Fishing on Akhtuba in April is one of the most successful 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 this does not bother many fishermen, since the spring-summer fishing process has already begun on the rivers using boats and summer gear. Tired of the long wait for the end of winter, fishermen rush to Akhtuba and the Lower Volga to open the season. At this time, there are no free places at the fishing bases, and if you decide to go to fishing base "Sudachye place" in April, take care of booking a place in advance. On the banks of the rivers in April, the first campsites appear with "savages" - fishermen and tourists who prefer to live in small communities in the field. From about April 20, in the Akhtuba and Volga rivers, the rise of water begins and the flood period begins. By the end of April, the water enters the eriki, where the bulk of the fish rushes for spawning. Therefore, in April, especially in the second half, you need to look for fish closer to the shore and at the entrances to eriki.

Fish biting calendar in April:

Fishes	nibble		Fishing places	Catching time	Tackle	Bait baits	Lure
Bersh			Deep pits with reverse flow, moderate depths at pits, spacious shoals, at eriki entrances			A large heavy mormyshka with a fry or tulka nozzle, a heavy lure 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 floods near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes			Hook No. 3-5, small or medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots
Chub			Rifts, near the coast, in floods near bushes and grass on the course, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in clear, calm weather	Spinning. Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Small lure for flow. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 6-9, small or medium mormyshka with a worm head of a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Guster				All daylight	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 2.5-5, small or medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
			Rifts, moderate depths and extensive shallows with rapids, at the entrances to eriks, in the upper and middle layers of water	Early morning, at sunset, in the afternoon in warm weather	Spinning. Trolling spinning	Heavy small lure for the current, Devonian. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m.
carp				Morning, evening, afternoon in quiet, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-7, medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Rudd			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet flow, near the shore, in backwaters, in floods near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in quiet, warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3.5-5, small or medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Bream			Deep holes, moderate depths, shoals, near the shore, in backwaters, in floods near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, in the afternoon in quiet warm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 5-8, medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Tench			Sections of the river overgrown with algae with a quiet course and a silty bottom, in backwaters, in floods near bushes and grass. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in calm and cloudy weather	Float rod.	Hook No. 4-8, medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Perch				All daylight	Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. Float rod. Bottom tackle	Small spinner. Jig head 5-15 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small wobbler with a depth of 1-3 m. Hook No. 5-9, medium mormyshka with a nozzle of a worm, a bunch of bloodworms, eyes or fry	Motyl, chopped worm, unikorm
Roach			Shallow sections of the river with a quiet course, 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 mormyshka with a nozzle of a bunch of bloodworm or maggot	Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Carp			Deep holes and moderate depths with a quiet current, in floods 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 worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
Sinets			Deep holes, moderate depths, shoals, near the shore, in backwaters, in floods near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Early morning, at sunset, in the afternoon in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle		Bran, bread, porridge, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn
catfish			Deep pits, moderate depths with a quiet current at the pits, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, afternoon in warm weather	Jig spinning. Trolling spinning. Fishing rod for sheer glitter. Bottom tackle	Jig head 20-55 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Medium and large lure with a depth of 4-8 m. Heavy large lure or balancer with a fry or live bait attachment. Hook No. 14-30, with a live bait bait, a bunch of worms
Zander			Deep holes, moderate depths, spacious shoals, in backwaters, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes		Fishing rod for sheer glitter. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	A large heavy mormyshka with a fry or tulka nozzle, a heavy lure 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 floods near bushes and grass, in a fast current, at the entrances to eriki	Morning, evening, at dusk, in the afternoon in warm, calm weather	Float rod. Feeder or bottom tackle	Hook No. 3-5, medium mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bloodworm, chopped worm, maggot, unikorm
Pike		X	Moderate depths and shallow parts of the river with a quiet flow, in backwaters, along the banks, in spills near bushes and grass, at the entrances to eriki. In eriks and lakes	Morning, evening, afternoon in cloudy warm weather	Fishing rod for sheer glitter. Spinning. Jig spinning. Trolling spinning	A large heavy mormyshka with a fry or small live bait bait, a heavy winter lure, a balancer of medium and large sizes. Small or medium lure. Jig head 15-35 gr. with silicone, foam rubber. Small or medium wobbler with a depth of 2-6 m.
Ide			Deep pits and moderate depths with a quiet current, in backwaters, in floods 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 mormyshka with a worm attachment, a bunch of bloodworms or maggots	Bran, porridge, bread, steamed grains, chopped worm, bloodworm, maggot, unicorn

Spawning

Sleeping / not pecking

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 zander in Akhtuba is very high, so specimens weighing 5-6 kg often come across. and more. They catch pike perch on jig-spinning, trolling and sheer lure, rafting down the river on a boat. During this period, zander feed in large flocks, usually on the same small sections of the river, which also attract anglers. In such places, many fishing boats can accumulate, which sometimes makes fishing difficult. However, if you follow the elementary rules of order and courtesy, then there is enough space and fish for everyone. In April on Akhtuba you can catch both local pike perch and pike perch that 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 zander and bersh with jig-spinning in the pits. And although in April the catfish are rather lethargic, they do not resist as strongly and confidently as in summer, pull out a large catfish with the help of light tackle may prove to be an overwhelming task. In late March and early April, in the pits when fishing with jig tackle, a bite of a silver carp may occur. Although the silver carp is not predatory fish and feeds mainly on algae; before spawning, it exhibits predatory habits, apparently associated with 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 the water, are accidentally caught by the fishermen, who make them crimson when trolling.

