Geography of omul fishing travel on Lake Baikal
Exotic night fishing for the most delicious Baikal omul. The most effective and interesting fishing for it is carried out at great depths, in the dark. Small Baikal crustaceans, on which the omul feeds, gather on a beam of light directed into the water column, thereby luring large schools of omul. In addition to exciting fishing, you will try traditional local dishes, experience stunning romantic Baikal faro fishing, and simply have a great time relaxing in the warm company of friends!
Tour program (expand)
Time: August-October
Attention! Due to the ban on omul fishing on Lake Baikal, the tour is not possible!
Basic duration: 2 days/1 night
Group size: up to 12 people
Number of accompanying persons: from 3 people
1. In Irkutsk you will be met by a guide-instructor for fishing on Lake Baikal with a headlamp and the captain of a fishing boat;
2. On an individual bus we go to Listvyanka - the tourist capital of Lake Baikal;
3. A hearty lunch in a cafe overlooking Lake Baikal, where we will try delicious Siberian dishes from omul and other local fresh fish;
4. After lunch, we will go on an excursion to the Baikal Museum, where, among other things, we will observe the Baikal seal - the charming flagship of Baikal. We'll meet the omul at the museum. In the museum it is kept in special aquariums with water taken directly from Lake Baikal;
5. We set off to the ship already waiting for us at the pier, from which we will go fishing. During the voyage we will be given detailed instructions on the technique of catching omul on Lake Baikal using a headlamp and its biology. Dinner in the fresh air of the ship's deck. Fishing for omul.
The road to Listvyanka will take no more than 1.5 hours of comfortable travel
Listvyanka village - excursion - tourist capital of Lake Baikal
The Baikal omul is one of the attractions of Lake Baikal, attracting gourmets and fishermen from all over the world.
Night fishing for omul on the headlight on Lake Baikal
Baikal night. mysterious and romantic.
The first, most successful angler, tells the others the depth at which the bite was taken and the color of the fly
The class of the ship is determined individually for each group. In the basic offer, this is a Yaroslavets class motor ship. It was specially built for transporting tourists and fishing on Lake Baikal. For greater passenger comfort, increased attention was paid to the decoration of the cabins, a low-noise engine was installed, and additional fuel tanks and modern navigation were installed for long voyages and expeditions. Convenient entrance to the bow cabin.
The ship and its crew have established themselves as professionals who can be relied upon in a variety of situations, valuing the personal space and comfort of tourists. Even when cruising in assault conditions, tourists received only positive reviews. The ship has 2 combined bathrooms (toilet/shower) and a mini-sauna.
The deck of the ship, on which you can accommodate a warm group of friends, in anticipation of Baikal fishing2
Fishing ship equipped for night fishing for omul
Fishing tours prices
The prices of the presented fishing tours vary, and start from 5,000 rubles per person. The cheapest are short fishing tours. Thus, the price of a fishing expedition will be equal to the price of a fishing tour with comfortable accommodation. In addition, the price of such a vacation will greatly depend on the additional options that you want to add when developing your vacation program. These can be both variations in transfers (helicopters, ships, ATVs, etc.) and in the entertainment part of the program - it can either be absent in principle or, on the contrary, be full of expensive options.
Winter fishing tours
The winter tour season begins when the required ice thickness is reached. Fishing on winter fishing tours requires tourists to wear warm clothes and a good mood. Under the watchful and caring gaze of instructors, we will find the largest fish, with the help of an echo sounder and the rich experience of our specialists. Winter fishing tours, even in the northern regions of the lake, have their own charm and charm. Thus, winter ice fishing on Lake Baikal for grayling is remarkable for its catchability and its tricks. For example, the hole is covered with snow so that the grayling does not see the fisherman and is not afraid of him. Therefore, winter fishing tours are interesting for their originality and beauty.
In addition, fishing in winter usually takes place along with other winter Baikal activities. In January, Baikal is almost completely covered with ice, which makes it possible to conduct winter fishing tours throughout almost the entire lake. On Olkhon, fishing is organized in yurts, where omul and grayling are caught. Our company conducts winter omul fishing tours during the 2021-2021 season and promises to be exciting and interesting, at attractive prices. To organize winter fishing tours, more necessary competencies are required than for a summer tour, especially when it comes to fishing for omul or grayling.
