The Novosibirsk region is famous for its status as a lake region. The number of reservoirs here ranges from 2 to 5 thousand. A place to relax here can be found for every taste and color. Almost every lake is in the lowlands. Often they are shallow with overgrown shores. This article will focus on the lake with the interesting name Staritsa.
Briefly about the lake
Staritsa Lake is located near the regional city of Novosibirsk. The water in it is fresh, the depth is shallow. Compared to other water areas of the region, it is considered the cleanest. This pond is also sometimes called Lake Rybachye because of the village of the same name, located five kilometers from it. Locals often come here to go fishing. And for those who want to get out on a picnic or just relax on a sandy beach, Lake Staritsa is also ideal. Water temperature in the reservoir + 22 ... + 25 ° . As a rule, the season opens in early June.
The bottom in the reservoir near the coast is sandy, and where there is a lot of vegetation - muddy. At a depth, almost everything is covered with algae. The coastline is shallow with frequent reed and sedge islets.
Fishing
You can fish both from the shore and from the boat. Camping sites are permitted here. Staritsa Lake (Novosibirsk) is well stocked. Carp, crucian carp, grass carp and several other fish species are found in the water area. Fishing in this region is in demand at any time of the year. Promising places for catching large fish on the lake are silty islets. It is not surprising, but the best bite falls on a period of time from 12 to 16 hours of the day. No special attachments or bait are required for fishing. Ordinary pearl barley, worms or bread crumb will do. Basically, fishermen gather in a pond in the winter, especially on the last ice. To explain this is quite simple. In the summer season, Staritsa Lake is very popular among beach lovers. The perch and bream are perfectly caught on a fishing rod in the winter, sometimes it is possible to catch a zander or even a pike. Of course, the catch will always depend on the weather and on the experience of the fisherman.
Animal world
Reed islands are the habitat of many small mammals, as well as birds. They even saw a white-tailed eagle, which is listed in the Red Book. The coastline is planted with trees such as aspen, birch, as well as coniferous species, usually pine. Shrubbery also occurs - bird cherry, rose hip, raspberry and currant.
Staritsa Lake (Novosibirsk) plays an important role for the migration of gulls, ducks and other birds. Of the mammals, hares, badgers and roe deer live on the territory. On the shores, you can find a large arthropod - it is narrow-toed cancer. This species lives in many reservoirs of the region. In late spring and early summer, a taiga tick poses a danger in forests . It is a parasite, almost 3 millimeters in size, sucking human blood and is a carrier of the virus.
Throughout the lake, insects such as mosquitoes, midges and horseflies live. If you look closely, you can meet a lot of butterflies. Among them there is a representative of one exotic family - swallowtail. This species is prohibited to catch, as it is strictly protected by law. Bumblebees also live here, some of which are listed in the Red Book. In the forests you can often find anthills up to 2 meters high. The most common species is the ginger ant.
Staritsa Lake (Novosibirsk) - how to get there?
The lake itself is located 20 kilometers from Novosibirsk. You can get there either by car or by minibus No. 1702, but she walks only in the summer.
If you go by car, then take the northern bypass, then get off the highway at the sign of the village. Fisherman to the turn, then 500 meters along a dirt road to the barrier. Travel to the territory is paid - 100 rubles. (installation of a tent - 200 rubles). In order not to get lost, you need to know the coordinates of Lake Staritsa - latitude 54 ° 38 '48.422 "N and longitude 83 ° 42' 24.217" E.
If you get on your own, you can use the bus. Get off at the stop "Garden Society" Birch "." The road is without significant pits, so it may take about an hour to complete the journey.
Territory arrangement
It is difficult to call Lake Staritsa a landscaped area. Vacationers are offered barbecue facilities (rental). You can rent a boat for fishing, but their number is limited. Not so long ago, a tower was set from which it is allowed to jump into the water. There are no stalls with ice cream or drinks on the shore. That is why it is recommended to purchase everything necessary before the trip. The nearest store is only in the village (distance 5 km).
Those who have already rested on the lake recommend keeping the checks until they leave the territory, as the administration can selectively check their availability at any time.
To summarize
According to many vacationers, Staritsa Lake is quite suitable for recreation. There are no broken bottles and mountains of garbage under the trees. The territory is under constant surveillance, first aid will be provided.