Istra reservoir is one of the oldest and largest reservoirs in the suburbs. The area of this reservoir is more than 33 km. Its length is almost 25 km, and its width is 2 km, while the greatest depth reaches 28 meters. Due to the significant difference in the heights of the hilly terrain, the coastlines of the Istra Reservoir are very indented. Numerous bays appeared due to the flooding of the tributaries of the Istra River when filling the storage with water.
Istra Reservoir - Historic Sites
In the XVII century, the picturesque area near the Istra River inspired Patriarch Nikon so much that he bought the nearby lands, including the village of Voskresenskoye, and the New Jerusalem Monastery was built on this territory .
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from all over the country visited these places. Under the rule of Peter I and Catherine the Great, the monastery became a stronghold of Orthodox Christianity. He was visited by Suvorov, Tchaikovsky, Napoleon and Lermontov.
Istra reservoir is very fond of fishermen, in this reservoir there are a wide variety of fish species. Istra region has very rich forests, in which there is an abundance of berries and mushrooms. There are no industrial facilities on the banks of the reservoir, the reservoir supplies Moscow with drinking water and is rightly called the Pearl.
Istra Reservoir - fishing and recreation
The Istra Reservoir is located in an area surrounded by hills, picturesque meadows, fields and a mixed forest. The winding shores of this reservoir with numerous bays and small flooded streams create very cozy corners for fishing enthusiasts. These features of the reservoir affect the fishing conditions. The uneven and in some places covered with snags bottom allows the fish to create all kinds of shelters.
The reservoir with springs in the coastal zone and running water is always saturated with fish. Here bream, pike, pike perch, roach, perches, hustlers, burbots, ruffs live. Eel is also very common here. In the area of the reservoir there are several sports, fishing bases. In the area of the Yakiman state farm is the base "Istra". The Nudol, Pyatnitsky reach and Lopotovo bases are especially popular among anglers. The picturesque nature of the Istra reservoir with large forests and an abundance of various reservoirs and small rivers creates a favorable atmosphere for wonderful fishing and relaxation from the bustle of the city.
The Istra reservoir, the rest on the banks of which is unsurpassed, is a beautiful picturesque place with good climatic conditions. Here you can combine relaxation with wonderful fishing and hunting. The beauty of the surrounding nature, recreation centers, sanatoriums and comfortable cottages make the holidays fabulous, with lots of pleasure and positive memories. Kayaking and scooter and jet skiing are very popular on the Istra Reservoir. The beauty and attractiveness of landscapes, the purity of the water, this pond is very attractive for vacationers and is not inferior to the reservoirs of the northern Pirogov group.