Lakes of the Leningrad region. Rest near Lake Dolgoe. Fish living in Lake Vysokinskoe

It has long been famous for its white nights, architectural ensembles, rivers, canals and bridges. Its suburbs are historical and architectural monuments, such as Pavlovsk, Pushkin, Peterhof, Gatchina, Strelna. The charm of the city itself and its surroundings can be appreciated at any time of the year; it is always beautiful - in a blizzard winter, golden autumn, dripping spring, and warm summer. But sunny summer days don’t come as often as we’d like, and you don’t always want to spend them visiting museums and palaces. You can get to know St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region from the other side.

The peculiarities of the climate and nature of St. Petersburg can be understood and felt simply by traveling around the region. Moreover, the time and money spent on such a trip will be very insignificant. I suggest you get acquainted with the lakes - the beautiful and attractive force of this swampy area. A summer holiday on the shores of one of these bodies of water can be an unforgettable experience and is perfect for the whole family.

There are more than 1,800 lakes in the Leningrad region. The largest of them is Ladoga, which is also the largest freshwater lake in Europe. The lake has more than 650 islands and islets, many of which are ideal for camping and fishing. Despite the fact that the water in the lake is quite cold, you can safely swim there in July-August. There are plenty of equipped beaches - with volleyball nets, changing cabins and clean soft sand. Here you can rent a boat and go independently to conquer the cold waters of Ladoga. By car you can get to the famous “Broken Ring” by driving along the Road of Life. Not far from the monument are wild beaches, covered with large boulders and reed thickets - an ideal place for those who want to take a break from crowds.

The second largest lake is Onega, which people affectionately call “Onego-father”. Many poems and songs have been written about this lake. The uniquely beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the shore will not leave anyone indifferent. Here you can look at rock paintings of the Neolithic era, enjoy the view of the twenty-domed Kizhi Cathedral, a wonderful example of Russian wooden architecture. More than 30 species of fish live in the waters of Lake Onega. Among them there are even salmon and trout. A bunch of the most beautiful islands, replete with berries and mushrooms, will be at your disposal if you find yourself on Lake Onega.

Kavgolovskoe And Kurgolovskoye Lake, - probably the closest to the city in the Leningrad region. Once they formed a single body of water, later divided by a railway embankment. Just 15 minutes from the Devyatkino metro station and you will find yourself on the beach of Kavgolovskoe Lake, which is very convenient for those who do not have time for longer trips. The depth here increases slowly and evenly: only a meter of depth at a distance of 3-10 meters from the shore. Comfortable beaches covered with sand and pebbles will certainly delight you.

Known for its unearthly beauty the lake is called Mirrored– indeed, its waters in clear weather resemble a perfectly smooth, clean mirror. Visibility even at a depth of about five meters is one of the most cleanest lakes Leningrad region. Perfect for diving - notable are the schools of juvenile fish at depth, reminiscent of warm waters southern seas, than about the cold northern lakes. You can drive almost the entire shore of the lake by car; a rare mixed forest will allow you to settle down right next to the water. The bottom of the lake is sandy, sometimes mixed with silt. The depth increases gradually, but in the central part of the lake there is a deep cold funnel, the water temperature in which does not rise above 6 degrees. The lake is ideal for a family holiday, because everyone can find something to their liking there - diving, swimming or fishing.

Many other lakes, each of which you will find unique, are located in the Leningrad region. Small and large, known for their history or completely unknown. Not far from populated areas and hidden from human eyes by forests. Each of them has its own story, sometimes even mystical, they are covered in legends and rumors, scary but attractive. And if you are interested in folklore, horror stories by the fire – be sure to visit such reservoirs as Devil’s Lake or Lake of the Seven Beauties. The atmosphere of these places will forever be remembered by you, and you will come here again and again. After all, the main thing is summer vacation– these are unforgettable impressions with which it will be easier to while away the autumn and winter so that next year you can relax even more thoroughly!

The highest lake in St. Petersburg. It is located at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level, next to the heights of the same name. It is believed that it was formed as a result of a dam on one of the rivers. Relatively clean - carp were brought there several years ago, and it took root there quite well. A favorite vacation spot for residents of the southern regions.

by minibus to Krasnoe Selo

Suzdal

At first there was one thing big lake Parkola (which gave its name to the neighboring village of Pargolovo). Then Count Shuvalov took possession of the lands around it: it was then that the reservoir was divided into three small lakes. They were nicknamed Suzdal because people from the district of the same name in the Vladimir province lived nearby. At the beginning of the 20th century, dachas of townspeople began to appear around them (on one of which the revolutionaries killed Priest Gapon), and they even brought a tram here (the line is still in operation). The lakes are still a favorite vacation spot for city residents, but swimming in them is not recommended.

to the Ozerki or Prospekt Prosveshcheniya metro stations, and from there on foot

It is called so because of its elongated shape. In the 1980s, it became significantly shallower and decreased in size during the construction of housing estates here. Then for almost twenty years it stood unkempt with swamps and reeds all around. They began to improve it in the 2010s, and since 2014 the lake is officially suitable for swimming.

