Catching roach in spring on the lower Volga. Catching April roach on Akhtuba Fishing in April on Akhtuba

Fishermen especially value the Akhtuba River because it is home to great amount fish, about 60 species.

And even inexperienced beginners who pick up a spinning rod for the first time do not leave Akhtuba empty-handed. The main fish caught here are chub, white-eye, ide, perch, bersh, roach, silver bream, pike, asp, sabrefish, crucian carp, bleak, rudd, pike perch, bream, catfish, tench, bluegill and carp. Depending on the season, fishermen use different fishing gear and different bait, since each season has its own specific specifics for fishing.

Fishing on Akhtuba in spring

The snow melts in these places in March and a warm spring comes with short and rare rains. After the ice drift, which lasts about two weeks, from about mid-March it becomes possible to fish on Akhtuba open water. Schools of pike perch, carp and white crucian carp begin to emerge from wintering pits, and asp are caught on bait thrown to the bottom. In quiet-water bays, perch and pike are actively feeding and preparing for spawning, and off the high shores, fishermen in the spring, using bottom gear, catch small catfish.

White bream, white bream, sabrefish, roach and other peaceful fish are excellently caught in the ilmen in early spring. float rod, and in a couple of hours you can completely fill your fish tank.

On Akhtuba, April is considered the most popular month for fishing; it becomes very warm, greenery appears on the banks, and the air is permeated with sunlight. The main places for catching predatory fish are parts of the river with a bumpy bottom and strong currents, and exits from pits. In April, pike perch actively bites all day long and it is at this time that it is possible to catch fish weighing up to ten kilograms. Large catfish that have not yet recovered from winter torpor also begin to show activity. The warmer the water becomes, the more readily asp, perch and pike fall for the bait. It’s a pleasure to fish in April with a spoon or shallow-water wobbler.

But at the end of April the water rises, the Volzhskaya hydroelectric power station releases water and the conditions for fishing on Akhtuba change dramatically. Pike perch and Astrakhan pike go to the shores, and catfish guard their prey at the entrances to water meadows. White fish will delight anglers with an excellent bite, because at this time it is preparing for spawning. The bite is so intense that catching fish with two rods becomes simply impossible.

From April 20, fishing restrictions will apply for a month: fishermen can fish either in fishing grounds or at fishing bases. In May, the water in the river rises especially strongly and this period is good for fishing, the goal of which is to catch white fish.

Summer fishing on Akhtuba

Summer on Akhtuba is hot, the temperature can firmly settle at around +35°C. Rains that bring relief fall only at the beginning of summer. The water begins to recede and fishermen are attacked without any regret by unimaginable hordes of blood-sucking insects, the notorious “Astrakhan midge” is especially unpleasant.

But no insects can stop the fishermen, since in the summer the fish bite so actively that it even amazes experienced fishermen. At dawn, the water is seething with fish, and predators are actively fighting for their prey. Catfish are caught at dawn using bottom fishing rods. The baits that the fish readily took in the spring are no longer so attractive in the summer, and fishermen switch to flying insects as bait. And by the end of the first summer month, the overfed fish becomes especially picky; the bite at this time can be safely called “capricious.”

Fishermen find pike, perch and other fish in thickets or in snags, but pike perch, on the contrary, go out into open, clean water. Large fish, for example, burbot, stay under steep yars; silver bream especially likes such places. Carp can be found in the shallows, but asp, pike perch and chub stay on the rifts and near the holes. Deep places where the current is smooth and the bottom is clayey are favored by bream, and if this place has a clean bottom, then you can catch pike perch, bleak and gudgeon here.

Fishing in autumn

In September, the blazing heat of summer leaves the shores of Akhtuba, cool winds have refreshed the air and cooled the water a little, and early in the morning these places are shrouded in thick fog - the long-awaited the Velvet season. Autumn fishing on Akhtuba remains unparalleled, both white fish and predatory fish are actively biting. To the delight of the fishermen, the blood-sucking insects disappear, and the fish, gaining weight for the winter, take any bait. Catfish and pike perch are starting to hunt near the holes, and now to catch catfish, the angler will need serious gear. Whirlpools formed by water swirl above the pits, which asps choose for their hunt. Until recently, in the summer, the silver robber did not take many types of bait, but now he hunts for it and attacks the bait from various positions, even from an ambush.

To the deepest, filled freezing rain, open water fishing continues in the fall. Carp are caught before freeze-up.

Winter fishing on Akhtuba

The winter fishing season usually begins in December, when the river is frozen, but there are places on Akhtuba that are not covered with ice all winter. In winter, fishing on Akhtuba is divided into sub-seasons: “first ice”, followed by “mid-winter”, and the last season - “last ice”.

At the beginning of winter, fishermen mainly use spinning rods to catch small perch and other “peaceful” fish. In areas characterized by fast currents, you can catch bersh and pike perch. But the fish does not stand still, and for the fishing to be successful, the fisherman will have to look for it. Pike is caught by the last ice in February.

According to its effectiveness winter fishing in no way inferior to other seasons. Fishermen return to the shore with bream, pike perch, large roach and silver bream. It happens that you come across a lethargic catfish, in a winter stupor.

Fishing on Akhtuba in April is one of the luckiest in the annual fishing season. This is accompanied by good April weather, which by the end of the month can turn into almost summer heat. Winter fishing on eriks and lakes it may still be possible in early April, but this worries few fishermen, since the process of spring-summer fishing has already begun on the rivers using boats and summer gear. Tired of waiting for the end of winter for a long time, fishermen rush to Akhtuba and the Lower Volga for the opening of the season. At this time there are no fishing bases free seats, and if you decide to go to fishing base "Sudachye Mesto" in April, make sure to reserve your place in advance. In April, the first campsites with “savages” appear on the banks of rivers - fishermen and tourists who prefer to live in small communities in the field. Around April 20, water begins to rise in the Akhtuba and Volga rivers and a period of high water begins. By the end of April, the water enters the eriki, where the bulk of the fish rushes to spawn. Therefore, in April, especially in the second half, you need to look for fish closer to the shore and at the entrances to the eriki.

