The Nizhny Novgorod region is located in the European part of Russia. These places have the usual climate of the middle zone of our country: with a slushy off-season, cold winters and, as a rule, moderately warm summers.
Two large rivers flow through the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod region - the Volga and Oka, several smaller rivers, for example - Kudma, Piana, Kerzhenets, Vetluga, and there are also many lakes and ponds. Also on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod region there is a huge reservoir - the Gorky Reservoir.
Therefore, this is truly a fertile region for fishermen. Nizhny Novgorod fishermen go fishing all year round. Read about the best places for anglers, as well as what kind of fish is found here.
What kind of fish can you catch in the Nizhny Novgorod region?
In the Nizhny Novgorod region you can catch the following types of fish:
- pike,
- perch,
- crucian carp,
- lotva,
- tench,
- rotan,
- zander,
- asp,
- roach
- bersh,
- saberfish,
- bream,
- bream,
- minnow,
- tench,
- silver bream,
- bleak,
- burbot and others.
Daily catch rates and fish size.
There are also some changes here in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The daily norm differs from the national norm and is 10 kilograms. But there are also some changes:
- Bream – it is allowed to catch up to 10 kilograms per day;
- Pike – three specimens;
- Carp - three copies;
- Catfish - one;
- Pike perch - three.
That is, if you catch three pike, the total weight of which does not reach ten kilograms, then catching the fourth is prohibited. In addition, minimum fish size restrictions still apply. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, almost all types of fish have the same restrictions as for the entire Volga-Caspian fishery basin (the link was at the beginning of the article), with the exception of one difference: the minimum size of bream is smaller - 25 centimeters.
Where can you go fishing for free?
Volga river
Fishing on the Volga can be done all year round. From April to October, spinning anglers fish here, and also on the track.
From November to April comes the time for winter fishing enthusiasts. At the same time, fishing on the first and last ice is considered the most exciting and most trophy.
The following types of fish are caught:
- pike,
- zander,
- bream,
- carp,
- som,
- perch
- asp.
The best places for fishing on the Volga are the following:
- bays of the Sanakhta, Trinity, Yug, Yakhra and Sudnitsa rivers,
- Katunki,
- Pelegovo,
- Porbotnoe,
- Vasilsursk,
- Great Enemy,
- at the Borsky Bridge (within Nizhny Novgorod),
- bay in Velikovsky
- Andronova,
- Conversations,
- Makarevo
- Mikhalchikovo,
- Maloe Kozino,
- Raznezhye,
- bay under the Ropeway (within Nizhny Novgorod).
- Kamenka
- Koposovo
- mouth of the Lutoshi River,
- Tatinets and others.
In summer, in warm water, fish in the Volga prefer to stay in fast currents, on riffles or near deep holes. In the morning and evening you can sip on pike perch.
Let's celebrate! To catch an asp, you need to either be well camouflaged, or make extra-long casts - up to a hundred meters. But according to experienced fishermen, it’s good to take catfish on a spinning rod or as a catch.
Oka River
Nizhny Novgorod residents fish on the Oka in open water and from ice. The best places for fishing are:
- Pogorelka,
- mouth of the Kishma River,
- mouth of the Muromka River,
- Khabarskoe,
- Chulkovo.
- Babinsky backwater,
- Dudenevo,
- Nizkovo,
If we talk beyond the boundaries of Nizhny Novgorod, then on the Oka River you can fish in the area, as well as near the Yug microdistrict. In addition, fishermen have long chosen Strelka for fishing, where the Oka River falls into another wide river - the Volga.
Gorky Reservoir (or Gorky Sea)
Fishing on the Gorky Sea attracts many fishermen.
This reservoir was formed in the mid-20th century during the construction of the Gorky hydroelectric power station near the city of Gorodets. The area of the Gorky Sea is 1590 kilometers, and its volume is 8.71 km.
Conventionally, it is possible to divide the reservoir into two sections:
- river, located above, on which the reservoir retains the appearance of a full-flowing river, about three kilometers wide.
- lacustrine, from the hydroelectric dam to the mouth of the Unzha River, with a width of 10-12 km, almost devoid of current
The depth of water in the flooded floodplain is 10-15 meters, and in the flooded channel - up to 20 meters.
There is also an interesting feature: from Yuryevets to Zavolzhye, the right bank of the reservoir is steep, high, and steep in places. The left bank, on the contrary, is low, with forest growing on the banks.
