Fishing in Primorsky Krai and Vladivostok
Pleases with the opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish species. At the seaside resorts of the Primorsky Territory you can go fishing in the Amur Bay, Posyet and Slavyansky Bays, Sukhodol, Muraviiny, in the bays of Popov and Russky Islands. There are a huge number of fish species here, about 900, 179 of which can be caught. Flounder, cod, smelt, navaga, rudd, pink salmon, herring, perch, pelengas, salmon, pollock, crucian carp and other fish are usually caught here.
Reservoirs of Primorsky Krai
Fishing in the reservoirs of the Primorsky Territory
There are more than 3,000 lakes in Primorye, their calm waters are rich in crucian carp, pike, catfish, Amur carp, snakehead, grass carp, bluegill, and yellowjacket. Primorsky Krai has more than 6,000 rivers on its territory. The remote taiga rivers are especially popular for fishing, where pink salmon, cherry salmon (sima) and chum salmon come to spawn. Excellent fishing will be on the taiga rivers Bikin, Ussuri, Armu, Muraveyka, Zeva.
Lake Khanka flows into 15 Russian rivers and 8 Chinese. Only one comes out - Sungach. Due to the strong mixing of upper and lower waters, the water in the lake is cloudy. The territory adjacent to the lake is a unique complex with numerous nesting sites and stopovers for migratory birds, and there are many unique rare plants. The waters of the lake are inhabited by 75 species of fish, 20 of which are commercial. Locals say that the catch is almost always not bad; of course, a lot depends on the approach of the fish to the shores. There are pink salmon, high beds, and European pike perch, which has taken root in those parts. The abundance of small fish allows these predatory fish to live and reproduce well. In the coastal thickets you can hunt for catfish, pike, and snakehead. But here you will have to be patient and skillful - the population of these fish is not that large. The most common fish on Lake Khanka are rudd, bleak, crucian carp, and perch. There are plenty of freshwater shrimp, which are often used for bait. Fishing on Lake Khanka will leave few people indifferent.
Of course, one of the most attractive places for an avid fisherman in Primorye is the Sea of Japan. Through many straits it is connected with the Sea of Okhotsk and the East China Sea, as well as with the Pacific Ocean, which ultimately forms a kind of natural system. In terms of fish diversity, the Sea of Japan is unrivaled among the seas of all Russia. The number of different species, according to experts, reaches 900. The depth of the Sea of Japan is impressively deep, and its waters are unusually rich in salt. The flat coastline is equipped with wooden bridges for more comfortable fishing, so good old float shore fishing is very relevant here.
Spearfishing is also popular in Primorye. Here it is considered the best in Russia. In coastal waters, lovers of spearfishing can delight themselves with a catch of octopus, scallop, squid, mussels, and shrimp.
Sea fishing. Of the almost nine hundred names of fish found in the bays of the Amur, Slavyansky, Muravyino bays, bays of Posiet and Sukhodol bays, on the Russky and Popov islands, about two hundred species of fish are allowed to be caught. Flounder, smelt, cod, navaga, herring, perch, pollock, and pelengas go well.
In Peter the Great Bay, in the area of Ulysses and Tikhaya Bays, squid are well caught from the shore. Large specimens of squid can only be caught far from the shore in the area of Popov Island, Reineke Island, Skryplevo Island in the evening and at night at a depth of up to ten meters. Squid is caught quite well near Capes Akhlestyshev, Vyatlin and Shkot Island.
It is worth remembering that all reservoirs of the Primorsky Territory have a certain status. You can fish for free in public reservoirs, but for a certain amount of money in rented ones.
Sea fishing in Primorsky Krai
Sea fishing in the Primorsky Territory
Many anglers are attracted to catching various fish in the Sea of Japan, which is an ideal natural system. Many beautiful straits connect this sea with the East China and Okhotsk seas, as well as with the vast Pacific Ocean. The flat coast of the Sea of Japan with countless sea bays and magnificent bays with rocky shores, extensive sandy beaches and charming islands, is equipped throughout with wooden bridges for easy fishing, large cozy gazebos with barbecues and fire pits for preparing delicious kebabs and aromatic fish soup. Therefore, bottom and float coastal fishing is very popular here.