Fishing calendar in April:

Fish	Nibble		Fishing places	Fishing time	Tackle	Lure baits	Lure
Bersh			Deep holes with reverse flow, moderate depths near the pits, spacious shallows, at the entrances to the eriki			A large heavy jig with a fry or sprat attachment, a heavy spoon or a medium-sized balancer. Jig head 20-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small wobbler with a depth of 4-6 m.
Vobla			Moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes			Hook No. 3-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots
Chub			Riffles, near the shore, in spills near bushes and grass in the current, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in clear, calm weather	Spinning. Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Small spinner for the current. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 6-9, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Gustera				All daylight	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 2.5-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
			Riffles, moderate depths and extensive shallows with rapids, at the entrances to eriki, in the upper and middle layers of water	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in warm weather	Spinning. Trolling spinning	Heavy small spoon for current, Devonian. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m.
crucian carp				Morning, evening, afternoon in calm, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-7, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Rudd			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Bream			Deep holes, moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in calm warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 5-8, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Tench			Parts of the river overgrown with algae with a quiet flow and silted bottom, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm and cloudy weather	Float rod.	Hook No. 4-8, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Perch				All daylight	Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. Float rod. Bottom tackle	Small rotating spoon. Jig head 5-15 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 5-9, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms, an eye or a fry	Bloodworm, chopped worm, unikorm
Roach			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass. In eriks and lakes	All daylight	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 2.5-5, small jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Carp			Deep holes and moderate depths with a quiet current, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm and warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 7-12, with a worm attachment	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Sinets			Deep holes, moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle		Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Som			Deep pits, moderate depths with a quiet current near the pits, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in warm weather	Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Bottom tackle	Jig head 20-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Medium and large wobbler with a depth of 4-8 m. Heavy large spoon or balancer with a bait of fry or live bait. Hook No. 14-30, with bait bait, bunch of worms
Zander			Deep holes, moderate depths, spacious shallows, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes		A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	A large heavy jig with a fry or sprat attachment, a heavy spoon or a medium-sized balancer. Jig head 15-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small or medium wobbler with a depth of 2-6 m.
Chekhon			Deep holes, moderate depths, near the shore, in spills near bushes and grass, in fast currents, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, twilight, afternoon in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3-5, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bloodworms, chopped worms, maggots, unikorm
Pike		X	Moderate depths and shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, in backwaters, near the banks, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in cloudy warm weather	A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	Large heavy jig with a fry or small live bait attachment, heavy winter spinner, balancer of medium and large sizes. Small or medium spoon. Jig head 15-35 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small or medium wobbler with a depth of 2-6 m.
Ide			Deep holes and moderate depths with a quiet current, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in warm cloudy weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 5-10, medium or large jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, porridge, bread, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm

Spawning

Sleeps/does not bite

Bad bite

Average bite

Good bite

The main object of fishing in early and mid-April is pike perch. At this time, the probability of catching large specimens of pike perch in Akhtuba is very high; specimens weighing 5-6 kg are often caught. and more. They catch pike perch using jig spinning, trolling and vertical lures, floating downstream on a boat. During this period, pike perch feed in large schools, usually in the same small sections of the river, which also attract anglers. Many fishing boats can accumulate in such areas, which sometimes makes fishing difficult. However, if you follow the basic rules of order and politeness, then there is enough space and fish for everyone. In April on Akhtube You can catch both local pike perch and pike perch that have sailed from the lower reaches of the Volga to spawn.

In April, after hibernation, catfish begin to come to life and feed. Their bites happen infrequently; as a rule, this happens when catching pike perch and bersh with a jig spinning rod in the pits. And although in April the catfish are quite sluggish, they do not resist as strongly and confidently as in the summer, you can pull out a large catfish with the help of light tackle may be an overwhelming task. At the end of March and beginning of April, in the pits when fishing with jig tackle, a bite of silver carp may occur. Although the silver carp is not a predatory fish and feeds mainly on algae, before spawning it exhibits predatory habits, apparently related to the protection of eggs from being eaten by other fish. In April, silver carp and grass carp, swimming upstream to spawn in the middle and upper layers of water, are accidentally caught as bycatch by fishermen, who catch them when trolling.

In the first half of April, pike fishing is good in the rivers. The average size of caught specimens is 1-3 kg, but sometimes “crocodiles” weighing up to 10 kg are caught. In the second half of April, on Akhtuba, pike stop pecking at any bait. The fact is that pike spawn about two weeks earlier than other fish species, which happens in the second half of April. But in the second half of April, the asp begins to feed heavily and, therefore, is better caught. As in the summer, the asp gathers in flocks and hunts on the rifts and shallows. Only the asp hunts secretly at this time and rarely reveals himself as an asp fight.

With the rise of water in the rivers, catching predatory fish on artificial bait becomes a difficult task: the water becomes cloudy, the fishing line and bait catch grass and other debris washed away from the banks. It's time to switch to catching "peaceful" fish. April is best time for catching white fish with a float rod.

With the warming of water in the rivers Akhtuba, Ashuluk, Mangut and Kharabalyk, the bite of white fish increases. From the lower reaches of the Volga and the Caspian Sea, a huge amount of whitefish swims to Akhtuba, rushing to the floodplain to spawn. In addition to the fish that constantly live in Akhtuba: bream, bluefish, sabrefish, migratory fish species, such as the Caspian roach, also flock here. At the end of April - beginning of May you can catch a massive run of this fish. Then you don’t have to use worms and other baits - the roach will bite even on an empty hook! It is preferable to catch other representatives of white fish using animal bait: worms, bloodworms, maggots.

