Many tourists who prefer to rest in the lap of nature, appreciating beautiful, amazing places, tend to spend their time where you can completely renounce the city noise and connect with mother nature. One such place is Argazi. This lake is located in the Urals, in the Chelyabinsk region. The name of the lake is translated from the Bashkir language as "good owner." Wonderful beauty of nature, excellent fishing, outdoor activities at camp sites and resorts and just a good time do not leave anyone indifferent.
Argazi Reservoir
The Argazinskoe reservoir is popularly called simply the lake of Argazi. It is the largest body of water in the Chelyabinsk region. The city replenishes fresh water from this particular source. On the shores of the lake there are a lot of pensions, resorts, tourist centers. The reservoir itself was built in 1946, during the construction of the Argazinskaya hydroelectric station. In the area of Bayramgulovo village there is a dam on the Miass River. It is worth noting that the name of the reservoir came from Argazi, this lake was flooded during the construction of the hydroelectric station.
Argazi nature
The coastline of the lake has large fluctuations that reach six meters, it can be called poorly defined, because it is constantly changing. To a greater extent this applies to the eastern shores of the lake. From all sides the lake is surrounded by hills, and from the west - by the most beautiful spurs of the Ilmensky mountains. The shores are very diverse: wooded and bare, gentle and hilly. The edge of the coast is dotted with many bays, wetlands, where the aquatic vegetation that dominates Argazi is rampant with colors. The lake has a sandy, rocky or muddy bottom, there are many flooded islands. Its depth in some places reaches eighteen meters, the average is about twelve meters. The mountains and hills around the lake are covered with deciduous and coniferous forests. Where the river leaves the reservoir, a dam is installed, the length of which is 1500 meters. The whole territory is strewn with many islands, their total number reaches 45. Everyone who is looking for a recreation center on Lake Argazi will easily find a comfortable place for themselves here. Peace, silence, complete reunion with nature - all this can be found in these parts.
We go fishing
The most common, although not the only vacation on Lake Argazi is, of course, fishing. The season for fishermen is year-round. For those who relax in the summer, for fishing it is best to rent or buy a boat. Some nature lovers prefer to sit on the shore with a fishing rod, but to go on a real fishing trip, get a rich catch, it is better to use a boat. If you came to Argazi in the winter, it is better to go fishing in the "Buran" for fishing. Going on it on a journey and taking into account the nature of the lake, you need to be extremely careful. Since the water level here is constantly changing, ravines, faults or cracks often form on the surface, movement can be dangerous. If you arrived just for the sake of fishing, then this event will definitely surprise you and please you. The lake offers many fishing options and methods.
What fish is found in Argazi?
All true fishermen strive to get to Argazi. The lake is famous for a variety of fish species. Here you can catch perch, chebak, pike, ide, burbot, ruff, zander. It should be noted that recently the lake has been actively stocking. Particular attention is paid to burbot and whitefish. In 2007, forty million whitefish and ripus larvae were launched, as well as ten million burbot larvae. Currently, the lake is considered the main and largest ripus base. Thanks to the latest incubation technologies, fish farmers annually collect more than tens of millions of whitefish and ripus caviar . Those who come to the lake in the summer have the opportunity to catch large specimens of burbot, the weight of which can reach twelve kilograms. Good catch of zander or pike. However, it is worth noting that the zander population on Lake Argazi has declined significantly in recent years, it can not be found in all places. Some lucky fishermen manage to catch carp, its population here is small, top-dressing is good, so it very rarely goes for fishing. Single instances of carp can weigh twelve kilograms. At the end of the 20th century (in 1998), sturgeon was launched in Argazi. Very rarely, but some instances come across now. The Kealim River flows into the lake, it is along it that the brook trout gets here, there is a chance to meet rainbow trout, which can weigh three kilograms.
Rest on the lake
Those who are interested in fishing on the lake or who just want to plunge into the clean world of nature will not make much effort to get here, a map will help determine the area. Lake Argazi is located near the village of Novoandreevka, the coast stretches along the western side of the Argayash region. Southeastern shores adjoin the Ilmensky reserve. The coast of the lake can be proud of its well-established tourist infrastructure. Tourist paradise is Lake Argazi, photos of this are proof. Numerous recreation centers, sanatoriums offer visitors to take a course of wellness treatments, relax in the Russian bathhouse, relax while playing a game of billiards or go fishing. Moreover, fishing is organized here all year round: in the summer - by boat, and in winter - on all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Family holiday
On the lake you can have a wonderful rest with your whole family. Both adults and children are not bored here. Children can take a walk in the forest zone, swim or just play outdoor games on the beach. Depending on the age of the children, you can choose the type of relaxation that suits you. A camping trip with an overnight stay brings together all members of the family. Bright sunsets on the lake, quiet starry nights with a bonfire, emotional conversations or songs with a guitar do not leave anyone indifferent. Well, what a hike without fishing and cooking fragrant fish soup on an open fire! A lot of positive impressions, a boost of vivacity received from nature, and also a bunch of memories - all this will complement and unite your family even more. Indeed, it was in the lap of nature that the first close relations between people began to arise.