Features of fishing on Akhtuba in September
Fishing in September on Akhtuba can bring a huge amount of positive emotions if you properly prepare for the upcoming vacation. Fishing on Akhtuba in September is aimed at predatory fish, which, after the end of the summer season, enter the stage of intense feeding. For those who want to show off all their fishing skills in the Astrakhan region, professionals have created a special calendar. It helps to navigate the choice of gear and places for the most effective extraction of trophy specimens.
If you didn’t have time for summer fishing, then you still have a chance to try your luck on Akhtuba in September. This territory is rightly called the only territory where even a beginner can catch predatory fish with capricious behavior. In autumn, pike, asp, carp, catfish and pike perch are hunted here.
September on Akhtuba is a period when perch and pike show incredible energy. Peaceful fish are not far behind.
Fishing on the Volga in summer
In fact, summer fishing on the Volga in the Astrakhan region is the period from the end of June to September.
Almost the entire June is of no interest to most fishermen due to the dominance of midges, and we add September to the summer season due to local climatic conditions. At this time it is still warm, one might even say hot. Air temperature affects the behavior of fish, which is not much different from August. At the end of June, a significant part of the fish population moves away from the spawning grounds to where there is a more noticeable current and the water is a little cooler. Such places are rifts and sand spits on the Volga and Akhtuba. The saber fish gather on them en masse, which the asp and catfish begin to exterminate. At the end of June, the bite begins for the spawned carp, which is caught under steep yars and on the edges of snags. While the period of stable and prolonged heat has not yet arrived, fish on the Volga bite in the interval from 9 to 15 hours, after which time until 19 hours can be devoted to lunch at the fishing base, swimming and relaxation. An evening surge in the activity of underwater inhabitants is usually observed from 19:00 and lasts until 21:00. In the evening, pike perch should be caught in shallower places. We do not recommend anglers to be on the water for the purpose of fishing from 3 pm to 7 pm. During this time it is very hot, and the fish are not taking well. The only exception is when catching catfish by trolling; bites are possible throughout the day. When the Astrakhan summer heat begins (July-August, and in recent years September), then at this time the temperature in the shade often reaches 40 degrees
During the heat, the water warms up to 22-24 degrees, which affects the behavior of underwater inhabitants. Spinning fishing on the Volga at this time comes down mainly to night fishing for pike perch. Pike perch is active in the morning (before 6:00) and evening dawns, but mainly at night. During the heat of the day, finding an active predator even in proven places is very difficult - most of the “spots” are silent. In August, it is already possible to catch crayfish on the Volga and in the flood lakes, watermelons and melons are ripening in local fields, but in August, wild people resting along the banks of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain become visible and invisible. Most promising places are tightly occupied by other fishermen. During the heat, it makes sense to focus on spinning only when it gets colder. During the day, during the maximum heat, it is much better to devote your time to a beach holiday or sleep in a room with air conditioning. It’s better to go fishing at dawn and at night. Your gear should always be ready, if one fine day the wind starts to blow or there is cloudiness, then you should expect a surge in the activity of predatory fish - then you can grab a spinning rod and go to the “points” right during the day. The heat of the day is not a hindrance for catfish, which can be caught with kwok throughout the day, as well as for carp, which continues to feed day and night. In the heat, catfish are caught not only above the pits, but even on the shallows and reaches. Carp can be successfully caught with the modern method of carp fishing, as well as with simpler bottom fishing rods baited with pearl barley shells, boilies, cake, etc. But carp does not take it everywhere; its typical habitats are snags under steep yars, as well as certain holes near shores. For fishing, you can still feed an area near the edge with a depth of 6-8 meters for one or two days, but it must certainly be located near the permanent habitat of carp (usually in such places carp splash and thereby give away their presence). Fans of white fish fishing can indulge themselves in overgrown eriks, Volga bays and floodplain lakes by fishing for roach, rudd, crucian carp and tench. Whitefish are caught using worms and maggots. But is it worth going to Astrakhan for such trophies when you can catch them right next to your home? When cold weather sets in, the pike becomes more active at the spots, and its bite will be stronger the longer the heat lasted until that moment. The asp in July and August is no longer as active as in June and is very timid. Let's summarize. If you happen to fish on the Volga in the summer, and your shelter is not a tent, but a fishing base, then remember - in the heat, pike perch bite only until 6 o’clock in the morning! What we mean is that you need to discuss in advance with the huntsman about going fishing at 3:00-4:00 in order to catch the morning bite. Not all rangers live at fishing bases; some come to work from neighboring villages.