In April, another giant of the local waters, the carp, wakes up from hibernation and begins to feed. On the Volga and Akhtuba rivers, carp reaches a weight of 30 kg, but this is rare, but specimens weigh 10-15 kg. come across to fishermen quite often. Small carp weighing up to three kilograms are often caught when catching white fish, and there are periods of gluttony when there is no end to it. But all this happens in the summer, and in April the carp’s bite is sluggish enough to devote a lot of time to this. It is better to catch carp at the end of April using a float or bottom fishing rod with a worm infusion.

As water begins to enter eriki, ilmen and lakes, the bulk of predatory and peaceful fish rush into them to spawn. Fishermen should also move from the river to flooded areas Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. During this period, the bite of crucian carp, buffalo and tench intensifies on eriks and lakes. It is better to catch this fish on eriks, like all other fish, near the border of aquatic vegetation on a float rod with a worm attachment. Other fish: bream, silver bream, bluegill, rudd, roach, roach and ide also bite without fail. In the first half of April, on eriks and lakes, you can catch good pike with a spinning rod and a float rod with a small bait bait. You can also have fun with continuous perch fishing using a spinning rod and a fishing rod, only you need to use a smaller spoon, and instead of live bait it is better to put a worm on it.

Fishing in April on eriks and lakes has specific difficulties. The fact is that in April not only fish wake up from hibernation, but also reptiles that live in the water - turtles, of which in rivers and lakes Astrakhan region great multitude. They, like fish at this time, prefer animal food. Therefore, turtles often peck at the worm and eat live bait intended for pike. Sometimes this circumstance interferes with fishing so much that the angler is forced to change his fishing spot. If you catch a turtle on a hook, do not under any circumstances try to remove the hook from its mouth! Not only can you maim an innocent animal, but you also risk being bitten severely and painfully! Just cut the line right at the hook, release the turtle and face the loss of the tackle. The turtle will free itself from the hook and, perhaps, will bite you again :)

The Akhtuba River is a branch of the Volga, departing from the main channel to the left, just north of Volgograd and flowing back above the city of Astrakhan, carrying its waters over a distance of about 540 km. Throughout its entire length, the Akhtuba River is connected to the Volga by many channels and eriks, which form the vast Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. Most of the floodplain is located in the Astrakhan region (90%), the rest occupies the territory of the Volgograd region.

The Akhtuba channel is 200 meters wide; there are places where it increases to 300 m. In April-May (during high water), the flow of water in the river increases. After the water subsides, it slows down.

The Akhtuba riverbed is replete with many holes, the depth of which reaches 20 m. These are the favorite habitats of catfish. You need to look for pike in thickets or near reeds and coastal bushes off the coast of Akhtuba. These same places, due to the small current, are successful when fishing for carp on Akhtuba, especially for fishing with a float rod.

An excellent catch awaits anglers in many floodplain lakes, eriks, channels flowing into the river or connecting it with the Volga and other rivers.

On the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain you can catch: rudd, silver bream, catfish, roach, bream, blue bream, bleak, tench, chub, ide, sabrefish, as well as buffalo (golden and silver crucian carp). There are species of fish for which fishermen deliberately go to the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain: carp, pike perch, catfish, asp, perch, pike and roach.

Fishing on the Akhtuba River is attractive to anglers not so much because of the abundance of fish, but because of the opportunity to hunt for trophy specimens. Here you can often catch a 100-kilogram catfish, a 10-kilogram pike perch, and a 20-kilogram carp. Moreover, luck can accompany not only a professional, but also a novice amateur fisherman.

Fishing in Akhtuba is good all year round. There are many fishing bases on Akhtuba, but many prefer to fish wild. And they come from far away, with the whole family. If you are planning to go there as a wild person, then the most logical time would be spring, summer, autumn. It is unlikely that anyone will go as a savage to Akhtuba in winter. Spring is a golden time, nature begins to wake up after winter hibernation, everything comes to life and at such a time it is a pleasure to be in the fresh air. In the spring, predatory fish are well caught on Akhtuba. Pike go to spawn and the females, full of eggs, rush to any bait. Bersh and pike perch are good fish for donks.

In the spring, fish spawn and the catches can be huge, but fishing in shallow water requires certain skills and if this is your first time on Akhtuba, then you better take the advice of local fishermen and guides, otherwise you may end up missing out on fishing. Of course, savage fishing is maneuverable and mobile; if you don’t bite here, you can pack up and move to another place at any time. But you must admit that, having covered more than one thousand kilometers before treasured place, and constantly moving around in search of fish, not everyone will like it. Now on the Internet you can find people who, for a small fee (compared to the bases), will organize excellent fishing for you.

June and July on Akhtuba are also a good time for wild fishing, but if you are strong-willed and a fan of fishing to the core. Clouds of mosquitoes and midges will greatly spoil your outdoor recreation. It is better to spend this period at comfortable recreation centers, where there are all means of protection against mosquitoes and midges. In August you can already go wild and spend the night fishing.

September, October is a velvet, golden season for fishing lovers, and it doesn’t matter whether you went wild or fishing base. Warm nights, active biting of fish fattening up for the winter, not hot days and much more will remain in your memory for a long time about your vacation on the shores of Akhtuba. In November, frosts in the floodplain are still rare and therefore for those who like wild fishing, the entire autumn season is open.

Type of fishing:

On this reservoir you can use many types of fishing, the main of which are fishing on a rowing boat, a boat with a motor, as well as fishing from the shore.

Description of depths:

Along its entire course, the river is connected to the Volga through channels and eriks. The depth of the Akhtuba River is also quite varied: in some places it can reach 13 m, and may even decrease to 2 m. There are also pits whose depth reaches 22 m. This is exactly the place where large-sized catfish love to live. The bottom has a sandy composition and green areas. The banks are low, although there are cliffs in some places.

Fishing prohibited:

During the day, a fisherman can collect a catch weighing no more than 5 kg. If the weight of one fish caught exceeds this number, then an exception is made. During the period from April 20 to June 20, catching can only be done in fishing grounds, as well as in the territory settlements. Restrictions on the size of caught fish: the caught catfish must not be less than 60 cm long; pike perch, the size of carp and pike perch must exceed 32 cm; The bream must be more than 24 cm, the size of sabrefish and tench must be more than 22 cm. Catching crayfish is prohibited from April 1 to May 30. The rest of the time their length should not be less than 10 cm.

