Fishing on the Don in the Voronezh region, Rostov, Volgograd: reports 2021 in August, September, October

In the European part of Russia, the Don River ranks third in length after the Volga and Ural. The source is located in a small lake in the Tula region. The length of the Don is 1800 km.

The Don River flows through the territory of the Tula, Ryazan, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Volgograd and Rostov regions, and fishing in each region has its own characteristics.

Map of the lower Don in the Rostov-on-Don region:

Each part of the river has its own characteristics. In the upper reaches the channel is very winding. The presence of riffles is not uncommon here. Here Nepryadva, Sosna, Voronezh and Krasivaya Mecha flow into the river. In the middle reaches, the Don flows calmly and measuredly through flat terrain.

Don in the upper reaches of the Ryazan and Tula regions - online map:

After the confluence of the Sosna to the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, the river is replenished by the waters of a large number of tributaries: the Black Kalitva, Bogucharka, Ilovlya and Medveditsa. On the territory of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, the Don and Volga connect. Here fishermen can travel by boat between the basins of these two rivers.

The Tsimlyansk Reservoir in the lower reaches of the Don is also a promising fishing spot:

The Don in its lower reaches is characterized by the presence of significant depths. The average depth is 15-20 m. In this part, the Don is fed by the water of the Sal, Manych and Seversky Donets.

Fishermen love to fish on the Don, as there are many fishing spots and more than 90 species of fish live here. The most common species are crucian carp, sabrefish, bream, roach and pike perch.

During the period when spawning occurs, a good catch of herring, ram, roach, fish and shemai is available.

Fishing on the Don along its entire length can not only provide a good catch, but is also an opportunity to have a good rest, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.

Law on fishing on the Don

Fishing rules are based on the provisions of the recreational fishing law. They are formulated in detail in the corresponding regulatory document for each region of Russia.

Fishing on the Don is regulated by the “Fishing Rules for the Azov-Black Sea Fishery Basin.” They were approved by Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation No. 1 of January 9, 2021.

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Fishing rules for the Azov-Black Sea fishery basin

A fisherman, before going fishing, must carefully study the relevant rules. In particular, he must take into account the following:

You cannot have prohibited fishing gear on board the boat.
It is not permitted for the boat to contain fish species that are prohibited from catching.
It should be taken into account that the use of motor vehicles in a certain place may be prohibited.
Prohibited fishing methods must not be used. For example, this applies to scarring, the use of explosives or electric fishing rods.

These and other restrictions are fully listed in the current fishing regulations.

The best paid reservoirs

On the territory of the Rostov region there are many reservoirs where paid fishing is practiced. They are usually located on the territory of fishing bases, where you can comfortably spend the night and receive a number of additional services.

Kuleshovsky Ponds

Paid fishing ponds in the Rostov region near the Kuleshovskaya station are an excellent place for an angler to relax. These commercial reservoirs are inhabited by:

White amur;
paint;
perch;
carp;
pike.

Kuleshovsky Ponds

"Quiet Don"

The recreation center "Quiet Don" is one of the favorite free time places for Rostov residents and visiting fishermen. It is located on the banks of the Don River and provides all the conditions for a comfortable stay and successful fishing.

The Don River near the base is characterized by a complex bottom topography with many holes and riffles, which creates excellent conditions for the habitat of a variety of fish. Experienced huntsmen will always help with the choice of bait and suggest fishing spots.

Accommodation here includes rooms in a hotel complex and log houses. Additional services include:

free Wi-Fi access;
Guarded parking;
equipped beach;
rental of motor and rowing craft;
Russian bath;
bar.

Recreation center "Quiet Don"

You can cook the catch yourself or with the help of local chefs. The daily cost of accommodation at the base starts from 2 thousand rubles.

"Melekhov"

Country Club "Melekhov" is located in the Kamensky district of the Rostov region, on the shore of a small forest lake. The local reservoir is of considerable interest to all groups of fishermen, since the fish are excellent here throughout the year:

roach;
bream;
perch;
pike.

Country Club "Melekhov"
From May to September, large crucian carp and tench are well caught on the lake. Spinningists have the opportunity to rent a rowing craft, which will help them get to the most protected corners of the reservoir. Guests are accommodated in cottages and double rooms. On the territory there are:

cozy cafe;
barbecue area;
pool;
car parking;
small zoo.

The local cuisine is appreciated by fishermen and their families. The minimum cost of accommodation is 2 thousand 500 rubles/day.

"Right Bank"

The recreation center "Right Bank" is located on the Don. Guests are offered comfortable rooms of varying sizes. The cost of renting housing ranges from two to three thousand rubles.

