Fishing at the base in Astrakhan in summer

Fishing on Akhtuba in August: tips, photos and videos

Ah, August on Akhtuba!
The annoying insects have disappeared, the steppe grasses give the Akhtuba expanses no longer a lush green, but a golden ocher color. The July heat is subsiding, ripples from the blowing breeze are increasingly running across the surface of the water, and at night meteors are increasingly raining down from the sky, almost silver with stars, crossing the Milky Way - just have time to make wishes!

If you are lucky enough to be on Akhtuba at this time, you will probably be shocked by the abundance and cheapness of peaches, melons of all kinds and real sugar Astrakhan watermelons. And of course, fishing in August on Akhtuba, including in the area of ​​the Trekhrechye Fishing Village, is very interesting, but most importantly, it is quite comfortable.

True, in order to get a truly worthwhile trophy, you will still have to work hard. As they say, you can’t catch it without difficulty...

Now about the fishing itself on Akhtuba in August. As for catching the most popular fish species in Three Rivers, August, as a rule, will please even the most experienced fisherman.

Catching asp in August on Akhtuba

Despite the fact that this fish, one of the most famous in the Lower Volga, is so careful, in August it behaves quite confidently and is not particularly timid. Apparently

The heat-loving predator is affected by a fairly high water temperature - it becomes much more active.

Asp are caught in August, as a rule, by anchoring or tying a boat upstream from the asp fighting site and floating a floating wobbler down into the cauldron itself. A worthy “asp trophy” can also be obtained by methodically fishing for snags, areas with backflows and pools under steep rivers - this is where the largest asp stands at the end of summer, hunting alone. In this case, it is more convenient to float downstream on a boat, sending the bait with precise casts to the most promising places. the Minnow type are best suited , which go deep only 5-7 cm (the same horizon where large asp look for prey at the end of summer).

From experience, the August asp often attacks the bait immediately after falling to the surface of the water, “by ear,” sometimes only 5-10 m from the boat. But you should remember that this is one of the most cautious fish and when fishing for this Akhtuba beauty, observe the maximum possible silence and camouflage, at a minimum - do not stand up tall in the boat, it is better to catch the asp while sitting and bending down.

Fishing for pike perch in August on Akhtuba

At this time, pike perch is caught quite consistently, using small wobblers or castmasters. You can fish with live bait using a wire rod or bottom tackle. In this case, small fish - crucian carp or roach fry - are perfect as live bait. The largest pike perch in summer stands at horizons of 3-5 m, and the medium and small ones usually stay near the shore, in the same place as the pike. At the same time, in the same places, bersh, a decent perch, is caught.

As you know, pike perch are more active at night, so fishing for pike perch with live bait in the dark usually brings excellent results, especially in the light of the moon. And although the night is not so hot, remember that it is better to use protective equipment - repellents, protective suits and mosquito nets can be useful for night and late evening fishing.

Pike fishing in August on Akhtuba

In August, most of the surface of reservoirs with weak currents or standing water is overgrown with aquatic plants and pike happily use these shelters for ambush hunting. You can catch it with spoons, wobblers or live bait, making precise casts along the grass and snags in the backwaters. If the depth does not allow the use of a wobbler, a popper is suitable - a very effective bait for catching pike on the surface.

In areas with a current and sufficient depth, castmasters and oscillating spoons can be successfully used, but it has been noticed that the best bait is still a wobbler - the pike attacks it confidently and rarely misses.

The most amazing sight is the attack of a large pike jumping out of the water on the popper. The impressions from such fishing on Akhtuba will remain in the fisherman’s memory for a long time.

Fishing for carp, bream, crucian carp and other peaceful fish in August on Akhtuba

Fishing on Akhtuba in August is no less catchy than in July, but much more comfortable, since it is no longer so hot. Carp can be caught in the morning, evening and at night at its usual feeding places - in holes under steep banks, on the edges and in snags near the shore, but it is advisable to choose places with a muddy and clayey bottom. By the way, there are also asps there at night, which are much less careful at night. And the catch will increasingly include such wonderful species of Akhtuba fish as silver crucian carp (buffalo) and tench. With the onset of the end of summer, they are well caught in ilmens, eriks and overgrown backwaters. The transparency of the water is deteriorating, but thanks to the abundance of plant food, all white fish (bream, roach, rudd, sabrefish, silver bream) bite often and are caught in large quantities - no one is left without a catch.

