Fishing in the Murmansk region and Murmansk
incredibly versatile. For the average fisherman, it becomes not only about catching environmentally friendly northern fish, but also about communicating with beautiful nature. The vast territory of the region has hundreds of rapids and fast rivers and thousands of small and large lakes. Here you can see the northern lights and white nights, visit the tundra and forest-tundra, breathe amazingly clear air and fish in the purest water. Recreational fishing in the Murmansk region is allowed in almost all bodies of water. The only exceptions are those rivers that are places where salmon spawn and nature reserves. Even a person who is holding a fishing rod for the first time can catch a trophy fish here.
Reservoirs of the Murmansk region
Fishing in the reservoirs of the Murmansk region
Historically, fishing areas in the Murmansk region were formed due to the glaciers that were here before. Naturally, they melted, and a large number of lakes remained in this area. It is simply impossible to name the exact number, but there are approximately more than one hundred thousand! The largest of them are Umbozera, Imandra, Lovozero. What is most interesting is that they are full of living creatures, real life is raging in them. But the most interesting thing is that there are a variety of fish species that can rarely be found in our area. These are salmon, trout, whitefish, grayling and others. Among the more familiar and common fish that are caught here literally on an industrial scale are cod, flounder, herring, and perch.
In addition to fishing in lakes, in the Murmansk region you can also visit the shores of three seas, breathe fresh sea air near the Barents, Baltic, and White seas. All of them are located in the Kola region, which is especially famous for fishing trips and successful catches!
The lakes of the Murmansk region amaze with their diversity. In total, there are more than 20 thousand lakes in the territory. The region's water resources are complemented by 20 reservoirs. The Murmansk region is ready to boast of one of the largest lakes in our state - Lake Imandra, whose area is 876 square kilometers. One of the deepest lakes in Russia, Umbozero, is also located here.
Fishing in the Murmansk region is possible on any water bodies. Moreover, the Murmansk region is rich in fish, which allows even specialized tourist fishing tours to be sent here. The region is self-sufficient in fish. All lakes in the region offer fishing opportunities. Numerous sanatoriums, holiday homes and recreation centers, including those specializing in fishing tours, are ready to welcome fans of “silent hunting”. Today, the lakes, reservoirs and rivers of the region are ready to offer such diverse varieties of fish as brown trout, perch, and trout.
The fish spends most of its life at sea, in the Faroe Islands, between Norway and Iceland. The return migration begins at the end of May to the western rivers (Kola, Zapadnaya Litsa, Ura), and at the end of June to the eastern rivers (Varzina, Iokanga). Salmon usually enters Kharlovka and Rynda in mid-June.
Umba
- one of the most interesting rivers of the Kola Peninsula, located far from populated areas and large cities. Here you can enjoy wild fishing in an ecologically clean area. Umba is famous for its large salmon, and although there is not as much fish as in Varzuga or Ponoi, it is more accessible. This is one of the few salmon rivers of the Kola that can be reached without a helicopter. An asphalt highway leads to the village of Umba; the drive is about 100 km from Kandalaksha. Umba flows from Umbozero and flows into the White Sea. For eighty kilometers the river alternates lakes, reaches, rapids and rapids. In the upper reaches, the forest along the banks of the river is low, like in a forest-tundra, and you can feel the proximity of the mountains. Closer to the White Sea, where the climate is more reminiscent of Karelian, tall spruce and pine forests appear. In the lower reaches of the river there are the most powerful rapids. Salmon, pike, trout, brown trout, whitefish, grayling, and lake perch are found here. Moreover, salmon enters the rivers of the Tersky Coast all year round from the White Sea.
Olenitsa
(length 55 km) is replete with rapids, rifts, and reaches. This is an area with a large number of lakes, rivers, and streams in which fishing for char, brown trout, and trout is permitted. Salmon fishing is carried out using spinning rods and lures, and fly fishing with artificial flies. The catch is dominated by individuals weighing 3–5 kg; there are specimens up to 8–14 kg, which requires good physical fitness.