In the first half of April, it is good to catch pike in the rivers. The average size of caught specimens is 1-3 kg, but sometimes "crocodiles" weighing up to 10 kg come across. In the second half of April, on Akhtuba, the pike stops biting on 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 asp in the second half of April begins to eat intensively and, therefore, it is better to catch. As in summer, asp gathers in flocks and hunts on rifts and shallows. Only asp hunt at this time is covert and rarely pretends to be an asp fight.

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

With the warming of water in the rivers Akhtuba, Ashuluk, Mangut and Kharabalyk, the biting of white fish intensifies. From the lower reaches of the Volga and the Caspian Sea, a huge amount of whitefish floats to Akhtuba, striving for spawning on a floodplain flooded with water. In addition to the fish permanently living in Akhtuba: bream, bream, sabrefish, migratory species of fish, such as the Caspian vobla, also rush here. In late April - early May, you can get on the massive run of this fish. Then worms and other baits can not be used - the roach will peck on an empty hook! It is preferable to catch other representatives of white fish using animal bait: worm, bloodworm, maggot.

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

With the beginning of the entry of water into 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 biting of crucian carp, buffalo and tench intensifies on eriks and lakes. It is better to catch this fish on eriks, however, like all other linen, at the border of aquatic vegetation on a float fishing rod with a worm nozzle. Other fish: bream, silver bream, blue bream, rudd, vobla, roach and ide, also bite flawlessly. In the first half of April, on eriks and lakes, you can catch a good pike on a spinning rod and a float rod with a medium-sized live bait bait. You can also have fun on spinning and fishing rods by continuously catching perch, only you need to put a smaller lure, and instead of a live bait it is better to plant a worm.

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 lakes 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 the place of fishing. If you caught a turtle on a hook, in no case do not try to remove the hook from its mouth! You can not only mutilate an innocent animal, but also risk being bitten badly and painfully! Simply cut off the line at the hook, release the turtle and deal with the loss of the tackle. The turtle will free itself from the hook and, perhaps, bite you again 🙂

Probably, even the most ignorant citizen in ichthyology is still well acquainted with this type of fish, especially with its dried variety ... Indeed, roach can be cooked in any way, but the most popular and quite simple is to wither.

When is the best time to go fishing for spring roach

As already mentioned, the most promising time for roach fishing is the peak of the spring spawning run. On Akhtuba, this is on the 20th of April, almost just before the flood, which in these places is due to the beginning of the discharge of flood waters from the Volgograd hydroelectric power station. Moreover, the activity of biting sharply increases literally in the last 2-3 days before the start of the rise in the water level in Akhtuba and Mangut.

If the weather is favorable, and it is on Akhtuba at the end of April it is the most that neither is favorable, it is better to catch roach from dawn. Its biting begins at dusk, and weakens by noon. The peak of activity is dawn and early morning, before 10 o'clock. During the day, there is almost no biting, it resumes in the evening and continues until dark. But the evening bite of roach is usually weaker and more capricious, so you should not oversleep the dawn - so you can get great pleasure from fishing for roach and return with a decent, up to several kilograms, catch.

At the peak of roach activity, it can be successfully caught during the day, using bait to delay fish passing upstream. But usually bait is not used, since the semi-anadromous spring roach bites greedily and right on the go.

Tackle for catching roach in the spring

Due to the fact that traditionally annual spawning fishing restrictions (Recreational Fishing Rules) come into force on April 20, we will catch roach from the shore using bottom tackle or a float rod.
Given the activity of roach biting at the end of April, it is quite enough to use one tackle per person, you can simply not cope with a large number of tackles.

Donkey equipment for roach fishing in spring

In the case when it is not possible to get a passing roach near the shore or its biting is not too frequent, it is convenient to use a donka with, equipped, according to the Fishing Rules, with no more than four hooks.

rod they use not long, semi-rigid, usually 3.5-4.5 meters, with a powerful inertial-free reel and a supply of the main line of at least 100 meters.

main line in this case, it can be 0.18-0.20 mm in diameter or 0.24-0.36 mm monofilament. Hooks are mounted on leashes made of monofilament 0.14-0.16 mm. The first hook is placed 15 centimeters from the sinker, the last one is 1.5 meters higher. Thus, it becomes possible to catch the horizon from the very bottom to 1 meter above the bottom.

Sinker for such a light enough donk, you also need to try to pick up not too heavy, no more than 80-90 gr., but a special shape that allows you to better stay on the bottom with a strong current. When installing gear, you should also keep in mind that it may have to be thrown and pulled out often.

Hooks sizes #5-6 with a long forearm are used. It has been noticed that hooks of bright colors (scarlet, silver, gold) are often more effective when catching roach, especially in cloudy spring water. With an active biting of a roach, it often comes across a bottom two or three pieces in one cast.

As bite alarm it is convenient to use a flexible sensitive rod tip or a small bell, but with frequent and weak bites of the roach, the bell is not very convenient.

Equipping a float rod for catching roach from the shore

Better take advantage Bolognese rod co sliding float 4.5-6.0 meters long and light inertialess coil. Sliding equipment and the presence of access rings on the "lap dog" will allow you to fish from a depth of 3-5 meters at a decent distance from the shore. In addition, this tackle allows you to fish in the wiring, which is very useful when fishing from the shore in the channels of Akhtuba and Mangut - the places where the spring roach runs.

