The Sea of Azov is shallow, its maximum depth is 13.5 m. Due to this, the water in it warms up to 30 degrees in summer, and freezes for 2 months in winter.
Another feature of the reservoir - two full-flowing rivers, the Kuban and Don, and a huge number of small rivers, bringing here a lot of plankton - an excellent feed for fish, flow into it at the same time.
Due to this, the ichthyofauna of the Sea of Azov is quite diverse and today has 76 genera of various fish. There are the following types:
- semi-bore;
- walk-through;
- freshwater;
- marine.
Considering the peculiarities of fishing at sea, no anglerfish will remain without a catch, and fishing will give everyone great pleasure.
Fish
Due to the prevailing favorable conditions, the Sea of Azov is considered one of the richest basins in terms of fish quantity. It takes first place in terms of catch per unit area. Therefore, fishing in the Sea of Azov in June can be especially pleasant not only with the beginning warmth, but also with the catch. So which fish is currently found here? Today, more than 70 species of fish live in the sea.
It is divided into 3 types. Among them are migratory fish, the spawning of which occurs in the floodplains of the rivers. They are the most valuable species. Among them:
- sturgeon;
- stellate sturgeon;
- a fisherman;
- Beluga.
Semi-passage - a fish that lives mainly in the lower reaches of the rivers. Among them:
Sea - a fish that constantly lives in the sea:
Since fishing on the Sea of Azov and Limans is on an industrial scale, and there are also fish species that have value, fishing has some limitations. So, you can freely fish only near settlements, while at the same time you can swim a maximum of one and a half kilometers. But in the Estuaries fishing is prohibited.
Fishing on the Sea of Azov from the shore in many places is also limited until the end of March.
The varied landscape and location of the Azov basin create excellent conditions for fishing. Sand spits, shallows, of which there are many on the coast, are great places to do this. The ideal time for fishing is late autumn and early spring. At this time, the fish is the most active.
In terms of catch, profitable time is the end of spring. At this time, a huge number of people who want to fish gather on the sea. The Sea of Azov is the most favorable region for this. In addition, this activity can be combined with a great vacation. Fishing in Yeysk on the Sea of Azov is a great nature, a favorite pastime, clean air and good emotions for a long time.
Catching a bull
It should be noted that one of the most prey and exciting fishing in Azov is considered to be bull fishing. Here he is caught on an ordinary snack. Ideal fishing line length 15 m, thickness 0.7 mm. In addition, you will need two hooks No. 10 or 8, a sinker whose weight is selected in accordance with the diameter of the fishing line. The first hook is attached at the end of the fishing line, a load is placed after 20 cm, another 20 cm later a 20 cm leash is made, at which a second hook is attached at the end.
The goby itself or other fresh-frozen or fresh fish, waterworms, shrimp can be used as bait. It is advisable to have several bait at hand, since the tastes of the goby are constantly changing, and from time to time it can only peck on meat, and the second time - exclusively on the worm.
It is better to go fishing early in the morning - at this time the water is still not very hot. By noon, due to the heat, the fish will become passive and go into the depths.
Ramming
If you have planned a vacation with fishing on the Sea of Azov, then ramming is suitable for you. In summer, it approaches the coast in large numbers. It can be caught on the donka, but it’s better to bite ram on fishing rods, since this type of fish does not get food from the bottom, but in the middle layers of water.
Ram in the summer must be fed. To this point, for fishing, you can toss the cake from seeds, different cereals, bread crumbs. You need to feed the fish only when the nibble drops, otherwise you can feed the ram, and it will not take the bait. Fish perfectly goes to the animal and vegetable nozzle, for example, semolina, bread, corn, barley, dung worm, sea and wheat.
When applying bread crumb for viscosity and taste, honey is added to it. In this case, you will need gray bread, which must be mixed with an egg, a spoonful of sunflower odorous oil, as well as ½ teaspoon of liquid honey. Also, instead of sunflower oil, you can take anise, ramming it goes better. In addition, anise oil can be added to another bait - the bite will be more active. It is worth noting that ram is a cautious fish, therefore, it is better to select the bait for the shade.
Pelengas fishing
Fishing on the Sea of Azov also happens on a bearing. He is caught at the beginning of June, after which he begins to refuse all the bait offered to him and only in August the nibble resumes again. To catch this fish you will need a long, powerful rod that can provide casting of 100 meters. At the same time, the line should be 300 meters long, while its diameter should be 0.35 mm. The sinker is hung next.
Above it, 2-3 leashes of 40-100 cm long are fixed on swivels. It must be remembered that this fish eats in the very thickness of the water, therefore, it is better to raise the hooks from the bottom. Especially for this, foam balls are used. They are put on leashes near the hook, but in such a way that the sting is open. It is necessary that the hook while swimming in the water, but not at the bottom. In the opposite case, the bearing cannot be caught. The perfect bait for him is a sea worm.
Such fishing on the Sea of Azov suggests that the fisherman will be able to throw the rod very far and with force. Given the weight and size of the sinker, this is not easy. A bite is fixed on the top of the rod.
Winter fishing
Fishing here continues in the winter. It is impossible to say in advance exactly what this fishing will be, since the temperature in this place is unpredictable.
Safety precautions
Winter fishing on the Sea of Azov requires compliance with certain safety rules:
- The direction of the wind must be taken into account. For example, if it blows in the direction of the water, it is better to refrain from fishing on ice, since the pond does not completely freeze and if the ice floe comes off, it will be carried directly to the sea.
- Before fishing for several days there should be a minus temperature so that the water completely freezes. At the same time, the strength of ice can be determined by a greenish tint - in case it is, the ice crust has become reliable.
Winter fish
Winter fishing on the Sea of Azov involves the fishing of gobies. At this time, they prefer pork and beef.
The battering ram of Azov becomes more picky and pecks better at the spleen, semolina and bloodworm.
In addition, in winter, flounder and Azov hamsa are caught. Flounder never lives in packs and, pecking somewhere, does not mean at all that this fish stands in a jamb in this place. She is caught on various non-floating gear. For fishing flounders, Caspian sprats, hamsa, and other larger fish are used as bait.