Akhtuba fishing technique

We arrived at the river. We chose two or three places (and this, especially during the season, will not be easy). You start feeding if you fish on a float. A day, or even two. Crucian carp and carp are suitable immediately. Don’t rush around, don’t rush to cast the tackle, feed the fish without scaring them.

On the second day the fish will come on its own. Feed on the second day. At night you can start fishing.

Bait: worm and corn. Canned corn will work, but you need to take the worm with you, in a box with soil. Wet the soil from time to time or cover it with a wet cloth.

Any tackle, spinning rod, fishing rod, donka. The bite is not the same as in the Volga delta, but you won’t get bored either. You won't have time. In the evening and at night he takes carp and catfish. Early in the morning, asp and pike join them. During the day, the fish are smaller, but even a beginner can catch fish in a couple of hours.

It is better to take pike perch on the riverbed, catfish - in pits. So you need to know where they are, these pits. Pike and perch catch well in the floods.

In winter, it should be noted that fishing on akhtuba is guaranteed only on eriks and lakes. Because due to the fast current, Akhtuba does not always and not all freeze.

Before January there is nothing at all to do on the ice of Akhtuba: the ice is extremely unstable. But you can fish with a spinning rod in open water. Pike perch, perch and pike are caught no worse than in the fall.

After a week of frost in January, the lakes and eriks on Akhtuba are covered with stable ice. At this time, pike perch and pike perch are caught well with spinners, and pike with girders. If you come across a waterway, you can also take the nice fish sabrefish. During the January thaw, under the steep banks you can even catch catfish and carp using vertical spoons. In February, roach fishes well in Erika. At this time, pike perch and pike are looking for warmer water. It is better to take them closer to the shore.

The success of fishing on Akhtuba largely depends on the right choice with Anastasia. In this regard, the gear used must have a significant margin of safety; such a margin is extremely important in the fight against predatory fish, providing the ability to control its behavior.

Winter fishing

The Akhtuba region is attractive to fishermen all year round. Winter fishing in reservoirs is practiced during the period December-February.

December winter fishing means fishing on the first ice. The temperature during this period is without severe frosts (-2оС…-5оС), ice appears on the rivers near the banks, and on the rivers it has already set well. A lot of fish are caught, especially on girders. There are pike, large perch, and pike perch. In winter, many fishermen prefer vertical trolling and fishing with jigs. the latter are used in any size and shape. The fish bite in winter on Akhtuba is so strong that the choice of bait plays an insignificant role.

In winter, fishing on Akhtuba is quite dangerous in the area of the Volga Reservoir, since water is discharged there, and the river level fluctuates by about three meters; there are many cracks and voids in the river ice, so the described place is unsuitable for winter fishing.

You also need to know that the flood begins at the end of April, it lasts almost until the end of May, the river level can rise by 10 meters, and with a strong current. In June, midge season begins; clouds of midges will not let you go fishing. The optimal time for fishing is from mid-July to the end of September, the bite is good, there are a minimum of mosquitoes and flies, it can only be hot during the day.

Spring fishing on Akhtuba

Fishing on Akhtuba in April

This spring month, according to statistics, is the most popular among fishermen on Akhtuba. Features the ability to catch large fish: for example, catfish up to 80 kg. At the end of it, water begins to rise in reservoirs, associated with the discharge of melt water from the Volgograd hydroelectric station.

The beginning of the water rise is associated with the appearance of a large number of white fish in the Akhtubinsky reservoirs: roach, blue bream, silver bream, sabrefish, roach, and bream. It is often caught directly from the shore, but larger specimens “prefer” remote places and deeper waters. After some warming up of the water, rudd and ide begin to be caught in the catches.

The beginning of April may bring prey in the form of fattening asp. They catch it with spinning rods, wobblers, spoons, and spinners. A little later, when the water temperature rises, you can hope to catch trophy specimens of this fish. The beginning of the month is a period for those who like to catch pike perch by trolling. It is caught all daylight, but during the day it is even better. The bait should be cast at depths of up to 5 m. The predator is also caught when casting. The best method for this is to lower the boat downstream and fish across the reservoir. When there is a bite, you should anchor and fish such a place more persistently when fishing on Akhtuba. The attachments are mainly vibrating tails on weight heads 45…22 g.

For a whole month, white fish bite intensely, so the catches are always large. Especially if you fish with a float or donk. Catching large specimens requires feeding areas. They only have time to catch with one fishing rod, and the best bait for such fish is a worm (it’s very difficult to get one), maggots, and bloodworms.

The end of April is the time when the Astrakhan roach begins its journey from the Caspian Sea. It is caught right next to the shore; larger specimens are caught on deep places. At the same time, crucian carp and carp begin to bite in the floods.

April is an excellent period for catching pike and perch. Their biting activity is very high, especially in erik and ilmen forests. The most popular bait is a shallow-water wobbler, the wiring of which is not yet interfered with by aquatic grass. They are also caught using poppers, especially along the banks of reservoirs.

In April, catfish are already active in the holes within the riverbeds. They can be caught with a jig, moving the bait slowly along the edges of the holes. The fish responds to heavy vibrating tails and front-loaded spinners, and can bite on a deep-sea wobbler when trolling it.

Intensive fishing in April stops by the 20th. Firstly, by this time the water has completely risen; secondly, a spawning ban occurs, limiting the use of gear.

Summer fishing on Akhtuba

Fishing on Akhtuba in August

In terms of fishing luck, August is also a popular period on Akhtuba. The bite is usually good, although catching a trophy during this period is more difficult.

The August harvest often contains asps, which by this month begin to lose their “timidity.” These fish are caught while fishing on the Akhtuba River, most often from moored boats, fishing for snags, dumps, whirlpools, or floating bait in places of “boilers”. Among the promising baits are surface minnow-type wobblers with a small (up to 7 cm) depth.