Lescu it is better to choose a monofilament, 0.18 mm in diameter, but of high quality. It makes no sense to try to catch thinner lines, since the roach during the zhora is not at all afraid of foreign objects in the water.

Sinker is selected depending on the depth of fishing and the strength of the current, usually within 3-5 gr. Here the main task is to quickly lower the bait to the required depth. In general, it should be noted that fishing during the active biting of the roach goes at speed. The faster you baited and lowered the bait, the faster the next bite and it is important not to waste time while a dense flock of roach is moving at the fishing point.

Hooks small, thin, numbers No. 4-5, are also selected depending on the size of the nozzle.

Another advantage when using it is the ability to catch from any horizon, and this is important when, for some reason, the roach begins to take only half the water, at a distance of 1.5-2.5 meters from the bottom. In this situation, bottom tackle may be useless.

Bait and nozzle for catching roach

As already mentioned, the vobla during the period of passage into the channels for spawning becomes practically omnivorous - there is no time for whims, it is necessary to compensate for the costs of migration before spawning. Therefore, they catch it on the Lower Volga with almost all types of baits, but more often still with bait: worm, maggot, caddisfly and other insect larvae, as well as shrimps, hamarus crustaceans, etc.

The most common and easy to handle bait is the worm. Necessary just take care of it in advance and save it properly. Getting a worm in April is easy enough.

As bait, which must be placed directly near the hooks, plant mixtures of cereals, beans, bran, as well as steamed cereals (barley, millet, crushed corn) with the addition of chopped worms, bloodworms or small maggots are used.

Where to go for roach on Akhtuba

One of the most picturesque and convenient for spring roach fishing, especially in April, is the island of Three Rivers, located a little south of Kharabal. Formed by the confluence of the Akhtuba, Mangut and Kharabalyk riverbeds, this picturesque place on the Lower Volga will delight not only fans fishing but also lovers active rest. Three Rivers and contemplators of natural beauties will not leave indifferent.

You can stop in Three Rivers for fishing and recreation in the same name. Here you can rent houses of different price categories, boats and outboard motors, as well as use the quality services of experienced rangers and get delicious, almost homemade food. The fish splitters will help you properly prepare your catch so that When you return home, you can proudly treat your friends to dried roach caught with your own hands.

opens Fishing village "Three Rivers" traditionally from the third decade of March, when the ice on Akhtuba had already melted. A predator is perfectly caught from a boat in March-April: pike, perch. The famous Astrakhan carp begins to come across. And from mid-April on Akhtuba it is already sunny, warm, green and comfortable in the south.

The Akhtuba River is the left tributary of the mighty Volga River. It is Akhtuba, together with channels, small rivers and eriks, that creates the Lower Delta of one of the largest rivers on the planet. The channel of Akhtuba has a width of 200 meters, and in some places - up to three hundred meters. The river expands especially in May, when spring floods are observed. As soon as this time passes, the current in the river weakens.

In the Akhtuba channel, you can find a large number of pits, the depth of which reaches 20 meters. These were the places I loved. A lot of reeds, shrubs and other thickets grow on the banks of the river. Fishermen say that a large number of pike are concentrated here. If you want to catch carp, then thanks to a small current, this fish accumulates in the backwaters. It is easy to catch with a float rod.

It is noteworthy that fishing on Akhtuba is not limited exclusively waterway. There are a large number of eriks, floodplain lakes, channels that connect Akhtuba with the Volga. Fishermen who have been coming to these places for years know that you can not only catch a lot of fish, but also get an excellent trophy. In these places, 100-kilogram catfish, ten-kilogram pike perch, as well as carp for 20 kilograms are often pulled out. And that's not all: big fish can be caught not only by a professional, but by those who have come to fish for the first time.

Fishing on Akhtuba in winter

The Akhtuba River attracts fishermen both in winter and summer. As for the winter period, the best time is from December to February. In December, the river is covered with the first ice. If there are no severe frosts, then the water temperature ranges from minus 2 to minus 5 degrees. If on the eriks ice has already completely covered the surface of the water, then in open spaces ice appeared only on the banks. Most the best way to fish at this time - on the vents. You can get perch, pike or walleye.
Most often in winter, fishermen on Akhtuba prefer to fish with a jig or a sheer lure. Mormyshka, for example, can be of any size. The nozzle does not play a special role, since the biting in winter on Akhtuba is very strong.

