detailed information
The fishery consists of several reservoirs where paid fishing for various types of fish is organized for amateur anglers. Several fishery ponds are scattered throughout the Istrinsky district of the Moscow region.
The services provided by the farm are often used by residents of Moscow and the Moscow region, using the territory of the ponds for recreation and going out into nature with entire families on holidays and weekends.
The farm includes ponds:
- No. 1 (feeding pond), with a total area of 50 hectares;
- No. 2 (feeding) pond, with a total area of 300 hectares;
- ponds from 2 to 12 hectares.
To fish, you must purchase a one-time permit. Various types of fish are bred in reservoirs: carp, crucian carp, perch, roach, tench and other types of fish.
The reservoirs are used for fish farming and various types of fish are grown in them. In the largest reservoir, the most valuable species of fish are bred - carp (there are some fish weighing 3-4 kg) and trout.
In fishery ponds, fishing is allowed mainly only from the shore, but there are no restrictions on fishing, which allows you to count on a good catch.
The Malaya Istra fish processing plant was founded in 1971 to organize the supply of live fish to retail chains and public catering establishments to supply residents of the city and region. The plant had a production base located in the village of Rakovo. In the 90s, the company was reoriented to provide paid services in the field of fishing.
Reservoirs
The fishery farm includes a number of ponds located in a cascade on the Malaya Istra River. The upper reservoir is used for carp breeding and paid fishing is allowed throughout the year. In the autumn, some of the fish move down the river and enter the lower reservoirs, where pike and roach live.
On the upper reservoir, fishing is allowed exclusively from the shoreline, and on the lower reservoir, you can also use a boat; the entire shore is covered with thickets of grass and reeds, which prevents normal fishing.
Features of fishing on the Istra Reservoir
The reservoir is located in the Moscow region, in one of the most beautiful and picturesque places.
Fishing in this area has a number of features:
- Fishing is possible all year round, even from late December to early February, when it is believed that the fish have gone to depth.
- Fishing is allowed with almost all gear, including the simplest ones.
- From late autumn and all winter, the bite can be observed closer to the middle of the reservoir, and in spring and summer it is easier to catch near the shore.
Mainly inhabited here are:
- pike;
- roach;
- crucian carp;
- silver carp;
- perches;
- bream;
- carp;
- bleak and others.
An important point: trophy pike perch are often caught in the reservoir.
Fish, prices for services
The main commercial fish species are crucian carp, carp and perch. Fishing is carried out on vouchers sold in the fishery.
A permit for the right to fish is sold at prices of 400 and 800 rubles.
Fishing is carried out in reservoirs all year round. Fishermen prefer to combine fishing and relaxation with family. Mostly fishermen who prefer to fish for carp and trout come here. In winter, crucian carp are caught well in the ponds.
Family holidays are encouraged by the administration of the farm; it is allowed to set up tents, light a fire and cook food.
Winter fishing is a great outdoor recreation. The season begins with the establishment of a hard ice crust on the surface of reservoirs and lasts until April.
The standard catch of an amateur fisherman usually consists of fish:
- perch weighing from 100 to 1000 g
- roaches weighing from 100 to 3000 g.
According to the production plans of the enterprise, specialists breed 14 species of fish:
- carp;
- carp;
- trout;
- crucian carp,
- zander;
- silver carp;
- roach;
- pike;
- White amur;
- silver crucian carp;
- perch.
Cost of paid fishing services provided by the fishery:
- pond No. 1 (feeding) – 1000 rubles. (opportunity to catch trout, carp);
- pond No. 2 (feeding) – 600 rubles;
- fishing for 1 day – 1700 rubles;
Fishing from 1 to 4 a.m. will cost an additional 200 rubles. for each ticket. There are no restrictions for fishermen on catching fish of various species.
Recreation centers in Istra
You can relax with health benefits and also enjoy fishing at various recreation centers in Istra. Each of them is located in an ecologically clean place and on the shore of a reservoir.
When choosing the most optimal option for recreation and fishing, each person is recommended to:
- Study the location of the base, as well as its distance from the city and highways.
- Read reviews from anglers who have already visited this place.
- Contact the base administrators and find out all the accommodation features, prices and additional services.
- Book your stay.
It’s also worth thinking carefully about your route and making a list of what to take with you for fishing.