to the Komendantsky Prospekt metro station, and from there on foot or by trolleybus 25

Shchuchye

This lake, located a ten-minute walk from the famous Komarov necropolis, was known back in the 16th century: excellent fish was always found here, which was served to the Swedish kings. Now it (as well as Lake Druzhinnoe and the adjacent forests) is a protected area. Which, however, does not interfere with the enormous influx of tourists every summer.

to Komarovo, and from there a 20-minute walk

Kavgolovskoe

The most popular lake in the Priozersk direction. Located a stone's throw from the Kavgolovo station, there are many holiday homes in the neighborhood, and there are quite a few near the lake convenient places for parking. You can swim in it. In addition, despite the fact that Kavgolovskoye is a relatively shallow lake, fishing can be done here.

to Kavgolovo by train, from there on foot

Lembolovskoe

Three different lakes, which are connected by small channels. The shallow south is more suitable for swimming (depth is about a meter or two). The north, with its steep banks and pine forests, is favored by fishermen - fish bite there at any time of the year. Until the 1940s, the border between the USSR and Finland passed along the river Vyun flowing from the lake. Nearby is the Vaskelovo holiday village.

to Lembolovo, Vaskelovo or Gruzino by train, and from there on foot

Gorgeous

The name doesn't lie: this is one of the most picturesque lakes in the Leningrad region. There are steep banks with slender pine trees, cozy beaches on the shallow western shore, and places for excellent fishing (perch, pike, pike perch, bream). In addition, the lake is well-maintained: there is a place to relax, eat and park your car.

to Zelenogorsk by train or minibus, and from there by taxi or minibus

In the southern part of the Leningrad region there are also many lakes for recreation. For example, Tsaritsino. The name appeared in the 17th century: Queen Daria, exiled by Ivan the Terrible, hid here. A stone was erected there in her memory. In addition, there were fierce battles here during the Great Patriotic War, in honor of which it was also installed memorial plaque. On the shore there is a children's camp "Eaglet", but there are also cozy "wild" places for swimming.

by train to Tikhvin, from there by minibus

Vuoksa

Part of the large lake-river system of Vuoksa. The most picturesque lake in the Leningrad region. The depth in some places can reach several tens of meters. Formed during the Ice Age. There are several islands in the middle of the lake, the most popular of which is Oleniy, covered with dense coniferous forest. IN Soviet time There were boats on the lake, but now, alas, this type of transport has fallen into disrepair.

by train to Priozersk

Lakhtinsky Razliv

A lake connected by a small channel directly to the Gulf of Finland. Its banks are mostly marshy, which, however, does not interfere with the recreation of the townspeople. After the territory of the North Primorsky part was built up, a path was laid along the shore (for running and for cyclists), and local residents They began to have picnics there. The same thing happens on the other side, in the village of Lakhta. There are still fish in the lake. Part of its shore belongs to the Yuntolovskaya forest dacha - and active recreation there (such as barbecuing and lighting fires) is illegal.

to the metro " Old village"or the railway station "Yakhtennaya", from there by minibus, bus or tram to Razliv or Shuvalovsky Prospekt

One of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, its area is over 17 thousand square kilometers. The lake is of great importance for this region.

First large settlements on the banks Lake Ladoga date back to the seventh century AD, and in the ninth century one of the largest trade routes passed through this lake - “from the Varangians to the Greeks”. By the beginning of the seventeenth century, the lake was well studied and very accurate and detailed maps were drawn up.

During the Second World War, the road of life ran through this lake, along which food came to Leningrad.

Lake Ladoga has still not lost its significance - trade routes pass through it, there are many recreational areas and many objects on its shores cultural significance. The lake is also home to many species of fish, animals and plants.

Black Lake

Black Lake can be seen on the territory of the Priory Park in the city of Gatchina in the Leningrad Region. It is of natural origin; in any case, there are no documents indicating human intervention in the formation of the reservoir. The lake is the oldest in the city. Information about him dates back to 1746. During these years, the lake was already located on the city plans.

The shores of Black Lake are very beautiful. On one there is the unique picturesque Priory Palace, on the other the Admiralty Bridge, which connects it to the White Lake. The lake is very small: its length is 500 meters and its width is 200 meters. There are two small islands in the lake itself. The Black Lake is fed by underground springs.

Lake Tsaritsyno

Eight kilometers from the city of Tikhvin to the north is Lake Tsaritsino. Nearby is the village of the same name. The entire picturesque area around Lake Tsaritsino is a resort; there is a children's health camp here. The area around the lake is covered with pine forests, the shores are picturesque and beautiful. All this has made Lake Tsaritsino a place for recreation and tourism. Tent cities constantly grow around the lake in the summer.

The lake is famous for the fact that in 1613, when Russia was at war with the Swedes, Anna Koltovskaya found shelter here. She was the fourth wife of the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible and at that time served as abbess of the Tikhvin Monastery.

Lake Mednoe

Lake Mednoe is located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. Next to it is the village of Copper Plant. The lake is of artificial origin. In the 18th century, a dam was made here, necessary for the needs of a copper smelter. This is how Copper Lake was formed.