Fishermen come here for the following types of fish:
- perch,
- track,
- bersh,
- roach,
- ide,
- carp,
- carp,
- bleak,
- asp.
If your goal is trophy specimens, then from the bottom of the reservoir you can raise respectable specimens of perch (up to 18 kilograms), pike (12-15 kilograms), as well as large representatives of the carp family, catfish and tench.
You can fish here all year round. You just need to remember that in the summer, around the end of June, the Woe-Sea begins to bloom.
Small rivers
Among the Nizhny Novgorod rivers where you can successfully fish, the following stand out:
- Linda,
- Drunk,
- Lunda,
- Seryozha,
- Kerzhenets
- Vetluga,
- Kudma,
- Sura,
- Tesha,
- Uzola,
- Mouth,
- South,
- Yakhra.
On small rivers in open water, fishermen catch roach, perch, pike, chub, pike perch, burbot, bream, and so on.
Used as gear:
- feeder,
- donku,
- spinning,
- fishing rod
- girder and other gear.
Lakes
There are a great many lakes in the Nizhny Novgorod region, both small and quite large in size.
Fishermen fish here with a float rod, spinning rod, feeder, and donka. The fish found here is the same as in other reservoirs in the region. In addition, the lucky ones pull out large specimens of carp, carp, and catfish.
The largest bodies of water in the region
In the Nizhny Novgorod region there are several of the largest reservoirs, which are regularly visited by both local and visiting fishermen.
Oka River
Local fishermen fish on the Oka all year round. In this case, the most interesting places should be noted:
- Babinsky backwater.
- Dudenevo.
- Low.
- Burnt place.
- Mouth of the Kishma River.
- Mouth of the Muromka River.
- Khabarskoe.
- Chulkovo.
Within the city of Nizhny Novgorod on the Oka River, fishermen fish near and near the southern microdistrict. In addition, Strelka, where the Oka flows into the Volga, is considered an interesting place.
Volga river
On the Volga, fishing also continues in winter, so we can safely say that fish can also be caught here all year round. Spinning anglers catch predatory fish from April to October. Fans of regular fishing rods can also find interesting places for themselves. Starting in October, the winter fishing season starts. As a rule, fishing on the first and last ice is considered the most effective. In this case, you can catch:
The best places are:
- Andronovo.
- Conversations.
- Bays of such rivers as Salakhta, Trinity, Yug, Yakhra, Sudnitsa.
- Katunki.
- Pelegovo.
- Porbotnoe.
- Vasilsursk.
- Great Enemy.
- Limits of the Borsky Bridge.
- Bay in Velikovsky.
- Limits of the cable car.
- Kalinka.
- Kokosovo.
- Makarovo.
- Mikhalchikovo.
- Maloe Kozino.
- Raznezhye.
- Mouth of the Lutoshi River.
- Tatinets, etc.
In summer, when the water is warm, fish are mainly found in places with faster currents, within riffles, and also within deep holes. It all depends on the type of fish and its behavior. In the early morning or late evening you can hunt for pike perch, for which you will have to arm yourself with a spinning rod.
To catch an asp, you need to carefully camouflage yourself or throw the bait at a distance of up to 100 meters. Catfish are caught in the dark using spinning rods or casting hooks.
Gorky Reservoir
This is a fairly large body of water, which is also called the Gorky Sea. The reservoir was created during the construction of the Gorky hydroelectric power station. Its area is 1590 square km, and its volume is 8.71 cubic km. The length of this reservoir is about 440 km, and its greatest width is about 14 km. In other words, it is a long but relatively narrow body of water.
The reservoir should be divided into 2 sections:
- The area is lake, located from the limits of the hydroelectric station to the mouth of the Unzha River, which has a width of about 12 km. There is practically no current in this area.
- River section. This area is about 3 km wide and is characterized by the presence of a current.
The depth of the reservoir is 10-20 meters. From Yuryevets to the Volga region the right bank is characterized by a significant steepness. As for the left bank, it is flatter, and there is a forest on the bank. The following fish are found here:
In the reservoir it is not a problem to catch large pike, weighing up to 12 kg, as well as large perch, weighing up to 2 kg. In addition to them, there are also large specimens of such fish species as catfish, tench, carp, carp, etc.
