For most people, Donbass is associated with mines and absolutely barren land, naturally, it would be difficult to imagine water bodies here. But this picture is not as sad as it seems at first glance, fishing in the DPR exists and there are plenty of water bodies here. You can easily verify this by simply going on vacation to Donetsk or the region, leisure for the fisherman will be excellent.
Where to fish in the DPR
Residents of Donetsk and the region are not alien to all the charms of life, many residents like to spend their leisure time in nature, fishing and hunting in the DPR are not badly developed and are popular among local residents. The weather for fishing is generally excellent, but some factors can still affect the lack of bite.
Local residents know that there are many different water bodies on the territory of the DPR, in which both peaceful species of fish and some predators are found. Most of the ponds and lakes are leased, the fish farm and private tenants make sure that there was a sufficient amount of fish in the reservoir.
This is the main reason why fishing in the Donetsk region requires not only gear, but also money.
There are also free reservoirs, they are few, but if necessary, you can find them. You can’t count on a big catch; for a long time, local residents have been complaining about poachers and their nets. Every year there are more and more of them, and the holes are getting smaller. But it’s not worth it to immediately refuse free reservoirs, because anything can happen.
Fishing in the city of Donetsk
There is not always time to go out of town to spend time doing your favorite hobby. Donetsk is suitable for fishing, on the territory of the city you can find reservoirs with peaceful species of fish and with a predator.
You can fish in several places:
- Free fishing within the city can take place on the Kalmius River. Most often here after a working day or on weekends you can meet spinners; they often walk along the coast in search of pike perch, pike, perch. The most fortunate periodically come across pike perch over a kilogram. From time to time, a bream fry was released into the river, but poachers with nets quickly caught it. Some donok lovers rarely see worthy variants of this fish on their hook.
- The Kirsha paysite is famous for its inhabitants, you will have to pay for a place and a catch, but you can get a lot of pleasure. Fishing is carried out on the second of three ponds, the first is considered a closed area, it is located on the territory of Shakhtar’s training base, the third has just begun to be restored, but the second is known to many fishermen.
- City ponds in Shcherbakov Park are also considered fishing places, and fishing is free of charge. Beautiful places attract here not only fishermen, but also ordinary passers-by, people often walk here with children, the forest park zone contributes to this.
There are other reservoirs in Donetsk, but they are less popular with fishermen.
Fishing outside the city
Fishing in the Donetsk region is no less interesting, there are paid ponds in many areas. Payers praise the most:
- in Makeevka;
- in Slavyansk;
- the forecast for biting fish in Gorlovka is also usually good.
Going there, you need to take a variety of gear, there are reservoirs with a predator, as well as with peaceful species of fish.
Fishing on bases
In addition to the usual paid reservoirs, Donetsk region can offer lovers of fishing rods and a good rest. Most of the bases are located on the banks of different reservoirs, so you can safely go there with your family. Walking and swimming can be combined with fishing.
Main fishing waters
The forecast for biting in the Donetsk region depends on many factors, the weather conditions here, as elsewhere, have their influence. Cloudy weather accompanies the fishing of a predator, in particular pike; on quiet and sunny days, carp, carp, crucian carp and other peaceful fish go well.
As mentioned above, it is unlikely that it will be possible to catch something more or less worthwhile on free reservoirs, so most fishermen go to paid stocked places, most of which have excellent conditions. There are more than enough of them in the region, but not all are popular. With the best, according to local anglers, we will get to know each other better.
Lake Medvezhka
The pond has been leased for a long time, and is famous for the fact that many sports fishing competitions are held on its territory, in particular carp and grass carp. According to the latter, a Ukrainian record was set, White Amur 21,2 kg. Carp fishing showed that really strong and large individuals live in the lake, the maximum specimen caught exceeded 8 kg.
Fishing on the pond is carried out by appointment, the cost is taken for daylight hours, fishing for a day is not practiced. The cost of fishing for carp includes the use of a maximum of 4 rods, and fishing should be sporty, tackle is collected on one hook. The catch must be released
The predator can be caught for a smaller fee, the catch can be picked up.
The lake and the base are located 5 km from Khartsyzsk, you can get there only by personal transport, and you need to take everything you need with you.
Reservoir Kleban-Bik
Fishing in Kramatorsk is not always successful, which is why most, after several hours without bites, go further to the Kleban-Byk reservoir. A paid reservoir will meet everyone, the area is enough to receive a large number of anglers.
The following types of fish are fished here:
- broad bean;
- pike;
- perches;
- blackheads;
- line;
- stem;
- pike perch;
- rudd;
- the underbelly;
- roach.
The luckiest can get a catfish, the size of which is decent.