The price of fishing on Lake Baikal, regardless of the season, remains one of the lowest in Russia.
Spring fishing tours
In the spring there comes an intermediate point in organizing fishing tours, the so-called off-season. But this is a great time first for ice fishing and then for fishing cruises. At this time, fishing for grayling, pike and taimen will be especially active. And among the entertainment on the spring fishing tour you can ride ATVs, snowmobiles on the ice itself and immerse yourself in an ethnic journey.
Summer fishing tours
Fishing tours in the summer of 2021 promise tourists many new experiences and a lot of adrenaline from playing big fish. For example, in the summer, pike are well caught using spinning rods, especially in May, when their pre-spawning glutton begins. Summer fishing tours are especially interesting due to the possibility of rich programs. Therefore, summer fishing tours can be safely purchased for a family vacation, and their price is often more attractive. Fishing is especially special in August and September, when the so-called Indian summer begins, the lake generously shares its valuable trophies. In June, July and August there is good fishing for perch, grayling and pike. In the northern regions and tributaries, large taimen and lenok are caught.
Autumn fishing tours
Autumn fishing tours are enchanting in their own way, because at this time nature dresses in golden colors. The fish begins to actively gain fat before the coming winter, and bites well, which makes such fishing tours catchy. During this period, it is proposed to “hunt”: omul, whitefish, grayling, taimen. It is noteworthy that fishing tours at this time can be combined with hunting ones, completely immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a charming autumn.
Buy fishing tours
You can buy fishing tours on our website, where the most popular and current offers with prices are presented. In addition, you can buy an individual design for the fishing tour of your dreams. But before you start purchasing, you should know how many days you can go on a fishing tour, how many people will be in your group, the dates you would like to go,
Fishing tours price
The price for fishing tours starts from 8 thousand rubles. per person per day. You can buy a fishing tour by transferring money to the company’s bank account in advance, after selecting the program and selecting the price. Meals are negotiated in advance, and can be from standard to VIP format, with the involvement of chefs of the desired specialized cuisine and their delivery by helicopter to the taiga to the rafting site, with the freshest products and restaurant service (the price of such VIP programs is also affordable)
At attractive prices you can buy a ticket to a fishing tour from Moscow, Samara, Perm, Krasnoyarsk, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other Russian cities. These can be either last-minute fishing trips or individually designed ones, for a period of 1 to 7 – 10 days.
Recreation, fishing and tourism are possible everywhere, but the most popular places for Baikal fishermen are Proval, Maloye More (MRS), Inkino, Chivyrkuisky Bay, Monakhovo, good fishing from Buryatia, Enkhaluk, and of course Listvyanka, most often with one-day fishing tours.
Fishing tours in Russia. Prices.
Here are some of the best fishing tours throughout Russia! At the same time, our prices for fishing tours are one of the most affordable in Russia. Prices for fishing tours in 2021 have remained virtually unchanged compared to previous seasons. For example, the price of a rafting tour in the north of Lake Baikal increased by only 10%. Therefore, the price of paid fishing on Lake Baikal is competitive with the prices of fishing tours in Russia. If you decide to buy a fishing cruise, then pay attention to its price and what is included in it. Because a professionally organized program also includes an excursion part in its price, where relaxation and fishing will be harmoniously combined.
Fishing tours in the north of Russia are held throughout the year and this can affect prices due to changes in transportation options - all-terrain vehicles, boats, khivus, helicopters, horses, etc. For example, the price of a fishing tour on horseback will be from 3,000 rubles per person. And the price with helicopter transfer will be about 150 rubles. First of all, the prices for fishing tours are determined by the distance, level of service, level of accommodation, intensity of the excursion program and type of landing.
