Fishing in Ryazan

Everyone will definitely have excellent fishing in Ryazan, because water resources are represented quite widely here. Beginners can gain experience, and experienced anglers can try their hand at the rivers, lakes and reservoirs of the region. Moreover, it can be done equally successfully both for free and for money.

What kind of fish can be caught in the Ryazan region

More than 40 species of various fish live in the reservoirs of the region, there are also other representatives of the ichthyofauna. Most often on the hook are:

• pike
• zander
• asp
• perch
• KGS
• crucian
• head
• rudd
• tench
• bream
• dace

Many people grow trout, carp, and silver carp on the paysites.

Each fish needs its own tackle, who and what you can catch will be told in the following table.

There are no special restrictions on catching fish in the region, only a spawning ban at the end of spring.

Where can you fish for free

There are plenty of reservoirs in the region for free fishing. The main thing is to have the desire and properly collect gear for fishing, otherwise you should rely on fishing luck and certain skills and abilities in this matter.

River

Almost 900 small, medium and large rivers flow in the Ryazan region. The largest water arteries of this type in the region are:

• Oka
• Pra
• ranova
• Moksha
• Solothuric
• Sword
• Yours
• Tyrnitsa
• Pronia.

You can fish here with different gear, it all depends on what kind of fish they want to catch.

Most often, local fishermen visit several rivers:

1. Pronya is famous for its fish in the lower part, the catch is guaranteed for lovers of all gear. A predator goes for spinning, fly fishing will give an asp or a chub, a feeder and a ring will surely attract bream.
2. The Ranova is a tributary of the Pronya, this water stream is considered the most fishy place in the entire region. Whirlpools and rifts near the village of Keys will become a favorite place for a beginner.
3. The Oka is the largest body of water in the region, there are a lot of fish here, the main thing is to choose the right place to catch it.

Smaller ones are also fished, but you need a guide from the locals who will show you the most promising places.

Lakes and ponds

In total, there are 175 lakes and ponds of different sizes in the region, each of them has the purest water, from the shore you can easily see what is happening at the bottom.

There are few frequented, experienced local anglers recommend going to:

• White Lake, which is of karst origin and surrounded by forest on all sides. It is best to go fishing in the summer, but even in winter you can get noble trophies from the ice.
• Lake Seleznevskoye will delight lovers of float gear and feeder. You can catch peaceful fish here more often, but pike with eyes also come across on spinning.
• The Great Lake is more suitable for those who like to fish from the ice; it is problematic to get to the water in open water because of the swamps and peat bogs located around the reservoir.

Reservoirs

The Ryazan region has 4 reservoirs on its territory, local residents prefer to fish only on half of them. Popular with locals:

• The reservoir of the Ryazanskaya GRES has its own characteristics, the main of which is that this reservoir never freezes. You can catch both peaceful fish and predators here.
• Fans of ice fishing will like Pronskoye, and those who like to fish from a boat in the spring will also like it. Fly fishing, spinning, beading, ring will bring worthy trophies.

Often they go to the reservoirs for roach and crucian carp, here they are in abundance.

Paid fishing in the Ryazan region

As well as throughout the country, fishing in the Ryazan region can be paid. For this, many specially equipped bases are scattered throughout the region, which artificially breed different types of fish in nearby water bodies. In addition, most will offer to buy or rent equipment right on the spot, as well as rent boats on a row or with a motor.

The best places

There are many fishing bases, only a few are the most popular among visitors and locals. Each will offer not only comfortable accommodation, but also some other services. Everything necessary for the fisherman and his family will be offered at such bases:

• Fishing and farming compound “Rybachek” will be an ideal place for catching carp, crucian carp, grass carp, pike, white fish. The irregular shape of the lake will also contribute to fishing: arms, bays, gently sloping slightly overgrown shores are equipped for the use of various gear for vacationers. Separately for beginners, there is a section separated by a net, where you can practice casting and hooking when biting. You can use different gear, there are no restrictions. The base is completely filled with anglers in spring and autumn, so it is better to book a place in advance.
• Near the village of Sanovka, there is a “Fisherman’s Farm”, located on the shores of the Holy Lake. The base for anglers here will seem like a paradise, you can fish without restrictions, use any gear, take all the catch with you. Fishing can be carried out from the shore, from the pier, from boats, as well as from a houseboat.
• In the Mikhailovsky district, on the Burmyanka river, there is a base for lovers of catching fish and its title is “White Stones”. The inhabitants of the reservoir here are diverse, but there are some restrictions on fishing. Each angler can have only two rods with him, and individuals of a certain size must be released back into the reservoir, but fishing is possible all year round.

Other bases also have their pros and cons, before arriving it is recommended to find out everything thoroughly, and only then make a reservation.

Fishing in Ryazan will appeal to everyone, paysites and flowing rivers will give anglers an unforgettable experience, and maybe a real trophy.