Have you ever been to such an amazing place as the Reftinskoe reservoir? Or maybe you even heard about the existence of this amazing corner of our planet? Most likely, in most cases the answer will be negative for both questions. It’s a pity, because very often in pursuit of new-fangled foreign resorts we stop noticing the beauty and charms of our native land.
This article describes in detail the rest on the Reftinskoye reservoir. The reader will receive all the necessary information on how to get to the destination, what sights you need to visit first and what you should pay close attention to.
Section 1. General Information
100 km from Yekaterinburg, at the junction of the Small Reft and Big Reft rivers, there is the Reftinskoe reservoir, a photo of which can be found in almost every modern guide to Russia.
Its area is 25 square meters. km, the average depth reaches 5 meters and in some sections is about 20 meters. The reservoir is surrounded by mixed forests and has several more small islands. The largest of them, with a length of more than 2 km, is covered with pine forest. An artificial reservoir was created in 1968 to supply water to a thermal power plant.
This is a favorite vacation spot for citizens and locals. Especially these places attract fishing enthusiasts. There are a lot of different types of fish: perch, crucian carp, bream, pike, burbot, etc.
Several fisheries have been established on the territory of the reservoir , which are engaged in the cultivation of carps, trout and pike perch in specially designated areas. In these areas, paid fishing is available. In March 2012, white grass carp and silver carp were introduced into the reservoir, helping to clean water from plants. In addition to fish, the Reftinskoe reservoir serves as a home for frogs and muskrats. Herons live nearby.
Section 2. How to get there?
Bus number 759 runs daily from the Northern bus station of Yekaterinburg to Reftinsky. You can also get there with a shuttle bus number 700 to Asbest and then shuttle bus number 103 to Reftinsky.
By personal transport, the route passes along the Temensky highway, passing by the item of Kosulino to the item of Beloyarsky. Then turn left to Asbest and 20 km along the road to the village of the same name, which stands on the shore of the reservoir.
In general, it should be noted that, in the opinion of experienced travelers, for those who decided to go to the Reftinskoye reservoir, the map is sure to come in handy. Although, in principle, it can be replaced with a high-quality modern navigator.
Section 3. Features of rest
On the shore of the reservoir, children's camps, rest houses and sanatoriums were built. But many prefer to rest "savages" in tents, especially fishermen.
The shore near the water is slightly swampy and overgrown with sedge. In some areas, large boulders are found. There is a sandy coast with convenient access to the water. There are several special beaches for swimming in the reservoir. The water is clean and clear, the bottom is silty, sometimes rocky or covered with algae. Unlike other reservoirs, the water here is much warmer due to the existing state district power station.
Fishing at the Reftinskoye Reservoir is mostly free. But there are areas where fishing is paid - 100 rubles and surcharge for the catch. For vacationers, there is a rental of catamarans and boats. Often there are competitions among fishers and open air events (open-air discos).
Section 4. What to see in the vicinity?
In the vicinity of the reservoir there are many picturesque places not touched by urban civilization. You can go on a hike to one of the most beautiful rivers of the Urals - Pyshma, which means "quiet." Those who wish can make a rafting on the river. The banks of Pyshma are covered with forest and rocky cliffs, which are the main attraction of the river. The most beautiful and famous of them: “Three Sisters”, “Gendarme”, “Divine Stone”, etc.
There are many natural monuments in the river area: the Pripyshmensky Bory national reserve, Shata waterfall, Morshko swamp, Sukholozhskaya cave and Sosnovy Bor. Near the village of Shata on the Shata river, in a picturesque pine forest, there is a beautiful waterfall of the same name 5 meters high. Rocky outcrops rise along the banks of the river. The air is filled with freshness and coniferous aroma, it is especially beautiful here in the spring.
An excursion to Asbest, where in 1885 the asbestos deposit was discovered, will be interesting. Now here is a major quarry. Near the pit, an observation deck is equipped where you can observe the entire production process.
Section 5. Reftinskoe reservoir. Advantages and disadvantages of rest
Benefits:
- the water is clean, warm and suitable for swimming;
- picturesque nature and a lot of fish;
- there are places for fishing and recreation - holiday homes, children's camps and motels.
Disadvantages:
- remoteness from Ekaterinburg;
- a large number of vacationers;
- snags are found at the bottom, and garbage on the shore.
Section 6. Interesting facts about the reservoir
The height of the reservoir above sea level is about 180 meters. Its maximum depth reaches 22 meters.
The Reftinskoe reservoir has an artificial origin and was created on the site where forest thickets used to be. Therefore, shrubby and woody remains of vegetation and driftwood are often found at the bottom.
Since the opening of the reservoir, work on stocking has begun. Whitefish were the first to be launched, but the commercial effect was achieved only after the appearance of peled. Now crucian carp, grass carp, silver carp, pike, trout and perch live here.
A reservoir has been created for the technical supply of water to the Reftinskaya power station. As a result of the discharge of warm waters, the water temperature in the reservoir is on average 10 degrees higher than in other reservoirs.
Section 7. Traveler (angler) reviews
What type of accommodation is closer to you: private house, tent, recreation center? The Reftinskoye Reservoir is always happy for guests, and on the shore, according to vacationers, both comfortable housing and accommodation are available for those who want to save.
Experienced fishermen argue that it is best to peck on the dam of the reservoir from early morning to lunch. Fish are caught especially well on bread, and the worm and maggots are completely ignored. Day usually silence. In a good time, the catch is about 10 kilograms.
At the beginning of spring, when ice has not yet melted in other reservoirs, catfish and scavengers can already be caught on the Reftinskoye reservoir, raspberries and maggots are suitable for packing. At the end of spring, in the morning hours, a small shrub appears; bait - ordinary pasta.
In late September, it is good to catch carp in a pond. Some anglers use Jerusalem artichoke for bait, throwing it near gear. Caught fish from 3 to 5 kilograms.