Organization of fishing tours
Professional organization of fishing tours increases the likelihood of catching good trophy fish and minimizes organizational and logistics costs. In addition, a professionally organized program deprives tourists of hassle and possible mistakes. What else is the difference between organizing fishing tours on your own and paid fishing? Our company, as a tour operator of fishing tours, conducts and implements, in addition to fishing, the excursion and educational part of the program on a relict lake in northern Russia, while we offer both one-day fishing tours and long expeditions. Our programs include individual development, with visits to the main or lesser-known attractions of the lake, all transfers, accommodation, meals, fishing guide services, gear rental, etc.
About fishing - Baikal. Fishing for omul with illumination.
Night fishing for omul with illumination is a fun, exciting, interesting and very productive type of fishing. It starts at the end of July and ends in November. The best and most comfortable time for night fishing is September and early October. At this time, it is advisable to take care of renting a boat in advance, since there are a lot of people who want to go fishing at this time and there are not enough boats for everyone.
On a rented boat or motor ship, they go out to the fishing area and start drifting, turning on the spotlights. Various small Baikal inhabitants gather in the spotlight under the boat to “eat”: small zooplankton, crustaceans and fish fry. After some time, an omul appears under the ship, attracted by a cluster of “eaters”. From this moment fishing begins.
The fishing technique is quite simple, but requires certain skills, since there is no float or nod on the tackle, and the bite can only be determined by the tension of the fishing line. The rig leans away from the side of the vessel as far as possible and quickly descends to a depth of 10 - 15 meters, after which it slows down and slowly rotating the reel, descends to a depth of 50 m, fishing the water column. The depth is controlled by counting the revolutions of the reel or using depth marks attached to the main fishing line, but it’s even easier if you use a colored cord. At the beginning of fishing, bites start from 30-50 meters, by the middle of the night the fish rises to 15-25 meters, and sometimes higher. Before dawn, the fish go deeper again. Although it often happens that omul bites from evening until morning from the same depth.
After the first bites, it is already clear at what depth the school of omul is located. As a rule, the first fisherman to catch the omul loudly tells the others at what depth and with what fly the fish was caught. Everyone begins to set the mood with flies of a given color and fish at the specified depth. As soon as the bites stop, fishermen begin fishing at other depths in search of fish.
A few words about hooking. Fishermen who come to night fishing for the first time, as a rule, when biting, try to hook the fish as usual, moving the spinning rod upward, which leads to the fish disappearing, or it does not get hooked at all. You need to hook by sharply lowering the spinning rod down to the water, hooking the fish occurs due to the movement of a heavy sinker to the bottom, after which, by moving upward, the slack in the fishing line is removed and the fish begins to land.
Equipment for night fishing.
Spinning rod and reel.
For night fishing for omul, you need a fairly hard spinning rod with a length of 2.7-3 m. With a soft spinning rod, it is difficult to cast a heavy sinker, and it is also inconvenient to lift the fish onto the high side of the boat, and when hooking two or three omuls, it is almost impossible to pull them out. The reel can be used inertial or non-inertial (whichever is more convenient) with a fishing line of 0.3 - 0.45 mm or a cord. Cord is preferable in summer and early autumn. At the end of October and November, when night temperatures become negative, the cord quickly begins to freeze, clogging the guide rings, which must be frequently cleaned or drained with warm water. It is also possible for the cord to freeze on the reel, which can become an obstacle to proper casting and retrieving. The fishing line also freezes at this time, but not as intensely as the cord.
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In general, the peak of roach biting activity occurs during the first ice period, and then its activity gradually decreases. At moments when the roach completely refuses to peck and approach the feeding places, it becomes necessary to look for it in different parts of the reservoir. Usually, during such periods without biting, the roach goes to deeper places, where it is worth trying to catch it. Case ch32 for table storage. Call of nature goods for tourism, hunting and fishing. And these are not any gray coils, all the same as in the store, only the price is lower. For example, my friend was surprised when he found out that the reels come with bags made of fabric (like a cover). I have it from China, and from his badis the casting of the bait should be quite large.
This allows you to catch fish that swim in the middle of the reservoir or that are quite suspicious of bait. Crucian carp rarely swims on the surface. Basically, this fish prefers to dive deeper into the water, so deep fishing is a must to catch it. Fishing during the current. Without this point, it is almost impossible to catch crucian carp during the current, therefore, when designing a donkey, special attention should be paid to this. There are several ways to control the bite. This helps make fishing easier and more productive.
