Izhora River: features and fishing

The river Izhora flows in the Leningrad region. It is located 30 kilometers south of the regional center. If desired, you can go from the source to the mouth. Today, among fishermen, the opinion is widespread that its source is the fontanelle near Skvoritsa village, which belongs to the Gatchina district. Previously it was believed that it runs from the junction of two small rivers - Pudost and Rope.

Historical events

The river Izhora is quite famous, in this place in 1240 the army from Novgorod defeated the Swedish knights, this is confirmed by an established monument. But even now this river has a certain fame among fishermen, as it is one of the closest places to St. Petersburg for a favorite occupation.

The community of hunters and fishermen bought this pond for their own needs, which protected it from fishing. This event gives hope that local stocks of fish resources will be sufficient. The main part of the reservoir is covered with thickets of grass and shrubs, especially in the upper reaches.

The appearance of trout

The river has a small number of tributaries, but all of them are also rich in fish. The total length of the river to the mouth is 76 kilometers, where it flows into the Neva near the village of Rybatskoye. This settlement is located 25 kilometers from the regional city. In the recent past, on the radio, television and newspapers, there have been notes about the deaths of a huge number of fish due to poisoning by emissions from enterprises. This caused a significant damage to fish populations, water and near-water inhabitants. But despite this, the fish population has remained.

The best fishing is at the mouth of the river Izhora. It is known for the fact that its waters contain escaped Gatchina trout. This fish finds a way out of the cages and then leads an independent life. In some years the population of trout reached a large number. And to this day the situation has not changed, and the runaway trout constantly replenishes its free-living population. Therefore, the Izhora River attracts fishermen. Fishing promises to be fruitful and memorable.

Fishing on Izhora

On the river there is a rich variety of fish places:

• Stony rolling.
• Silent backwaters.
• Deep pits.
• Ristriens with strong currents.

This is despite the fact that the total area of the basin is about 1 square kilometer. From the source, the river flows quite normally, nothing remarkable. In the Lukashi district, it becomes serious and strong, becoming suitable even for rafting.

In the mouth area, the depth reaches four meters, and the width is sixty. In the course of the current, the depth is about two meters. Once upon a time there were ships on it and the glory of the abundance of trout in it, which is a rarity in the north-west of the country, went on. Deep whirlpools hid very large specimens of this remarkable fish. The Izhora river is rich in many kinds of fish. Fishing (reviews are more positive) is wonderful.

Nowadays the situation with environmental pollution has led to the fact that river inhabitants are becoming smaller and more cautious. This fact does not interfere with the development of amateur fishing on the river. In these places, the people of the metropolis often rest. Sometimes groups of like-minded people suggest the idea of the introduction of a large number of brook trout, but these plans have not yet been implemented.

Variety of fish

Throughout the river's path from the source to Lukash, pike, burbot, roach, and rarely trout and grayling (very rarely) come across. Among ordinary inhabitants it is impossible not to distinguish the perch and the upper line. Izhora is rich in large pikes, which are well suited for wobbler.

To find a suitable version of the wobbler, you will have to be patient. Not necessarily fish like the cooked bait. Sometimes it's worth changing the place and time of catching. Do not forget that the Izhora River does not freeze in winter, so you can fish here at any time of the year.

How to get to Izhora?

If you are going to plunge into the world of fishing on this wonderful river, then it is worth considering the possible options for travel to it:

1. Go to the station. Mozino. From it you can move up and downstream. A popular place is the bridge on the highway near Ligovka. They catch a pike from him, moving up the river.
2. Go past the village of Romanovka in the direction of Lukash. You can get to them if you turn off the road in the direction of Gatchina. Below Romanovka on the river there are many rifts and whirlpools, rich in the best fish in Izhor. Here they go for trout, where it reaches four kilograms. You can go to the stormy rushes and strong current, considered an excellent place for fishing.
3. To get to the station. Kobrilovo and then turn to the right. From this place to Lukashe about six kilometers. Here you can try your luck with fly fishing. If you go only for perch and roach, then you can get to the station. Antropshino, and from it to go down to the river. There are always a lot of new fishermen in this place.

In these places it is better to catch on a float tackle. The ardent proponents of fishing are advised to look towards the tributaries. In them, the catch can be even greater, since the water there is cleaner and cooler. Large tributaries with a length of ten kilometers from Izhora are nine, and their total number is more than 200. Sometimes these small rivers are not inferior to Izhora in terms of fullness and quality of fishing. The breakdown of the river Izhora occurs in the spring.

Rest of the city

Kolpinsky pond is famous for good fishing for pike, roach, yazya, bream. I can steal from the shore and the boat. Fish are caught here all year round, mostly here they go for pike and roach. Pike in the summer takes a bait and zhivtsa, and in winter on zherlitsy from under the ice.

If you want to spend time with a fishing rod and at the same time have a good rest from the city bustle, then you will like the river Izhora. This river is not so far from St. Petersburg, and at the same time can boast of excellent fishing. Good luck!