Weather on Akhtuba in September
Akhtuba in September means being in more severe weather conditions compared to summer. The decrease in average daily temperature becomes noticeable already in early September. It will be quite cool to spend the night in a tent; you need to think about a place to stop.
As for the daytime temperature, at the end of September it can be up to +30 degrees or more. In September, Akhtuba becomes less crowded, since most of the vacationers are already leaving the region and returning to their usual rhythm of life. Professionals and amateurs come home with excellent trophies and vivid memories of fishing on the lower Volga.
September is famous for its cold nights and the end of flowering in the ilmen and lakes. A cluster of algae sinks to the bottom. Reservoirs, which in the summer could not even be considered for catching a predator, can no longer be called overgrown. Here you can also get excellent results without applying superhuman efforts.
To make fishing on Akhtuba in September as comfortable as possible, you need to stock up on warm clothes. It is desirable that it has a moisture-proof impregnation. In this case, any weather in September will bring only joyful emotions from receiving another trophy.
Professionals are sure to take a thermos with hot drinks and warm blankets with them in order to spend maximum time by the water and not catch a cold.
Tackle for catfish
The following are suitable for catching catfish in September: - spinning tackle; - on kwok; — donka (classical and feeder); - changeover
The main requirement for catfish fishing gear is strength.
September catfish are active, so in September they are often caught on spinning tackle. Lures for catching catfish using a spinning rod can be spinners (oscillating), sinking wobblers, and jig baits made of edible silicone. The main requirement for artificial baits is color and size. Catfish prefer long (at least 8 cm) light-colored baits.
You need to choose a spinning rod for catching catfish that is powerful, durable, and made of aluminum or composite fiberglass materials. The reel can be a standard spinning reel with a sensitive friction brake or a multiplier reel (if a casting or trigger-type spinning rod is used for fishing). Another requirement for a reel is the capacity of the spool. Ideally, the spool should hold at least 120 meters of fishing line with a cross-section of 0.25 mm.
You can use a spinning rod to catch catfish if you accurately determine the location of a school of catfish, because this fish does not like to chase bait. The catfish attacks the bait from an ambush if it swims ten centimeters from it.
The donka can also be mounted on a spinning rod or on a feeder rod. The fishing rod must be made of fiberglass, equipped with a reel and guides. A safety margin would not hurt such a rod.
Kwok as a method of catching a predator from a boat involves the use of a special device that attracts the attention of the catfish. In September, this method is not as effective as in summer, but on warm nights it can work.
A peret is one of the options for bottom equipment; it has a narrow scope of application - narrow rivers, when it is possible to throw one end of the fishing line to the other bank and secure it there. It is not recommended to use this tackle on large catfish. In some countries, the seine is considered a poaching tool and its use is prohibited by law.
Where to fish and what gear to take with you fishing in September?
In September, fishing provides a unique opportunity to hunt for a variety of fish species. Feeding and predatory individuals begin to stick to zones with increased flow speeds, located as close as possible to the Volga. in this place the water is cooler and characterized by an abundance of oxygen.
It is quite easy to catch noble white fish in September. To pull out bream, you should use bottom gear: elastic, standard bottom or fillers. These instruments will work in areas of sandy reaches with a rapid current, where the depth is from 3 to 6 meters.
The floodplain lakes are connected by eriks, where in September you can catch tench or buffalo with good results. To do this, use a crayfish neck or a worm as bait. To significantly increase your chances of getting the best trophies, it is advisable to go fishing at sunrise. This will significantly increase your chances of taking possession of the largest specimens. To be fair, I would like to note that the bite will be excellent throughout the day, until sunset.
In search of carp, you will have to go to shallow reaches. It is in September that experienced fishermen begin to catch trophy specimens. As soon as there is a significant decrease in temperature, individuals will leave shallow water areas and gradually move to holes covered with snags. Similar depressions are found in ravine areas.
Sudak. Fishing in the lower reaches of the Volga for Akhtuba pike perch will become most successful by the end of the first autumn month. Only by this time do representatives of this family of fish begin to actively move, especially quickly and respond well to bait.
Asp. This fish is concentrated in the so-called asp boilers. They are located in areas with the most powerful currents. At the end of September, large representatives of the family begin to rapidly exterminate the young. Avid fishermen note that not only gently sloping pits, but also numerous riffles can be confidently called asp fattening sites.
