Places for catching pike perch in Astrakhan
The Volga Delta is the most popular place for catching pike perch. Here the water is teeming with fish and it is much easier to catch them. Not only local amateurs fish in the delta, but also visitors from other regions.
The home of a predatory fish resembles the shelter of a catfish, located at the bottom of a pit. Pike perch is found in clear water and hunts better in areas with active currents. The main place for hunting is the uneven bottom near the predator.
The fanged predator feeds all year round, but is not highly active in every season. The success of hunting pike perch in Astrakhan depends on the time of year. The activity of this fish, or the so-called zhor, occurs three times a year:
- pre-spawning glutton;
- post-spawning glutton;
- autumn zhor.
The pre-spawning feast for pike perch lasts about a week or a little more. It falls in the first half of April. This is the shortest zhor of the three. At this time, large representatives of this fish species become active. Local fishermen say that the sprouting of reeds above the water indicates the activity of pike perch.
During the post-spawning period, the feeding of predatory fish occurs around the clock. During the day, pike perch can be caught on uneven and snaggy areas, and in the evening you can hunt on ruts and shallow spits. Trophy specimens can reach 12 kg.
Pike perch is a cunning and cautious representative of Astrakhan reservoirs
In October, the peak of autumn zhora begins. At this time, the fish actively grabs the bait and is successfully caught in deeper reservoirs.
During each activity period, pike perch actively absorbs bait both day and night. However, in summer it is better to catch fish at dusk, and in spring and autumn pike perch are more active during the day.
Pike-perch in the Volga can be found almost everywhere: on banks, routs and channels. Visiting fishing guests can stay, for example, at the Sazanya Bay Base in the lower reaches of the Volga.
Fishing for pike perch in spring
The beginning of spring for pike perch fishing in Astrakhan is marked by its standing in the deep layers of the reservoir. To search for a predator, use an echo sounder. Using an echo sounder, small fish are detected, which heralds the appearance of a hungry predator. Before spawning, the activity of pike perch increases significantly - in Astrakhan, the pre-spawning period begins with the onset of floods. Spawning lasts up to 2 weeks, which ends around May.
Spring time involves the use of any bait in color, shape and size. Distinguishing colors for pike perch in deep holes is a difficult undertaking. Pike perch are most often guided by their sense of smell. However, before spawning we use small-sized baits.
During the spawning period, activity remains. When pike perch moves to spawning areas, it lingers for some time in the pits. Such places are characterized by warm waters, where small fish live, which act as food for pike perch in the spring.
Any fisherman comes home with a decent catch of pike perch after fishing at the Sazanya Bay fishing base. Don't believe me? Look at the photo.
Pike perch fishing methods
Pike perch is the most popular catch for spinning and live bait fishing. Each option has its fans.
Tackle for catching pike perch should have a jig orientation. The ideal rod size is 2.1 -2.4 meters. Dimensions directly depend on the fishing location. Hunting for a fanged predator in a deep channel is carried out using a medium-sized rod, and in shallow areas the weight should be light.
The jig method is suitable for daytime fishing in the warm season. The only difference is the wiring. In spring and autumn, the classic step or pendulum method is suitable for daytime hunting of fanged predators. In summer, it is better to resort to smooth wiring.
There are many lures for spinning rods, the most popular are vibrating tails made of silicone with flavoring. This option is perfect for fishing in the lower reaches of the Volga. If the bite is bad, it is best to use a dead fish as bait. In shallow waters in summer, centrally submersible spinners will perform well.
Lead rigs are a good option for fishing for pike perch in the lower reaches of the Volga. On rolls in thickets it is convenient to use the Carolina rig, and next to the snags the Moscow rig.
The live bait fishing method is slightly less common among fishing enthusiasts in Astrakhan than the spinning method. A float with live bait is useful in conditions of an uneven bottom and snags. The best bait for pike perch in this case will be a narrow-bodied bleak.
Despite the fact that pike perch is not very active in winter, there are methods for successful hunting under the ice. In the vastness of the Volga in the cold season, the predator’s bite is good on live bait and vertical lures.
Pike perch meat is a real delicacy. The loin has a small number of bones compared to the same pike. Pike perch stands out among other representatives of the Volga expanses for its taste. Catching a toothy predator has its own characteristics, knowing which fishing will become a true pleasure with a rich catch. Having come to the Astrakhan region for fishing, even an inexperienced amateur will not be left without a catch.
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Fishing for pike perch in winter
Wild winter conditions for pike perch are characterized by gathering in groups in wintering pits - these are the deepest parts of the reservoir, which pike perch occupies almost throughout the winter. The search for food is determined only by a feeling of hunger with movement throughout the entire space of the reservoir.
Catching pike perch in winter on the Volga means, first of all, searching for wintering places. The fisherman must be prepared to move repeatedly across the body of water to cover its maximum area. We collect gear during long-term good weather. For catching pike perch in winter, the most optimal air temperature is not lower than -10 degrees Celsius. Bad weather forces the predator to hide in wintering pits.
In winter, pike perch feeds in the area of rifts and edges with snags on the bottom near the river bed. In open water in winter, the mooring sites for pike perch coincide with the autumn sites. It is quite difficult to predict the activity of pike perch in winter. Cold weather does not affect fish activity. The main gear for catching pike perch in winter in Astrakhan is a donka, mugs or a float.