The Black River flows into the lake. The name of the lake comes from the color the water takes on - copper brown. This is explained by the presence of peat silt, which is carried into the lake by streams.

The depths in the lake are generally shallow, only at the mouth of the river they are several meters. There are several beaches on the lake. A recreation area has also been built, where there are playgrounds, tennis courts, and special places for barbecue. Located on the lake cottage village, where you can always rent a holiday home.

Lake Vyalye

Vyalye - famous lake in Gatchina in the Leningrad region. The name translates as “spacious, extensive”. The lake is really quite big. Its length is more than eight kilometers, and its width is 3.5 kilometers. Average depths are 3-5 meters, the greatest - 9 meters. The shores around the lake are called cranberry, they are swampy and very rich in this useful berry. The lake will also delight fishermen. Large pike and perch are often caught on fishing rods.

There are forests and bushes around the lake. Pine, spruce, birch, alder and willow trees surround Vyalje, and near the shore there are often reeds and reeds, since there are many wetlands around the lake. Ducks and geese live on the lake, and beavers can also be found.

Since the shores of the lake are overgrown, it is difficult to access. There are several paths along which tourists and fishermen reach the water.

Lake Omchino

Located in the city of Luga, the lake is the most popular among local residents. You can see swans there. It is an excellent place for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing with the whole family.

Kapshozero

If you want to spend your vacation in a place completely unspoilt by civilization, good option there will be a trip to Kapshozero. The lake is located in the Leningrad region, in the Tikhvin district and meters. And very long - 14 kilometers. It is believed that the lake appeared in a fracture in the earth’s crust, which is why it has such an elongated shape and depth.

There are several villages on the shore of the lake. Recently, dacha plots have begun to be developed here. But you can always find a corner for a tent tourist camp. Swimming in the lake, hiking in the forest, lots of mushrooms and berries - the lake gives its gifts all summer. You can also go fishing on the lake.

Lake Nevskoe

Lake Nevskoye is located in a picturesque place in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region, about eight kilometers southwest of the village of Kuznechnoye. The most convenient way to get to the lake is by personal vehicle, but you can also use by shuttle bus from the village of Kuznechnoye to the village of Sevastyanovo. The lake is more populated on the northwestern side, so access to Nevsky from this side is better.

On the northern side, Nevskoye ends with the vast Dalniy Bay. You can swim in the lake, but it’s not convenient everywhere: the shores are quite high and in some places, especially on the western and eastern sides, swampy. However, you can find rocky outcrops that are quite convenient for swimming. The lake is surrounded by a vast mixed forest: deciduous and pine. So the place is great for a picnic and general outdoor recreation. Also Nevskoe - perfect place for fishing, it is rich in bream, roach, perch, and sometimes you can catch pike.

Shugozero

In the Tikhvin district of the Leningrad region there is a lake with unusual name Shugozero. The village located nearby is also called. The lake has a round shape, is located in a basin, the banks are completely covered with vegetation. It is slightly elongated from west to east, the length is a little more than 4 kilometers and the width is 1.7 kilometers. Nai great depth The lake is 25 meters.

The village of Shugozero is located among three lakes and two rivers. The Shuiga River flows from Lake Shugozero, which connects the lake with another river - Pasha.

The lake is rich in fish, and there is excellent fishing here in the summer. And just a wonderful place to relax - clean air, pine forests, beautiful landscapes lakes.

Lake Gupujarvi

Gupujarvi is a picturesque lake located on the Karelian Isthmus. The lake has a second unofficial name - it is popularly called Trinity Lake.

On the banks of the Gupuyarvi there are several large-scale horticultural areas, for example, Michurinets. “Kulakovo”, “Vaskelovo”, “Electropribor”.

Whirlpools have been recorded in some bays of the lake. There is also a small island on the lake. Previously, there were three islands on Gupujärvi, but over time they transformed into peninsulas due to the overgrowing of channels. Also, a drying and unnamed stream flows out of Lake Gupujärvi and flows into the Vyun River; two streams flow into the lake.

The depth of Gupujärvi does not exceed 7 meters, its length is 1.2 km. The lake has many clean beaches.

Hawk Lake

Yastrebinoye Lake is located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad region, almost on the border with Karelia. This amazing monument nature, which has preserved its purity and virginity due to the lack of civilization and even simple roads. Crystal blue water, overhanging rocks, boulders on the shores of the lake - landscapes are simply for artists and for the pleasure of contemplating beauty.

The lake has a beautiful elongated shape, its length is about two kilometers. Near Yastrebinoye Lake is the famous Parnassus rock, which climbers love when they come here for rock climbing. Sports climbing competitions and rock festivals are held here. You can get to the lake by car or on foot along paved paths from the nearest villages or from the train.

White Lake

White Lake is located in the Palace Park of the Gatchina Museum-Reserve. The lake was created artificially in the second half of the 18th century. Due to the construction of a dam on the Teplaya River, White Lake was born. It is relatively small, its length is just over a kilometer and its width is only 350 meters.