Som. In early September, you can successfully catch catfish on Akhtuba. Fishing will be most successful when using trolling techniques. Experienced and novice fishermen are located on the rifts or in shallow reaches. Gradually, the catfish begins to behave more actively in the areas of channel holes. Powerful autumn winds and rough water surfaces prevent the effective production of trophies by quok. It is more convenient to practice jig fishing techniques with a spinning rod in recesses and bottom tackle on the lower Volga. Excellent results can be obtained when trolling is used in conjunction with a deep-sea wobbler.
The bite of perch and pike becomes most noticeable in the ilmen and lakes of the region with the arrival of autumn. Fishing experts recommend using wobblers and spoons to catch fish. In the deep zones of the Volga channel, trolling demonstrates high productivity. To get an abundant catch, professional fishermen use one cunning secret. At 15-20 cm they install a twister on the side leash. Small perches begin to respond to it, which become bait for the main target - large pike.
crucian carp
Small and medium-sized crucian carp continue to feed in shallow waters near thickets of aquatic vegetation. In such conditions, it is more convenient to catch crucian carp using a float. The float should be adjusted so that only a two-centimeter part of the antenna is visible. Such a load on the float will allow you to detect the slightest touch of the fish on the bait, which will allow you to react in time to a cautious bite.
Large crucian carp traditionally stick to deeper areas, from where it is in most cases impossible to reach it with a simple fly rod. For adherents of float fishing, the only alternative when purposefully catching large crucian carp is match gear. The technique of catching with a match is quite complex, so this method of fishing is not widely used.
More accessible to a wide range of anglers is fishing with a modern English donkey - feeder. Without dwelling on the technique of fishing with a feeder, we only note that for catching crucian carp it would be preferable to use an in-line rig with a short leash of no more than 10 centimeters.
As we said above, fishing in September is of a summer nature, and accordingly, the feeding tactics remain the same. To catch crucian carp you will need bait with a pronounced sweet aroma; the aroma of fresh sunflower or linseed oil also gives good results.
Fisherman's calendar: what kind of fish bites in September, where and what to catch on Akhtuba?
crucian carp
Where to fish - ponds, grassy pools What to fish for - float rod, feeder Bait - worm, dough, maggot Bait - porridge, bran, cake, flavorings Biting time - early morning and evening
Carp
Where to fish - steep rivers, reservoirs with a muddy or clayey bottom and a weak current What to fish for - bait, feeder, float rod with reel Bait - porridge, worm, dough, boilies, potatoes, corn Bait - cake, chopped worm, porridge, corn Biting time - dawn, evening dawns, warm nights
Bream
Where to fish - grassy lakes, deep bays with a muddy bottom What to fish for - float rod, donka, feeder Bait - worm, peas, steamed grains, dough Bait - bran, porridge, bread, chopped worm Biting time - dawn, before sunset, sometimes during the day and on warm nights
Roach
Where to fish - clearings in algae, quiet currents What to fish for - float rod, feeder Bait - dough, bread, worm, maggot Bait - steamed oats, porridge, bread Biting time - almost all day
Som
Where to fish - whirlpools, pits What to fish for - zakidushka, bottom tackle, girder Baits - frog, fried poultry, fish, crayfish Bait - using the quok method Biting time - warm nights, evening dawns
Zander
Where to fish - riffles, hard bottom, rock ridges, clean water, lack of algae What to fish for - spinning rod, bait, mugs, zherlitsa Attachments - live bait, frog, spinners, wobblers Bait - not needed Biting time - at dawn, evening dawns, warm nights
Pike
Where to fish - cliffs, riffles, snags, sedge thickets What to fish for - spinning rod, circles, girders, path Attachments - live bait, frog, spinners, wobblers, twisters Bait - not needed Biting time - morning, evening, in cloudy weather
Perch
Where to fish - pits, lakes with reeds, quiet currents What to fish for - floating fishing rod, spinner bait Baits - worm, small fish, spinners, May beetle larvae Bait - bloodworms, worms, bull's blood Biting time - morning, evening, in cloudy weather
Asp
Where to fish - upper layers of water, rapids, sandy fords What to fish - spinning, fly fishing, wiring, at night - casting Baits - cockchafer, spinners, twisters Bait - worm, beetles, cockroaches, fish Biting time - dawn and evening dawns
Chub
Where to fish - cliffs, overhanging banks, bridges What to fish for - floating rod, fly fishing, spinning bait Bait - dragonfly, live bait, worm, butterflies, grasshoppers Bait - steamed oats, bran, bloodworms Biting time - in clear, calm weather