Fisherman's calendar for August 2021 Lower Volga and Akhtuba

Features of fishing in the Lower Volga and Akhtuba in August August is the most popular month for recreation and fishing in the Astrakhan region. In August, the heat gradually becomes bearable, there are fewer and fewer annoying insects, and there is an abundance of famous Astrakhan watermelons, melons, peaches and other fruits and vegetables. There are more and more people at recreation centers, as well as fishermen in the vast Volga and Akhtuba. Where and what kind of fish to catch in August on Akhtuba and the Volga
Fishing on Akhtuba in August is no less catchy than in July. The fishing calendar reports that catfish, pike perch and perch continue to be caught in the riffles. The saberfish also does not leave the rifts, where it can be successfully caught until the fall.

• Fishing for asp in August

The Akhtuba asp's zhor comes with the first drop in water. On the riffles, asps are caught using castmasters weighing from 35 to 56 grams and various jigs equipped with flies and wabs in front of the main bait. You can also try your luck with poppers, walkers and even jerk baits.

• Fishing for carp in August

The fishing calendar advises catching carp in August under steep yars and in snags near the shore. Fishing in the Lower Volga and Akhtuba for carp in August is always productive.

• Fishing for pike perch in August

To catch the predatory Astrakhan pike perch, you need to go fishing on the Volga in the dark (at night or at dawn). The best place to catch pike perch in August is on sandbars. There are also asps there at night, which in the dark lose their caution.

• Fishing for tench and crucian carp in August

Fishing for peaceful fish in the Lower Volga and Akhtuba in August is possible with excellent results in lakes and shallow eriks, which by the end of summer are so overgrown with aquatic vegetation that they become completely opaque. Tench and crucian carp are excellently caught there. If you wish, you can catch a pike.

• Fishing for bream in August

The best tackle for catching bream in August is considered to be a feeder. The main thing here is to choose the right bait. The most commonly used mixture is wheat bran, ground biscuits, breadcrumbs, ground corn and roasted seeds. Animal bait (chopped worms, maggots) is also added there. Flavoring is vanilla, caramel or coriander, which is so loved by bream especially in August days. Bloodworms, worms, pearl barley or dough are used as bait on the hook.

Where to look for asp on the Volga

One of the main and most time-consuming stages is searching for a promising location. The fisherman’s task is to find an area where the asp comes out to feed, and even better, where he lives permanently.

Promising places on the Volga:

1. Shallow water riffle - the wider the area, the better. Also, the area should have direct access to a riverbed or hole with calmer waters, where the fish can rest or wait out the heat. The depth of the riffle itself must be at least 2 m. Also in this territory there must be a food base.
2. Snags or areas with trees hanging over the water.
3. Steep shore.
4. Thresholds, channels.
5. Shallows, reaches and sand spits.
6. Flooded bushes in places where coastal jets break.

Most often, the asp is located where the currents merge. As a result of the swirling of the whirlpool, small fish, which are the basis of this predator’s diet, are disoriented. This makes it possible for the asp to easily obtain food for himself, with virtually no effort.

Where to look for fish in August

The first days of August are characterized by continued blooming of water. Since algae spores clog the fish’s gills, most of its representatives try to stick to clean areas near springs, confluences of streams, and rapids. As the weather gets colder, flowering stops, the water clears and fishing continues as usual.

Catfish are traditionally searched for in pits and pools. Carp walk along paths formed in the thickets, occasionally emerging into open areas. The pike rushes at its prey from ambush, hiding among the algae, on the border with open areas. Pike perch, on the contrary, hunts in rapids with a rocky bottom, near exits from holes and rifts, choosing large boulders and snags as shelter. At the end of the month, there are fewer mosquitoes, so the asp is forced to look for falling insects near the shore, under the crowns of coastal trees. Ide and chub tend to look for food along the edges of dumps and ledges, but sometimes they approach trees for random bait.

By the end of the summer season the fry are gaining mass. The younger generation huddles in quiet backwaters, at the exit from the rifts, where various predators, especially perch, periodically come to hunt. White bream and saberfish stick to the reeds. The carp and bream continue to collect food along the bottom.