The depth of the river in this area allows for successful fishing from the shore. Fishing on the Don in the adjacent water area can bring the following trophies:

carp;
White amur;
crucian carp;
bream;
catfish;
zander;
roach;
perch.

Recreation center "Right Bank", located on the Don

If an angler wants to go fishing further from the base, he will be provided with a motor boat and the services of a huntsman, which will cost 1 thousand rubles. You can also rent any type of gear. There is a sandy beach and a children's playground on site. Meals take place in a common dining room or in a snack bar located in the fresh air.

Daryevsky Pond

Daryevsky Pond is located in the Neklinovsky district near the village of Daryevka. The reservoir is quite large, which allows us to hope for catching large fish. It is inhabited by:

carp;
silver carp;
White amur;
crucian carp

Daryevsky Pond
Fishing is carried out only from the shore. Launching any watercraft is strictly prohibited. The daily cost of the tour is 300 rubles. The good condition of the dirt road allows you to drive to the reservoir in any weather.

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Fishing ban

When conducting recreational fishing, in particular, the following prohibitions apply:

Fishing with nets is not permitted.
Passive fishing gear must not be used in areas where trout are caught.
The total number of hooks on all fishing rods for one citizen cannot be more than ten.
It is not permitted to use dredging or trawling fishing gear.
Fish cannot be caught with firearms, bows or crossbows.
Explosives are not permitted.
When trolling, you can use no more than two baits at a time. In this case, the vessel cannot use a sail or motor for propulsion.
One person cannot have more than 10 circles or circles.
You cannot make dams or similar structures that block a reservoir completely or partially.

If a fisherman discovers prohibited fishing gear, he cannot independently remove or transport it anywhere. They must be reported to the fisheries authorities.

There is a list of places where motor boats cannot be used for transportation. The ban is valid from April 1 to May 30. For example, it includes the following places:

The Don River near the city of Bataysk.
In the administrative district of Myasnikovsky on the Dead Donets River.
In the area of the left bank of the Tsimlyansk reservoir.
Bokovsky district
Other areas specified in the Rules.

There are areas where such movement is limited throughout the year or for other periods of time. There are places where fishing is partially or completely prohibited. In particular, this applies to some wintering pits.

A complete list of restrictions with all necessary clarifications is contained in the “Fishing Rules...”. Before you go fishing, it is recommended that you read this document, as set out in the latest edition.

Violators are subject to various penalties depending on the severity of the violation. In most cases we are talking about fines, but in some situations we can talk about imprisonment. To avoid these problems, it is beneficial to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements in advance.

Fishing spots

Dead bottom. Here those fishermen who do not want to go far away for their catch and pay extra money for the fishing process itself can catch a decent catch. This place is located in the Kumzhenskaya Grove area, before reaching the village of Karataevo. With simple gear you can count on a bite of carp and bream here. A large number of crucian carp and pike also live here. The downside of this reservoir is the impossibility of fishing from a boat.
Miussky estuary. Here you can most often meet residents of Taganrog and the Neklinovsky district. The most preferred gear is a donka, a feeder and a regular fishing rod. If the weather is good, the fish bite constantly. However, it should be remembered that fishing here is allowed only in the interval from the dam in the village of Lacademonovka to the Taganrog Bay. Here you can fish for free for the ubiquitous crucian carp, bream, carp, goby and ram.
Don Delta. Here is one of the most popular gorge among local fishermen, Bolshaya Kuterma, next to the Rogozhkino farm. In these places, almost all fishing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy relaxing on the sandy shores, find a large number of promising fishing spots, and enjoy a good bite and an abundance of fish species. These wonderful places are located very close to Rostov and fishing here is free. Pike, carp, gobies, carp and bream bite well here using almost any gear. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat.
Both fishing enthusiasts and professionals from all over Russia gather on the Manych River. There are a huge number of fishing bases here, satisfying every taste, however, there is also a place for the “savage” to stay. In Manych you can successfully fish with almost any equipment at any time of the year, both from a boat and from the shore. Crucian carp, carp, pike, bream and pike perch are caught here. This paradise for fishermen is located 70 kilometers from the city of Rostov-on-Don.
Daryevsky Pond is an excellent place for family fishing and recreation. Here you can sit in the gazebos, play volleyball on special courts, sunbathe on the sandy beach and jump into the water from the platform. The pond has a separate area for free swimming, however, in order to go fishing, you will need to pay a certain amount per person per day. Here you can catch mirror carp, grass carp, silver carp and crucian carp. Fishing is possible both from the shore and from a boat.

