Lake Sig - a unique and beautiful reservoir of the Tver region. It is located in the Ostashkovsky district, only 9 km from the district center. In order to get to these places surrounded by magnificent nature, you need to move south from Ostashkov. The lake has become popular due to its rich catches. Almost all the fishermen in the region come to this pond for fishing.
Description of the lake
Lake Sig (Tver region) is stretched from the northwest to the southeast. The water area has an oval shape. It is part of the group of Upper Volga lakes. Sig is one of the most beautiful. The nearest body of water in this group is Seliger. It is believed that in the past Sig was a major reach of Seliger.
The total area of the lake is 27.3 square meters. km The bottom is piled with sandy deposits, there are no serious rifts, even. The average lake depth is 4-5 m. The maximum in the center of the reservoir reaches 6 m. The catchment area is 96.3 square meters. km Sig Lake is located at an altitude of 219 m above sea level.
Features
The water in the lake is clear, emerald. There is an island - a favorite fishing place. The bottom near it is rocky, stretching along a narrow path to the very shore. The edge of the coast is overgrown with reeds and reeds, thickets go into the depths of several meters.
Shores of Sig have a slightly cut relief, they are low and gentle. The east coast is swampy in some places, the west is dry. It was on the latter that large recreation centers, motels and hotels are located. Also on the west bank are the nearest settlements - the villages of Kuryaevo, Ivanova Gora and Kraklovo.
A small river Sigovka flows into the lake, with a length of just over 8 km. It connects the Sig and Seliger lakes. Also, several small streams flow into the reservoir.
Holidays on Lake Sig
Many tourists have repeatedly come to Lake Sig. Rest in these places is simply magnificent. First of all, the weather contributes to this. The climate of the region is favorable, moderate. Average summer temperatures reach + 17 ... +20 ° . Scorching heat practically does not happen due to the proximity to water bodies. Summer lasts 100 days. As a rule, the highest temperatures are observed in July.
Despite some remoteness of the lake from civilization, you can have a wonderful time and relax here. In addition to the picturesque nature and mild climate, tourists go on excursions, getting acquainted with historical sights.
It offers vacationers on the lake built sanatoriums, recreation centers. There is a lot of entertainment for both passive and outdoor activities. Well-maintained sandy beaches, sports grounds, swimming pools on the territory of hotels, even a mini-zoo and a helipad - all this can be found on the Shiga coast. It is possible to walk along footpaths in a pine forest. The only thing to be wary of is the swamps on the east bank.
sights
Historical attractions in this place are also available. In the village of Sigovka, in the northeast of the lake, you can see the old mill, which was built by the monks in 1650. Of course, it did not survive in its original form, as it was rebuilt several times. Now it is not functioning. However, vacationers go there to look at the dams, the basement remaining from the two-story building.
Extreme vacation
Lake Sig is ideal for lovers of extreme sports. They will not be bored here either. In 1941, an American plane sank in a pond. Of the 17 crew members, 10 were killed underwater. The plane was never raised, and it is still in the center of the lake. It is used as an object for wreck diving - a special type of diving, which provides for the descent under water to sunken objects. The Douglas plane is located at a depth of 6 m, most of it is silty, few of the divers manage to get inside. Viewed from a depth of 3 m.
Sig Lake: fishing
But the most popular holiday on Sig remains fishing. The lake provides a stable bite at any time of the year. In the reservoir there are bream, pike, ide, scavenger, roach. Previously, it was often possible to meet whitefish, however, due to poaching, it is no longer found. Due to the same problem, large specimens of fish disappeared altogether, although local fishermen caught a 7-kilogram ide several years ago.
Convenient approaches to the lake are located on the southern and western coasts. Near the village of Kurkovo is the longest stretch without reeds. From the lake island you can also fish. Winter fishing takes place mainly from the shore. Residents of nearby villages provide the opportunity to rent a boat, as well as stay for the night.
How to get there
Lake Sig from the regional center (Tver) is approximately 200 km distant. This distance can be overcome both by car and by train. To get to the lake, you need to get to the town of Ostashkov, and from there go towards the town of Peno. Here you need to be careful and not miss the left turn, to the village of Zamoshye. Having passed this settlement, you need to get to the village of Ivanova Gora. It is located on the west bank of the reservoir.