Lake Ubinskoe is freshwater and inland, located in the Novosibirsk region. It is located near the village of the same name. The hydronym is derived from the Tatar word, which in translation into Russian means “quagmire”. From here it can be understood that in places the lake is swampy and feeds specifically on swampy waters. Many may wonder why it is from the Tatar language? There is an explanation for this - there is a local legend that says that the Tatar Khan Kuchum at the end of the 16th century wandered in this region with his family and other nobles. And once, fleeing from the persecution of the Russian governor, he was forced to drown all his wealth in a reservoir. In confirmation of this legend, the corresponding emblems can be seen on the coat of arms and flag of the region.
a brief description of
Lake Ubinskoe is located in a habitable area. Some settlements were built on its coast, the largest of which are the Black Cape, Zarechnoubinskaya, Epiphany. And on the reservoir itself islets are also located (the largest is Medyakovsky). In the basin of this lake there are several others, the largest of which are, for example, Poloi and Vaskino. Along this large body of water, many reeds and sedges grow. At the bottom, silt and clay predominate.
Ubinskoe Lake is the second largest in the Novosibirsk Region, covering an area of 436 km 2 . It is very shallow - in some places about one meter.
World of birds
Shrubs and reeds, in which a variety of birds live, have grown along the shores. Even in these places nests of waterfowl are seen. The most common are gray geese, cranes, eagles, black-headed laughter. In addition to permanent habitat, some birds come here for roaming and wintering.
Inhabitants of the underwater world
Ubinskoe Lake used to be the habitat of many fish - perches, breams, roaches, and it was a great place for fishing. It was established that some aquatic vertebrates in Siberia for the first time adapted in this reservoir. Therefore, the main activities of residents of settlements located along Lake Ubinsky were fishing and subsequent processing. There were even fish factories in which they processed river products, and distributed not only throughout Siberia, but also far beyond its borders. The largest employed about 140 workers, some of whom were awarded the title of Honored Fishery Workers and Honorary Fishermen. In the Black Cape and Epiphany there were special bases in which there were fleets with boats and speedboats. Fishing was carried out both in summer and in winter. In the cold season, ice drills and winches were used.
But today, Lake Ubinskoe (Novosibirsk Region) will no longer be able to please such a variety of fish. Her in the pond has become much smaller, there were only crucians. It is assumed that the extinction of fish fauna is associated with a poor environmental situation that led to oxygen starvation. There is also a version according to which a decrease in the population of underwater representatives is associated with a decrease in water in the lake. Many times they tried to resume life in this water area by launching fish, but the attempts, unfortunately, were not successful. However, recently an increase in water level has been noticed, and there is hope that Lake Ubinsk, whose photo you see in the article, will again please fishermen with a revived fauna. Fishery in the reservoir left a big mark in the history of this part of the Novosibirsk region. Those workers who have made a significant contribution to the development of the economy proudly recall the all-Union glory of this lake, its incredible wealth, and greatly regret the current critical situation.
Finally
Recently, as a place for fishing, Lake Ubinskoe has lost its popularity. Holidays in this area still did not become less popular and attractive for fishermen and just people who prefer to spend holidays in the lap of nature. Therefore, on its shores there are bases and houses for fishing enthusiasts, which gather not only local, but also visiting tourists.
Families relax with their children and do not regret this decision. The lake has warm water, near beautiful views, a nice beach. The amount of garbage here is reduced to a minimum mark, this is good news for vacationers. The constant singing of birds, clean air, picturesque nature - what else is needed for a good rest?