White amur
Where to fish - deep places in reservoirs and ponds What to fish for - donka Bait - worm, dough, peas Bait - oat flakes, semolina, crushed biscuits, corn Biting time - morning and evening
Gustera
Where to fish - quiet muddy places What to fish for - floating fishing rod Attachments - bloodworms, worms, dough Bait - bloodworms, maggots Biting time - morning and evening
Rudd
Where to fish - quiet places in lakes and ponds What to fish for - floating fishing rod Bait - worm, dough, maggot, bloodworm, barley Bait - rolled oats, pearl barley, corn, millet Biting time - early morning and evening
Tench
Where to fish - muddy bottom in a quiet current What to fish for - floating fishing rod Bait - worm, caterpillar, bloodworm, grain Bait - chopped worm, cottage cheese, peas Biting time - morning and evening
Gudgeon
Where to fish - on a quiet current What to fish for - a floating fishing rod Attachments - worm, bloodworm, maggot, caddisfly Bait - bloodworm, maggot Biting time - morning and evening
Carp
Where to fish - steep rivers, reservoirs with a muddy or clayey bottom and a weak current What to fish for - bait, feeder, float rod with reel Bait - porridge, worm, dough, boilies, potatoes, corn Bait - cake, chopped worm, porridge, corn Biting time - dawn, evening dawns, warm nights
Vobla
Where to fish - steep rivers, tributaries What to fish for - float rod, feeder, bottom tackle Bait - dung worm, maggot, corn, dough Bait - steamed oats, porridge, bread Biting time - dawn, morning
Bersh
Where to fish - riffles, hard bottom, stone ridges, clean water What to fish for - spinning rod, bait Bait - dung worm, maggot, corn, dough Bait - steamed oats, porridge, bloodworms, worm Biting time - dawn, morning
Silver carp
Where to fish - rocky, clay and sandy bottom What to fish for - bait, feeder Bait - bread crumb, peas, corn Groundbait - rolled oats, pearl barley, peas, millet Biting time - early morning and evening
Bleak
Where to fish - on a quiet current What to fish for - a floating fishing rod Attachments - bloodworms, worms, maggots Bait - breadcrumbs, semolina, bran, milk powder Biting time - in the morning
Chekhon
Where to fish - in a fast current, half-water and the deepest sections of the river What to fish for - a floating fishing rod Attachments - a worm, maggot - bloodworms, maggots Biting time - during the day
Ide
Where to fish - in bays with weak currents What to fish for - float rod, fly fishing, spinning bait Bait - worm, bark beetle larva Bait - ground crackers, rye bread, powdered milk Biting time - morning, evening and afternoon in warm cloudy weather
Buffalo
Where to fish - steep rivers, reservoirs with a muddy or clay bottom and a weak current What to fish for - bait, feeder, float rod Bait - dough, corn, boilies, dung worm, porridge Bait - cake, chopped worm, porridge, corn Biting time - dawn, evening dawns, warm nights
Ruff
Where to fish - deep bays, quiet channels with a muddy bottom What to fish for - float rod, jig, donka Bait - worm, maggot, bark beetle larva, maggot, bloodworm Bait - bloodworm Biting time - morning and evening
Autumn fishing on Akhtuba
The autumn season on Akhtuba is the best time for any fisherman. Autumn fishing on Akhtuba
– this is a real velvet season, the summer heat has gone, blood-sucking insects have disappeared, the fish begins to actively accumulate energy reserves for the winter.
The water in the rivers belonging to the lower reaches of the Volga is still warm and abundant in food.
And as a result, the bite and catches in these reservoirs, as well as the size of the fish caught, give fishermen a feeling of joy and satisfaction. Fishing in autumn on Akhtuba
comes into autumn mode, so for white fish you need to select catchable baits a little differently. In the summer, whitebait is in most cases better caught on plant baits, but with the arrival of autumn, various animal baits become more relevant for it.
And if, for example, in the summer the carp was perfectly caught on boilies that have a fruity aroma, then in the fall it gives preference to boilies that have the taste and smell of squid or shrimp, worms, the meat of pearl barley shells, and sometimes does not hesitate to grab fry.
Catching predatory fish in autumn on Akhtuba
For many fishing enthusiasts, fishing is a top priority. After all, such predators as pike perch, bersh, and pike begin their preparation for the winter season. Schools of perch surround schools of small fish, and then, driving them to the surface, begin to greedily eat them. The splashes and loud swagger of a feasting predator can be clearly heard even at a distance from the perch hunting site. As a rule, a pike always appears nearby. The toothy predator takes advantage of the favorable moment and grabs fish that are rushing around in panic, sometimes grabbing perches that are carried away by the hunt.