Pecha River is popular among fishermen
, flowing into the Tuloma slightly below the dam of the Verkhetuloma reservoir. Today the salmon herd numbers about 5,000 fish. The Federal Fisheries Service has allowed fishing on the Pech for several years.
How to catch Atlantic salmon
There are many ways to fish on the Kola Peninsula - spinning, fly fishing, trolling. We catch salmon by fly fishing. This is the most effective and safest way of fishing for fish.
For fly fishing, you will need a one-handed or two-handed rod - the choice depends entirely on your personal preferences. For small rivers, one-handed rods are quite suitable, but for large bodies of water, two-handed models are preferable. When using them, the casting distance increases. In addition, two-handed rods will make it easier for you to control the bait when fishing in areas with rough currents. We have already written in more detail about fly fishing and the necessary gear, read the article to know what equipment to prepare.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that in our camp there is a regulation: all fish caught must be released back. To cause minimal damage to it during fishing, you should follow the following rules:
- do not use treble hooks or barbed hooks;
- do not lift the fish by the tail;
- do not take fish ashore;
- do not handle the fish with dry hands, so as not to damage the mucous membrane;
- When photographing, keep the fish as close to the surface of the water as possible.
Fishing on the Kola Peninsula will be one of the most exciting and exciting adventures for you. We invite you to go fishing on the Kola with instructors who will accompany you every day, teach you the art of fly fishing, and give advice on choosing gear and bait. Thanks to the variety of pools around the camp, fishing will never be monotonous. Come to the Belousiha River Lodge camp and spend unforgettable days hunting for cunning, aggressive, dexterous and strong salmon!
Fish species of the Murmansk region
The White and Barents Seas are amazing not only for their landscapes, but also rich in trophy specimens. In the northern waters with a harsh climate there are: carp, flounder, scallops, sea bass, haddock, Kamchatka crabs, pollocks, reaching a weight of up to 15 kg.
The sea waters of the Murmansk region, especially rivers and lakes, are rich in valuable fish: trout, salmon, whitefish, grayling, char, nelma, palia, perch, burbot, pike. Of course, the harsh climate scares off many fishermen, but the waters of the sea generously provide fish to all visitors.
The basins of three seas at once (Barents, White, Baltic) wash the Kola region. The territory of the region was previously covered by a single glacier, after which many rivers, streams and reservoirs appeared.
There are more than 20 thousand lakes in the region and they are all unique. They are mainly located in deep basins with a complex coastline more than 25 meters deep. There are also large reservoirs: Serebryanskoe, Khevakosskoe, Kovdozerskoe, Iovnoe, Pirenskoe, Verkhnetulumskoe with the breeding of carp, pike perch, trout, shuk, ide, vendace, smelt, grayling, brown trout, molts, bream, carp, silver bream, asp, and char.
The largest lakes are: Lovozero, Umbozero, Imanda. There are many valuable species of fish: whitefish, grayling, char, salmon, trout. The following are caught in large quantities for processing: herring, pike, perch, halibut, cod, flounder, catfish, and sea bass.
Several hundred large and small rivers flow in the Murmansk region. The rivers belong to the basins of the White, Barents and Baltic Seas. The largest river in the region is the Ponoy, 426 km long. The central and southern rivers have a slight gradient and are considered the habitat of salmon, which weigh 2–4 kg. In general, the average size of salmon depends on several factors - the nature of the soil, its length, and historical background.
The small size of salmon is usually explained by the small number of waterfalls and large rapids: the length of the rivers forces the fish to survive periods of low water and make river spawning migration, stopping for a long time for the winter, and in the spring continuing their journey through high water.
The northern rivers are close as in Norway, just as short, with steep slopes, with rapids and waterfalls. In these you can find salmon weighing 8–12 kg, strong and large.
In order to catch one, you need good strong tackle and, of course, dexterity. But if you choose a place wisely, you won’t be left without a catch. For beginners, salmon fishing is recommended at the end of May on the Vazuga River - no one has ever left here without catching it. All rivers are considered spawning. It is on them that recreation centers are located, offering tourists everything they need.