Under Empress Catherine II, reconstruction of the entire park in the Gatchina region began. The White Lake, together with the Silver Lake, is located in the center of the English Garden, laid out on the territory of the park. To make the lake picturesque and beautiful, its shore was artificially indented, making small bays, capes, and creating several small islands in the lake itself.

Now on the shores of White Lake there are several beautiful pavilions and a boat station with rental boats and catamarans. The lake is home to fish: roach, perch, crucian carp, pike, burbot. Sometimes you can see muskrats, black swans fly in.

Lake Vrevo

14 kilometers south of the city of Luga among the hilly shores is Lake Vrevo with an area of 12.8 square kilometers. From north to south it stretches for almost 14 kilometers. The lake is ideal for fishing lovers.

Boarding house "Lake Mirror"

In the picturesque expanses of the Karelian Isthmus, not far from Lake Zerkalnoe, there is the boarding house "Lake Mirror". The territory is fenced.

The boarding house is located near St. Petersburg (110 km), welcomes guests all year round, and can accommodate one hundred people.

The boarding house "Mirror Lake" is not only an opportunity to have a good and fun time on weekends or during vacations, but also to receive treatment in the form of general health procedures.

Vacationers can use a solarium, doctor's consultations, vacuum massage, physiotherapeutic procedures, and the possibility of taking an ECG. The boarding house also provides first emergency aid.

All guests of the boarding house are accommodated in three buildings - the main building, the hotel building and the luxury building. The number of rooms is quite diverse, so even the most demanding visitor will like it here.

Three meals a day are provided. Vacationers can play tennis, billiards or shoot in a pneumatic shooting range.

Sleighs, skates, football, basketball, skiing - and that’s not all that the boarding house with such an interesting name can offer you.

Lake Vuoksa

Vuoksa is a lake located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad region. Not far from the lake is the city of Priozersk. It is the largest of the lakes that are part of the Vuoksa River basin. Getting to the lake is not difficult; the Sinevo railway station is located nearby. The lake is of glacial origin, it has very unusual winding shores, where you can see many bays and reaches.

In the lake itself there are several small islands covered with pine trees. The average depth of the lake is about five meters. The greatest depth in the depression passing through the lake is 25 meters.

Lately, Vuoksa has become a favorite holiday destination. People come here to fish, pick berries, just walk through the forest with majestic pine trees, go boating, and, of course, swim in the hot summer. And in winter you can go skiing along paved paths through the forest and along the lake.

Pashozero

In the Leningrad region in the Tikhvin district there is a lake with interesting name- Pashozero. The Pasha River originates from the lake. And on the shore of the reservoir there is the village of Pasha, where those who like to relax and fish on the lake come with pleasure. The lake looks unusual, as if it consists of two parts molded at right angles. Crystal clear water, clean air, forests surrounding the lake will make your vacation here pleasant and useful.

The length of the lake is more than nine kilometers, the width is about 600 meters. The lake is quite deep, the average depth is 25 meters, and the greatest reaches 50 meters.

Now on the shore of Pashozero there is a trout farm where rainbow trout are bred. Accommodation has been provided for visiting tourists. Horseback riding, hunting and a sauna are offered.

Lake Mirror

Lake Mirror is located in one of the most beautiful places Karelian Isthmus approximately 120 kilometers from St. Petersburg. You can get to the lake by train from St. Petersburg to Zelenogorsk, and from there by diesel train to Primorsk, you need to get off at the railway station “86 km” and then walk about 2 kilometers to the lake. By car you need to go along the Primorskoye Highway to the village of Zelenaya Roshcha, and then turn to the Yappilya railway station. It is better to approach the lake from the south side, but you can drive around the entire perimeter of Zerkalny by car, and you can find parking everywhere.

The water in the lake is very clean and transparent, it’s not called that for nothing. Mirror is surrounded by a dense forest of perennial pine trees. The lake has sandy beaches with a very comfortable and gentle approach to the water, suitable for swimming. Although the lake itself is very deep: it reaches 49 meters in depth. There are changing cabins on the beaches. In addition, you can rent all the necessary equipment: boats, catamarans, everything for sports activities. Near the lake there is a recreation center where you can spend a weekend with your family, or you can arrange a corporate retreat.

Mirror is also one of the best places for fishing in the Leningrad region. The fishing here is good for roach, perch, ruffe, and bream. Particularly lucky fishermen may catch pike perch or pike.

In general, Lake Mirror is a great place for family vacation, everyone will be able to find something to their liking and enjoy the picturesque nature of the Karelian Isthmus.

Lake Hulguzi

Forty kilometers from St. Petersburg is located small lake with the unusually melodious name Hülgüzi. The length of the lake is just over a kilometer. Lake - favorite place migratory birds, especially in spring, when the entire lake is filled with melt water. Unfortunately, in summer Hulguzi becomes shallow, its banks become swampy and become difficult to access.

On the shore of the lake there is a village of the same name. Also, on the banks of Hulguzi you can see ruins Finnish village, which was located here before the Second World War. Around Hulguzi you can admire the heathland, overgrown with fragrant juniper, huge boulders, often found on the hillsides. The lake is also interesting for its relief, unusual from glacial origin.