Winter fishing is also possible here, the forecast for biting also varies, but a sheer lure and a reelless devil always work.
LKH “Usadba”
It is sometimes very difficult to adjust to the forecast of fish biting in Gorlovka; on a paid reservoir, such problems are less noticeable. In order not to experience such discomfort, experienced anglers recommend going to the farmstead “Usadba”, located near the village of Zaitsevo near Gorlovka.
A distinctive feature is that you can relax here not only with friends, fishermen, but also with your family. You can stay in the houses on the shore of the pond or in the comfortable rooms of the main building. In addition to fishing, other entertainment services are provided, the cost of which is negotiated on the spot.
Pond “Cool fishing”
The real fishing in the Donbass for the majority of fishermen takes place here. This is facilitated by the location, the reservoir is located between Donetsk and Golovka. Different types of fish are fished here:
- crucian carp;
- cupid;
- carp;
- pike perch;
- fat forehead
Makeevskoe Reserve Reservoir
The reservoir is located within the city of Makeevka, hence the name. You can fish here for free, but you can’t count on trophy specimens. They fish mainly from plates, they use fishing rods with long-range casting, donks, spinning rods. On the hook may be:
- carp;
- crucian carp;
- rudd;
- som;
- pike;
- perch.
According to local fishermen, there are crayfish in the pond.
Lake Kirsha
Rest in Donetsk is possible even without leaving the city. The Kirsha lakes are located close, and not only anglers will like it here. You can rent a house on the shore of one of the lakes with any budget, there are plenty of bases here. The fishing itself will have to be paid separately.
While the fisherman is busy fishing, his family will not be bored either, fresh air and plenty of entertainment at their service.
The cost of fishing varies, this subtlety should be clarified before settling in or immediately at the entrance. You can catch both peaceful fish and a predator:
- pike;
- perch;
- pike perch;
- rudd;
- heavy carps.
You can use one rod, or four at once.
Znamenovka
This reservoir is more famous as a place for family recreation, there are many walkways, gazebos, barbecue facilities. The territory is vast, you can often meet families with children and animals.
You can only fish for a fee, but a feature is the complete absence of restrictions on both gear and catch. The tenant appeals to the prudence and decency of vacationers here.
Particular attention is drawn to the pond by lovers of carp fishing; here, with the appropriate gear, you can fish out trophy specimens. In addition, there are silver carp, large carp, grass carp.
Spinners will be pleased with pike and perch, whose sizes also sometimes reach impressive sizes.
Starobeshevskoye Reservoir (Old Beach)
The reservoir is rented, fishing is carried out for a fee. Fishing takes place from the coastline, boats are not allowed.
Fishing for pre-prepared tackle:
- carp;
- crucian carp;
- lentils;
- thick forehead;
- cupid;
- rudd.
Spinners can try their luck in catching pike or zander, the luckiest ones will be lucky to hook very decent specimens.
Khanzhenkovskoye reservoir
Another paid fishing pond in Khartsyzsk, fishermen are allowed here regardless of the season. The reservoir rarely turns out to be completely empty, even in late autumn, just before the freeze-up, you can meet a couple of people with rods.
Starting from spring and until the very autumn, here they fish for crucian carp, carps, and roach. Spinningists will definitely be able to lure and hook pike, perch, and pike perch remains the most desirable.
Ice fishing pleases more with peaceful species of fish, but from time to time a toothy resident also gets hooked.
Olkhovskoe reservoir
Every self-respecting fisherman knows about Zuevka and the Olkhovskoe reservoir located there. The reservoir has been leased for many years, thanks to which many species of fish are grown here, which are not found in the region.
The conditions for fishing are excellent, but in order not to get into a mess, you should pre-book places. Fishing is allowed with different gear, everyone will have a catch. May please:
- pike;
- zander;
- asp;
- perch;
- carp;
- crucian carp;
- bighead;
- bream;
- roach.
At night, catfish lovers sit on the shore in the summer, with a successful scenario, you can catch a decent option.
Useful Tips
Not everyone can always be with a catch, in order to change this trend for the better, you need to devote more time to your favorite hobby. You can give a lot of advice, and every angler himself knows what and how. But still, we repeat some common truths:
- before each fishing, check the integrity of the gear;
- tie hooks correctly;
- for donks and spinning tackle, a leash is required, it will allow you to keep the tackle when hooked;
- when fishing with a feeder, you should not ignore the bait, the purchased one may not work, but the one cooked at home always gives an excellent result.
For the rest, you should rely on luck, but you should not forget about skills.
Fishing in the DPR is possible in many places, it is best to give preference to paid reservoirs. There, the rest will be more comfortable, and everyone will have a catch.