In August, pike perch are regularly caught using spinning rods on Akhtuba. Lures – castmasters, small wobblers. Fish can be caught with a bottom, using a float fishing rod, on which you need to attach fry of roach and crucian carp.

In August, pike is also actively caught on Akhtuba. It hides in thickets of aquatic vegetation, which is abundant in reservoirs this month. It can be caught with a spinning rod using any bait or live bait. The main thing in fishing is precise casting along the edge of the grass and snags. If it is impossible to use wobblers, poppers are used.

Lovers of peaceful fish in August will also not be left without a catch on Akhtuba. All fish living in the reservoirs of the region are included (carp, crucian carp, buffalo, tench, silver bream, sabrefish, rudd, roach, bream). They catch it with regular summer gear, in the same places and at the same time. She bites on any bait.

Autumn fishing on Akhtuba

Akhtuba autumn is the time of the most successful fishing in the region. At the beginning of the period, the summer heat is replaced by pleasant coolness, although the water remains warm. A little later, from October, due to clear cloudless days, frosts may occur at night. The rains are starting to fall, although they are not yet long or heavy.

The warm autumn waters are full of food; All fish are actively feeding, trying to thoroughly prepare for winter. This behavior affects fishing in the Akhtuba floodplain and other places: its results are more impressive in terms of quantity and trophy quality.

In autumn, animals of animal origin become more “popular” among carp, crucian carp, and white fish. This applies, for example, to boilies traditionally used in these places when catching carp. You need to buy them with the taste of squid, shrimp, shells (toothless, pearl barley). Among other types of bait, preference should be given to worms and maggots.

Autumn Akhtuba fishing is, rather, more about catching a predator. Schools of pike-perch and perch appear in the waters of local reservoirs. The latter, due to their large numbers, attack schools of fry, drive them into the upper layers of water and begin to feast, grabbing prey with loud splashes and slurping sounds.

There will definitely be pike near such “feasts”. She, taking advantage of the confusion, intercepts the fish that have gone mad from the onslaught of the perches, and often the perpetrators of the disturbances themselves. This situation requires installing a leash in the spinning rod rig. The latter, by the way, no longer scares away perches, as happens in the summer.

When perch is actively biting, it is better to use silicone baits. It's clean practical advice– it is much more convenient to remove prey from one hook than from a tee.

The asp also becomes bolder in the fall, also gathers in flocks and “creates” the “asp cauldrons” known to fishermen, trying to feed intensively. The pike perch bite changes during this period: the day is added to the catchy morning and evening periods (as is observed in the summer). Although this only happens in certain places on reservoirs.

Pike begins to hunt almost all day long. But you need to catch it in the fall with large baits, which in summer or spring do not give the desired result. You can look for toothy fish in shallow water, where it can jump out in pursuit of fish.

Fishing on Akhtuba in September

This autumn month is the first in the “golden season” of Akhtubinsk fishing. It still gives the heat of the midday sun, but the night feels cooler. By the end of the month, you can see the first frost on the surrounding vegetation in the early morning.

Jets of water within the beds of reservoirs become more transparent. Carp eat among the reeds before the cold snap. The asps lose their caution and begin to gather in flocks and set up “asp cauldrons” at dawn. After the August “lull”, river catfish again go on an active hunt. On the deep channel edges, pike perch become more active. The grass pike leaves the thickets, trying to capture places with snags.

For almost two thirds of September, fishing on Akhtuba is similar summer fishing. You can use summer gear when fishing on Akhtuba, fishing in deep, shallow water. Trolling for large pike, asp, and pike perch is in use. A good catch is also possible with a float rod.

Fishing tactics change in the last third of the month: now you should look for fish in places with great depths, far from the coast. This is due to the cooling of the water and the movement of most fish closer to their wintering places - to the pits.

By the end of September, fishing moves to deep open areas of channels, channels, and holes, where it is almost difficult to reach without a boat. At this time, you can still fish with summer gear, but pike, for example, begins to be more “interested” not in artificial baits, but in sedentary live bait.

The most active predator in September is the perch: it grabs everything that moves even a little in the water. And if you find a school of them, fishing will give anyone a lot of adrenaline. Any gear is suitable for catching striped fish: floats with a worm attachment, spinning rods with spinners, spoons, wobblers, silicone.

In September, you can catch an asp on a jig, but you should look for it in deep places, near bottom gutters and channel holes. Moreover, it “responds” more actively to the nozzle being slowly moved along the bottom.

At the end of the month, bream and ide stop being caught. Although float fishing on Akhtuba and donk fishing at this time bring good results for roach, dace, and silver bream. These types of fish stop catching only with the onset of severe frosts. Burbot begins to appear in catches during this period.

In September, it is better to use shells, bloodworms, worms, and maggots as bait.

Fishing on Akhtuba in November

Fishing in autumn on Akhtuba is attractive for a small number of anglers. Why this happens is difficult to understand. Because the period is productive for fishing and often pleases with trophy catches. Nevertheless, most fishing bases are curtailing their services and boat motors, boats, not wanting to go bankrupt.

One of the possible answers to the situation that makes wild fishing on Akhtuba almost unrealistic may be the appearance of strong winds in the region in the fall. On Akhtuba in November they are distinguished by their piercing and prickly quality. On open places, when the direction of the wind and the river current are multidirectional, things happen that you shouldn’t even think about fishing.

It is difficult to withstand the test of the wind, but it is possible. Following the reports on fishing on Akhtuba, it is better to look for fish not on the river itself, but in the winding narrow eriks, which are present in abundance in the Akhtuba area.

Erik Kazachiy

Erik begins almost at the Volga. Then, winding strongly, it goes in the direction of Lapas, connecting the Mitinka channel with Akhtuba. There is no point in hoping for big trophy fish here. But you can “have a blast” with 3-kilogram pikes here. Therefore, when preparing gear for fishing on Akhtuba, we must not forget about strong fishing line, metal leashes, jig baits and cold water. The latter requires protecting your hands, because in November the water in Akhtuba’s reservoirs is already very cold.

