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The river is formed near the villages of Krasny Gai and Free World at the confluence of the Bolshaya Laba and Malaya Laba, which originate from glaciers on the northern slope of the Main Caucasus Range. Length - 214 km (with Bolshaya Laba - 347 km), basin area - 12,500 km².

In the upper reaches of the Laba and its tributaries there are turbulent mountain rivers flowing in deep gorges. In the lower reaches of the river the banks are gentle and the flow is calm. The river is fed by mixed sources: snow, glaciers and rain. The average flow rate near the mouth is 95.7 m³/sec. The laba freezes at the end of December, but not every year; it opens at the end of February - beginning of March. Used for irrigation.

On its flat part, the Laba receives many tributaries, most of them are regulated, their flow consists of strings of ponds (from the Krasnodar side) or irrigation canals (from the Adyghe side). At the same time, the rice paddies built in the lower reaches of the Laba in the 70s of the 20th century are currently not in use.

Main tributaries: Chamlyk (right); Khodz, Chohrak, Ulka, Giaga, Psenafa, Fars (left).

On the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia, before the confluence of the Bolshaya and Malaya Laba, on the banks of the river there are the villages of Phiya, Damkhurts, Zagedan, Rozhkao, Asian; villages of Psemen, Kurdzhinovo, Ershov, Predgornoye, Podskalnoye. Opposite the confluence of the Laba and the Kuban is the city of Ust-Labinsk.

Groundwater also plays a significant role in feeding the Laba River. In some places powerful springs emerge in the river valley. In winter, the Laba River freezes for 1-3 months, but in the upper reaches of the rapids a continuous ice cover does not form.

Fishing on the Laba River

The Laba is a real mountain river, which does not pacify its stormy temper, even when descending to the plain. Only in the very lower reaches, closer to the confluence with the Kuban, does it slow down its flow. However, this is mainly due to the fact that its tributaries in this part are heavily regulated and turned into a string of ponds and irrigation canals. In the 1970s, rice paddies were built here, but they have not been used for a long time.

A laba in high water is a breathtaking and sometimes even creepy sight. In April, snow begins to actively melt in the upper reaches of the river, and the water level rises sharply. Sometimes prolonged rains do not allow it to fall until the end of July. At this time, it can be scary to look at Laba: an uncontrollable element rushes through narrow canyons, uprooting trees and destroying the banks.

Through mountains and forests

The upper reaches of the Laba are perhaps the most remarkable part of the river. This is where fishing is most interesting, since the mountain streams are home to not only large chub, but also trout. In addition, the landscapes of the North Caucasus are distinguished by their amazing, majestic beauty. Interestingly, there are two upper reaches of the river - Bolshaya Laba and Malaya Laba. Both of them originate in high-mountain glaciers and for the first few kilometers their crystal clear waters flow among steep cliffs. A little lower, the surrounding landscape changes dramatically. Rocky cliffs give way to slightly gentler ridges covered in dense forest. River gorges widen, forming picturesque mountain valleys. The Zagedan Valley, located in the Shah-Gireyevsky Gorge, is considered a special attraction. Its slopes are covered with hundred-year-old spruce and fir forests. Many trees here are real giants, their height reaches several tens of meters.

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Not for the faint of heart

Laba is well known to lovers of water tourism. They say that rafting on this river is a real extreme sport, and not a warm-up for beginners. The names of the rapids alone are worth it: “Farewell, Motherland”, “Carry me through, Lord”, “Brick” - vivid evidence of the difficult character of Laba. The two turbulent upper reaches of the river are considered especially extreme, but not everyone can cope with the lower reaches.

The route usually starts at the Bolshaya Laba, near the village of Phiya in Karachay-Cherkessia, where narrow and fast tributaries merge into a powerful single stream. Already here the rower will need a fair amount of maneuverability due to periodic pitfalls. However, the first real obstacle will not be long in coming either. In the area of ​​the village of Zagedan, the river shallows up to 2 m, and sharp rocks randomly scattered over the entire surface emerge from the water.