Fishing here is effective at any time of the day. But there is one peculiarity. Around the end of June, the water in the Gorky Reservoir begins to bloom, so during this period, which lasts until the beginning of autumn, you should not fish here.
The best places for paid fishing in the Nizhny Novgorod region
In the Nizhny Novgorod region there are many places where you can go for paid fishing. Among them:
“Lake near the Jura” (otherwise - Chaglav Ponds)
These ponds are located in the Kstovsky district. You can get to them as follows: from the Kstov industrial zone you need to get to the village of Chaglava.
Fishermen go here for the following types of fish:
- pike,
- perch,
- roach,
- crucian carp
There are several ponds where fishermen prefer fishing rods (for roach and crucian carp) and spinning rods (for pike and perch) as gear.
Fish farm "Zarya"
Located towards the city of Arzamas. There are several small ponds here, each of which has different prices for fishing. So, on ponds with crucian carp you can fish for 100-300 rubles, on carp ponds - from 500 rubles and more.
The number of gear is not limited. Fishermen fish here both with simple fly rods and with feeders.
Paid "Chistye Prudy"
The Chistye Prudy complex, located in the Dalnekonstantinovsky district of the region, includes 5 reservoirs rich in fish of various species:
- carp (main type of fish),
- pike,
- som,
- sturgeon,
- trout,
- White amur.
Let's celebrate! Sports fishing championships and competitions are also regularly held here. Fans of winter fishing are invited to go ice fishing.
Reservoir "Chizhkovo"
This pond is located near the village of Afanasevo in the Bogorodsky district. Here you can catch the following types of fish:
- carp,
- crucian carp,
- perch,
- sorog,
- pike,
- carp
Prices start from 300 rubles per person (they may change from year to year, so it is better to check the current price with the administration).
You can fish both from the shore and from a boat, using fishing rod, feeder and donkeys as gear.
In addition to fishing, you can relax here with your family or company on the banks with a birch grove.
Prices and rules
As mentioned above, prices for fishing on paid sites range from 300 rubles and above. Depending on the number of fishing rods, as well as the time of fishing.
The reservoirs of Nizhny Novgorod and the Nizhny Novgorod region will not leave either beginners or experienced fishermen indifferent. Here you can fish on the Volga and Oka rivers, on small rivers, on numerous lakes or paid reservoirs, where a catch is guaranteed.
Paid fishing: list of interesting places
In the Nizhny Novgorod region there are many places where you can go for paid fishing. Among them are the following:
"Chistye Prudy"
The Chistye Prudy complex, located in the Dalnekonstantinovsky district of the region, includes 5 reservoirs rich in fish of various species:
- carp (main type of fish),
- pike,
- som,
- sturgeon,
- trout,
- White amur.
Sports fishing championships and competitions are also regularly held here. Fans of winter fishing are invited to go ice fishing.
Fish farm "Zarya"
Located towards the city of Arzamas. There are several small ponds here, each of which has different prices for fishing.
So, on ponds with crucian carp you can fish for 100-300 rubles, on carp ponds - from 500 rubles and more. The number of gear is not limited. Fishermen fish here both with simple fly rods and with feeders.
Pond farm "Chizhkovo"
This reservoir is located near the village of Afanasevo in the Bogorodsky district. Here you can catch the following types of fish:
- carp,
- crucian carp,
- perch,
- sorog,
- pike,
- carp
Prices start from 300 rubles per person (they may change from year to year, so it is better to check the current price with the administration).
You can fish both from the shore and from a boat, using fishing rod, feeder and donkeys as gear. In addition to fishing, you can have a good time here with your family or company on the banks with a birch grove.
“Lake near the Jura” (Chaglavsky Ponds)
These ponds are located in the Kstovsky district. You can get to them as follows: from the Kstov industrial zone you need to get to the village of Chaglava.
Fishermen go here for the following types of fish:
- pike,
- perch,
- roach,
- crucian carp
There are several ponds where fishermen prefer fishing rods (for roach and crucian carp) and spinning rods (for pike and perch) as gear.
The reservoirs of the Nizhny Novgorod region will not leave fishermen indifferent. Just look at the main water arteries of the region - the Volga and Oka rivers (it is here that the Oka flows into the Volga, forming the famous Strelka).
In addition, excellent fishing can be found on the Gorky Sea, small rivers and numerous lakes. As a rule, fishermen come across small fish, common in fresh water bodies of central Russia, but sometimes you can become the owner of truly trophy specimens.