Biting calendar in the middle Don and its lower reaches closer to Rostov

For peaceful fish, the fishing calendar will look like this:

For a predatory one it will be like this:

Red indicates the time of active biting, brown - moderate, light brown - weak.

What fish can you catch on the Don?

The river stretches for more than 1,800 kilometers, along which many other rivers flow into it. All this leads to a huge number of different fish, which can rarely be found anywhere else.

In total, there are officially more than 70 species of fish from 15 families. There is no point in listing all the species, so let’s look at the list of those river inhabitants for which fishermen come from the most distant places.

Pike.
Som.
Beluga.
Sterlet.
Ide.
River eel.
Goby (5 species).
White-finned gudgeon.
Guster.

It is important to note that there is a huge amount of both peaceful and predatory fish here. The closer to the mouth, the more diverse the living world under water.

Special attention : should be paid to the lower Don, where it is not uncommon to catch eel, Azov herring, ide, asp, as well as different types of gobies.

Fishing on the Don by season - spring, summer, autumn, winter

When fishing in the spring, you need to take into account the possibility of a spill. Lately they have been small. Beginning in April, a fisherman's catch may include ramming. At the end of April, herring is caught. When the water warms up completely, many other fish also appear.

Summer is the most popular time for fishermen. On the banks of the Don there are many not only of them, but also of vacationers. At this time, the most productive times are night and morning. Before the day begins, you can expect a bite from almost any fish that can be found here.

In autumn, fish tend to eat in preparation for the difficult winter season. In November the bite for pike, perch and pike perch is especially good. You can also find bream, small fish and ram.

In winter, the Don is very popular with fishermen. However, you need to take into account that the ice on the river is not always strong and monitor its condition. In the upper and middle reaches, fishing for pike perch using balance beams and spoons is popular. Sometimes crucian carp and ram are found.

Bite on the Don without interruption - video report on fishing in the fall of 2021:

Fishing on the Tsimlyansk Reservoir (Rostov Region)

Fishing on the Tsimlyansk Reservoir
The main part of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, formed in 1952, is located in the Volgograd region. But even in the lower reaches, in the area of Volgodonsk, Tsimlyansk, closer to the Tsimlyanskaya hydroelectric power station and the cascade of hydraulic structures, there is a lot of fish. Its active reproduction is facilitated by the complex bottom topography, snags formed during flooding, numerous holes, and a combination of pebble and sandy bottom.

Oxbow lakes, the mouths of numerous small rivers flowing into an artificial sea, and wide reaches turn out to be catchable places. One of the most attractive points is the spit on the bay near Volgodonsk.

In the reservoir, carp, carp, crucian carp, and roach are excellently caught in all seasons. In winter, crowds of fishermen sitting on the ice help determine the most successful places. Fans of float fishing are not lazy to drive here 4 hours from Rostov to catch ram, small fish, bream, and carp. Experts hunt fanged pike perch using jigs, foam rubber or dead fish. A hybrid of perch and crucian carp, popularly nicknamed “dushman,” is found in abundance in the reservoir. Quakers successfully catch trophy-sized catfish and silver carp. There are a lot of pike here: closer to the shore there are small grasses, at depth there are toothy specimens weighing up to 15 kg. On rainy days, bluegill happily peck at dung worms. This fish is especially active during spring thunderstorms. Restrictions imposed on fishing by regulatory authorities during the spawning period help protect its population from overfishing.

Note that the road structure along the shore of the reservoir is poorly developed, so the route should be scouted in advance and checked with experienced fishermen who know these places. Better yet, take a boat with you. However, keep in mind: in open water, due to frequent winds, there are often high waves that effortlessly overturn light boats.

Fishing Features

In the summer, fishing on the Don is a great success. Since there are a large number of favorite fishing spots, a large number of beginners and professionals come here for fishing. The presence of snags, riffles, places with fast or slow currents, and different depths allows everyone to use their own fishing method.

It will be useful! Map of the depths of the Don River in the Rostov region, Tula, Ryazan, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Volgograd regions - rare and useful information for fishermen:

In autumn, the water temperature drops. At this time, the fish begins to prepare for winter. At this time, the chances of catching a trophy pike increase. This fish is the most popular prey in the fall, along with pike perch. Small roach and saber fish are used as live bait at this time.

Fishing on the Don River in early September:

Peaceful fish popular at this time are crucian carp, buffalo and bream. Carp and carp are more active at the beginning of autumn, but then they become much more passive. Maggots and bloodworms are suitable for fishing.

