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There are not so many predatory fish species in freshwater reservoirs; spawning of each species takes place in its own way and at completely different times. In order to preserve the fish population for future generations and maintain the normal state of the ecosystem, everyone needs to adhere to certain rules and laws for fishing. That is why pike fishing for spawning is strictly prohibited by law, but violators are not afraid of administrative responsibility and a fine.
Features of the behavior of pike in spawning
During the spawning period, it is impossible to find a pike on a reservoir in the usual places for parking; for spawning, a toothy inhabitant of a reservoir goes to more secluded places. There, far from the hustle and bustle, in the thickets of reeds or reeds, she will release caviar in the place she likes the most.
The behavior of the pike during this period changes a lot, it behaves quietly and calmly, does not react to almost any bait offered to it. A predator will not chase a slowly swimming fish, much less a nimble fry.
Pike before spawning in all water bodies goes to the shallows, you can often watch from a minimum distance how it rubs its belly on a rocky or sandy bottom. Thus, it helps the eggs to exit the womb faster. Predatory individuals go to spawn in groups of 4-5 individuals, while the female is only one to spawn, he is surrounded by males.
After spawning, a pike cannot immediately be interested in anything either, it should be ill for 5-10 days immediately after spawning. But immediately after this, the zhor begins, the fish will throw themselves at almost everything. However, it should be understood that spawning in individuals of different sizes takes place in different ways:
| scale to a person | when to spawn |
| small pike that have reached puberty | in lakes they lay eggs first, and in rivers last |
| medium sized fish | lay eggs in the middle period |
| large individuals | on the rivers among the first, on the lakes are the final |
It should be understood that catching pike of any size during spawning in any body of water is prohibited.
Catch bans during the spawning period
Catching pike during spawning as well as other fish is prohibited. The legislation provides for fines for catching fish during this period.
Each region sets its own timing of the spawning ban, as fish behave differently everywhere. In the middle lane, restrictions begin to operate from the beginning of April and end at the end of May, sometimes the deadlines are extended until the first decade of June.
Applicable lures for pike fishing
It is impossible to catch a pike in spawning, and it is quite difficult to attract its attention. But the field of post-spawning disease, the pike will respond perfectly to any proposed bait.
During this period, it is allowed to fish with one rod on one hook, spinningists use this. On flood lakes and on the shallows of rivers, the predator is offered:
- small size turntables;
- medium and small oscillators;
- small silicone;
- medium-sized wobbler with a small depth.
In the post-spawning period, the pike will throw itself at everything, its stomach has been freed from caviar and milk, now the predator will eat up the lost fat.
Pike fishing depending on spawning
In open water, for many, catching a predator is the best vacation, but it’s not always possible to catch. During the spawning period, in order to preserve the population, pike fishing in spring is prohibited in most reservoirs. Responsible fishermen, even if they accidentally catch fish with caviar, release it back into the reservoir, thus allowing it to spawn.
According to the legislation, capture is allowed until the beginning of April and from the end of May to the beginning of June, depending on the region and the reservoir.