Lembolovskoye Lake

Lembolovskoye Lake is located in the Leningrad region, in the Vsevolozhsk district. It is located near the Lembolovo railway station. Its length is 9.7 kilometers and its width is 2 kilometers. The depth reaches eight meters. It is considered one of the largest lakes in the Central Karelian Upland.

In summer, Lake Lembolovskoye warms up well and you can swim in it. About five rivers flow into the lake, so the water in it is always flowing. In December it begins to freeze for 2-3 months.

The lake used to be rich in fish, now, of course, there are fewer fish, but fishing will still be successful. Bream, roach, perch and other fish are still found in the lake. Around the lake there are holiday villages. The shores of Lake Lembovskoe are rugged, picturesque, surrounded by forest. Therefore, this place is very popular with vacationers and tourists.

Lake Korkinskoe

One of the most famous and popular vacation spots for St. Petersburg residents is Lake Korkinskoe. On hot days summer days the number of people near the water surface is comparable to some seaside resort.

Lake Khepojärvi

Khepoyarvi (or Gepoyarvi) is a lake located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad region. The name of the lake is translated from Finnish as “Horse Lake”.

The height of the lake above sea level is 60 meters, its average depth is 4.1 meters, the maximum depth of Lake Khepojärvi is 12.5 meters. The bottom of the lake is muddy and sandy. There are excellent sandy beaches with easy access to the water.

The lake is located next to another body of water - Lake Kavgolovsky, it is separated from it by a narrow kama ridge (its width barely reaches 500 meters), the length of which is about 4-5 km.

The lake is surrounded by beautiful coniferous forests, so relaxing here is extremely beneficial for health. Developed tourism infrastructure region allows you to feel comfortable as family tourists, and for lovers active rest. Fishing on Lake Khepojärvi is also very exciting.

Lake in Okhtinsky Forest Park

Old lake in the Okhtinsky forest park, near the village. Enkolovo in the Vsevolozhsk district, Bugrovskaya volost, Leningrad region. The lake has an oblong appearance, and stretches from northwest to southeast, the Okhtinsky waterfall (stream) flows from the lake, which flows into the Okhta River.

Lake Svetloe

In the area of the Mechta recreation center, located on the shore of Lake Svetloe, you can not only sunbathe, but also swim - the local water meets all standards.

The reservoir is located 175 km from St. Petersburg to the southeast, in the village of Budogoshch, Kirishi district, Leningrad region. The village is surrounded pine forest and numerous lakes.

You can stay here comfortably at any time of the year: on Lake Svetloye there are recreation centers and a sanatorium-preventive center that are happy to open their doors to new guests all year round.

Orlinskoye Lake

In the Gatchina district of the Leningrad region you can find Lake Orlinskoe. The lake is a reservoir strongly elongated from south to east, surrounded by spruce forests. The length of Lake Orlinskoye is 5.6 kilometers and the width is about 500 meters. The greatest depth in the lake is 4 meters.

There are four settlements around the lake - a town, a village and two hamlets, so the area around the reservoir is quite populated; you can drive up to the lake by car. The lake is fed by the waters of the Divenka River, and several streams also flow into it. In the fifties, mirror carp fry were released into the lake, the fish took root well and are bred in the reservoir. The lake is also rich in other fish, so good fishing provided here.

On the western shore of Lake Orlinskoye there is a park of the former Stroganov estate. This a good place for walks. The park also has a nice beach.

Lake Samro

Samro - largest lake in the Leningrad region. The lake is 9 kilometers long and 6.9 kilometers wide. The shores of the lake are sparsely populated; in some parts they are overgrown with reeds and bushes. The landscape around the lake is quite varied: there are mixed forests, as well as many hills covered with vegetation.

The name of the lake is associated with the Chud language. The translation of the name means "coarse sand". The lake is quite warm, warms up well, as it is relatively shallow. The average depth of the lake is only one and a half meters. You can swim in it. But the lake is flowing, several rivers come out of it.

The lake has wonderful fishing. Large crucian carp and tench bite especially well. You can catch crucian carp, rudd and even pike. Fishing on Lake Samro is good both in summer and winter.

Vysokinskoye Lake

In the Leningrad region, 12 kilometers from the city of Primorsk, there is Lake Vysokinskoye. Its length is 6 kilometers and its width is 1.5 kilometers. The depth of the lake reaches 12 meters, mostly 4-5 meters deep. The Senokosnaya River flows into the lake.

Fishermen love the lake. Perch, ruffe, roach are well caught here, and sometimes you can catch large pike. Rarely, but there are bream, pike perch and ruff. The most best places on the lake for fishing - this is the confluence of the Senokosnaya River into the lake, the fish caught there is simply amazing!

But Vysokinskoe is famous not only summer fishing, people come here with pleasure to fish in winter, hoping for a good catch of perch, pike, and burbot. Ordinary townspeople also like to relax on the lake. Since the water in the lake is quite warm in summer, vacationers come with children.