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Fishing for pike perch in summer
In summer, pike perch is most active, enjoying the purity of warm water, which is oversaturated with oxygen. The places where pike perch prefer to feed in the summer are rifts, holes, edges and water gyres. The predator chooses a bottom with many large stones, branches and snags in front of shallow water. The behavior of pike perch is similar to that of pike. The similarities are observed in their aggressiveness and insatiability. However, hunting times differ. If pike is active during the day, pike perch operates at night. Pike perch is predominantly a schooling fish, which is typical for pike perch fishing in Astrakhan in the summer. Part of the school takes cover and waits for the rest of the school to drive in small fish.
Gathering in schools is typical for medium-sized pike perch up to 1 kg. A large predator lives separately from the pack. For large pike perch, the main drawback of summer is the heat, which is waited out at great depths or in the shade of a tree until the sun sets. A bite from an average pike perch implies a continuation. As bait we use the most active artificial or small natural ones. Catching pike perch in summer in Astrakhan is carried out mainly by trolling using noise capsules to attract the predator.
Fishing for pike perch in autumn
A significant increase in the bite in autumn in Astrakhan is observed in early September and throughout the month. At this time, the task of pike perch is to accumulate fat reserves before wintering. Fishing for pike perch in the fall at the beginning of the period is characterized by the use of jigs. The jig fishing method allows you to prevent pike perch from going to depth by luring it with bait. In October, fish are also active in search of food.
The bite subsides in November, and before the freeze-up it intensifies again. Most often, pike perch in autumn in Astrakhan lives in pits.
Fishing in July in Astrakhan
Summer fishing in July in Astrakhan is very interesting and has excellent reviews, but it is only good at sunset or dawn, as well as in cloudy weather. This is explained by the fact that July is the hottest month of summer in the Astrakhan region and the water warms up so much that all the fish, escaping the heat, sink deeper. However, at dawn and in rainy weather it rises closer to the surface and fishing in July becomes productive, because the fish begins to actively bite. These are the most favorable days for fishing in July. There is an opinion among fishermen that fishing in July in Astrakhan is the best time for trophies. During this period, large-sized catfish, pike and carp are caught on hooks. Spearfishing is also popular at this time in Astrakhan.
Fishing in July in Astrakhan. How to fish
In the daytime, when the water is heated to a high temperature, the fish does not stop biting, but its bite is very weak, because in such water the fish are not active at all, because... The oxygen content in such water is critically minimal. Therefore, the fish descends to the bottom, where the water temperature is much lower and the oxygen content is higher than at the surface of the water. Fishing in July in Astrakhan is slightly hampered by the huge area of algae blooms, especially on the ridges, where there is practically no current. This creates poor visibility underwater, which makes spearfishing difficult. But in these places there are a lot of fish, because... it feeds on these algae. Knowing this and knowing how to fish, the fisherman and underwater hunter will be able to get their trophy. Although they say “July, don’t give a damn about fishing,” the most experienced and patient are always rewarded with good specimens and will forever remember the excellent fishing in Astrakhan in the summer. By the way, there are many places where you can go wild fishing in July.
When to fish in July. Fishing forecast for July
As we have already said, fish do not like hot weather. That is why, when going fishing, check the weather forecast in advance and it is better if the day is warm but cloudy, or even better rainy. These are the best days for fishing in July. In any case, it is better to go fishing from the very early hours of the day. This way you won’t experience the heat and will make a big catch. Well, for those who like night fishing, you can catch pike perch, bream and catfish here at night. The best fishing will be in early July, when the flood subsides and all the fish come out of the holes into the river. By the way, not all fish are so sensitive to the hot Astrakhan weather. The carp family generally tolerates such conditions easily and is active throughout the day. This is why underwater hunting for carp is so popular.
What kind of fish can be caught in July?
Fishing for crucian carp in July The best place to catch crucian carp is in ponds and ridges. There is a huge amount of it here. In thickets and snags, he prefers to be both in flocks and alone. It is caught both with float tackle and with a donk. Fishing for carp in July Probably every angler dreams of this. Everyone wants to compete with the “armored” Astrakhan fish. So many emotions and impressions! You should look for it in holes in water with a slow current near algae and snags. It is worth going out for carp in the morning and evening. Caught with boilies or cake. Fans of spearfishing will be able to shoot carp all day long. Fishing for carp in July Fishing for carp can be compared to fishing for carp, so we won’t recommend anything new. Everything that concerns carp fishing also applies to carp fishing. Fishing for catfish in July Now this is more interesting. The size of a trophy catfish can reach fabulous numbers. On the rolls you can easily catch catfish weighing 20 kg, 40 kg, and even 60 kg or more. It lives in holes or goes out onto the sand to bask in the sun. It is caught on a donkey, and live bait, a frog or a mole cricket can be used as bait. Fishing for pike perch in July If you can find pike perch in the pits in the edges, this will be very lucky. It bites early in the morning or late in the evening. It is caught on a spinning rod equipped with live bait or a spoon as bait. Fishing for pike in July You need to look for pike in July near a cluster of algae. This is where she feeds. The gear is a spinning rod or even a float rod. The bait is live bait or a spoon.
