Lake Michurinsky is located on the Karelian Isthmus in the Leningrad Region. On the map, it has the following coordinates: 60 ° 33′25 ″ s. w. and 29 ° 53′39 ″ in. The village of the same name is located on its northern side. In the past, this pond was called White Lake or Valk Järvi (in Finnish). Such a hydronym was explained by the fact that its waters were slightly colored, relative to other similar objects in this area. The lake is very transparent, the bottom can be seen at a depth of 5 meters. In the neighborhood there are several reservoirs: 5 km - Lake. Red (western direction) and lake. Zhuravlevskoe (to the north), 3 km - Lake. Morozovsky.
Characteristic
Lake Michurin has high banks, but not steep. In the northeastern part, sandy beaches prevail. Most often, these places are chosen by tourists for recreation. Most of the coast is plowed and covered with meadows. And in a distance of 10-20 m from the water, reeds grow, and sometimes these sections are up to 50 m long. Horsetail, bush grass and lobelia grow in the meadows.
The length of Lake Michurinsky is 4.5 km, the width is 2.5 km, and the area of the water mirror is 5.8 km 2 . The shape of the pond is somewhat elongated from west to east. The depth of this lake in the Leningrad Region reaches an average of 16.5 m. It feeds mainly on groundwater and has a small flow along the White River. Depth increases gradually. Near the coast, it does not exceed 1-2 m. In shallow places, the bottom is sandy, but closer to the center it becomes muddy.
Features
Lake Michurinsky consists of two reaches - eastern and western. Almost the entire area of this reservoir is occupied by the eastern reach. Its southern part, unlike the northern one, is almost without vegetation. Pebble acts as a coating, there are also a lot of stones.
At the western reach of Lake Michurinsky, the area is small. The depth is shallow, so this site is considered shallow. It has a lot of vegetation. Basically, it is reed, sedge, reed, and headwood. In the center of the reach water buttercups and rdest grow. And in the northern part of the vegetation is much less.
Holidays on Lake Michurin
The coast of the lake is well developed. There are several recreation centers. For example, the hotel-garden "Michur Inn." For accommodation, rooms of different levels of comfort are offered. There are children's play areas on site. There is a restaurant, meals are provided. There is an indoor pool.
The recreation center "Michurinsky Dvorik" is located in the Priozersky district, located on the lake. There are 14 rooms for living with a bathroom. It features a tennis court, a sauna and an outdoor pool. There is parking.
The recreation center "Three Bears" offers tourists a comfortable cottage with a kitchen, bathroom and shower. There is a TV, microwave. There is a bathhouse at the base. Those who prefer to spend time actively are invited to visit the ski resort, which is 5 minutes from the Three Bears.
Fishing
Those wishing to relax in nature, having a picnic, have always been attracted to Lake Michurinsky. Fishing is also popular here. A lot of fish live in the reservoir, for example, pike, roach, perch, burbot. The latter is a rare "guest". The likelihood of catching a burbot increases only in October, and in the winter months it is necessary to choose revenge, where the depth will reach up to 8 m.
In the past, this pond was very popular due to the vendace that lives in it, which is also very large. It was believed that it was spread due to the possibility of good spawning. But today, catches have declined significantly.
Lake Michurin is popular in summer and spring. It is believed that this is the best time for fishing. Nibble is good mainly on the west and north coast. In winter, there are fewer catches, but perch comes across at a depth of 4-6 m.
How to get there
To Lake Michurinsky can be reached, for example, from St. Petersburg through the village. May Day. To do this, you need to get to the village. Foothills, and then turn right to the village. Michurinskoye, and from this place to the pond is within reach. There is another option: get to the village. Chernihivka, from there wrap to the right and continue on to the desired village.