The two most famous obstacles on the Lab are the Pine and Salt Rocks canyons. Both were assigned the maximum – fifth – category of difficulty. It is in the Pine Canyon that the rapids “Farewell, Motherland” and “Carry on, Lord” are located. The first of them is complicated by the combination of several dumps and a winding river bed. In deep water it is better to avoid it - powerful drains easily overturn kayaks. The Pine Canyon ends with the threshold “Bring it, Lord” - a rock pipe no more than 5 m wide, with a large slope. Salty rocks are an obstacle only for real professionals. This canyon is a long – 2.5 km – rift with a large slope and many large underwater and surface rocks. Some experts even consider the Salt Rocks to be completely impassable.

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The main thing is not to scare

Fishing for chub is a very difficult task. Firstly, you will have to cope with the rapid current of the Laba, so it is better to choose stronger tackle. Secondly, the chub, especially the large one, is extremely careful and has very acute hearing. Despite the rapid flow of the river, he is able to instantly distinguish uncharacteristic sounds in this noisy background. The chub hears the fisherman’s footsteps along the shore at a distance of up to 300 m and immediately goes downstream. He will return to the “dangerous” area only after a few hours, and only if he is sure that the threat has passed.

You need to look for the chub where there are shelters for it: snags, holes under the bank, fallen trees, etc. It sits in them, watching for prey. In the Kuban, due to the difficulties of fishing, the chub often becomes an object not of fishing, but of spearfishing. However, on the stormy Laba this method is too dangerous. Fortunately, this fish bites on almost everything: from spoons and wobblers to fry, shellfish and insects, and prefers larger bait.

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Location

The Laba originates on the slopes of the North Caucasus and flows through the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia, Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory. The largest cities on the coast are Labinsk, Kurganinsk, Ust-Labinsk. You can get to any of them by bus or private vehicle from Krasnodar.

Geographical data

The length of the river from the confluence of the Bolshaya and Malaya Laba is 214 km, together with the Bolshaya Laba - 347 km. Width - 35-200 m. Average depth - 1.2-2 m.

Before you go fishing, call the base and make sure there will be free places. In addition to fishing bases, you can stay in any of the settlements along the banks of the Laba.

Active recreation center "Bolshaya Laba"

Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Psemen village, st. Sovetskaya, 96 Phones, E-mail

Tourist base "Kombat"

Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Rozhkao village, st. Central, 6 Phone E-mail

Fishing bases

Fishing in Adygea

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There are many good and beautiful places in Adygea where you can not only go fishing, but also enjoy the most beautiful local landscapes. There is an abundance of fish in the reservoirs of the republic and fishing in Adygea

attractive not only to local residents, but also to numerous guests from other regions of Russia.

One of the most popular fishing spots in this beautiful mountainous region is the Belaya River. Its sources are located on the tops of the Oshten and Fisht mountains. The main inhabitants of the Belaya River are bream, pike perch, trout, chub, barbel, gudgeon and roach.

In the upper reaches of the Belaya, which are located in the vicinity of the village of Khadzhokh, a float tackle equipped with a sliding weight takes well with barbel weighing from 0.5 kg to 1 kg, chub 0.3-0.4 kg, rainbow trout, about 0.6 kg , and large roach 0.2-0.3 kg; for bait, earthworms and earthworms, small crustaceans, bread crumb, and cheese are mainly used. It bites from dusk to dawn, and you can also do some good fishing at night.

Fishing in Adygea on the Belaya River

in its flat part, it is not as successful and exciting as in the upper reaches. The bites there are less frequent and the fish bite smaller. However, large bream and pike perch can be caught in the holes. According to local fishermen, the bite here is worse than in the upper reaches because of this. That the transparency and purity of the water here is much worse. In flat areas, the most active bite is observed in the vicinity of the Gaverdovsky farm, which is located in the Maykop region.

The second most important river for fishing in Adygea is the Kurdzhips River, this is the second largest, left tributary of the Belaya River. The sources of the river go back to the Lagonsky highlands, the river also flows through the Absheron and Maikop regions.