The desired catches for true fishermen are greenlings. At the end of spring they enter Olga and Preobrazhenie bays near Cape Povorotny, and at the beginning of summer they go to the depths and only in September rise again to spawn closer to the surface of the water. Experienced fishermen fish for greenlings from watercraft using float gear. Fish soup prepared from greenlings on the campfire sites of camp sites is considered a real delicacy among fishermen.
In Primorye, winter ice fishing and seasonal fishing for certain types of fish are also common, since most of them do not live permanently near the coastal strip, but come to these places only to spawn. Ugai are excellently caught in April, in early autumn - smelt, and in December - large trout.
Summer fishing is mainly practiced from boats using side rods and bottom gear. Summer holidays at recreation centers located on the southern coast of Primorye are especially attractive, when the long-awaited summer heat sets in in the picturesque region, and the crystal clear water of the Sea of Japan becomes especially comfortable for daytime swimming. On the territory of the beautiful Khasansky district there are most of the tourist centers of Primorye, such as: “Elena”, “Raitex”, “Lepota” and many others.
Located in crystal clear ecological corners of the Primorsky Territory, they offer tourists beautiful beaches, exciting fishing and unforgettable hunting, developed infrastructure and a lot of entertainment: water attractions, fun rides on boats, horses, hang gliders and large catamarans, water parks, sightseeing tours to unique attractions , surfing, diving, caving and much more.
Catching smelt
“Catfish” are small pelagic elongated fish with shiny scales, a dark back and a large mouth with large teeth and a large lower jaw protruding forward. It is found everywhere in shallow waters. In the summer season, they are excellently caught using float gear and tyrants from the shore, piers and any watercraft. The best baits are shrimp, seaworms and earthworms.
Fishing for navaga
The Far Eastern navaga with a white belly and dark spots on a greenish-gray body, belonging to the cod family, lives everywhere in Primorye. Mainly stays near the bottom. Spawns at a depth of 5m-20m in early January until the end of February. Before spawning, many fans of winter fishing fish for navaga with small bugs, and a little later with lures. Cod saffron baits are excellent at taking baits from pieces of smelt when catching them on the last ice using bottom tackle. In the spring, spinning coastal fishing is very effective, from motor boats - in a plumb line and with float gear with baits made of sea and earthworms.
Katran fishing
Katrans are excellently caught using tyrants, longlines, spinning, drifting and bottom gear from late spring to September at a depth of 30 meters, 50m from the shore. To make tyrants, you need to purchase a 0.6 mm strong fishing line, 50 m long. Attach a 400 g sinker to one of its ends so that the tackle quickly sinks to the bottom of the reservoir. At a distance of 20 cm from the sinker and above, up to 15 not very long leashes with 12 hooks are tied at exactly the same intervals, to each of which feathers of any color must be tied.
Flounder fishing
In the water, flounders lie on their sides rather than on their bellies. One side of the flounder is colored, and the other is colorless. For coastal flounder fishing, you need to have five-meter power spinning rods with a test weight from 100 g to 180 g, powerful special rods, strong sea fishing line and a power sea reel. When fishing for flounder from a sandy bottom, “anchor” sinkers can be used for better traction with the soil.
The attachment of the leashes is designed so that the nozzles are at the bottom or slightly higher. Long casts are required. Observation of bites is carried out on the flexible tips of the rods or with the help of ordinary bells attached to the tips of the rods. When fishing on shore, when fishing, flounder are usually dragged to the shore, and when fishing from watercraft, it is necessary to prepare a small hook. The best baits are scallops, sand lances and mussels; pieces of frozen squid purchased at the store are also suitable.
Free fishing in Primorsky Krai
An excellent chance for beginners and experienced anglers to catch a rich catch is fishing in Primorye. Beautiful views of nature, a huge variety of fish, for example, in the Sea of Japan alone there are about 900 different individuals. Moreover, you can visit the Primorsky Territory both in summer and at other times of the year. And on the territory of many reservoirs there are comfortable camp sites.
Fishing in Primorsky cream can be divided into three types
- Fishing on the rivers
- Fishing on the lakes
- Sea fishing
Here are the best places where you can fish for free in the Primorsky Territory:
Fishing in the Primorsky Territory on rivers
The rivers of Primorye, a separate attraction of the region, are distinguished by their inspiration, meandering and picturesqueness.