Flora Park
The administration of the Flora Park recreation center offers its guests a great time in a beautiful place on the banks of the Istra Reservoir.
For vacationers there are:
- comfortable and modern rooms;
Important: accommodation in separate houses is also provided.
- bath;
- billiards;
- cafe;
- all kinds of outdoor games;
- equipped beach.
Fishing enthusiasts are offered:
- Fishing from equipped bridges.
- Possibility to rent boats and go fishing in the middle of the reservoir.
- Gear rental.
An interesting point: in Flora Park, many fishermen caught large crucian carp and trophy pike perch.
Lyshchevo
The recreation center "Lyshevo" is located in the village of the same name on the Istra reservoir. Most people come here to successfully fish for bream, pike, bleak, as well as heavy ides and carp.
For each guest, the administration of the base offers not only accommodation, but also the opportunity to:
- rent boats;
- get advice from experienced administrators on all matters of fishing and the most successful places for fishing;
- rent a barbecue or tent.
An interesting point: experienced fishermen prefer to go to the Lyshchevo base for trophy carp.
Firework
The recreation center "Salute" is great for having fun with the whole family.
Guests are offered:
- Separate houses.
- Billiard tables.
- Baths.
- Gazebos and sports games.
- Paid parking.
Important: the Salyut administration provides various discounts for many citizens, for example, pensioners.
In addition, this base has all the conditions for fruitful fishing.
Every angler can:
- sit on equipped bridges on the shore of a pond with a fishing rod;
- rent boats;
- rent fishing rods;
- buy a nozzle;
- cook the caught fish on the grill.
Note: from the houses to the shore of the reservoir is only 48 meters.
Manor Rybatskoe
Not far from the village of Trusovo in the Moscow region there is the Rybatskoye Estate base. Here you can not only relax in a modern and comfortable hotel, but also improve your health, and most importantly, go fishing.
Experienced fishermen and ordinary lovers of sitting with a donkey or spinning rod near the shore come here for crucian carp, carp, bleak and bream.
The administrators of Usadba Rybatskoye offer:
- rent a variety of spinning rods, feeders and donks;
- get advice from experienced fishing instructors;
- use refrigerators to preserve your caught trophy;
- buy bait.
An important point: at Usadba Rybatskoye the bite is excellent all year round, especially from late May to mid-September.
Spring
Near the village of Trusovo in the Moscow region there is the Rodnik recreation center. This place is considered ideal for a secluded holiday, especially with a fishing rod on the shore.
For all anglers we offer:
- special bridges for fishing;
- convenient access to the shore;
- the opportunity to rent catamarans or boats and fish in the middle of the reservoir;
- rent fishing rods.
Important: it is believed that Rodnik is a first-class place to catch ides, bleaks, crucian carp and pikes, even in the winter months.
Important: Rodnik also has a sauna, a parking lot, tennis tables and various play areas for little vacationers.
Wave
Everyone can successfully relax just 47 kilometers from the capital at the Volna base.
Each guest is accommodated in comfortable and modern rooms; the following are also provided:
- Bath and sauna.
- Cafe.
- Table tennis table.
- Billiards.
- Barbecues and gazebos.
- Rental of snowmobiles, boats, catamarans and more.
For all fishermen the administration offers:
- sit alone in a remote place on the shore of a pond;
- rent a boat;
- rent spinning rods or feeders;
- prepare your catch.
Most people go to the Volna base for pike perch, bream, crucian carp and pike.
An interesting point: large carp and pike perch are fished at the Volna base every year, especially from the end of June to September.
Rules for fishing on the territory of the Rakovo fish farm
Fishermen and members of their families, as well as visitors, must follow the rules of behavior on the territory of the fish farm:
- when leaving the fishery, the voucher is cancelled;
- the voucher is paid for 1 person (male);
- women with children under 12 years old who arrived together with the head of the family (fisherman) are allowed into the fishery territory free of charge;
- women who come fishing are required to purchase a fishing permit;
- You are allowed to bring barbecues and cook food with you;
- It is allowed to set up tents and make fires;
- It is prohibited to use nets and other devices for illegal fishing.
Reviews
Vacationers or simply amateur fishermen, with the beginning of the active fishing season, select bodies of water for fishing. Many people prefer the quantity of fish caught over quality (individual large fish) to justify the money spent on buying a trip.