Fishing on Akhtuba in spring in April

Statistics show that fishing on Akhtuba in April is one of the most popular times of the year for fishermen who come to these parts. The fact is that now on Akhtuba you can catch a catfish weighing 80 kilograms. In April, the Volgograd hydroelectric power station discharges water into the river, due to which its level rises.
Along with the rise in the water level in the river, a large number of white fish appear. These are blue bream, roach, sabrefish, bream and vobla. The fish will “peck” well from the shore, but in order to catch a large representative of this fish, you have to choose places deeper and further away from the shore. And as soon as the water warms up, ide and rudd appear.
Some fishermen are lucky, and in early April they catch fattening asp. You can catch this fish by spinning with a wobbler, spinner or oscillator. And as soon as the water warms up, then there is a chance to “pull out” the trophy asp.
Pike perch is caught by trolling in early April. Those wishing to engage in such fishing are more than enough. You can catch zander all day long. The bait is available at a depth of up to five meters. Sometimes predatory fish come across when catching in a cast. The best option is to go downstream in a boat and catch zander across. If a bite appears, it is necessary to anchor and properly catch the “cool” place.
The intensity of biting white fish in April rolls over. This means that almost always the catch is very large. The float and donk are the best "weapon". If you want to catch big fish, then you can't do without bait. Well, as a bait, you need to use bloodworms, worms or maggots. Unfortunately, you can only fish with one rod. More time is not enough.
At the end of April, the Astrakhan vobla begins to move from the Caspian Sea to Akhtuba. You can catch this fish right off the coast, but large individuals come across at greater depths. Carp and carp also begin to show activity at this time.
Pike and perch also bite well in April. In eriks and ilmens, the bite of this fish is especially strong. Shallow-water wobbler is the most best bait, which is not hindered by water grass.
Within the channels and near the pits, the catfish begins to show its activity. The fish bites perfectly on vibrotails, spinners, as well as on a deep-sea wobbler. But at the end of April, around the 20th, the intensity of biting subsides. So, in addition to the full rise of water, spawning occurs. It is no longer possible to use as many fishing tackle as before.

Fishing on Akhtuba in August

August is a very good month for fishing on Akhtuba. Biting in August is still very strong. Most often in the summer on Akhtuba you can catch asp, which becomes more affordable. Experienced fishermen know that it is best to catch asp from a boat, casting the bait near snags, whirlpools. A surface wobbler can be considered a promising bait.
Pike perch on Akhtuba in August is caught stably. Spinning is used. The most common and effective method fishing - jig or donk on live bait.
In the thickets you can meet pike, which is also actively caught on Akhtuba in August. The pike is "led" to any bait or live bait, spinning is used as a rod. The main feature is to accurately cast along grass or snags. If it is impossible to use a wobbler, then fishermen use poppers.

Fishing on Akhtuba in autumn

In autumn, fishing on Akhtuba turns into a real pleasure for lovers of predator fishing. Summer heat gives way to autumn coolness, which adds even more comfort when doing what you love. A little later, in October, there may be frost at night, the rainy season begins. However, such rains are not yet prolonged.
At this time, there is a sufficient amount of food in the water, which the fish quickly eats, preparing for the winter. This means that fishing becomes more interesting, because the chances of catching a trophy specimen increase several times.
White fish, carp, crucian carp are especially caught on the hook in early autumn. For example, when catching carp, fishermen use boilies. They can be bought ready-made in the store in different flavors. Other types of profit are worm, maggot or corn.
Experienced fishermen know that autumn on Akhtuba is the time for catching predatory fish. Flocks of perch and pike perch now and then come into these waters. For example, a perch preys on fry. Of course, pike also appears in the waters. She indiscriminately grabs everyone who gets in her way, including small perch. A leash must be installed on the spinning rod.
If the perch is highly active, then silicone baits can be used. The fact is that it is much more convenient to shoot fish from one hook than from a triple one.
Do not miss his chance and asp. This fish gathers in flocks, feeds, actively prepares for wintering. Well, the fishermen also do not lose the opportunity to hunt for this fish. Pike perch at this time begins to peck not only in the morning or evening, but already in the afternoon. However, not everywhere. As a rule, you have to look for places for a long time.
If in the summer the pike pecked only at certain types of bait, now the predator devours everything. You can catch it all day, and the intensity of the bite does not subside for the whole day. A favorite place for pike in autumn is shallow water, where a lot of fry accumulate.

September fishing on Akhtuba

September is the start of a great fishing season. During the day it is still hot, in the evening it gets colder. In some places you can find the first frost on the trees.
The water becomes colder and clearer. Near the stones, one can often observe how the carp feeds before wintering. And in the early morning you can see the asp, which is going to the "cauldrons". Catfish attracts special attention. In channels in deep areas, zander is activated. We can say that for most of September, fishing on Akhtuba is not much different from summer fishing. You can even use the same tackle to fish in shallow sections of the river. It is noteworthy that even a float fishing rod is useful.
The situation changes at the end of September. It is unlikely that you will be able to catch fish in shallow water. She moves to deep areas, away from the coast. This is due to the fact that the fish feels the cooling of the water, "goes" to the wintering places - to the pits.
It can be argued that at the end of September, fishing without a boat on Akhtuba is almost impossible. You have to get to the open sections of the river, where the rod will not reach from the shore.
So, perch at this time is considered the most active predator. He grabs everything that moves, while the pike only reacts to slow-moving baits. Any gear will do here. If you manage to find a good place, then the catch will be big.
Asp is also caught on a jig in September. But it will be possible to find it in the deep water of Akhtuba. The nozzle should be driven slowly along the bottom of the river. Bream and ide are practically not caught at the end of September. But silver bream, roach and dace are well caught on a float rod. With the onset of cold weather, a new fish appears -. To catch it, a shell, bloodworm or worm is used as bait.

Fishing on Akhtuba in November

At this time, very few fishermen go to Akhtuba. Although there are a lot of fish at this time, people do not take risks. The thing is that strong winds rage on Akhtuba in November. Sometimes there is no time for fishing. There is fish in November, but you need to look for it in eriks, backwaters.

