Calm disposition, crystal clear water and a large abundance of fish - all this is about the Leningrad Mga River. But not only this attracts tourists and avid fishermen, because the coast of the river, immersed in greenery, simply fascinates with its virgin beauty. It is very easy to approach the river, and only in some places you can find swampy areas overgrown with marsh grass.
History
The Mga River flows on the territory of one of the districts of the Leningrad region - Kirov. The length of this picturesque river is about 93 km. Although now it is considered one of the tributaries of the Neva, earlier, even before the formation of the Neva River, the Mga flowed into Lake Ladoga.
The Mga River takes its beginning from the Maluksinsky Lake, and then, connecting with tributaries, it acquires its unique grandeur. In total, this river has about 10 tributaries:
- Voitolovka.
- Yurina.
- Rocky.
- Carbuselka.
- Piskunovka.
- Berezovka.
- Strelkovskiy.
- Vyazemsky.
- Old Village.
- Oak.
Each ofof these tributaries, which flows into the Mga River, flows in the area of the same name, from where the name of each of them came from. The size of the river basin is about 754 km2, which allows feeding a total of more than 13-15 settlements:
- Visit.
- White-headed.
- Erzunovo.
- Muya.
- Turyshkino.
- Petrovo.
- Lezier.
- Sologubovka.
- Pukholovo.
- Mga.
- Mountains.
- Dachnoye.
- Pavlovo-on-Neva.
But the Mga River is not only famous for this. During the Second World War, the front line passed by the river, thanks to which it is considered one of the rivers with a rich history, which is either sung in poems and songs, or films of the war years are shot on its territory. And no wonder, because on the left bank of the river post-war trenches, dilapidated dugouts and an old cemetery with graves of German soldiers are still preserved.
Climatic features
Due to the Atlantic-continental climate of the Leningrad region and frequent precipitation in the form of rain in the spring and summer, as well as snow in the autumn and winter, the Mga River further increases the basin area. However, despite abundant snow and rainfall, the overall climate is considered to be temperate with not very cold winters and not very hot summers. This, in turn, is very beneficial for the river and its river dwellers.
A type of river fish
The Mga River in the Leningrad Region is very rich in fish. Here you can meet both ordinary river fish and more valuable ones,listed in the Red Book. The favorable ecology of the river like a magnet attracts river inhabitants, and there are many of them. According to general estimates, about 20 species of individuals live in the river, namely:
- Bream.
- Pike.
- Pike perch.
- Roach.
- Perch.
- Som.
- Guster.
- Elec.
- Ide.
- Burbot.
- Bleak.
- grayling.
- Rudd.
- Gudgeon.
- Chub.
- Lamprey and others.
But not only this river is rich in fish, in some areas you can also find crustaceans. The river is not always clean, sometimes you can see the pollution of water with industrial waste, as a result of which fish sometimes die.
Fishing Feature
You can fish on the Mga River both in spring and summer and in autumn and winter. The abundance of fish amazes even the most fastidious fishermen. Basically, both a net and an ordinary fishing rod are used to catch it on the Mga River. Although experienced fishermen are advised to opt for spinning.
Special attention should be paid to the choice of bait, it should not be very large or, conversely, too small. The best option is the bait 5-7 cm in the form of a wobbler or jig. Although you can use the more traditional method, catching fish on an earthworm or on s alt dough.
Don't forget about the right time for fishing. Traditionally it was considered that the best time for fishing is around 4-5 o'clock in the morning. But since the river is located in the Leningrad region, anddawn comes much later, especially in autumn and winter, it is best to start fishing at 7-8 in the morning. Although there are craftsmen who can fish at lunchtime and in the evening.
The choice of fishing location will determine not only the size of the catch, but also the size of the fish itself. Usually, only small and medium-sized fish are found on the Mga River, and larger specimens can be caught closer to the Neva.
However, it is not always possible to fish in this river, as there are certain days when fishing is prohibited, this is the spawning period. So before you go fishing, you should find out in advance whether fishing is allowed during this period or not.
Best Fishing Spots
For those who are wondering where the best place is, it should be noted that fishing on the Mga River in the Leningrad Region will be successful everywhere, and all because it is simply teeming with fish. Anyone can choose a place for fishing at their own discretion, it can be either a place near the bridge or the coast. Although experienced fishermen still prefer to fish from a boat, as this is the only way to get close to really "fish" places.
Tourist guide
Surely fishing enthusiasts are interested in how to get to the Mga River and what mode of transportation should be chosen. The train is by far the best way to travel. So, to get to the Mga River, you will need to take a train from the Pogostye station to the Mga station, and from there to the river by handsubmit. However, it will not be so difficult for those who like to travel on their own transport to overcome this route, for this it will be necessary to overcome about 70 km in just 1-1.5 hours along the R-41 highway. More experienced fishermen prefer to overcome this route by swimming along the Neva up to the Mga River.
No matter which way you choose to get to the river, the main thing is to choose the right time and place to fish. And then, for sure, your catch will become the envy of many seasoned fishermen.