An important aspect is also the distance of the reservoir from Moscow, the time spent traveling to the fishing spot and back, and the cost of gasoline spent on the trip. The place must have an established infrastructure: a cafe, a store, normal roads, in order to avoid the adventure of finding a tractor to rescue a stuck car from the mud.
The most suitable place for fishing is the Rakovo fishery, located 50 km from the capital and offering several reservoirs of different sizes for fishing, where the main catch is crucian carp and crucian carp.
If you demonstrate skill and dexterity when fishing, you can also catch:
- trout;
- pike;
- roach;
- pike perch;
- perch
Avid experienced fishermen have a constant catch of 10-15 kg, which is sufficient compensation for fishing expenses.
The disadvantages of this fishing spot include the absence of residential houses for vacationers, a store, and a cafe on the territory of the base. Many fishermen come with their families, and providing guest accommodation would be very helpful. Additionally, it is necessary to organize the rental of fishing gear, bait, equipment and create more favorable conditions for recreation and fishing for visiting fishing enthusiasts.
What kind of fish can you catch in Rakovsky reservoirs?
For comfortable fishing, all the fish in the reservoir are sorted into ponds. In pond number one you can enjoy carp and trout fishing. Carp take almost any bait well, but you need to take into account the fishing season. As usual, he prefers corn, various cereals, and sometimes likes worms and maggots.
But to catch trout, you need to show enough patience and endurance. Bait for trout also depends directly on the season. For example, in the spring it prefers caddis flies, frogs and minnows, but in the fall fishermen prefer fly fishing for trout.
The second reservoir is home to crucian carp and crucian carp. Crucian carp is an unpretentious fish. Lives in almost any body of water, loves worms, maggots, corn, and various cereals. There are a lot of crucian carp, and catching them will not be difficult, but it brings a lot of pleasure.
In other reservoirs you can also find perches and pike perch, which bite well on various spinners and silicone baits.
Benefits of paid fishing
Paid fishing has a number of advantages, which include:
- guaranteed catch of various types of fish at a reasonable price;
- the ability to choose the type of fish for fishing;
- the opportunity to use the infrastructure located on the territory;
- use additional equipment provided by the fishery base;
- the opportunity to use the accommodation facilities offered for fishermen;
- use fishing gear offered by the farm for rent for fishing;
- choosing a fishing spot depending on the distance from the city;
- the ability to use emergency medical care if necessary;
- the opportunity to cook fish caught by a fisherman in a restaurant or cafe; the opportunity to use boats for fishing provided by the fishery.
- additional consultations provided by farm employees in the field of fishing, design of reservoirs, availability of fish and other issues.
Reviews about fishing in Rakovo
“I was in Rakovo with my whole friendly family. The goal was, first of all, to have a good rest, and only then to catch fish. I really liked the nature and the quality of service; my wife and I admired the beautiful sunset. But this time I wasn’t very lucky with the catch; all that was left was to release the little fish to freedom. Maybe it’s just me who was unlucky, I don’t know, maybe I’ll come back here again, but a little later.” Grade:
Alexander
“We had a great time with a friend. We stopped in for two days at once. I was pleased that it was possible to leave personal vehicles on the territory of the base. We expected to catch trout, but it turned out that she didn’t want to take it this time. We didn't despair. Karp didn't have to wait long. Not only did we have a lot of fun fishing, but we also fed more than twenty people dinner, with some left over.” Grade:
Sergey
“My husband and I went to relax in Rakovo. The first thing I liked was the quality of service. The staff is friendly and helpful, they explained and showed everything. My husband was pleased with the fishing, and I took many photographs of beautiful nature, now they are some of the best works in my collection. My husband still wants to get out here for fishing in the winter, and I want to add beautiful winter photographs to my collection. We will definitely return to Rakovo again.” Grade:
Alyona
You can argue for a long time what is better, paid reservoirs or free fishing. Everyone has their own tastes and preferences. But one thing is for sure, paid reservoirs are much better because here you can always spend the night, leave your personal transport, get comfortable conditions, you get a hundred percent chance that there is fish in the reservoir, you just have to find an approach to it.
The territory within the paid zone will always be well-groomed; you will not have to clean up after the previous fishermen, who were not very clean and left behind garbage. There is almost always more fish in paid reservoirs than in ordinary ones and you get accurate information about the species that live here. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth going to paid reservoirs.