Fishing in the fog on Akhtuba

In November, not only strong winds bother, but also fog. Experts recommend not to go far from the base. Otherwise, it will take a long time to find the way back. It is best to hunt catfish on Akhtuba at this time. If you want to catch zander or pike, you will have to get closer to the snags. It is best to wait for pike perch in the evening.

Fishing on Akhtuba as a savage

Although there are many bases on Akhtuba, many prefer to fish "savage". So, in spring or summer, you can come with whole families. Nature is simply amazing in its beauty. In summer, savage fishing is not the most pleasant experience: midges and mosquitoes bother you. It is best to go to Akhtuba as a savage in September, just do not forget to take warm clothes for the evening hours. It gets especially cold on September evenings.
In spring, as a rule, it is possible to bring peaceful fish from fishing, in particular roach, in summer - bream, carp and other white fish, and in autumn - pike, perch, pike perch and other fish. The advantages of fishing "savage" - the opportunity to feel the solitude, the harmony of nature, to look at its beauty.

Catching catfish on Akhtuba

Catching catfish is a very exciting activity in itself, and on Akhtuba the interest doubles. Akhtuba is famous for its large catfish. It is best to look for this fish in deep holes - up to twenty meters, where there is a weak reflux. The catfish first floats to the surface, and then shows its tail, moves away to the depth. You need to catch catfish with bottom tackle with a metal leash. As a profit, you can use a small frog, a large live bait or a piece of meat. However, the hook must be powerful.
Often fishermen catch catfish from a boat, rafting down the river. A powerful spinning rod is used, the pits are caught with a vibrotail. You will need a hook and a partner so that the fish can be taken out of the water.

Catching carp on Akhtuba

Fishermen claim that in the reservoirs of the region you can pull out a carp by 10-15 kilograms. Rarely come across individuals of 30 kilograms. An excellent place for catching this fish will be the Mustachioed Giant - a place on Akhtuba. So, you need to walk along the coast early in the morning, look at the surface of the water. If there is a carp, then the fish jumps out of the water, and its golden sides sparkle in the first rays of the sun.
To catch carp, you need to stock up on a large and powerful rod. The mass of the load is about one hundred grams, the leash is made of braided. The hook must fit under the bait. Can't do without a pad.
The most the best fishing- from a boat. Throw two rods. The shell is best nozzle. Firstly, small fish will not “knock down” this bait, and secondly, the shell is held on the hook for a long time.
As soon as you cast the rods, you immediately need to monitor the bites. If you miss them, you can lose the entire fishing rod along with gear.

Akhtuba fishing video

The Akhtuba River is a branch of the Volga, branching off from the main channel in left side, just north of Volgograd and flows back above the city of Astrakhan, carrying its waters to a distance of about 540 km. Throughout its length, the Akhtuba River is connected with 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 channel of Akhtuba 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 drops, it slows down.

The Akhtuba channel is replete with many pits, the depth of which reaches 20 m. These are the favorite habitats of catfish. Pike should be looked for in thickets or near reeds and coastal shrubs 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, in eriks, channels that flow into the river or connect 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, silver carp). There are fish species for which fishermen purposefully go to the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain: carp, pike perch, catfish, asp, perch, pike and roach.

Fishing on the Akhtuba River is attractive for 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 walleye, 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 afar, with the whole family. If you are going to go there as a savage, then the most logical thing 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 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. The pike goes to spawn and the females, stuffed with caviar, rush to any bait. Bersh and zander are good for donks.

In the spring, fish spawn and catches can be huge, but fishing in shallow water requires certain skills, and if you are on Akhtuba for the first time, then you better take the advice of local fishermen, guides, otherwise you can fly fishing. Of course, savage fishing is maneuverable and mobile, if it doesn’t bite here, then you can pack up and move to another place at any time. But you must admit that having waved more than one thousand kilometers to the cherished place, and constantly moving 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 for savage fishing too good time, but if you are a strong-willed and to the core fan of fishing. Clouds of mosquitoes and midges will greatly spoil your outdoor recreation. This period is best spent at comfortable recreation centers, where there are all means of protection against mosquitoes and midges. In August, you can already go fishing with an overnight stay as a savage.

September, October is a velvety, golden season for fishing lovers and it doesn’t matter whether you went wild or to a 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 the rest on the banks of Akhtuba. In November, frosts in the floodplain are still rare and therefore for lovers of savage fishing, the whole autumn season open.

Type of fishing:

Many types of fishing can be used on this reservoir, the main of which are fishing on a rowboat, a boat with a motor, as well as fishing from the shore.

Description of depths:

Along the entire course, the river is connected to the Volga with the help of channels, as well as eriks. The depth of the Akhtuba River is also quite diverse: in some places it can reach 13 m, and may be reduced to 2 m. There are also pits, the depth of which reaches 22 m. This is exactly the place where large catfish love to live. The bottom has a sandy composition and green areas. The banks are low, although in some places there are cliffs.

Catching ban:

During the day, the 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. In the period from April 20 to June 20, it is possible to catch only on fishing grounds, as well as on the territory of settlements. Restrictions on the size of the caught fish: the caught catfish should not be less than 60 cm long; pike perch, the size of carp and pike perch must exceed 32 cm; the bream should be over 24 cm, the size of the sabrefish and tench should be over 22 cm. It is forbidden to catch crayfish 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 in the season, will not be easy). You start to feed if you fish for a float. A day, or even two. Carp and carp will come right away. Do not flicker, do not rush to cast tackle, feed the fish without scaring them.