Lake Syvejärvi

Syvejärvi is a lake of glacial origin, located in the southern region of the Karelian Isthmus.

On the shore of Lake Syvejärvi is the village of Hittolovo. The name of the lake has Finnish roots.

The length of the lake is 1.6 km, its width on average is 160 meters. The depth of the lake in some places reaches 8.5 meters. The soil near the shore of the lake is sandy-silt, and then there is thick brown silt, due to which the lake water has an unusual brown tint, but in calm weather the transparency of the lake can reach 50 cm.

The shores of Lake Syvejärvi are quite steep and mostly treeless. Two streams flow into the lake, originating from nearby swamps. An unnamed stream flows out of the lake and flows into a neighboring lake called Madalajärvi, which dries up in the summer.

Aquatic vegetation in the lake is extremely developed: for example, here you can see urut, arrowhead and sedge. The lake is home to perches, roaches and bleaks, but pike is quite rare.

Lake Rakovichevo

Near the city of Luga, in the Leningrad region, there is Lake Rakovicheskoe. The length of the lake is about 5 km, the maximum width is about 700-800 m. The shores are mostly sandy with an admixture of loam and silt. The western bank is hilly, swampy in places at the water's edge, the eastern bank is slightly hilly, overgrown with mixed forest. In the northern part of the lake, the bottom topography is complex; a depth of 2-4 m is adjacent to shallows

The lake is home to many crayfish, which is where its name comes from.

Sights of the Leningrad region

Assumption Cathedral of the Ivangorod Fortress, Leningrad Region, Russia Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the place of the appearance of the icon of St. Great Martyr Paraskeva, Leningrad region, Russia

Ladozhka River, Leningrad Region, Russia

In the warm season, lakes become popular places for weekend trips. We tell you where you can relax and swim.

.Lake Vuoksa

Vuoksa is a lake located on the Karelian Isthmus of the Leningrad Region, 130 kilometers from St. Petersburg. It is located in southwest direction from the city of Priozersk.

The area adjacent to the reservoir has long become popular among tourists. The nature in these places is very beautiful. Tall slender pines stand freely and widely, almost without undergrowth, their feet are covered with moss and lichen, lingonberries and bearberry grow here. You can find a lot of mushrooms in the forest. IN summer time On the lake you can go boating, in winter - on snowmobiles, skis or on an ice skating rink.

You can spend time not only on the banks of the reservoir, but also on other areas of its land. There are several hundred islands on the lake. The largest is the Deer, which is also called the Elk. You can get to it using a ferry. Most of the island's territory is covered with spruce and pine forests.

Ladoga lake

Lake Ladoga (also Ladoga) is the largest freshwater lake in Europe, partly refers to the territory of the Leningrad region. There are about 660 islands on the lake (with an area of more than 1 hectare). The islands of the lake are rocky, with high, up to 60-70 m, sometimes steep shores, covered with forest, sometimes almost bare or with sparse vegetation. Southern and southwest coast The lakes for 150 km are overgrown with reeds and cattails. Blueberries and lingonberries grow on the islands, and on the larger islands there are mushrooms.

Lake Ladoga, despite the cold water even in summer, attracts many vacationers: there are good beaches. Among water tourists, the routes near northern islands. Best time to go to Ladoga on a kayak or catamaran - this is June and July: with the approach of autumn, the time of storms begins, during which the waves have a pronounced marine character.

Tourist cruises to the islands of Valaam and Konevets are available from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Priozersk, and Sortavala. Several times a day, during navigation along the routes Sortavala - Valaam, Pitkyaranta - Valaam and Priozersk - Konevets, tourist ships, including hydrofoils, sail.

Kavgolovskoye Lake

For residents of St. Petersburg, Kavgolovskoye Lake is one of the most beloved and visited places. This is due to its convenient location, picturesque nature and good developed infrastructure. Lake Kavgolovskoe is located on the Karelian Isthmus. You can get to it by your car, by train (the journey from Finsky Station to Kavgolovo station will take 45 minutes) or by regular bus from Devyatkino metro station (15 minutes).

Although this lake is considered one of the most visited, there are a lot of fish here, which attracts those who like to sit with a fishing rod. On east coast Reed thickets stretch along the water; the western swampy shore is favored by egg capsules, Elodea and arrowhead. The lake itself is shallow: the greatest depth reaches 4-5 meters, and the average - within 2-3 meters.

Lake Azure

Lazurnoye is a deep, cleared sand quarry filled with river and spring water. At the mining site rock For construction purposes, a recreation area was created. The lake is easy to find when moving along the Murmansk highway towards St. Petersburg or Shliselburg.

The Azure Lake complex has the necessary infrastructure in the coastal zone, which is constantly developing and improving. There are gazebos for barbecuing. There are paintball courts, but the main thing is water entertainment and the opportunity to rent a variety of sports equipment. Drinks and snacks can be ordered from the café in the recreation area.