The most interesting and successful fishing in Adygea on the Kurdzhips River

, just as in the case of the Belaya River, passes in a mountain stream. It is interesting for its excellent fishing for rainbow trout. And in the middle and lower reaches of the river you can successfully fish for barbel and chub; this fish is well caught with worms, crustaceans, processed cheese and boiled sausage.

In accordance with local fishing rules, fishing in Adygea is allowed with no more than ten hooks per fisherman; during the day, the permitted catch should not exceed 5 kg.

Despite the small territory, there are quite enough reservoirs for full-fledged fishing in Adygea. There are about 120 small and large rivers, and more than 1000 different ponds, and most of them are well stocked with fish. Thus, in Adygea there are quite a lot of promising places for good fishing.

But almost all ponds are in the hands of private owners or tenants, for whom fish farming is a profitable business. Thus, fishing on artificial ponds in Adygea

mostly paid. But fishing on rivers and natural lakes in the republic is free, so there is always a choice to try your luck in free fishing or go fishing on a paid site.

In addition to the already mentioned fishing on the Belaya and Kurdzhips rivers, you can have excellent fishing in Adygea in other places.

For example, a group of lakes “Dubrava” located on the border of the Belorechensky district and the Krasnodar region. These reservoirs are well stocked with fish, they are located at a distance of just over 20 km from Maykop, you need to drive along the federal highway towards the city of Belorechensk.

Another interesting place for fishing in Adygea

is Lake Zamanukha. This lake occupies a large area, is located in close proximity to the Krasnodar reservoir and is separated from it only by a dam.

The “Belyaevsky quarries” are considered a good place for fishing; you can drive to them along the route, through the village of Ryazanskaya and further beyond the Belyaevsky farm. The desired quarries are connected to the Krasnodar reservoir.

The pond located in the vicinity of the Smolchev-Malinovsky farm is popular among many Adygea fishermen. To get from Maykop, you should head to Kuzharskaya and from it towards the village of Dundukovskaya and at the entrance to the village turn right, then through the Nechaevsky farm to Smolchev-Malinovskog.

An excellent choice for fishing in Adygea is a stop at one of the republic’s tourist centers. In addition to fishing, recreation centers offer various services; you can relax there in the company of fishing friends or with your family. Fishing in Adygea at camp sites

will be of interest to both novice fishermen and amateurs with extensive experience. Fishing expeditions to mountain rivers for trout, fishing for chub, barbel, asp, pike perch in the rivers Belaya, Kuban, Laba, Kurdzhips, Krasnodar Reservoir and other fishing places await fishing enthusiasts who come to relax at the tourist centers of Adygea. Experienced guides are at the service of anglers who know all the interesting and promising places on local reservoirs and feed these points. Even a fisherman with zero experience returns from such fishing with a good catch, and experienced fishermen can expect decent trophies.

The Topol recreation center is one of the most popular in Adygea. The base is located near the Vostochny farm. There is a well-stocked pond here, which is excellent for catching carp, pike, grass carp, carp and crucian carp. Fishing on the pond costs 150 rubles, the catch is guaranteed. Fishing in Adygea at a camp site

“Topolya” is an excellent opportunity for beginners to gain experience, and for experienced fishermen to catch a real trophy.

The pond has a very convenient shore and specially equipped wooden walkways; there are also covered gazebos and barbecues for barbecuing and baking fish.

Another popular tourist base in Adygea, “Magic Garden”, is located in the village of Kamennomostskaya. The base is located just 100 meters from the best fishing river of Adygea - Belaya.

Guests of the base can expect magnificent walks through the picturesque mountainous terrain, excursions to the most beautiful and historical places of Adygea. Guests can expect cozy and comfortable accommodation and bathing in healing thermal springs. But the most important thing is unforgettable fishing in Adygea on the Belaya River

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Adygea is a small, beautiful and hospitable region, where it is pleasant to relax with the whole family and have great fishing.

Published: March 28, 2014

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