In the Kaslinsky district (Russia) there is a small but picturesque Big Bolshoy Kuyash lake. The Chelyabinsk region is characterized by a large number of reservoirs and beautiful nature, which is why there are always a lot of fishermen and just resting tourists. Where did such an interesting name for the lake come from? Its hydronym means "solar" in Turkic, which is quite true. Especially in the summer season, one can often observe how the bright rays of the sun are reflected in the mirror surface of the lake.
How to get to the pond?
Big Kuyash Lake (only positive reviews of it) is located between two large cities. The distance to the regional center (Chelyabinsk) is 142 km, and to Yekaterinburg - 132 km.
In order to come to these places on vacation, you need to overcome a certain path. The Chelyabinsk - Yekaterinburg (M36) highway passes near the reservoir, along which you will need to move.
If tourists travel from Chelyabinsk, then near the village of Tubuk you need to turn to Bagaryak. Before reaching it a bit, turn onto the road leading to Kamensk-Uralsky. Upon reaching the nearest intersection, we again take to the right to the transformer booth and from there go straight to the village of Ognevskoye. It is he who is located on the lake (southwest coast).
And for those who use a map or navigator, it will be useful to know the coordinates of the water area: 56 ° 08′15 ″ s. W., 61 ° 33′26 ″ in. d.
Brief description of the lake
Big Kuyash Lake is relatively small. Its length is 6.5 km, not much less and the width, which is 5 km. The depth of the reservoir varies from 2 to 7 m. The surface area is 24 km 2 . The water is clear, incorporates a lot of trace elements. The banks are sloping, covered with vegetation. Reed grows near the water, and a little further from the coastline - forests. These are mainly birch and pine plantations. The bottom of the lake is mostly sandy, in places where the depth exceeds 4 m - silty.
The West Bank is not suitable for swimming, as there is a lot of vegetation, snags are often found at the bottom. On the south side is the isthmus that separates Lake Bolshoy Kuyash from another reservoir. It is quite small, only about one kilometer. Its name is Small Kuyash.
Fishing
The lake is used specifically for fishing, at least for several decades it has been artificially filled with fish. The last species was zander. Since 2003, it has been safely living with other underwater representatives and breeding in these waters to the delight of fishermen. Rumor has it that there is a fish weighing 2 kg or more.
Very often very large individuals hide in thickets of water plants. However, catching them is not so simple. We need some skill, correctly selected equipment and, of course, professional advice.
Reservoir inhabitants
- Zander. There are instances of up to 1.5-2 kg.
- Ripus. Body length - up to half a meter, large individuals - up to 1.5 kg.
- Cheese - a family of whitefish. It is considered very tasty. Unlike peled, it is possible to boil fish soup from it, fry, salt and pickle. The fish is medium in size, weighs in the range of 0.5 kg.
- Bream - by taste is considered the most delicious of the cyprinids. At the age of 10, it reaches a length of 75 cm and weighs about 8 kg. Most often, young individuals weighing about 2 kg are caught.
- Crucian is a “local resident”. He constantly lives in the lake.
- Carp. According to the stories of fishermen, individuals up to 8 kg came across, but recently such specimens have practically not been found.
- Perch is a predator, its weight, as a rule, does not exceed 1 kg. It is well caught by a worm, lamprey larvae, fry.
- Peled. This fish has very useful properties, restores body cells, regulates the nervous system. Contains many trace elements.
- Roach - tasty, although small, rare individuals reach a weight of 200 g.
Fishing conditions
Holidays on Lake Bolshoy Kuyash, in particular fishing, are paid. At the fork Ognevskoye - Klepalovo you can buy a ticket, its cost is 300 rubles. You can fish on the lake all year round. Lovers of romance are camping. All on the principle of camping - we come with all of our own and relax. You can fish from the shore or boat, and any fish listed on the list.
Holiday Village "Owl"
Big Kuyash Lake is in demand. On its shore is a small but cozy recreation center "Owl". For tourists, a two-story cottage is provided. On its territory, all the conditions for a great vacation. There is a bathhouse where you can steam up well, and then dive into a pond with cool water. Organized barbecue area for the preparation of aromatic kebabs. Nearby is a wildlife sanctuary. Roe deer live there, who are not afraid of humans. You can come here light: the base provides fishing equipment for hire.
To summarize
According to vacationers, Lake Bolshoy Kuyash is an ideal place to relax with the whole family. Near the village Ognevskoe has a great sandy beach. Fishermen will be delighted - the bite is magnificent, huge individuals come across. For lovers of hunting, there is a hunting base near the lake. Large animals live in the forest in the form of moose, wild boars, roe deer, hares. Come and relax.