When preparing bait, you need to remember that at this time of year the most popular flavors are spicy, not sweet. Using a jig with silicone, you can count on catching pike, catfish, chub, pike perch, and asp.

Excellent winter fishing is available on the Don. On the first ice they come to catch roach and bream. At this time, it is worth paying attention to deep holes with strong currents, where you can catch a flock of bulls. To catch roach, you can use standing jigs with bait in the form of bloodworms. Each section of the river has its own characteristics that must be taken into account when fishing.

In spring, fishing on the last ice is popular. At this time, all winter fish are available, and asp and crucian carp are added to it. When a flood occurs, the chances of catching predatory fish increase. This applies, for example, to asp, pike, pike perch, and perch.

Starting from the second half of April, a fishing ban related to spawning comes into force. Only fishing from the shore is available. Spinning fishing is popular in the spring months. You can catch large bream on the feeder at this time.

Features of recreation in the Rostov region

The region has a lot of historical attractions that date back to different eras, many interesting natural sites, and a mild climate. This opens up truly limitless opportunities for active recreation. You can come here for your entire vacation or just for a weekend. In any case, it will be interesting. In Rostov-on-Don, Novocherkassk, Taganrog, not only architectural monuments, but also fish restaurants, botanical gardens, zoos, amusement parks and water parks deserve the attention of tourists. Flying clubs and diving centers located in large cities will help diversify your leisure time.

Fans of active outdoor recreation will enjoy:

walking tours and hikes in protected areas of the region;
climbing the mountains on foot and on horseback;
river rafting;
boat trips.

We recommend visiting the Chalk and Avila Mountains, the Tulip Peninsula, the Tsimlyanskoe Reservoir, the Prokhorov Dam, the Long Canyon and the Anikinsky Canyon with a waterfall. During the warm summer months, you can enjoy spending time on the coast: swimming in the sea and lounging on the beach.

Features of recreation centers and fishing camps

In the Rostov region you can easily find a place for a comfortable overnight stay: there is a whole network of hotels, tourist centers and guest houses. If you come to enjoy fishing, a place located on the shore of a reservoir would be an excellent option. Such guest houses and bases often have their own pier, boats and offer rental of fishing equipment, gear, and equipment. You can come here with your family: many bases have children's rooms, areas for games and sports activities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. And you can cook your catch in the grill area.

Used tackle, bait, lures

The diversity of the underwater world makes the Don suitable for all fishermen, from beginners with float rods to fishermen with professional equipment.

Let's look at the best tackle and bait depending on the fishing location:

Top part.

The most popular are float rods and feeders, but spinning rods are also sometimes used. The most commonly used baits here are corn, boilies, pearl barley, and steamed grains. If you want to catch something special, you will have to purchase a special bait.

Middle part.

Locals most often use donks and fishing rods. As for bait, it is best to use peas, corn, steamed grains and even bread.

In the middle part, a fairly large number of predators begin to be found, for which it is recommended to use silicone baits.

Bottom part.

In this part, the choice of fish is as diverse as possible, so you can use any gear and bait, especially when a beginner gets down to business. Professionals use special baits to catch certain species.

Fishing in the Volgograd region

Fishing places in the Volgograd region:

Kalach-on-Don;
Peskovatka;
Kletska;
Serafimovich;
Ust-Khopyorskaya;
Ilovlya;
Kachalino.

The lower part of the Volgograd region starts from Kalach. Click to enlarge

The upper part of the Don from Volgograd

The speed of the Don in this place is approximately 3.4 km/h . The average depth is about 5.4 m . Take this into account when choosing gear. For example, for fishing in the current, choose only closed feeders if you are fishing on a feeder.

In Kalach, pike perch are mainly caught. spinning test is taken up to 24 grams. It is effective to fish with silicone and wobblers, because they are quite versatile and there is a chance to catch both pike perch, pike, perch, etc. You can get to Kalach along the A260 , M40 , the distance from Volgograd is 81 km .

The following are used on the Don in the Volgograd region:

In autumn : a haven for spinners. Edible silicone (bites well on Lucky John), spoons, wobblers. The predator actively pecks at the feeder with chopped maggots, bloodworms or crawling.
In winter : fishing with girders, nods, winter fishing rods. They use spoons, balancers and knockers (special spoons) for pike perch.
summer : on cool days - feeder and donkeys for predators, spinning, fly fishing, float rods. There is a chance to catch a large silver bream or trophy catfish. Individuals can reach up to 14 kg.
In spring : spawning fishing is prohibited for most of the time, but after that fishing begins with Bolognese and fly rods using corn and other plant baits.