It is in the Murmansk region that tourists come to fish and see local landscapes from 40 countries of the world. If you don’t know the habits of some types of fish, there are always huntsmen at the bases who will prompt and advise in what places and at what time it is better to fish.
Fishing without limits
“Fish” toponyms in some cases convey to us information about what our ancestors did for a living. And in our time, the Kola Peninsula is a very attractive place for true connoisseurs of fishing from the noble salmon family: trout, brown trout, grayling, whitefish. But most of all, fishermen are attracted by the queen of the Kola waters - salmon.
Kola is a salmon river with a lot of large fish. Every year, thousands of fishermen come here in hopes of a record catch. The season from May 15 to the end of June is the best time for fishing, because new strong fish come in from the sea, and sometimes specimens weighing up to 20 kg are caught. In terms of the size of individuals, the Kola River is considered the most outstanding in the world. It is not surprising that in search of special experiences from catching this beautiful, powerful and very tasty fish, professionals and amateurs come here not only from all over Russia, but also from Europe.
The uniqueness of Cola lies in its accessibility. It flows literally next to the regional center, and you can get to the fishing spot very quickly.
Features of fishing in the Murmansk region
Fishing in the Murmansk region
Fishing on the lakes and rivers of the Murmansk region is carried out both with spinning and fly fishing. In the latter case, you need to have certain skills. But fishing with a spinning rod can give even a beginner a good catch. Experienced fishermen, judging by reviews, catch up to five kilograms of salmon in rivers in the south and central part of the region, and up to fifteen kilograms in northern waters. Sea fishing is also exciting. In the Murmansk region, fish go to spawn in numerous lakes and rivers precisely from the Barents water, where they, in fact, live permanently. Even in winter, due to the warm Gulf Stream, it is warm here, so fishing in the Barents Sea does not stop even at this time of year. Fishermen enjoy fishing for cod, often boasting of a successful catch reaching up to thirty kilograms.
Amateurs catch salmon in rivers in the south and center of the region up to 5 kg, and in northern waters up to 15 kg. Sea fishing in Murmansk is exciting, since fish come to spawn in rivers and lakes from the sea, where they actually live permanently. In winter, due to the warm Gulf Stream, it is warm, so fishing in the Barents Sea does not stop even at this time of year.
Fishing in Murmansk is exciting in its own way. The catch is always rich, prices are reasonable. But, of course, all fishing enthusiasts need to choose suitable and reliable equipment in advance. Fishing in the Murmansk region is available on boats, but visitors must have a passport with them. Everyone can taste the sea air, romance and return home with a decent catch.
Fishing in reservoirs
Real trophy fishing in the Murmansk region on reservoirs. This is where spinners should look for real trophies. But you can also catch big fish there with fly fishing. Pike weighing 10-12 kg is not at all uncommon.
Fishing with surface poppers in shallow, snag-laden bays leaves especially vivid impressions. Pike are especially aggressive here; it happens that while trolling they can grab two wobblers at once. While trolling, large trout are caught. It is caught in deep places of the reservoir using deep wobblers, near the mouth of Katskim. If you happen to attack a school of perch, your arm may ache from the fatigue of dragging them from the water.
Typically, perch and pike in reservoirs are caught near the edges, jig baits or oscillating spoons. The reservoir is a real testing ground where you can test any gear, improve it, look for the most optimal bait options, use various fishing techniques, and the like.
Fishing on the rivers
The region is home to a huge number of large and small waterways. The largest river in the Murmansk region is Ponoy, 426 kilometers long. In the central part of the region and in the south, water arteries have a slight slope. Salmon that weigh from two to four kilograms accumulate here. Northern rivers are shorter. They have steep slopes, rapids and waterfalls. They contain strong and large salmon, weighing from eight to twelve kilograms. Judging by the reviews, in order to catch them, you need to have certain skills and, of course, good and strong gear. For beginners, salmon fishing on the Varzuga River is recommended at the end of May. According to reviews, no one has ever left here without loot.