On the second day, the fish will come by itself. Feed on the second day. At night you can start fishing.

Bait - worm and corn. Corn will go and canned, but the worm must be taken with you, in a box with earth. Moisten the earth from time to time or cover with a wet rag.

Any tackle, spinning, fishing rod, donk. The bite is not the same as in the Volga delta, but also - you will not get bored. You won't be able to. 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 is smaller, but even a beginner can get it in the ear in a couple of hours.

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

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

Before January, there is nothing to do on the ice of Akhtuba: the ice is extremely unstable. But you can catch spinning on open water. Pike perch, perch and pike are caught no worse than in autumn.

After a week of frost in January, lakes and eriki on Akhtuba are seized by stable ice. At this time, zander and perch are well caught on the lure, and pike on the bait. If you come across a navigator, you can also take a glorious sabrefish. In the January thaw, under steep banks, even catfish and carp can be caught on a sheer lure. In February, roach goes well in eriks. And pike perch and pike at this time are looking for warmer water. It is better to take them closer to the shore.

The success of fishing on Akhtuba largely depends on right choice with Nastya. 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 on water bodies is practiced during the period December-February.

December winter fishing- This is catching fish in the first ice. The temperature during this period is without severe frosts (-2oC ... -5oC), 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 vents. Pikes come across large perches, perch. In winter, many fishermen prefer sheer glitter and I catch fish with mormyshkas. The latter use any size, shape. The bite of fish 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, as water is discharged there, and the river level fluctuates by about three meters, there are many cracks and voids on the ice of the river, so the described place is unsuitable for winter fishing.

You also need to know - from the end of April, the flood begins, it lasts almost until the end of May, the river level can rise by 10 meters, and with a strong current. In June, the 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 is 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 angler on Akhtuba. Differs in the possibility of capture big fish: for example, catfish up to 80 kg. At the end of it, the rise of water in reservoirs begins, associated with the discharge of melt water from the Volgograd hydroelectric power station.

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

The beginning of April can bring prey in the form of fattening asp. They catch him with spinning rods on wobblers, oscillators, 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 zander by trolling. It is caught all daylight hours, but during the day it is even better. The bait should be carried at depths up to 5 m. The predator also comes across when casting. best method at the same time, it is the descent of the boat downstream and the fishing of the reservoir across. When biting, it is worth anchoring and fishing for such a place when fishing on Akhtuba more persistently. Nozzles, mainly, vibrotails on load-heads 45 ... 22 g.

For a whole month, white fish bite intensively, so the catches are always large. Especially if you fish on a float or a donk. The capture of large individuals requires feeding places. They manage to catch only one fishing rod, and the best nozzle for such a fish is a worm (it is very difficult to get it), maggot, bloodworm.

The end of April is the time of the beginning of the Astrakhan roach from the Caspian Sea. It is caught right next to the shore, larger individuals are caught in deep places. At the same time, crucian carp and carp begin to peck on spills.

April is an excellent period for catching pike and perch. The activity of their biting is very high, especially in eriks and ilmens. The most popular bait is a shallow-water wobbler, the wiring of which is not yet hindered by water grass. They are also caught on poppers, especially along the banks of reservoirs.

In April, on the pits within the channels, the catfish is already active. They can be caught with jig wiring by slowly guiding the bait along the edges of the pits. The fish responds to heavy vibrotails and front-loaded spinners, and can bite on a deep-water lure when it is trolling.

Intensive fishing in April stops by the 20th. First, by this time there is a full rise of water; secondly, there comes a spawning ban, limiting the use of gear.

Summer fishing on Akhtuba

Fishing on Akhtuba in August

According to the luck of catching fish, August also belongs to popular periods on Akhtuba. The bite is usually good, though catching a trophy during this period is more difficult.

Asps are often found in the August prey, which by this month begin to lose their "shyness". These fish are caught fishing on the Akhtuba River more often from moored boats, catching snags, dumps, whirlpools or rafting baits into the places of "boilers". Among the promising baits are surface minnow-type wobblers with a small (up to 7 cm) depth.

Stably in August, zander is caught on spinning on Akhtuba. Lures - castmasters, small wobblers. Fish can be caught with a bottom, in the wiring with a float rod, on which it is necessary to plant fry of roach, crucian carp.

In August, pike is also actively caught on Akhtuba. She hides in thickets of aquatic vegetation, which is abundant in reservoirs this month. Caught by spinning on any bait or live bait. The main thing in fishing is accurate casting along the edge of the grass, snag. 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 the fish living in the reservoirs of the region (carp, crucian carp, buffalo, tench, silver bream, sabrefish, rudd, roach, bream) fall into this category. They catch it on ordinary summer gear, in the same places and at the same time. She bites on any nozzles.

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 a pleasant coolness, although the water is still warm. A little later, from October, due to clear cloudless days, frosts can occur at night. It starts to rain, though they are not yet long and not strong.

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

In autumn, carp, crucian carp, white fish become more "popular" of animal origin. This also applies, for example, to boilies traditionally used in these places when catching carp. They need to be bought already with the taste of squid, shrimp, shells (toothless, barley). From other types of baits, preference should be given to worms, maggots.

Autumn Akhtuba fishing is more like catching a predator. Pike perch and perch flocks appear in the waters of local reservoirs. The latter, due to their mass character, attack schools of fry, drive them into the upper layers of the water and begin to feast, grabbing prey with loud splashes and champing.