The online store for lures offers the purchase of fishing platforms. Our phone number in Moscow is 8 (495) 5328721. How to catch pike perch with a spinning rod at night. The question is quite interesting, because at this time the conditions for casting and retrieving are not the best. Wobblers are used as bait. Floating ones are best suited, since the predator hunts at shallow depths. The color design of the wobbler is not at all important.
To ensure that the angler can see his bait, you can take fluorescent models without compromising fishing. They do not scare away fish and are easy to use. Games you can buy the Volzhanka pro sport platform (Volzhanka pro sport) with courier delivery in Nizhny Novgorod in our official one. You can install a fishing kit on it, for even greater convenience when fishing. For baiting sabrefish, a mixture of breadcrumbs and millet porridge (1 to 1) is suitable for fishing on the Ob River. The finished cooked mixture is placed in a feeder made of fine mesh. It is installed at a distance of 5 in Moscow, where the world's most famous daytime party will take place. The Volzhanka pro sport d36 fishing platform will serve you faithfully for many years.
You can buy a Volzhanka pro sport d36 fishing platform with delivery throughout Moscow and Russia in our online store since April 2017. Cook peas for fishing. Dual-beam models have dead zones, but still cover more water underwater. Four-beam echo sounders work 4. Our fishing store will be of interest not only to those who have decided to purchase everything for fishing, but also to tourists, travelers and simply lovers of active recreation. For you, we sell a large number of camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags and camping furniture, as well as a variety of related accessories and accessories. It doesn’t matter whether you’re going to a barbecue or preparing for a serious multi-day expedition - in our store you will find everything you need at extremely attractive prices. Online store of fishing goods. The store does not work with 16 tackles for catching bream in the summer. Exhaust leg clamp for pro sport platform d36 (metal).
Large jerkbaits are the undisputed leaders in catching large predators. The color of the wobbler also has a huge impact on the bite. This is not what experienced fishermen do. They are preparing gear about ten meters from the water's edge. On an unfamiliar body of water, they will inspect the shores and adjacent areas of the water surface, evaluate possible trout parking areas, and only after that they approach the chosen place silently, bending down, and if necessary, crawling, diligently camouflaging themselves. They know that it is the first casts, unexpected for the trout, that often lead to the capture of the largest individuals. Buy fishing platforms in Moscow 13 products at prices starting from 1,455 rubles.
Delivery throughout Russia. Summer fishing spinning rods reels fishing line and cords baits, bait water safety tubes, covers for rods spare parts, whips for. We cut the can and straighten it into a sheet. Use sandpaper to remove paint from the outside. We mark the blanks measuring 2 x 4 cm. We round off the sharp edges and use an awl to make holes for the rings. Next, we grind everything, getting rid of burrs.
Remember that a load in water loses 1/3 of its weight. It will be very inconvenient to fish when, when the elastic band is pulled, the sinker moves out of place, and it must be corrected every time. Each angler can share his fishing video by sending us his content through a simple form using the “add video” button or on a special page. If you are planning to catch crayfish, then night is the best option. After all, for crayfish, light is a bait to which they crawl out. Having lit a fire, you can notice how the crayfish themselves will crawl towards you. All that remains is to have time to see and catch them.
Having caught crayfish, you should immediately start cooking, as carrion is tasteless. Fly tying making storage platform base foam container for fishing tool tying station. Of the other characteristics, only the weight of the feeder is of significant importance. The larger it is, the greater the likelihood of self-hooking. This tackle is also unsportsmanlike, since the fish are hooked due to the inertia and weight of the feeder. As a rule, every fisherman tries to cook it using the space saver platform platform for the preston innovations fishing box. The fishing products we offer are intended for both amateur and sport fishing.
The listed set is very conditional and each place needs its own preferred bait. Read more about the variety of pike baits here. A spinning rod can be considered the main tool. They come in different lengths and different structures, telescopic and pin. The highest quality rods are those that consist of two parts (pins), they are also more reliable. A spinning rodist should have at least two rods in his arsenal, one for heavy baits, the other for light ones; buy a spinning rod for pike. It is difficult to fish with one rod because you have to use lures of different weights.