Astrakhan

It is famous for river fishing on the Volga, as well as sea fishing in the Caspian Sea. The most popular places are:

• the confluence of the Kharabalyk, Akhtuba and Ashuluk rivers;
• Volga-Akhtuba floodplain;
• the Kigach River - near the regional center;
• the Volga delta - its confluence with Minotaevka;
• numerous eriks, especially Mitenki, Tyurino, Shchuchy;
• Volga - near the villages of Rechnoye and Dalta;
• Krasnoyarsk region - confluence of the Bereket and Kigach rivers, near the village of Podchalyk;
• the banks in the Kulaginsky, Nikitinsky, Karalatsky regions are difficult to access, but are famous for their fishing spots, like most of the branches of the Volga before it flows into the Caspian Sea.

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Volga

The largest river in Europe and the main tributary of the Caspian Sea. In the upper reaches and middle reaches of the Volga, the most promising locations for fishing are:

• the confluence of the Poved, Tvertsa, Medveditsa rivers, as well as the larger ones - Dubna and Kashinka;
• the upper Volga - in the Fedorovsky and Dorofeevsky bays;
• near the bed of the Babenki River near the village of Konakovo;
• Novo-Melkovo - the confluence of the Volga with small streams;
• Fishing bases in the Sknyatino and Kalyazin areas are popular.

Don

The main tributary of the Sea of ​​Azov. It originates in the Tula region. The most promising places for fishing:

• on the upper Don there are tributaries of the Sosna, Nepryadva, Voronezh, and Krasivaya Mecha;
• on the middle reaches - riffles, reaches, bends of the tributaries of the Chernaya Kalitva, Khoper, Boguchar, the entire area between the tributaries of the Bityug and Oseredi;
• lower Don - the confluence of the Seversky Donets, Manych, Sal rivers;
• delta in the Bagaevka area, near the village of Bolshaya Kuterma;
• eriki - Lagutnik, Cossack, Kalancha.

Read more about fishing on the Don River in the Rostov region here

Moscow region

It abounds with numerous lakes and reservoirs, and the main water artery of the region is the Moscow River. Best locations:

• plots near the villages of Barsuki, Sofievo, Porechye, Kolomny;
• the environs of Zvenigorod, Bronnitsy and the village of Ilinskoye;
• the Protva River - in a tributary of the Oka, near the villages of Andreevskoye, Revyakino, Verei, Protva;
• on reservoirs - Istrinskoye, Klyazmenskoye, Ivankovskoye, Mozhaiskoye;
• lakes - Biserovo, Senezh, as well as all the lakes of the Shatura region.

Leningrad region

Promising fishing spots:

• Gulf of Finland - near the dam;
• lakes - Ladoga, Zerkalnoye, Roshchinskoye;
• Neva - at the mouth of the Sosnovy Bor canal, on the small and middle Nevka;
• the Vuoksa River - channels between lakes Svirta and Suvanto;
• Volkhov River - Novaya Ladoga region;
• rivers Izhora, Oredezh, Svir.

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Best time to fish

The activity of the considered representative of reservoirs begins in late spring, after spawning. At this time, the fish becomes hungry and violently attacks its prey. But here you should also take into account the water level. If the season began with a good spring flood, then there will be a bite. Under this condition, the water is at summer level. But in the absence of a river flood, the fish will begin to be active a little later. On average, a good bite is observed from the beginning of June and continues through August, often extending into September.

What gear can you use to fish depending on the season?

Spinning rods are ideal for catching asp in summer. If the spring turns out to be full of water, then this is the gear they take during the post-spawning period. The rod is suitable for “light” or “ultra-light”. The former come with a dough of 35–40 g, the latter - 8 g. The use of a light blank is advisable when long-distance casting is necessary, and an ultralight blank - in snags and on the bottom with abundant vegetation. The length of the rod for asp fishing should be from 3 m. A spinning rod is suitable for autumn and winter fishing.

The reel is taken with a large gear ratio, inertia-free with a friction brake. The spool must be spacious, and the line must be able to withstand heavy loads, since the asp provides quite strong resistance when hooking. The best option is to use a braided monofilament cord with a diameter of 0.13–0.17 mm and a length of 100–200 m. Double or triple hooks are used. The equipment is not equipped with leashes, but the bait is tied directly to the main fishing line.

In summer, float rods are also used for fishing from a boat. The fishing rod is taken from Bolognese, 6–7 m long. The reel is set to a spinning reel, and the fishing line is selected monofilament, with a diameter of 0.2–0.3 mm, to match the water surface. Floats are taken in the form of peas or transparent water-filled ones - they are less alarming to the fish. Loading is done with a garland of pellets. The leashes are made from monofilament with a diameter of 0.12–0.14 mm and a length of 50 cm. Hooks are suitable for No. 8 and No. 10.