Near such "feasts" there will definitely be a pike. She, taking advantage of the confusion, intercepts the fish, distraught from the onslaught of perches, and often the perpetrators of the riots themselves. This situation requires a leash to be installed in the spinning rig. The latter, by the way, no longer scares off perches, as it happens in summer.

With active biting perch, it is better to use silicone nozzles. It's pure practical advice- it is much more convenient to shoot prey from one hook than from a tee.

Asp also becomes bolder in autumn, also gathers in flocks and “arranges” “asp pots” known to anglers, trying to feed intensively. During this period, the biting of pike perch changes: a day is added to the catchy morning and evening periods (as is observed in summer). Although this happens only in certain places on the reservoirs.

Pike begin to hunt almost the whole day. But you need to catch it in the fall on large baits, which in summer or spring do not give the desired result. You can look for toothy ones 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 Akhtuba 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 channels of reservoirs become more transparent. Among the reeds, carp eat off before a cold snap. Asps lose their caution, which begin to gather in flocks and arrange “asp boilers” at dawn. After the August "calm", the river catfish again goes on an active hunt. Pike perches are active on deep riverbeds. The grass pike leaves the thickets, trying to seize places with snags.

For almost two thirds of September, fishing on Akhtuba is like summer fishing. You can use summer tackle for fishing on Akhtuba, to catch at depth, in shallow water. "On the move" trolling for large pike, asp, pike perch. A good catch is also possible with a float rod.

Fishing tactics change in the last third of the month: now it is worth looking for fish in places with great depths, away from the coast. This is due to the cooling of the water and the departure of most fish closer to wintering places - to the pits.

Fishing by the end of September moves to deep open sections of channels, channels, to pits, where it is almost difficult to reach without a boat. At this time, you can still catch summer gear, but pike, for example, begin to be more “interested” not in artificial lures, but in inactive bait fish.

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

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

At the end of the month, bream and ide cease to be caught. Although float fishing on Akhtuba and fishing on the donka at this time bring good results for roach, dace, silver bream. These types of fish cease to be taken only with the onset of severe frosts. In the catches during this period, burbot begins to appear.

In September, it is better to use a shell, a bloodworm, a worm, a maggot from the nozzles.

Fishing on Akhtuba in November

Fishing in autumn on Akhtuba is attractive to a small number of anglers. Why this happens is difficult to understand. For the period is prolific for fishing and often pleases with trophy catches. Nevertheless, the majority of fishing bases “curtail” their services, preserve outboard motors, boats, not wanting to go bankrupt.

One of the possible responses to the situation, which makes it almost impossible for a savage to fish on Akhtuba, may be the appearance of strong winds in the region in the autumn. On Akhtuba in November they are piercing and prickly. In open places, when the direction of the wind and the current of the river are multidirectional, things are happening that you should not even think about fishing.

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

Erik Kazachy

Erik begins almost at the Volga. Then, winding strongly, it leaves in the direction of Lapas, connecting the Mitinka duct with Akhtuba. Hoping for a big trophy fish is not worth it. But here you can “break away” on 3-kilogram pikes. Therefore, when preparing gear for fishing on Akhtuba, one should not forget about strong fishing line, metal leashes, jig baits and cold water. The latter requires protection of hands, because the water in Akhtuba reservoirs in November is already very cold.

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

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

In addition to these places, it is worth stopping at all the pits found in Erik. Especially when there are dumps along their edges, “going” to the depth. They will definitely “give” the fisherman a catch in the form of decent 3-kilogram pikes, 2-kilogram pike perches.

Alexander Pit

This place is on Mitinka with a depth of 12 m. It is worth a visit when relaxing and fishing on Akhtuba in November, and it is a must when fishing. The pit is elongated in plan, with one steep and the other flat edge. You need to catch the entire perimeter, especially its corners. The place is catchy and can "give" a good catch, even trophy sizes and weights.

In November, the Alexander Pit is practically “empty”. It is rare to find a fisherman on it. This is explained by its distant location from the fishing bases near the village of Selitrennoe. And the fishermen who stopped at the bases near the village of Zavolzhskoye have closer 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, those about which they say - "milk". Their presence is the reason not to go far from the base when fishing. Otherwise, you can get lost and look for your way home for a long time.

If you live at the base in Zavolzhsky, you can visit the place around the turn of Erik Mitinka to the Volga bed. More precisely - where it is connected with Eric Kirpichny. There is a sandy spit, and behind it a conspicuous snag. It is behind him that a long and deep hole begins, which can make fishing for catfish on Akhtuba successful even in this autumn month.

In the same place, but in the middle of Mitinka, there is a gentle slope. Bersh is well caught on it. If you want to catch a decent pike or zander, you should spin closer or right in the snag. For good zander hunting, it is worth waiting for the fish to come out in the evening.

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

Looking for catfish on Akhtuba is in pits, the depth of which is over 7 m and on which there is a reverse weak current. You can verify the presence of fish in such a place by its game: the catfish usually floats to the surface, shows a spotted side and back, and then, waving its tail, leaves with its characteristic splash to the depth.

They catch catfish on a powerful bottom tackle and be sure to supply it 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 pit, but to its edge, to where there is a “path” along which the catfish go to smaller places.