Experienced fishermen usually prefer to equip a spinning rod with a metal leash in places where there are perch pools, because pike often grab the bait there. Moreover, during the feeding season, perch does not pay attention to such trifles.
If the activity of the perch is high, it is better to use silicone baits for jigs, because it is easier to remove perch from a single hook than from a tee. In this case, productivity increases, which means there will be more catches. After all, the perch will not stay in one place, but will follow a school of small fish.
Autumn fishing in Akhtuba for pike
It is notable for the fact that the spotted predator hunts all day long and is mainly caught with large baits than in the warm season. It often happens that a large pike, in the excitement of the hunt, even flies out into shallow water in pursuit of bait.
At this time, the autumn asp somewhat loses its natural caution and, stocking up on fat for the winter, actively hunts in fairly large groups. And in the river, every now and then, those same “cauldrons” familiar to every asp hunter appear. Often the asp hunt at this time lasts from morning to evening.
Fishing for pike perch in autumn in Akhtuba
is also characterized by certain changes. If in the summer, he, as a rule, bites in the early morning and in the evening, then with the arrival of autumn, he often grabs the bait in the daytime. However, it is caught only in certain areas, which must first be found.
Now let's look at how autumn fishing happens on Akhtuba by month.
September
By mid-September, the number of visiting fishermen on Akhtuba decreases significantly, and the nights are already becoming much colder. At this time, the bite of predatory fish noticeably intensifies. An asp that has lost caution much more often begins a collective hunt with cauldrons, which can be heard in the mornings far from the scene of events. At the same time, a consistently active pike perch bite occurs.
The carp does not lose its activity, and bites just as well as in the summer, until the water has cooled noticeably. Fishing for carp in Akhtuba in September
is notable for the fact that it is in this month that the largest individuals are caught on the hook. But by the end of September, these large fish roll from shallow areas into wintering pits or go into snags located near cliffs.
In August, the catfish practically stops biting, but in September it begins to be active again, although it bites somewhat worse than in June or July. At the same time, it is recommended to catch catfish with donks rather than quok. Also, catching catfish in Akhtuba with a jig or vertical lure will be no less successful.
Also at this time, perch and pike bite more actively, especially on erik and ilmen rivers. In the current on the dock and feeder at depths of 3 to 6 meters, large Volga bream bite well.
October
The real golden autumn on the Akhtuba River begins in October. It is at this time that the best autumn fishing for predators occurs on Akhtuba
. In October, the best results are obtained by catching predators (bersh, perch, pike perch) with a jig. Experienced spinning anglers carefully fish the exits from channel holes and edges. Catching predators in October using the trolling method is no less successful.
Fish, as a rule, goes to the lower layers of water and reaches for its wintering places, which means that both gear and bait must be suitable for deep-sea fishing.
Catching autumn asp on Akhtuba
in October it is characterized by the most active feeding of the white predator. It is best to look for asp on the edge of the backwash or on the rifts. Pike and large perch are still caught well in oxbow lakes and ilmen rivers. The catfish are still biting, but their activity is clearly declining. But here, as they say, you need to throw bait right under his nose; he is already quite sluggish and inactive. They catch it by trolling, vertical lures or live bait.
Carp are still caught and often of trophy size. The best places to catch it in October are holes located under cliffs or snags. Now it is caught only with bait of animal origin. Usually carp are consistently caught until the end of October, sometimes if the autumn is warm, then until mid-November.
Fishing in October on Akhtuba
fishing for white fish continues, but a good bite largely depends on the weather. They are caught mainly with bait of animal origin, after feeding the fishing points.
November
November is the best time for autumn fishing for pike perch in Akhtuba
. At this time, the fanged predator bites often and aggressively, greedily grabbing any bait; foam rubber and silicone baits perform especially well, but wobblers for deep fishing also work well. Asp are still being actively caught on breaker jets in strong currents. Moreover, it is in November that the largest trophy individuals are caught. But even the asp at this time must be caught almost at the bottom, making slow retrieves. Less often he bites in mid-water.
However, even with increasing frosts at night, carp bites still occur in pits under cliffs. In these places it gathers in large flocks and remains there throughout the winter. But if autumn is delayed and the weather is quite warm in November, then both pike and perch will still actively fatten until the rivers and other reservoirs in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain are covered with ice.
Autumn, fishing on Akhtuba
, if not the best time for relaxation, then undoubtedly the best time for active and fruitful fishing.
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The fishing base “Fisherman's Pier” invites you to Akhtuba in September. Our experienced huntsmen will help you find places to catch trophy specimens and take you to any place on comfortable boats.
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