Sevastopol is a great place not only for swimming in the sea, but also for outdoor activities. One of the most popular activities in the hero city is fishing. And not only men love her, but also women, and even children. Everyone who comes here can be sure that, in addition to a bronze tan, they will also take with them a lot of unforgettable fishing experiences. In Sevastopol there are all conditions and opportunities for this.
Fish species
What kind of fish is not found in the waters of the Black Sea! On the shores of Sevastopol, you can catch horse mackerel, sea bass, garfish, mullet and many other species. Stavrida is a permanent inhabitant of Sevastopol waters and is caught year-round. To capture her, you don’t need to be a professional fisherman at all: enough of a fishing rod to get a good catch.
Crimean mullet pecks here all year round, especially a lot of it in Balaklava Bay, located not far from Sevastopol. Fishing from the coast is most effective in March and April: you can train up to twelve kilograms of mullet per day. At this time, fishermen from all over Crimea come here.
In Sevastopol waters ruff is also widespread. But anglers rarely catch him. The fact is that this fish feeds at night. Those who are not afraid to go out to sea on a boat at night can catch some good representatives of this species. Another popular fish among sea fishing enthusiasts in Sevastopol is Lufar, or the Black Sea piranha. She feeds en masse in the waters near Balaclava. It is caught both in the summer and in the cold season.
In addition to the aforementioned species, the three-moose sea burbot, crucian carp, gobies, and flounders live in local waters.
Shore fishing
At sea in Sevastopol you can often see fishermen standing on piers with fishing rods. As a rule, they fish on crucian carp, but other species are also found. You can catch a small horse mackerel on Grafskaya Marina, a loban is found on Fiolent, and small mullet is fished from the seafront of Balaklava. Armed with a fishing rod, you can go to catch a barbecue in Sevastopol. From the shore it is caught almost everywhere and on any bait.
Fishing in Orlovka
Those wishing to fish calmly, away from tourists, we suggest a couple of kilometers away from the city. One of the best fishing sites is the village of Orlovka, the so-called suburb of Sevastopol. You don’t have to look for a place for long: a man with a fishing rod here is an integral part of the landscape. In Orlovka, you can catch fish species such as laskir, garfish, stone and sea bass, croaker, sea burbot, bluefish, greenfinch, ruff. But the most characteristic of these places are mullet and horse mackerel. Most of these breeds are predators, therefore, Black Sea crab or shrimp meat is used as bait. It can be easily bought right on the spot from the local fishermen.
There are excellent bets near the village where the lucky ones manage to catch seven-kilogram carps. As a rule, they peck on boilies and corn. Keep in mind that not everyone smiles at luck: you can stand all day and not feel a single bite. By the way, fishing at rates is paid - the cost of entry is about 300-400 rubles.
Fishing from a boat
On the high seas, it is more likely to catch good fish. The beauty of fishing in Sevastopol lies in its simplicity. Flocking species are usually well caught, and you do not need to wait for hours to bite. Starting in April, you can go on a boat for a perch. Since June, the three-headed sea burbot has been pecking well. He prefers to feed in clusters of pitfalls off the coast. In April, May and the end of August, fishermen go to sea for crucian carp. According to them, it is during these periods that especially large individuals come across.
Boat fishing
Currently, it is not difficult to hire a boat or yacht in Sevastopol. Sea fishing is organized in the Cossack, Balaklava, Reed bays. Here you will be given the equipment necessary for a good catch, and even help to immediately prepare the caught fish. Fishing in Sevastopol on a boat allows you to fully feel the excitement of the hunter, enjoy the beautiful views of the Crimean coast, take a photo of the fish caught.
Fans of day fishing should go to sea at six in the morning. And those who prefer night fishing, it is recommended to sail in the evening. To save money, you can rent a boat with a large company. So the price will be lower, and time will pass more fun.
Fishing in Balaclava
To complete the feeling of fishing opportunities and the beauties of this part of Crimea, you can try to go to sea in the village of Balaklava near Sevastopol. There, from the very early morning, yachts, boats and motor boats await fishing enthusiasts.
In August, bluefish approaches the coast here, a bloodthirsty predator that any lover of marine fish wants to get. In length, it can reach one meter, so it is worthwhile to prepare a spinning rod with a fishing rod of 3-3.5 meters in advance. You also need to take care of the strength of the fishing line - its thickness should be at least 0.25 mm, and preferably 0.3-0.35. Lufar lives at a depth of twenty to fifty meters, so it is impossible to catch him from the shore, but from a boat or boat - it is quite realistic if you are lucky.
During the whole day in summer, horse mackerel pecks in Balaclava. Even a novice will be able to catch a dozen 150-gram Black Sea silver beauties on an ordinary fishing rod. Well, it’s worth separately mentioning the mullet. In the waters of the Balaklava Bay, its largest species is found - pelengas more than a meter long and weighing more than seven kilograms. To hook and pull out this yellow-eyed fish is a real happiness for any fisherman. From Crimeans, pelengas is considered a fish delicacy: it is baked in foil, and also based on it, fish soup is made in Sevastopol.
What to catch?
For fishing in Sevastopol, the usual Black Sea shrimp is most often used as bait. Better to take fresh. You can buy it at the city central market, but it will not be difficult and catch it yourself. Also crabs (nereises) are perfect for bait - sea bass, barrows and most other species respond well to them. Sea worms are great for catching mullet. Amphibian crustaceans are a good bait for small fish: sculpin, sand-goby and a number of others. In addition, you can catch on slices of squid, sprat, mussels.
Here they are, the water bins of Sevastopol. Not for nothing that even during the time of the Crimean Khanate, fish markets here were the most numerous outlets. Fortunately, fish productivity has not decreased today. Therefore, as a rule, everyone who goes fishing in the city and its environs returns home with a good catch!