In the fast, rapids rivers of the Murmansk region, using a spinning rod or fly fishing, you can catch salmon, brown trout and pink salmon, and, if you have a license, the famous twenty-kilogram Atlantic salmon. The waterway of the Kola region is considered one of the most visited for mass fishing. Thousands of amateurs come here every year in hopes of landing a record-breaking salmon. The Kola River is large. It is included in the list of the five largest arteries on the Kola Peninsula. The river has its own characteristics, without knowing about which you can remain without a catch for a long time.
In general, to successfully fish in the Murmansk region you need to have some experience. And first of all, this applies to salmon fishing. In particular, you need to be able to cast to the required distance.
Fishing on lakes
Many fishermen associate fishing on the Kola Peninsula with salmon. It really is one of the most valuable and delicious underwater inhabitants of this region. However, in recent years, salmon fishing in the Murmansk region is allowed only with a license, and in most reservoirs it is sport fishing - on the “catch and release” principle.
However, there are also plenty of other fish here that can be easily fished. And judging by the reviews, fishing on the lakes of the Murmansk region is especially good, including winter fishing. The largest of them are Imandra, Lovozero and Umbozero. The first of them is located in the southwest of the Kola Peninsula. Imandra is literally teeming with different fish. Here you can catch char and whitefish, pike, vendace and, if you're lucky, salmon. You can fish in Imandra both from a boat and from the shore. You can use both a spinning rod and a fishing rod as gear. Among other things, the area around the reservoir is amazingly beautiful. Therefore, local residents come here for the weekend with whole families, pitch a tent on the shore or stay at one of the bases.
It is located in the north of the Murmansk region between the mountains. The water in Umbozero is incredibly clean and turquoise. The lake is incredibly deep. From the cool waters of Umbozer you can easily catch Arctic char and brown trout, pike, salmon, pike and vendace. Since the icing of the lake, winter fishing has been incredibly popular here. In the Murmansk region, in the lakes you can catch char weighing up to three kilograms and trout weighing almost the same. The tributaries of Umbozero are also rich in fish, and the waters of the Umba River flowing from it are full of grayling, which is caught here by fly fishing. This inhabitant of reservoirs sticks to the same places. In summer it can be pulled out on the rifts, but in winter it prefers deep reaches or goes into the lake.
Sea fishing
Sea fishing in the Murmansk region
Fishing in the Barents Sea is considered a real man's activity. The harsh climate of the north and the fresh breath of the Arctic, the uniquely beautiful landscapes and, of course, the rich catch, which is only possible in the clean waters here, leave no one indifferent.
Here you can fish for all species living in the Barents Sea. These are trophy cod, up to fifteen kilograms, haddock and catfish, ruffe, halibut, pollock and flounder, sea bass, Kamchatka crab, etc.
Tours are organized to Teriberka (Murmansk region), Ura-Gubu and Liinakhamari. Fishermen, accompanied by experienced local residents, go out into the Barents Sea on boats and other small vessels. These port villages have all the amenities for those coming from afar. Exciting fishing and a walk along the fjords and bays of the Barents Sea will not leave anyone indifferent. If you wish, you can also rent a spinning rod here.
Sea fish is much richer in nutrients than freshwater fish. In addition, a variety of tactics are used to catch her. Experienced guides will show you the most catchy places. All this will make sea fishing exciting, interesting and exciting. And even a novice fisherman will not be left without a good catch here.
Winter fishing
Those who are attracted by winter fishing also come to the Kola Peninsula. In the Murmansk region, whitefish fishing is very common. There are many suitable places to catch this delicious fish. In the winter season, whitefish are caught using the simplest gear. When going fishing for this underwater inhabitant, you need to take with you not only an ice auger, but also a jig, a winter fishing rod, a hook, a fishing pole and a fish bucket.
Judging by the reviews, whitefish fishing is incomparable to anything else. He actively and very strongly resists. During the winter months, many locals are excellent at catching whitefish at stake. To do this, they take a fishing line with a diameter of 0.16 mm and a length of two and a half meters, on which they place from three to five hooks. One of them needs to be made the end one, and the rest - on four to five centimeter leashes. As a load, fishermen use a bunch of large pellets, which are capable of lowering gear to a depth of up to fifty meters. It is not recommended to use thin hooks: as a rule, they tear the lips of the prey.