If a fishing rod is used, the weight of the spinner is indicated on the handle, for example, a 15 platform for fishing. A little about fishing platforms. Nowadays, in specialized departments where fishing gear is sold, you can even find and purchase light-accumulating baits. They glow in the dark. The fishing speed for zander at night is slow. You need to make short stops periodically. At such moments, the wobbler, as a rule, oscillates in the current.
And yet, what is better to catch pike perch after sunset and until dawn. This predator actively grabs floating shallow-water baits, certainly with a fractional action and clearly visible to the angler from the shore.
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Headlights. Spotlights.
I started fishing with lights in 1989. At that time, the topic “what kind of headlight should be” was not on the agenda at all, that was what they were shining on. As a rule, it was a car headlight connected to a battery with a capacity of at least 90 ampere hour. Then there were DRL, and halogen and other various spotlights. Every time I was thrown from one type of spotlight to another, they always hoped, well, now it will trample. But as a rule, nothing changed; we caught them the same way as with the previous spotlights.
Nowadays, diode spotlights are increasingly used on boats. Many fishermen are not happy with this, claiming that fishing under diode headlights is worse than under halogen headlights with a soft yellow light. From my point of view, the headlights have nothing to do with it, it’s just the fishermen’s inability to select flies for a specific headlight light.
Boat for night fishing.
For night fishing, you should rent the most seaworthy vessels, since the probability of getting caught in an autumn storm in the most unexpected way is very high. Sometimes the wind force reaches 15 - 20 meters per second, and the wave can be more than 2 m. Small boats and less seaworthy vessels, when strong waves and wind begin, are forced to leave the illuminated place under the leeward shore, where they need to be illuminated again, while the active phase fishing is reduced during the transition and new exposure.
Vessels with deep draft have a lower drift speed and fishing on such vessels is more effective. To reduce drift, some captains install a sea anchor, but this is extremely rare.
If there are many beginners in the team, then it is advisable to choose a boat with a larger deck area, since novice fishermen try to throw the fish over the rail onto the deck and then remove it from the hook.
Secrets of ice fishing for omul on Lake Baikal
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Fishing places
Omul is found throughout Lake Baikal and is represented here by several varieties. The largest of them are Selenga and Posolskaya. In winter, it goes to greater depths because there is enough food and a constant temperature. Therefore, fishermen have to place their nets 200 meters under water. Such a depth increases the likelihood that the bait will jump off the hook when lowering, and during retrieval, the fish will break off.
When warm days come, the omul rises to the surface, looking for feeding places. For its amazing taste, beautiful appearance and limited habitats, fishermen call this fish “noble”. In addition, it is very popular among fishermen.
Preparing for fishing
At the beginning of the fishing season - March, April - fishermen from all over the country come to Lake Baikal. Here they put up tents, park their cars, cook and sleep, in a word, they live here. By this time, warm days are coming, and the omul rises to the surface in search of feeding places. Omul is easily spooked. The noise of the machine, the crunch of ice - and the fish immediately goes to the depths. If the omul is hooked, then, unlike the grayling, it does not resist, but meekly awaits its fate.
Success in catching omul on Lake Baikal can be ensured by fishing from a boat. In this case, it is more profitable to fish in the dark, illuminating the water with a flashlight. First, small crustaceans come into the light, then the fish that hunt for them, in particular the omul. You can use various tackles, but the donk is still the most convenient.
The ice on Lake Baikal is very transparent, and therefore you can often see fish swimming below you through it. Therefore, fishermen usually cover the ice surface with snow crumbs so that the fish do not notice the fisherman.
Fishing rods
Fishing rods are also an important stage of preparation. Every self-respecting fisherman should have a whole set of fishing rods that differ not only in color, but also in the color of the “fly” (artificial bait). For catching omul, a “fly” shaped like a barmash is suitable. The bait is made from a buckle. It is interesting that here too you need to follow the fashion: making flies from English cloth.