Fly fishing is used in late spring - early summer. Take a specialized rod, 5–9 m long, with a fast or semi-fast action. An inertial coil is placed on the form. It is equipped with a torpedo-shaped cord with a short head.

Fishing in August on Akhtuba

Fishing on Akhtuba in August is the most favorable time for successful fishing and active recreation. During this period, the most common types of fish caught on the hook are pike perch, catfish, perch, asp, carp, and saberfish. So, in order not to be left without a catch and not to leave with an empty fishnet, you need to know exactly where to fish and who to catch?

• If the goal of fishing is predatory pike perch, perch and small catfish, then you need to look for them on the rifts . In these same places, saberfish also bite well. When the water subsides, especially in the second half of August, there is a noticeable activation of pike perch, and this species begins to eat. During the decline in water, you can also catch asp on the rifts. Castmasters weighing up to fifty-five grams are most often used as bait for this type of fish. Rotating spoons equipped with flies are also suitable.
• in snags and holes . It prefers to feed at this time of year on the muddy bottom, going to deeper places. As a rule, this is from 2 to 8 meters. They catch carp using a feeder or carp gear and feed them with porridge, corn, and boilies. It is best to use microboilers as bait; pancakes, star pasta and macaroni have proven themselves well.
• Night fishing in August on Akhtuba is less active than in July, but on sand spits . It is worth mentioning the asp, which at such a late and dark time loses its vigilance and swallows the bait.
• Since the beginning of the velvet season, crucian carp and pike have been excellently caught in oxbow lakes and But you need to be prepared for the fact that the water will be opaque due to aquatic vegetation. It is better to catch pike with mugs - set-ups. Spinning fishing is effective only with the use of non-hooking spinners.

In general, we can say with confidence that fishing in August on the Akhtuba River brings a lot of pleasure. There are many tourist complexes and fishing bases here, equipped for maximum comfort for vacationers and fishermen.

Bait selection

For asp fishing to be successful, not only the tackle is important, but also the right bait. The main criterion is the similarity of the bait in geometry and size to the food supply of this predator in the current period of time and in a specific area. The priority, of course, is wobblers. They are suitable for long-distance casting, have an interesting game for predators and are practically silent. Tail spinners work well in hot weather. It is better to select models with a weight of approximately 14 g. A jig bait will be good for fishing in late autumn. At this time, the fish stays almost at the bottom. Regardless of the season, the asp bites well on live bait.

Lure

You can catch asp on the Volga without additional bait. In summer, they are not used for this fish in principle.

If you wish, you can buy several boilies with animal flavor. This will be advisable if, for example, it is necessary to study a specific area, but asp activity is not observed. Having thrown 2-3 boilies into the supposed promising place, you should wait a little. If the characteristic fight of the asp soon appears, then you can use the gear.

Fishing techniques and tactics depending on the time of year

Regardless of whether fishing is done in spring, summer or fall, you can fish from a boat or from the shore. The main thing when hunting asp is caution. The better the fisherman hides, the more prey he can catch. However, you should immediately decide how exactly you are going to fish. If you are planning a coastal hunt, you should prepare for the fact that you may have to travel a long distance in a short time. Accordingly, you need to take the gear that will be more convenient to carry. When fishing on the water, you will need a boat, which also needs to be properly prepared and equipped with an anchor, because you will have to fish in the current.

From the boat

Fishing from a boat is practiced mainly when the fisherman is confident in the area. The fact is that the asp comes out to feed in some places with enviable consistency. You can spot such an area by seagulls or a whirlpool. Birds usually also don’t mind profiting from fish; accordingly, if you notice that they are circling clockwise over one place, you can safely assume that there is prey there for yourself. The whirlpool is created by the asp itself. Predators create a circle into which they drive the fry to disorient them and then, stunning them, eat them. Under this kind of “cauldron”, at greater depths, there are usually larger predators (catfish, pike perch).

You should swim to the designated place carefully. The engine is turned off 200 m before the “boiler”. Then they swim up by inertia. An anchor is placed 100 m from the whirlpool. The most fruitful hunt will be on a boat slowly drifting with the current, since after 2-4 bites the predator will recognize the catch and move further 20 m. The standard method is to cast a little higher upstream than the splashing flock of asps. Then they do fast and medium wiring.