To say that fishing in the Murmansk region is good is to say nothing. This is complete extreme and drive: this is exactly how those who have already come here speak about it. There are especially many enthusiastic impressions about sea fishing. Many say that they didn’t even suspect that pulling cod out of the water from a distance of one and a half hundred meters was so exciting and so difficult. Some compare fishing in the Barents Sea with “bourgeois fishing,” for example, for marlin, and note that the harsh conditions of the Kola Peninsula are much more exciting.
Many especially note fishing from the village of Ura-Guba (Murmansk region). Fishing here makes a lasting impression, as it is combined with an excursion to amazingly beautiful places. The tours that you can buy here are relatively inexpensive, and besides, this money is more than compensated by the sensations that a person experiences not only in the process of fishing, but also simply while on the ship and watching dolphins, fur seals, etc.
Rules for fishing on the Kola Peninsula
To fish in rivers where salmon enter and some lakes, you must obtain a license at specially equipped fish inspection points. Without a document, it is prohibited not only to fish, but also to be in the area near a reservoir with gear and other equipment. Nominal license. It should not be neglected: the territory is patrolled by armed riot police officers, the FSB border service and the fisheries inspection; illegal fishing faces serious administrative and sometimes criminal liability. On most lakes and seas a special license is not needed.
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Fish biting forecast in Murmansk
| Weather forecast and fish bite | Murmansk, from 09/26/2021 to 09/29/2021 | |||||||||||||
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| Times of Day | Morning | Day | Evening | Night | Morning | Day | Evening | Night | Morning | Day | Evening | Night | ||
| Cloudiness, precipitation | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | ||
| Temperature °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | ||
| Pressure, mm. | 756 | 758 | 762 | 765 | 765 | 767 | 769 | 771 | 771 | 771 | 769 | 768 | ||
| Direction, | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | South wind | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | South wind | South wind | Wind southwest | Wind southwest | ||
| wind speed | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 4 m/s | 3 m/s | 6 m/s | 4 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | 6 m/s | 7 m/s | ||
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: boilies, corn, potatoes, makukha, crayfish Carp | 75% | 65% | 55% | 50% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 55% | 75% | 60% | 55% | 55% | ||
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: live bait, spinners, wobblers, and silicone baits Pike | 85% | 60% | 65% | 30% | 100% | 75% | 80% | 15% | 85% | 75% | 65% | 15% | ||
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: worms, small baitfish, spoons, wobblers, silicone Perch | 95% | 75% | 80% | 0% | 85% | 65% | 70% | 0% | 95% | 65% | 80% | 0% | ||
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: maggot, fly, grasshopper, worm Dace | 80% | 75% | 90% | 45% | 70% | 65% | 80% | 55% | 80% | 65% | 90% | 55% | ||
| According to the forecast, they will bite on: maggot, worm Ruff | 80% | 70% | 70% | 45% | 70% | 60% | 60% | 55% | 80% | 60% | 70% | 55% | ||
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: worm, grasshopper, spinner, wobbler, silicone Trout | 90% | 80% | 85% | 45% | 80% | 70% | 75% | 55% | 90% | 70% | 85% | 55% | ||
| According to the forecast, the fish will bite on: worm, mayfly, spinner, artificial fly Grayling | 85% | 60% | 75% | 0% | 75% | 50% | 65% | 0% | 85% | 50% | 75% | 0% | ||
| Bait: no Burbot | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Bait: parish, dough, mastyrka, pearl barley, wheat Roach | 75% | 55% | 60% | 0% | 75% | 55% | 60% | 0% | 75% | 55% | 60% | 0% | ||
| Bait: oparysh, mastyrka, worm, corn, pearl barley Bleak | 90% | 80% | 85% | 0% | 75% | 65% | 70% | 0% | 90% | 65% | 85% | 0% | ||
| Bait: maggot, crayfish, leech, worm, spoon, wobbler Ide | 90% | 60% | 75% | 45% | 75% | 45% | 60% | 60% | 90% | 45% | 75% | 60% | ||
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