Lures
Any bait is suitable for catching omul, but preference should be given to moving bait. Local residents use almost all things and even multi-colored pieces of foam rubber as bait. The omul bites best on pieces of fish. With spinning, things are more complicated. Here a lot depends on his mood at the moment.
Omul is a schooling fish. In winter, its movement routes are hidden by a thick layer of ice, so fishermen have to rely only on their experience and intuition.
Before going to bed, anglers pour some live food into the holes. Sometimes a bormash is used instead - a small arthropod animal that looks like a shrimp. For a single fishing trip, half or one liter jar of bait will be enough. However, you should store the drill not in a jar, but in a felt boot, in order to keep the bait alive, because for a successful bite it needs to be alive. At night, most of the bait is carried away by the current or absorbed by fish, but some gets to its intended destination, and in the morning some individuals swim near the hole, waiting for a free breakfast.
You can determine how successful the coming day will be using several factors. For example, in warm weather, omul bites better early in the morning and late in the evening. And before a sudden change in weather, the fish practically don’t bite. Cold barguzin also has a negative effect on fishing, unlike snowfall and strong winds.
Fishing process
After dawn, the bite usually stops. Fishermen each occupy their own hole and watch the clear, cold water, hoping to be the first to notice the arrival of fish. The wait may last several hours. But now, it seems, a big joint has arrived! Everything froze. Only here and there fishermen jump up at their holes to get the beautiful white-maned omul.
One school does not stay in one place for long, and therefore the only way to prolong the pleasure and lure the fish out of the depths is to constantly feed with live drill. Adding fertilizer is a whole science. If there is a strong current, the outermost hole is used for feeding so that the water does not carry it far, and if there is no current or it is very weak, then feeding goes into the holes in the center. This entire process takes place under the strict control of experienced fishermen.
Geography of omul fishing travel on Lake Baikal
Exotic night fishing for the most delicious Baikal omul. The most effective and interesting fishing for it is carried out at great depths, in the dark. Small Baikal crustaceans, on which the omul feeds, gather on a beam of light directed into the water column, thereby luring large schools of omul. In addition to exciting fishing, you will try traditional local dishes, experience stunning romantic Baikal faro fishing, and simply have a great time relaxing in the warm company of friends!
Tour program (expand)
Time: August-October
Attention! Due to the ban on omul fishing on Lake Baikal, the tour is not possible!
Basic duration: 2 days/1 night
Group size: up to 12 people
Number of accompanying persons: from 3 people
1. In Irkutsk you will be met by a guide-instructor for fishing on Lake Baikal with a headlamp and the captain of a fishing boat;
2. On an individual bus we go to Listvyanka - the tourist capital of Lake Baikal;
3. A hearty lunch in a cafe overlooking Lake Baikal, where we will try delicious Siberian dishes from omul and other local fresh fish;
4. After lunch, we will go on an excursion to the Baikal Museum, where, among other things, we will observe the Baikal seal - the charming flagship of Baikal. We'll meet the omul at the museum. In the museum it is kept in special aquariums with water taken directly from Lake Baikal;
5. We set off to the ship already waiting for us at the pier, from which we will go fishing. During the voyage we will be given detailed instructions on the technique of catching omul on Lake Baikal using a headlamp and its biology. Dinner in the fresh air of the ship's deck. Fishing for omul.
The road to Listvyanka will take no more than 1.5 hours of comfortable travel
Listvyanka village - excursion - tourist capital of Lake Baikal
The Baikal omul is one of the attractions of Lake Baikal, attracting gourmets and fishermen from all over the world.
Night fishing for omul on the headlight on Lake Baikal
Baikal night. mysterious and romantic.
The first, most successful angler, tells the others the depth at which the bite was taken and the color of the fly
The class of the ship is determined individually for each group. In the basic offer, this is a Yaroslavets class motor ship. It was specially built for transporting tourists and fishing on Lake Baikal. For greater passenger comfort, increased attention was paid to the decoration of the cabins, a low-noise engine was installed, and additional fuel tanks and modern navigation were installed for long voyages and expeditions. Convenient entrance to the bow cabin.