Popular, remote taiga rivers for fishing, in which you can catch pink salmon, salmon and chum salmon: Bikin, Ant, Zeva.
The largest water artery is the tributary of the Amur - Ussuri. It is distinguished by a huge variety of fish species living in it. The most popular fishing in these parts is the following types of fish: taimen, lenok, grayling, crucian carp, catfish, carp, silver carp, etc.
Another popular river in Primorye is the Kema. It flows into the White Sea and is one of the favorite places for visiting guests, tourists and fishermen of the region. After all, here everything is already provided for a comfortable rest for fishermen: many equipped parking lots, stunning landscapes and unity with nature. You can fish here for trout, salmon, lenka, char, and other types of fish.
Fishing in the Primorsky Territory on lakes
Lake Khanka. Primorsky Krai is rich not only in rivers, but also in lakes. The largest of them is Lake Hanka, located on the border of Primorye and the Chinese province of Heilongjiang.
Kamen-Rybolov is considered a popular place here. It has long been in demand among all fishing enthusiasts due to the active bite. Spassk-Dalny can be considered an alternative. Many experts in similar crafts are very familiar with this place. However, you still need to get to Spassk-Dalniy by vehicle. And the journey will take at least 20 minutes. But if the circumstances are favorable, these preparation costs will certainly justify themselves.
Lake Khanka is home to more than 75 species of fish, including pink salmon, topgazer, European pike perch, and others. The coastal expanses are full of catfish, pike, and snakeheads. However, the most popular representatives are perches, crucian carp and rudd.
In other lakes of the Region, in addition to the above-mentioned fish, there are carps, carp, and yellow-cheeked fish.
Sea fishing in Primorsky Krai
Among the most popular sea fish for fishing are: smelt, flounder, cod, navaga, herring, pollock, etc.
Fishing here is free in public areas. There are also private places where you have to pay for your catch. If you want something exotic, try spearfishing. It is recognized here as the best in Russia.
In coastal places you can catch good fish: octopus, squid, shrimp, mussels or scallops.
The largest specimens of squid can be caught near Ulysses or Tikhaya bays in Peter the Great Bay, Russky and Popov islands far from the coast (at night or in the evening). The most successful squid hunting takes place at a depth of about 10 meters.
The Ussuri Bay is what an avid fisherman needs. Here the water is almost always distinguished by its purity and transparency. And you can even see the fish that swims at depth, and very clearly. This circumstance allows you to catch it not only with a fishing rod or spinning rod, but also with a harpoon. Success here depends on the dexterity of the person engaged in this trade.
1. The waters of Shkot Island are abundantly filled with diverse and unusual species of underwater creatures. This circumstance makes it possible to catch fish in huge quantities, and precisely the fish that is optimally suited in terms of taste to all local inhabitants. And the groups of surface rocks located here allow people to sit comfortably on them and then go fishing directly.
2. Coasts of Vladivostok. Being located near the coast of Vladivostok, you can completely immerse yourself in the entertaining field associated with fishing. Fortunately, the client has the opportunity on local beaches to easily order for his needs absolutely any type of vessel that he needs in a particular case. For example, if a large-scale fishery is planned, which involves the active use of nets and the extraction of a large tonnage of catch, then a spacious yacht capable of transporting all this cargo will be suitable. And for amateur fishing, you can even limit yourself to a single-seater small rubber boat.
3. Peter the Great Bay is famous for the fact that here fish bite well on Japanese hyperoglyph bait. The thing is that in August it begins mass migration, so it increasingly appears in schools in this area.
4. On Cape Povorotny there are plenty of places where there is active biting, especially during the season. And it is most active with the onset of a warm period, when the water warms up to its maximum. The choice of gear and bait can be completely varied, depending on the personal preferences of the fishing enthusiast.
5. Cape Vyatlina. There is a wonderful opportunity to catch snow carab at Cape Vyatlina. Here you can get an excellent harvest of cod. However, it had not previously been observed in this area in such quantities. The main thing in this case is the perseverance and patience of a lover of this fishery, who clearly knows how best to fish for such fish.
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