to the protected area. But anyone who wants to try their luck at fishing can come here. In total, there are 26 protected lakes in the region. The most picturesque and fishy ones are:

Paid fishing bases that stock water bodies with fish are very common here. They provide anglers with the opportunity to relax without unnecessary hassle. You can do only your favorite thing - fishing. Everything else will be done for you.

Lipetsk is located almost 440 kilometers from the Russian capital. Within the city limits there are artificial reservoirs in which a variety of fish are found: bream, roach, asp, chub. Fishing in the city is one of the most favorite pastimes of city residents in their free time. Winter fishing is also possible here. And the fish caught here can be used for food, since the local city reservoirs are famous for their cleanliness: they are home to the ruffe, which dies in dirty water.

Ruffs live only in clean water

The region is so popular that sport fishing competitions are often held in the Lipetsk region. At competitions, real professional fishermen demonstrate their skills. For them, fishing is not a hobby, but life.

Fishing spots in the Lipetsk region: rivers, lakes and the best “pay zones”

Fishing prices are quite reasonable, and in many places you can go fishing for free. Below we present you an overview of the most interesting free and paid places for fishing in this region.