The ship and its crew have established themselves as professionals who can be relied upon in a variety of situations, valuing the personal space and comfort of tourists. Even when cruising in assault conditions, tourists received only positive reviews. The ship has 2 combined bathrooms (toilet/shower) and a mini-sauna.
The deck of the ship, on which you can accommodate a warm group of friends, in anticipation of Baikal fishing2
Fishing ship equipped for night fishing for omul
Fishing tours in Russia
Fishing tours in Russia are presented as well and varied as its vastness. Basically, in the European part of Russia, fishing cruises are offered in the Volga basin, where they fish for catfish, pike perch, pike, and perch. Further, to the east of the country, fishing cruises are held in the Yenisei valley. Particularly popular and in demand along its upper reaches and tributaries. Even further east, where the real taiga and untouched expanses begin (namely Eastern Siberia and Khabarovsk), fishing tours are conducted along mountain taiga rivers. It is worth noting the particular popularity of Baikal among all fishing tours in Russia. Next comes Kamchatka, with its famous salmon fishing, which takes place at strictly defined times determined by the biology of the fish. Separate things can be said about sea fishing tours in Russia, but this segment of recreation is still in its infancy.
Fishing tours in Siberia
Fishing tours in Siberia are an opportunity to see not only the beauty of Lake Baikal, but also to catch trophy taimen in the most remote and stormy Siberian rivers. Real “Siberian” cruises belong to the expedition class and are always organized in advance, with clear planning of time, place, preparation of equipment and supplies, so that when you find yourself alone with the wild nature in Siberia, you are “fully armed”.
Often, fishing tours in Siberia are conducted under the strict guidance of experienced instructors, rangers, and guides - from the “local” indigenous people. Fishing tours in Siberia and similar expeditions are associated with risk, but that’s why they are interesting.
Fishing in the north tours
Fishing tours in the north are an opportunity to see not only the beauty of Lake Baikal, but also to catch trophy northern taimen in the most remote and pristine rivers. Such fishing trips in the north belong to the expedition class and are always organized in advance, with clear planning of time, place, preparation of equipment and inventory, so that when you find yourself alone with wild nature in the north of Russia, you are “fully armed”. Often fishing in the north is carried out under the strict guidance of experienced instructors, rangers, and guides - from the “local” indigenous people. Fishing in the north is associated with remoteness from civilization and very large fish, which is why it is interesting and attracts anglers.
Fishing tours to Baikal
Here you will find the most popular current fishing tours to Lake Baikal. Since ancient times, Baikal has been famous for its fish riches, and therefore fishing tours on the sacred lake are held all year round. Fishing tours to Baikal are primarily associated with unique species of fish, natural beauty and tourist attractions. Baikal has always been famous for its abundance of fish and fishing tours here bring a good catch. All-inclusive vacations are becoming increasingly popular, and our company will provide you with all the necessary fishing gear and accessories, as well as supplement the excellent bite with exciting and unique excursion programs. We offer both expeditionary fishing tours and comfortable fishing trips that do not require hardships or any physical training or endurance from the tourist. The main trophies on Lake Baikal are taimen, omul, grayling and lenok.
Fishing on Baikal tours
The price of fishing tours on Lake Baikal varies greatly, and starts from 5 thousand rubles. per person per day. The number of fishermen in the group plays an important role here, whether an individual or group fishing tour is organized, the number of days of fishing, as well as its format - long-distance travel to remote protected corners of the lake or comfortable fishing in the nearest Baikal to the Irkutsk airport. Most often, if we talk about a holiday with comfortable fishing on Lake Baikal, it is held in the village of Listvyanka. Fishing from a ship is the most popular here, namely from under the ship’s propeller and night fishing for omul. After such a fishing adventure, you can have a good rest and sleep in the ship’s cabin, or return for this to a fully equipped hotel on the shore (basically 3-4 stars are offered).
For greater comfort while fishing, we can offer you helicopter transfers, where you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Baikal from a bird's eye view.