You can also catch catfish on Akhtuba plumb, from a boat, rafting downstream with it. In this case, a powerful, short, hard spinning is used, which is used to fish the pits with a large vibrotail (preferably yellow) or a sheer lure. It is desirable to put the reel on the rod inertial. And so that there are no problems with playing the fish, you need to have a hook and a partner with you.

To catch a medium catfish with a spinning rod or a donkey, you will need medium power tackle. Recommended spinning rod 2.4-2.7 m long with test range from 20 to 80 gr. Also a powerful reel with a size of 3,500 - 4,500. For fishing on bottom gear you will need sinkers from 50 to 80 gr. To catch a large catfish, you will need a special tackle - a powerful rod with a test of up to 200-300 gr. You should also take with you a special belt to facilitate the fight and a powerful multiplier reel or a power inertialess reel.

Zander

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

Returning back, upstream, you need to change tactics - throw the spinning at a rather sharp angle against the current, wait for the tackle to touch the bottom, and then start winding up the tightness. The best time to fish for zander is from mid-July to mid-October. For lovers of float fishing rods, there is also something to do here.

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

Fishing for carp

In the reservoirs of the region, quite often fishermen 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 Akhtuba Mustachioed Giant, get up early and, for example, walk along the shore of the reservoir, watching the surface of the water. In the presence of carp, they will jump out of the water, sparkling with golden sides.

Tackle for catching carp on Akhtuba: strong, powerful rod; load ~100 g; braided leash; strong hook suitable for bait. Be sure to take a pod with you.

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

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

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

For pike fishing you will need a spinning rod with a test in the range from 5 (7) to 30 (40) g, an inertial reel of medium power. Leashes are a must! You can catch pike both in the river and in the floodplain. A wide variety of lures are used - spinning and oscillating lures, poppers, jergbaits, wobblers.

For catching asp a spinning rod is recommended - 2.4 - 3.3 m long, with a test in the range from 10 to 40 (50) g, a non-inertia reel and a braided line. Lures, "Kastmaster", Devon, or other long-range baubles with a vabik 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 a test from 3 (5) to 10 (20) g, and a non-inertia reel. Lures - spinners, poppers, streamers.

Attention to the fisherman!

Note to fishermen: from June 5 to June 10, the peak of the Caspian herring begins on Akhtuba. Therefore, at this time, not a single fisherman is left without a weighty catch. The trophies (photo) of experienced fishermen are so rich that even such an abundance of fish is breathtaking. However, it is worth remembering that catching Caspian herring just like that will not work - you need to purchase a special license for catching fish.

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Fishing enthusiasts in Astrakhan in the spring (for jig or silicone) can count on dry and warm weather with little rainfall. Usually during the day the temperature is 4-12 ° C, and at night - -4 - +5. There are sometimes frosts at night (until the beginning of May). But during the day in April, the temperature can rise to +30 °C. The snow cover melts in March. Since then, precipitation has been predominantly in the form of rain.

Our offer for lovers of fishing in the spring

The recreation center "Ugljanskoye" is located not far from the famous Three Rivers. This location is the most beneficial for fishing enthusiasts: it guarantees a large catch of catfish, pike perch, pike, tench, bream, etc. This area is famous for the diversity of the inhabitants of river waters. Fishing is possible both in the river delta and in nearby lakes.

Our database offers lovers of spring fishing in Astrakhan on Akhtuba:

• boat and gear rental;
• comfortable conditions for fishing in any season;
• assistance of professional rangers;
• training and master classes conducted by the beginner angler's school;

There are also various excursions (Astrakhan, Sarai-Batu, Baskunchak salt lake, etc.).

Fishing opportunities in spring

Ice drift in spring usually starts at the end of February and lasts 10-15 days. After that, fishermen can already start fishing in open water.

Before the flood, you can catch pike perch on a jig (on Akhtuba or the Lower Volga). Also in March they catch pike. In addition to it, you can catch:

• silver bream, roach, perch, sabrefish (caught on a worm);
• catfish (for live bait);
• bream (on a worm);

When fishing, they most often use a donk, spinning or float fishing rod.

The second month of spring will please with a temperature of 20-25 °C. Fishing enthusiasts in Astrakhan (in Kharabali and other cities) are provided with a good bite in April:

• zander and bersh (for jig baits);
• catfish (on a lure);
• asp (from baits it is better to choose wobblers, spoons or spinners);
• pike and perch (for popper);
• bream, vobla, bream (on a worm).

This month also comes across a large pike perch ("marine").

A feature of fishing in the Three Rivers in the spring is the seasonal rise in water. It usually starts in the last week of April. After the discharge of water at the Volga hydroelectric power station and the rise in its level in nearby rivers, it is best to catch pike perch near the shore (usually on live bait).

Pike in this period also comes to the shores of lakes. Of the baits when fishing, you should use a live bait or a frog.

In the period from May 16 to June 20, fishing in the Astrakhan region is allowed only along the main channel at fishing sites. At this time, the rise of water on Akhtuba becomes maximum (in some places - up to 6 meters).

may bring good catch all kinds of white fish.

Also good catch:

• pike perch (from baits it is better to take a vibrotail with a jig head or a floating wobbler);
• buffalo, sabrefish and bream (for a worm);
• pike (any spinning baits will be useful).

Back in May, perch, asp, catfish, roach, rudd are perfectly caught.

Choose a month for a holiday in the spring, take it with you fishing gear and come to our base. Here you will definitely get a lot of fun and a good catch.