From the shore

The Volga is a huge expanse for fisherman. And most often, fish such as asp bite in the summer from the shore. Ideal if you were lucky enough to spot an asp fighting. Then you need to get to the spot very quickly, make a long cast, then quickly retrieve.

If a supposed promising place is found, but there is no fish fighting, then it is advisable to make a couple of casts, and then a quick and medium retrieve. If the predator does not swim out, you should leave a couple of boilies in this place and go further to fish the territory. Having made a circle, you can return to the original area and check it again for the presence of a “boiler”. Perhaps the boilies will lure the predator out of ambush.

Such a cautious predator as the asp is a desirable prey for any fisherman. The Volga is promising for catching it in the summer. Here, even a novice fisherman can be lucky to catch a trophy specimen if he chooses the right gear and bait.

Weather on Akhtuba in August

Akhtuba in August is very changeable: it greets you with heat and sees you off with coolness. In the first half of the month, the thermometer can show up to 45 C in the shade. This may cause some discomfort, but the catch will be simply magnificent. With careful preparation and use of the necessary gear, you will definitely not leave the shores of Akhtuba empty-handed.

Even if it’s a little hot here during the days, closer to the dark time of the day in the Astrakhan region, coolness sets in, lowering the temperature of the Akhtubinsk water and reservoirs. Thanks to this, the likelihood of catching as many predatory fish as possible on a hook increases, because it is in cool water that it is more comfortable for them to go hunting.

In August, fisherman should dress exclusively for the weather. The optimal set of clothes consists of thick trousers, a shirt, shorts, a T-shirt, and a vest. It is worth remembering the changeability of the weather. Bring a sweater, a fishing jacket, and a raincoat made of waterproof fabric. It is very important not to forget a hat that protects from the scorching sun. Carry sunglasses, several pairs of gloves and waterproof boots.

The following items are of great importance:

• backpack;
• bucket or basin for catch;
• towel;
• knife;
• compass, map of the area (if you have poor navigation);
• little things in the form of a flashlight with a set of batteries, needles and threads, rope, electrical tape.

However, the most important thing is to take care of your health and safety. Include the following in your first aid kit:

• iodine, brilliant green, tourniquet, bandage, cotton wool, plaster;
• antihistamines, analgesics, adsorbents, sedatives;
• repellents and ointments to repel insects.

If you are going on vacation and not fishing

-JUNE - DEFINITELY NOT During this period of time, midges fly out, hordes of which will definitely not allow you to rest normally.

-JULY - for amateurs it is also not suitable for everyone, the midge is replaced by hellish heat and windless weather, the sand gets so hot that it is impossible to step on, so if you are a fan of terrible heat or want to sit out your entire vacation under the air conditioner, then we are waiting

-AUGUST is a more favorable month for relaxation. A slight breeze appears, which lowers the air temperature, and the water is perfectly warmed up. But there is one drawback - at this time of year there are a lot of tourists, so if you want privacy and tranquility, then no.

-SEPTEMBER - YES September is the most favorable month for a holiday, especially with small children. The heat subsides, but it is enough for sunbathing and swimming. In the evenings there are also significantly fewer mosquitoes, as well as tourists. The time of peace and solitude is coming, where you can fully enjoy the beauty of Astrakhan.

Angler's calendar: August

Fishing in August on the Lower Volga. The heat subsides, peaches and melons bloom, and the desired trophy goes to the spinning rod. Sometimes spinners catch so many fish that they don’t know what to do with them. Fans of float rods will also not be left out.

Pike literally goes for any bait and more. Whether it’s silicone bait or live bait, the best equipment for it is a spinning rod. August is a great time to compete with a predator.

Perch is also active at this time. Perch is not as active as pike, but it also has its own characteristics. Fish can be caught well with silicone baits, spinners, and wobblers. It is worth noting that in August the school of perch is constantly moving and you should not be discouraged if the fisherman finds few perch.

Even though August is the last month of summer, looking at the climate of Astrakhan, it’s easy to say that it’s still warm. The sun doesn't show up as often as it did in July, but the water is still warm. The buffalo, which can be found in shallow waters where the water is still warm, also responds to such a call. The best baits for catching buffalo are insects and their larvae. It is worth noting that in the middle and end of August the water begins to gradually cool and the fish become increasingly active, preparing for autumn. Buffalo, in turn, gradually goes deeper, where the water is warmer. Turntables or spoons for bottom fishing can help here.