Fishing tours in Siberia
Fishing tours in Siberia are offered mainly in its eastern part. These tours take place on Baikal, its tributaries and other mountain rivers and lakes. This is all due to the fact that Siberia is rich in pristine reservoirs and a variety of trophy fish. The main fish in Siberian fishing tours are taimen, lenok, and grayling. Less often tourists are interested in pike and perch. Fishing tours to Lake Baikal, of all the fishing tours in Siberia, stand out for their combination of fishing and relaxation on the legendary lake, because visiting it is the dream of not only many fishermen, but also tourists from all over the world.
Fishing on Baikal
Fishing on Lake Baikal.
Baikal fishing, especially traditional fishing - with a fishing rod, using simple bait, alone with fish and magnificent nature, can melt the heart of even a person unfamiliar with fishing. The reservoir is full (58 species) of all kinds of fish, although visiting fishermen focus in summer mainly on sorog (local roach), perch, pike, and grayling. It is noteworthy that local residents classify the first three species as sorids and do not consider them fish at all, reserving this name only for the local omul.
Winter fishing The most exciting fishing on Lake Baikal is in winter, especially since you can fish on ice 7 months a year. Winter fishing on Lake Baikal consists of several stages: First ice - fishing on the first ice, when the river and shallow bays begin to freeze - the main catch: large perch in the bays (individuals up to 1 kg), sorog and roach in the river. Fishing in sora (bays) is the longest and most exciting - you can boast of a catch of perch (individuals up to 2.5 kg), white grayling, and in the river you can catch sorog, pike and ide.
February fishing is distinguished by the opportunity to catch a rare species of fish for Lake Baikal - black grayling. Ice fishing is the most interesting. The weather is getting warmer, the bite of almost all the fish that is in Baikal begins - exciting fishing for pike (individuals up to 18 kg.), perch (individuals up to 2.5 kg.), white grayling. The time has come for complex and exciting fishing - the Baikal omul becomes the most valuable catch. There is another type of fishing in the spring, which is the highest degree of skill - this is whitefish fishing (some individuals reach 5 kg.)
Spring fishing. In May, a massive spawning of crucian carp and carp takes place, and this spectacle is worth watching - flocks of carp dance on the water in such a way that the reeds crackle over the lakes and channels, and there is a continuous rush of water in the area. A special feature of this time is night fishing for catfish, the bite is excellent, according to fishermen, you can catch an individual up to 7 kg.
Summer fishing on Baikal (June-August) In June, the spawned pike goes crazy with hunger and takes almost any bait, and perch and ide also actively feed. Fishing on Lake Baikal in July and August is a great opportunity to fish with top gear that will help you catch black grayling. The fishing is simply excellent, and unlike other regions, we do not have infestations of midges and midges.
Autumn fishing. In autumn (September-October) the spawning of omul begins, which goes to the upper reaches of the Selenga River to spawn. According to the current legislation, access to reservoirs at this time is prohibited, but according to the decree of the government of the Republic of Buryatia, fishing with a fishing rod and spinning rod with equipment of no more than 2 hooks is allowed, and this is the most exciting fishing - the omul shows itself to be a real fighter and a fight with it brings indescribable sensations (individuals up to 0.5 kg).
What kind of fish can you catch on Baikal?
Where exactly to go
Baikal divides two regions: Irkutsk region and Buryatia. I advise you to visit the Irkutsk side first, and if you want to relax in extreme conditions in a tent, rush to Buryatia. The infrastructure and service on the Irkutsk side are better developed, there are more cafes, housing and entertainment. The Irkutsk side also benefits from the fact that there is Olkhon Island, the main tourist destination on Lake Baikal. To see the Irkutsk side of Baikal, you need to come to Irkutsk.
costs a plane ticket to Irkutsk and back
The Buryat side is good for its protected areas, for example the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve and a sandy, deserted bay. There is also Chivyrkuisky Bay. I haven’t been there myself, but, according to fishermen, there is the best fishing on Lake Baikal.
Of course, locals will say that there are other places on Lake Baikal where you can relax: Goryachinsk, Gremyachinsk, Zuun Hagun, Enkhaluk and others. But I don’t feel comfortable relaxing there because of the garbage around and poor service. I don’t pretend to be a super guide to Lake Baikal who knows everything - I give advice from personal experience.
On the Buryat side of Lake Baikal there is the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve. On the right in the photo is Barguzin Bay