Pike are caught on the dumps of the pit, along its entire perimeter. Directly in the pit you can catch small bersh and pike perch. Their bites sometimes occur close to the boat, which adds delight and pleasure to the fisherman from the fishing process.

The second promising place for November fishing is the confluence of Kazachye and Akhtuba. Erik here looks more impressive than the river. It is worth stopping at the arrow itself and fishing for the concave drop and the adjacent shoal, which is usually overgrown with grass. It is in shallows and dumps that you can catch decent perch and pike.

In addition to the indicated places, it is worth stopping at all the pits found in Erica. Especially when there are slopes along their edges that “go” to depth. They will definitely “give” the fisherman a catch in the form of decent 3-kg pike and 2-kg pike-perch.

Alexandrovskaya pit

This is a place on Mitinka with a depth of 12 m. It is definitely worth visiting when relaxing and fishing on Akhtuba in November. In plan, the pit is elongated, with one steep edge and the other gentle. You need to fish the entire perimeter, especially its corners. The place is catchable and can “give” a good catch, even of trophy size and weight.

In November, the Alexander Pit is practically “empty”. It is rare to see a fisherman there. This is explained by its distant location from the fishing bases near the village of Selitrennoye. And the fishermen staying at the bases near the village of Zavolzhskoye have nearby places that are not inferior to this one in terms of catchability.

Fishing on foggy days

In addition to unpleasant winds, fogs are frequent on Akhtuba in November. Moreover, they are the ones they talk about – “milk”. Their presence is a reason not to go far from the base when fishing. Otherwise, you can get lost and take a long time to find your way home.

If you live at the base in Zavolzhskoye, you can visit the place around the turn of Erik Mitinka to the Volga bed. More precisely, where it is connected to the brick erik. There is a sand spit here, and behind it there is a noticeable snag. It is behind it that a long and deep hole begins, which can make catfish fishing on Akhtuba successful even in this autumn month.

In the same place, but in the middle of Mitinka, there is a gentle slope. It is good for catching bersh. If you want to catch a decent pike or pike perch, you should cast a spinning rod closer or right in the snag. For good pike perch hunting, you should wait until the fish come out in the evening.

This fish is the pride of Akhtuba. But catching it is a rather specific activity. You can, of course, master complex fishing methods such as “kwok”. But you can try to catch a mustachioed giant (for example, up to 30 kg) with other gear.

The best place to look for catfish on Akhtuba is in holes that are 7 m deep and have a weak reverse current. You can verify the presence of fish in such a place by its play: the catfish usually floats to the surface, shows its spotted side and back, and then, waving its tail, goes into the depths with its characteristic splash.

Catfish are caught using powerful bottom tackle and must be equipped with a metal leash. The hook should be large, strong and sharp. As bait you can use small frogs, large live bait, a piece of meat, for example, from the side of an asp.

They throw the bait not into the hole, but onto its edge, where there is a “path” along which the catfish go to smaller places.

You can catch catfish on Akhtuba in a plumb line, from a boat, rafting with it downstream. In this case, use a powerful, short, hard spinning rod, which is used to fish holes with a large vibrating tail (preferably yellow) or a vertical spoon. It is advisable to use an inertial reel on the rod. To avoid problems with catching fish, you need to have a hook and a partner with you.

To catch an average catfish with a spinning rod or donkey, you will need medium-power tackle. The recommended spinning rod is 2.4-2.7 m long with a cast in the range from 20 to 80 g. Also a powerful reel with sizes 3,500 - 4,500. For fishing on bottom gear You will need weights from 50 to 80 g. To catch large catfish you will need special tackle - a powerful rod with a cast of up to 200-300 g. You should also take with you a special belt to make fishing easier and a powerful multiplier reel or a power inertia-free reel.

Zander

During the day and at sunset you can catch pike perch using a spinning rod. But to do this you need to cross to the right bank, the current here is not strong, you can safely swim across in an inflatable boat. Along the right bank the current is stronger and there are longitudinal holes - habitats for pike perch.

Returning back upstream, you need to change tactics - throw the spinning rod at a fairly sharp angle against the current, wait for the tackle to touch the bottom, and then start reeling in tension. The best time to catch pike perch is from mid-July to mid-October. For lovers of float fishing, there is also something to do here.

Pike perch on Akhtuba are caught with a spinning rod. You will need a rod 2.4 - 3 m long, with a test weight of 10 to 40 (60) grams, an inertia-free or medium-power multiplier reel equipped with a braided cord. Depending on the fishing conditions, the weight of the head load ranges from 14 to 44 grams. The main baits are jigs, paralons, twisters, vibrotails ranging in size from 7 (9) to 11 (15) cm, preferably bright colors - white, green, yellow, pearlescent.

Fishing for carp

In the reservoirs of the region, fishermen quite often come across carp weighing 10...15 kg; less often 2 times larger. To find a promising place for fishing near, for example, the Russian fishing spot Akhtuba the Mustache Giant, get up early and, for example, walk along the shore of a reservoir, observing the surface of the water. If carp are present, they will jump out of the water, sparkling with their golden sides.

Tackle for catching carp on Akhtuba: strong, powerful rod; load ~100 g; braided leash; durable hook suitable for bait. You definitely need to take a landing net with you.

It is better to catch carp from a boat. It is anchored above the fishing spot and cast from the side or stern with 2 rods. The best bait for carp on Akhtuba is a barley shell: it holds well and is too tough for small fish.

Having cast the fishing rods, they carefully monitor their tips - bite alarms. Sometimes it follows immediately after casting and missing it means sometimes losing the rod itself with all the gear.

For catching carp from a boat you will need a rod with a length of 2.4 - 3 m with a test weight of up to 100-150 g, equipped with a powerful inertia-free reel. For fishing from the shore, we recommend using feeder rods with a weight of 80 - 150 g. Carp is excellently caught on shells, large worms, corn, and boilies.

