Chelyabinsk region, like no other in Russia, has to active recreation near water bodies. The thing is that there are more than three thousand large and small lakes here. They are concentrated mainly in the north and east of the region and differ in their depth, shape, purity of water and level of convenience for tourist recreation. Some lakes are ideal for fishing, others are more preferable for a family holiday with swimming and barbecue at the fire. Let's consider where it is better to relax on Chelyabinsk lakes.
Rest on the lakes of the Chelyabinsk region
The most popular Chelyabinsk lakes for recreation with children are those on which rest houses and camp sites are located. Such a holiday involves comfortable living in cottages or individual houses, food, boat rental, etc. Such "civilized" lakes can include the following:
- Turgoyak is a very clean mountain lake near the city of Miass.
- Sinara is a lake in the Kasli region, on the bank of which is the town of Snezhinsk.
- Lake Dolgoe in the same area attracts a beautiful landscape - in order to admire it, it is desirable to go around the lake from the north side, where there are specially equipped hiking trails.
- Uvildy in Argayashsky district is the center of tourist rest on Chelyabinsk lakes.
- Lake Kalda (Kunashak district, Chelyabinsk region), where you can come for both "wild" recreation, and for a more civilized.
- Spruce wood . For recreation with children, come to the Elovoe lake, which is near Chebarkul, Chelyabinsk region. Due to its small size, this pond is very warm;
- Lake Irtyash near the cities of Kasli and Ozersk often hosts a competition in sailing races.
- Karaguz near the village of Znamenka will please fans of surfing.
- Lake Big Terenkul locals consider the cleanest body of water in the Southern Urals. In addition to swimming in the clear waters of the lake, tourists are waiting for the cozy houses of the summer recreation center, sauna, beach, walks in the coniferous forests.
Fishing in Chelyabinsk lakes
- Lake Arakul is one of the best in the Chelyabinsk region for fishing, so many residents of Chelyabinsk itself often come here. It is surrounded by thickets of reeds, has a silty bottom. The main types of fish that live here are burbot and bream, crucian and ruff, roach and pike, perch and whitefish. And on the Arakulka River that flows into the lake, there is a fish factory: peled, ripus and even trout are grown here. Fishing is supposed mainly for bait (perch, roach), as well as for spinning (pike). On the shores of Lake Arakul are holiday homes, children's camps and a small local village.
- Sungul - a lake in the vicinity of Vishnevogorsk - is also good for fishing. Its maximum depth is about 8 m, the water is fairly clear, and the banks are covered with pine forests. In the lake, there are plenty of carp, roach and perch, there are also carp, ide, pike, dace, burbot and ripus. An interesting feature of the lake is located in the middle of the island.
- Itkul is a mountain lake lost in the Caspian region. It attracts tourists with the opportunity to see the famous rock of Shaitan-stone. On Lake Itkul come fishing for bream, the reserves of which the pond is especially rich. Here there are the same fish as in the lakes Sungul and Arakul.
- Often, fishermen come to Lake Kartalyuz , which is located in the Oktyabrsky district, 130 km from Chelyabinsk. To get permission for fishing, it is enough to stop at the recreation center "Kartapyz". For a fee, you will be given a boat for rent. But you can fish from the shore, especially in spawning. Carp and crucian carp are the most popular catch on Lake Kartapyz in the Chelyabinsk region.