Orlinskoye Lake

Lake Orlinskoye is a body of water that stretches from south to east. Its area is 5 km, width - 500 m, depth - 4 m. It will be quite easy to get to the reservoir by car. A dense forest grows on its banks; in some areas it completely approaches the water. Almost 30% of Lake Orlinskoye is overgrown with various aquatic plants, such as egg capsule, reed, elodea, and reeds.

Lake Bolshoye Simaginskoye

The lake is located in the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region, not far from the highway, so you can get to it either by car or by bus from the Zelenogorsk railway platform. The nature here is picturesque - the reservoir is located on the Karelian Isthmus, but there is no equipped beach. The water in the lake is clean, but does not warm up well due to cold underwater springs.

Currently, the shores of the lake are being actively developed, and holiday villages are being created. Despite the changes, the lake is very popular both among the local population and among residents of St. Petersburg. Today the lake is one of the most visited in the summer.

Lembolovskoye Lake

Lembolovo Lake is located near the Lembolovo railway station. Its length is 9.7 kilometers and its width is 2 kilometers. The depth reaches eight meters. In summer, Lake Lembolovskoye warms up well and you can swim in it. About five rivers flow into the lake, so the water in it is always flowing.

The lake used to be rich in fish, now, of course, there are fewer fish, but fishing will still be successful. There are holiday villages around the lake. The shores of Lake Lembovskoe are rugged, picturesque, surrounded by forest, so this place is very popular with vacationers and tourists.

Lake Khepojärvi

Khepoyarvi is located 2 km east of Kavgolovo station in the Leningrad region. From the railway station there are two options for traveling the route: on foot or by car. You can only approach Khepojärvi from the southwest. Lake Khepojärvi is surrounded on three sides by hills, mainly covered with pine forest.

The shores, rich in vegetation, a sandy bottom with muddy areas at depth, favorable fishing spots, beautiful coniferous forests around the lake - all this makes this area especially attractive for tourists. The beach at the southern part of the lake is clean and equipped; in winter, tourists will enjoy the ski base.

Lake Bezymyanoye

In the southwestern part of the Leningrad region there is locality Red Village. The main attraction of its surroundings is the cleanest reservoir, which received highly appreciated from Rospotrebnadzor - this is Lake Bezymyanny.

The lake has sand beach, the size of which is small, about the size of a football field. Every year, the coastal part of the reservoir is cleared of algae, and the sandy surface of the beach is constantly renewed. The entrance to the lake in this area is gentle, without sharp drops. Benches and umbrellas are installed for relaxation, and there is a dry closet. A big plus is that they have come up with entertainment for children - a special sandbox has been built. For those who want to quench their hunger or thirst, there is a cafe on the beach with a small terrace.

Lake Dontso (Kurlevsky quarry)

The lake is located in the Volosovsky district of the Leningrad region, approximately 65 km from St. Petersburg. Getting there is quite difficult - in fact, public transport No one goes here, and you can only get there by car. Long road fully compensated beautiful nature and the absence of large crowds inherent in lakes located near the city.

The region is dominated by northern coniferous forests. The massifs occupy more than 50% of the total area. The largest are located in the east near lakes Pasha, Oyat, and the Korean Isthmus. In the larch grove, the unique Lindulova nature reserve, timber is grown for shipbuilding.

The Leningrad region is characterized by northern forests, therefore animal world- taiga, there are hares, martens, squirrels, foxes, ferrets, muskrats, beavers, moles, moose. If there are about 50 species of animals, then there are more than 250 birds - black grouse waders, ducks, partridges, and the rare gray crane.

There are more than 1800 lakes in the region. The largest is Ladoga, with a length of up to 50,000 km. The major rivers in the region include: Vuoksu, Pasha, Oyat, Svir, Neva, Volkhov. There are 17 natural monuments and 25 regionally significant reserves in the region.

Climate and nature of the region

The climate is maritime continental. Air masses from the Atlantic supply the area cool summer and moderately soft warm winter. The temperature in January does not fall below -12°C, in summer - no higher than +18°C. It is colder in the eastern regions of the region, warmer in the southwest.

There is little precipitation per year, most of it at higher elevations. In the coastal lowlands, rain is rare; more precipitation will fall in late summer and early autumn.

What types of fish can you find?

The underwater world here is diverse, especially in reservoirs.

The most common inhabitant of rivers and lakes is pike, can be found in any body of water in the region, many large individuals in deep pools.

Prefers holes underwater bream, deep pools - perches, quiet creeks – , clean places with little current – dace.

Found everywhere silver bream, bleak, ruff.

Fishing spots

Even outside the city, fishermen always have something to profit from on a river or lake. There are many of them in the north in the Gulf of Finland. There are plenty of fish in Ladozhskoe, Glubokoe, Komsomolskoe, Balakhanovskoe. You can fish on the Neva, Svir, Luga, Vuoksa, Narva, and systemic rivers.

Different types of fish are found in artificial ponds and reservoirs. There are up to 60 subspecies of fish in the area. Mainly commercial ones. There are valuable ones: smelt, whitefish, trout, salmon.

There are more than 800 lakes on the Korean Isthmus alone, varying in depth and bottom topography. Catchers Osinovskoye, Shchuchye, White Lake, Longitudinal Saucer, Pitko, Yarvi.