For pike fishing You will need a spinning rod with a test weight in the range from 5 (7) to 30 (40) g, an inertia-free reel of medium power. The use of leashes is mandatory! You can catch pike both in the river and in the floodplain. A wide variety of baits are used - rotating and oscillating spoons, poppers, jergbaits, wobblers.

For asp fishing We recommend a spinning rod – 2.4 – 3.3 m long, with a test weight in the range from 10 to 40 (50) g, an inertia-free reel and a braided cord. Lures, “Kastmaster”, Devon, or other long-range spinners with a wabik tied 30-40 cm above are the universal and most common tackle for catching asp.

For perch fishing You will need a light spinning rod 2.1 - 2.4 m long with dough from 3 (5) to 10 (20) g, and an inertia-free reel. Lures: spinners, poppers, streamers.

Note to the fisherman!

Note to fishermen: from June 5 to 10, the peak run of Caspian herring begins on Akhtuba. Therefore, at this time, not a single fisherman is left without a significant catch. The trophies (photos) of experienced fishermen are so rich that such an abundance of fish even takes your breath away. However, it is worth remembering that you cannot simply catch Caspian herring - you need to purchase a special fishing license.

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Lakes and rivers of the Chelyabinsk region (more than 100 in the table)
Fishing in the Chelyabinsk region

Fishing is a very popular hobby. Spring traditionally begins fishing for roach on the lower Volga. Various fish caught at all times of the year. Even experienced fishermen have questions about where, what and what hooks to use when fishing for roach. And this is understandable, because the world does not stand still, and fishermen, as an inventive people, are even more adept at using all kinds of fishing methods for maximum results.

Vobla is a semi-anadromous fish of the Caspian Sea of the carp family. The size of the fish is relatively small, 8-25 cm; there is also a dwarf subspecies with a length of 5-16 cm.

The weight of the roach is 200-500 grams. She reproduces 5-6 times during her life, laying up to 50 thousand eggs at a time (an average of 26-40 thousand). The eggs are deposited half a meter into the sand in April and May. Sloping juveniles appear in June. In August, the fish moves to the shallow waters of the Northern Caspian Sea, and during cold spells it approaches the shore.

Vobla is classified as an omnivorous fish. For normal development, it needs about 40 nutritional components, which include mollusks, shells, and plants. The fish eat more and most often after spawning. In August, the fish feeds on mollusks and benthos and is found at a depth of 2-6 meters. The young come once and feed on mosquito larvae, cyclops, and daphnia.

Where does the roach live - range

Vobla does not rise more than 120 kilometers in the Caspian basin. Spawning takes place in the lower reaches of the Volga, Terek, Ural, and smaller rivers. During small floods, roach spawns in eriks, sometimes off the coast. Roach spawns from mid-May to late June. It begins when the water reaches 8 degrees and ends at 22. The depth of the spawning area is no more than a meter.

Females come to the spawning ground first. They lay greenish-gray or gray-yellow eggs in aquatic plants, branches, reed leaves and other vegetation debris. The eggs are sticky, 1.5 mm in diameter. Fertilization occurs in mid-May, when the water temperature approaches 20 degrees and lasts six days. By mid-May, the number of males becomes approximately equal to the number of females.

For a certain period of spawning, the fish refuses to feed. Lumps appear on it, similar to warts, which abundantly secrete mucus. They occur due to hormonal changes during spawning. After spawning, the bumps on the scales disappear, the fish begins to eat a lot and actively gain weight. It is during this period that it is best caught.

It is worth noting that fishing for roach always goes differently: the fish either madly rush somewhere in schools, or almost completely disappear from sight.

Tackle for catching roach

Since the roach is an omnivore, it can be caught using almost any attachment and bait.

Basic gear for catching roach both in Astrakhan and the Lower Volga:

bottom devices.

Local residents sometimes catch roach on a stone with a fishing line.

The gear for catching roach in April on the Lower Volga consists of a 100 gram weight and two leashes with hooks. The bait is the simplest - a red worm. There is plenty of it in local markets and in the soil. At the market, a can of worms will cost pennies.

Fish are also caught using twister tails, and the most experienced fish are caught using pieces of shrimp.

on dung worms,
maggots,
canned corn.

Use the same bait for roach as for roach or bream. Any porridge, halva, or mixed feed will do. Add bait to the bait: chopped maggots or worms, cornmeal, etc.

Where to catch roach in the Lower Volga in April and May

Local residents prefer fishing in shallow waters; they can fish from morning until late at night. You can plan your fishing for before noon. If you use two or more donkeys, then you will have to pull out the fish so often that you will have no time to sit down.

At the beginning of the fishing season, the roach moves in the depths, and it is impossible to reach it with a fishing rod. To make it easier, not only fans of this tackle catch roach on a feeder (English donkey).

Donka is a special tackle that is attached to a long fishing line with several hooks. In mid-April, the fish are actively biting, and within a few seconds after casting the feeder (donka), the roach is hooked.

Roach fishing in May

When the water level becomes higher and it floods the meadows, roach gathers in schools in the formed hollows in May. Donks are no longer needed at this time; use float rods. It is prohibited to fish on the floodplains (you can only do it at the very beginning, when the water rises slightly). During this period, some fishermen note a change in the gastronomic qualities of the roach.

Catching roach with a float rod

Float tackle for catching roach in the spring on the Lower Volga:

It is worth paying attention to long rods of 6-7 meters;
thick fishing line (the roach does not notice it at all during the spawning period);
hooks for roach use sizes No. 4-6 Russian classification. Use hooks with a long shank so that the roach cannot get off it.;
The use of a leash is encouraged, but its absence during the feeding period does not play a special role.
You can attach up to 4 hooks to one float rod at a time, otherwise the fishing line will get tangled.

Features of catching roach in spring in the Lower Volga:

Best catch before lunch;
You can fish with a donkey and a long spinning rod;
The catch can be good in shallow water;
For complementary food and tackle, use worms, maggots, corn and porridge;
Remember that you can only fish during certain spawning times.

