Lake Chebakul (Kunashaksky district) - a unique reservoir. This is a natural monument with pure healing water. Vacationers and fishermen all over the Chelyabinsk region are drawn here , because peace and quiet reign here. At the same time, everyone decides for themselves to afford and afford. Around the reservoir there are recreation centers, and clearings for "wild" camping tents.
Reservoir characteristic
Chelyabinsk region is rich in water resources. In total there are 3748 lakes, but only 53 of them exceed 10 km² in area. Lake Chebakul (Kunashak district) is classified as a large body of water, because its surface area is almost 18 km². The catchment area of the pond is 132 km² (the figure may fluctuate). The average depth in the lake is 3.4 m, and the maximum depth is slightly greater than 5 m. The shape is round, but it has a geographical division into 2 bays. One of them is longer and smaller, it is called Small Chebakul. Fish comes to this part to spawn.
This lake in the Chelyabinsk region has saline mineralized water and is closed. The salinity of the water is 5%. During high water, an influx of water from the nearby Kaldy Lake occurs . The southern part of Chebakul is connected via a canal to another body of water - Lake Karakulmyak.
origin of name
Almost every lake in the Chelyabinsk region has a specific toponym (name of a geographical object). The origin of the names is mainly associated with the Bashkir and Tatar languages. The word "chabakul" has Bashkir roots. "Kul" is translated as "lake", but in general the word can be translated as "motley lake". Most likely, giving the name, the locals had in mind a large number of fish, from which is replete in the eyes.
It is believed that the name of the lake speaks of the abundance in the reservoir of Siberian roach, which is called a chebak. This may well be true, since the chebaki come across quite often.
How did the hollow form
Lake Chebakul (Kunashak district) was formed a very long time ago. The hollow appeared as a result of ancient tectonic processes, and erosion partially filled the bottom with sedimentary rocks, due to which the lake received balneological properties. The local population uses silt and water for recreational and recreational purposes.
Lake Chebakul: features of relaxation on a pond
Going out into the countryside is a wonderful vacation for both families and large noisy companies. When people talk about Lake Chebakul (Kunashaksky district), reviews are often positive. The fact is that the lake is surrounded by a light birch forest. Its banks gently descend to the water, only the western part is swamped and reed-covered. A place for picnics and tents is easy to find. If the company does not bother you, then there is a tent camp on the northeast coast. However, placing there is not necessary.
The water of Chebakul is beyond praise. It is crystal clear and healing. Swimming is very convenient, since along the coastline the bottom is sandy or rocky. For healing mud you have to go to the depths.
Connoisseurs of civilization can also visit Lake Chebakul. Recreation facilities provide comfortable wooden houses and barbecue facilities for them. You can cook in the houses, but the amenities (toilets and showers) at the recreation centers are taken out onto the street. For children, playgrounds with a small set of swings, carousels and horizontal bars are equipped. Each house can accommodate up to 6 vacationers. The most visited bases are Seagull and Ural Lights. The latter is suitable not only for summer holidays, but can also be used in winter. There is a heated house here. The beauty of the surrounding nature and excellent fishing attract people to Chebakul all year round.
Useful information for fishermen
Do you know what the most attractive is Lake Chebakul (Kunashak district)? Fishing here is simply excellent! The lake has a rich ichthyofauna. At the same time, you can fish both in winter and in summer. Fishing is prohibited only during spawning, that is, in the spring. Forbidden periods are established in accordance with the general regulation on fishing in the area.
Chebakul is famous for catch of carp, crucian carp, chebak (roach), bream, whitefish and hybrid ripus. From predatory fish there are pike, perches, burbot and ruff. From time to time, the reservoir is stocked with fry of burbot, ripus and cheese (peled). Not only amateur fishing is conducted on the lake, but also commercial fishing. Fishermen should take into account that recreational fishing in a pond is paid. It is carried out on permits that can be bought at recreation centers, in the village of Kunashak, on the northern shore at the turn from the highway, on the southern shore in the village of Karakulmyak. The price of the permit depends on the season and method of fishing. It can be from 100 to 300 rubles.
Lake Chebakul (Kunashaksky district) allows you to fish not only the coast, but also go to the depths in boats. Fishermen use spinning rods for fishing perch, standard float rods for fishing crucians, perch, tench and roach. Sometimes they use a fly fishing rod for larger fish. Silicone worms and offset hook twistors are often used as bait.
How to get to the pond
Holidays on Lake Chebakul is quite affordable. Getting to the place is not at all difficult. From Chelyabinsk to the lake about 60 km. From Yekaterinburg - about 160 km. On the south coast, where the bases are located, you can drive along the highway Chelyabinsk - Yekaterinburg, turning to the village of Taskino. Go to the north bank at the junction on Kunashak. After 50 km from Chelyabinsk there will be a right turn. On a country road, the path is about 10 km to the village of Chebakul.
Theoretically, a pond can be reached by car. However, it should be borne in mind that in the rainy seasons of the summer, the road is washed out, and it becomes impassable.
Information for the curious
The attentive reader drew attention to the fact that after the name of the lake, the article often gives an explanation of the area in which it is located. The fact is that due to the similarity of names, confusion often arises. In the Chelyabinsk region, among thousands of reservoirs, there is Lake Chebarkul. This place is also popular among fishermen and vacationers. It is located in the Chebarkul district of the Chelyabinsk region, it is separated by almost 100 km from Chebakul. Lake Chebarkul became known after the fall in 2013 of a large meteorite, which was called "Chelyabinsk".
The waters of Lake Chebakul in the Kunashak region also saw meteor shower. It happened in 1949. Many stone meteorite debris fell into the lake, the weight of which ranged from 35 to 120 kg. Many funnels remained from meteorites, the largest funnel exceeded 2 km in diameter, and the fragment that left this funnel was later called "Kushanak". So locals jokingly call the lake "star".
Natural Monument - Lake Chebakul
All vacationers should consider that Lake Chebakul is protected by law. In October 1989, the reservoir was declared a natural monument of local importance. An area of more than 18 km² is protected. This means that Lake Chebakul is an irreplaceable and ecologically and aesthetically valuable natural site in the Chelyabinsk region.