Valuable species are bred in paid reservoirs: , carp, nelma, whirlpool. No one is left without a catch on paid reservoirs.

Reservoirs within St. Petersburg

The beautiful Neva River is located within the city limits and you can fish for pike perch and bream there. Outside the city you can visit Okhta and Suzdal Lakes.

Also reservoirs: Verkhnesvirskoe, Narvskoe, Luzhskoe, on the Sokhta River, systems: Izhora, Tikhvinka, Suma, Oredezh.

The shores from the east and north belong to Karelia, from the west and southeast - to the Leningrad region. The source is a large lake, comparable to the sea, with an area of 18,000 km. When there is a strong wind, a real disaster is possible. Some exposed parts simply cannot be seen from the shore.

Ladoga

It has 14 families of fish and 53 species. river ,brook and lake trout, black whitefish, ripus, ladogi, palia, salmon, ,pike, dace, ide,, silver breams, bleaks, ,crucian carp.

Lake Ladoga is a salmon-bearing lake with 10 species of commercial fish. Lots in the lake river lamprey, leaving for spawning in Svir. Rare, but does occur sea salmon, Baltic sturgeon. Commercial catches consist of trout, smelt, ripus, pike perch, bream, whitefish, salmon, vendace.

Vuoksi system

Consists of rivers and lakes of the Finnish channel. Nature is extraordinarily beautiful, there are many different fish. On the Karelian Isthmus, Vuoksa is considered the most large river, up to 160 km long. Flows into Ladoga. There are many islands around.

R. Vuoksa

The Karelian Isthmus is an excellent place for fishing. The bay is rich in a variety of fish: perch, pike, bream, pike perch, roach, smelt.

IN winter time closer to the islands - pike, rudd, salmon at depths.

Fishing with any tackle from the shore is successful; a float rod is preferable.

There are many fish stocks in Ladoga, closer to northern shores predator - oats, grayling, smelt, smelt, vendace, grayling, in winter.

East of Leningrad region

There are many streams and rivers in the east of the region. Some have not yet been explored by man. They catch grayling, trout, salmon fly fishing in remote remote lakes. A lot of pike, large crucian carp, perch.

In the reservoirs there is fishing with spinning rods and mugs.

The most popular places for fishing with trophy specimens are the Nazia River, Svir, Pasha and Sinyavsky Quarry.

How to increase your fish catch?

Over 7 years of active fishing, I have found dozens of ways to improve the bite. Here are the most effective ones:

Bite activator. This pheromone additive attracts fish most strongly in cold and warm water. Discussion of the bite activator “Hungry Fish”.
Promotion gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for your specific type of gear.
Lures based pheromones.

Lakes of the Leningrad region

The lakes of the Leningrad region are a real decoration of northern places. Clean Air. There are countless fish. There are over 40,000 lakes in the region.

The largest are located north of the Karelian Isthmus: Vuoksa, Otradnoye, Beloe, on Gatchina, Bainskoye in the Kirishi region, Bolshoye Shchuchye, Gusinoye, Glubokoye, Zaklinskoye Lake.

Paid

The places at the paid bases in the region are the most beautiful. Everything you need for fishing: tackle, bait, boats, boats, tents are provided, even inexperienced beginners will not be left without a catch. Carp and trout bite well in Tikhaya Zavod.

Svirskaya base

Located on Svir Svirskaya base. You can rent a boat or speedboat.

It’s good to drive up from the road to Imonetka. There are many different fish in the artificial reservoir Nikonorovka. Crucian carp, carp, sturgeon and trout have been released.

On Razloz is a great place to relax with the family and is located within the city.

Kuzmich Cordon invites visitors to catch eels, smelt, and brown trout.

There are minnows in small ponds, and under the cover of Ladoga there are a lot of pike, crucian carp, and grass carp.

There is no need to look for a good place in the Leningrad region. You just have to visit the nearby body of water from the city. Beautiful place on Pionerskoye Lake, up to 12 km long. Nice place nearby Malysheva Stream. You can catch perch, roach, and tench. Roach spawns on Pionerskoye Lake. A spotted predator goes after live bait. The lake is rich in bleaks, breams, and ruffs.

Fishing spots on Alexandrovsky lake Perch, pike perch and bream are caught. Closer to northern regions– a large pike comes from the boat. IN Mirror With the arrival of spring, the lake is mostly inhabited by roaches. On the islands and in the holes there are bream and perch. Most tourists gather in the southwest of the lake. The places are catchable, rich in bream, roach, pike, ruffs, and perch.

Surrounded by coniferous forests Vysokinskoe lake. In spring from Gulf of Finland the roach comes, ide. At the mouth Haymaking– roach and pike. Successful fishing with spinning rods, mugs, and onboard fishing rods from a boat.

On Roshchinsky The shores of the lake are overgrown with grass and bushes. There is a lot of roach, pike, crucian carp, and bream.

Free

Free fishing is always successful Izhov, Volkhov, Narva, Senezh. Many rivers and reservoirs in the region are completely free.

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