In April, both in Astrakhan, the Lower Volga and in other cities and tourist centers, vobla festivals are held. Holidays consist of concert program, fishing history and competitions for the biggest catch. Don't miss this exciting event!

Remember that you can catch roach only in specially designated areas and only at certain times. Over the past 20 years, the number of roach in the waters has sharply decreased, and in 2009 a decision was made to temporarily stop fishing activities. When going fishing, follow all the rules, otherwise you will have problems with the law. Have a nice catch!

Roach fishing video

Catching roach on the Volga video

How to catch a large roach in Astrakhan video.

Catching Astrakhan roach on the Volga video.

Release of the TV show “Fish with us”

Catching roach on Akhtuba at the end of May in full water video

TV magazine “Fisherman to Fisherman” issue No. 223 “Astrakhan roach” video

Program about a spring trip to the Volga delta. Catching roach during the fishing season. Recipe for fish cutlets from roach in nature.

Fishing on Akhtuba in April is one of the luckiest in the annual fishing season. This is accompanied by good April weather, which by the end of the month can turn into almost summer heat. Winter fishing on eriks and lakes may still be possible in early April, but few fishermen worry about this, since the process of spring-summer fishing has already begun on the rivers using boats and summer gear. Tired of waiting for the end of winter for a long time, fishermen rush to Akhtuba and the Lower Volga for the opening of the season. At this time there are no free places at the fishing bases, and if you decide to go to fishing base "Sudachye Mesto" in April, make sure to reserve your place in advance. In April, the first campsites with “savages” appear on the banks of rivers - fishermen and tourists who prefer to live in small communities in the field. Around April 20, water begins to rise in the Akhtuba and Volga rivers and a period of high water begins. By the end of April, the water enters the eriki, where the bulk of the fish rushes to spawn. Therefore, in April, especially in the second half, you need to look for fish closer to the shore and at the entrances to the eriki.

Fishing calendar in April:

Fish	Nibble		Fishing places	Fishing time	Tackle	Lure baits	Lure
Bersh			Deep holes with reverse currents, moderate depths near the holes, spacious shallows, at the entrances to eriki			A large heavy jig with a fry or sprat attachment, a heavy spoon or a medium-sized balancer. Jig head 20-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small wobbler with a depth of 4-6 m.
Vobla			Moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes			Hook No. 3-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots
Chub			Riffles, near the shore, in spills near bushes and grass in the current, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in clear, calm weather	Spinning. Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Small spinner for the current. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 6-9, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Gustera				All daylight	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 2.5-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
			Riffles, moderate depths and extensive shallows with rapids, at the entrances to eriki, in the upper and middle layers of water	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in warm weather	Spinning. Trolling spinning	Heavy small spoon for current, Devonian. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m.
crucian carp				Morning, evening, afternoon in calm, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-7, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Rudd			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-5, small or medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Bream			Deep holes, moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in calm warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 5-8, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Tench			Parts of the river overgrown with algae with a quiet flow and silted bottom, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm and cloudy weather	Float rod.	Hook No. 4-8, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Perch				All daylight	Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. Float rod. Bottom tackle	Small rotating spoon. Jig head 5-15 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 5-9, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms, an eye or a fry	Bloodworm, chopped worm, unikorm
Roach			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass. In eriks and lakes	All daylight	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 2.5-5, small jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Carp			Deep holes and moderate depths with a quiet current, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm and warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 7-12, with a worm attachment	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Sinets			Deep holes, moderate depths, shallows, near the shore, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, during the day in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle		Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm
Som			Deep pits, moderate depths with a quiet current near the pits, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in warm weather	Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Bottom tackle	Jig head 20-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Medium and large wobbler with a depth of 4-8 m. Heavy large spoon or balancer with a bait of fry or live bait. Hook No. 14-30, with bait bait, bunch of worms
Zander			Deep holes, moderate depths, spacious shallows, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes		A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	A large heavy jig with a fry or sprat attachment, a heavy spoon or a medium-sized balancer. Jig head 15-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small or medium wobbler with a depth of 2-6 m.
Chekhon			Deep holes, moderate depths, near the shore, in spills near bushes and grass, in fast currents, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, twilight, afternoon in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3-5, medium jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bloodworms, chopped worms, maggots, unikorm
Pike		X	Moderate depths and shallow sections of the river with a quiet current, in backwaters, near the banks, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in cloudy warm weather	A fishing rod for vertical trolling. Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	A large heavy jig with a fry or small live bait attachment, a heavy winter spoon, a balancer of medium and large sizes. Small or medium spoon. Jig head 15-35 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small or medium wobbler with a depth of 2-6 m.
Ide			Deep holes and moderate depths with a quiet current, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in warm cloudy weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 5-10, medium or large jig with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, porridge, bread, steamed grains, chopped worms, bloodworms, maggots, unikorm

Spawning

Sleeps/does not bite

Bad bite

Average bite

Good bite

As the water in the rivers rises, catching predatory fish with artificial baits becomes difficult: the water becomes cloudy, the fishing line and baits catch grass and other debris washed away from the banks. It's time to switch to catching "peaceful" fish. April is the best time to catch white fish with a float rod.

Fishing in April on eriks and lakes has specific difficulties. The fact is that in April not only fish wake up from hibernation, but also reptiles that live in the water - turtles, of which there are a great many in the rivers and lakes of the Astrakhan region. They, like fish at this time, prefer animal food. Therefore, turtles often peck at the worm and eat live bait intended for pike. Sometimes this circumstance interferes with fishing so much that the angler is forced to change his fishing spot. If you catch a turtle on a hook, do not under any circumstances try to remove the hook from its mouth! Not only can you maim an innocent animal, but you also risk being bitten severely and painfully! Just cut the line right at the hook, release the turtle and face the loss of the tackle. The turtle will free itself from the hook and, perhaps, will bite you again :)

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