Argazinsky reservoir is located in the Chelyabinsk region on the largest tributary of the Iset River - Miass. Follow the highway for about 90 kilometers west of the city.
Once there was Lake Argazi on the site of the reservoir. It was flooded in the process of creating a reservoir during the construction of the Argazinskaya hydroelectric power station in 1946.
So, read the description of the Argazinsky reservoir below.
Briefly about the main thing
The reservoir is the largest in the Chelyabinsk region. It serves as the main source of drinking water for the regional city. The hydroelectric power station itself, due to which the need arose for the construction of the Argazinsky reservoir, is currently not functioning. However, the regional authorities plan to restore its performance. Exact dates unknown.
A few words about sizes
The length of the reservoir stretched for 22 km, it is half as wide, which is about 11 km. Total area - 113 sq. km. Such a large size of the Argazinsky reservoir became possible thanks to the lake, which it "absorbed". The average depth fluctuates within 12 m. Under water, visibility is good, from about 3 to 4 m.
Features of the reservoir
The entire coastline is very changeable. Strong fluctuations are observed along its perimeter. The shore is especially poorly defined in the eastern part of the reservoir. The water level in the reservoir is constantly changing. This is part of the difficulty in defining a coastline.
The bottom of the Argazinsky reservoir is different. You can stumble on small pebbles, sand, as well as silt. Small islands are scattered along the entire length of the reservoir, some of them are flooded. The most famous is called Linden. And, what is most interesting, lindens really grow on it. This island has even been declared a natural monument. Landscapes around Argazi should not leave anyone indifferent either. On the one hand, the reservoir is bordered by hills, on which coniferous and deciduous forests grow. On the other hand, the rocky Iset Mountains are visible.
To the reservoir for fish
People call the reservoir simply Argazi. It contains many types of fish. There are pike, ide and zander. Sturgeon species are also periodically found, sometimes swimming into the reservoir from the Bolshoy Kialim River. It flows into the Miass a little upstream. Not far from this place is the Argazinsky reservoir.
Fishing is one of the most commonactivities on the pond. It is here that a lot of people come who prefer to spend their holidays with a fishing rod. They say that the bite on Argazi is inactive, but the size of the catch does not upset. The reservoir is actively stocked with fish. In this regard, it becomes possible to catch both small fish and trophy specimens. The problem for catching fish can only be that it has something to feed in the reservoir. That is why she does not show much interest in the usual bait. Fishermen will have to be imaginative in their choice of bait.
Recreation centers on the Argazinsky reservoir
On the shore of the reservoir there is an excellent recreation center "Beryozka". The services it provides include equipped places for barbecue, a good beach. There is also an opportunity to melt a real Russian banya, and then play billiards.
Excellent conditions have also been created for fishing enthusiasts. There are places for storing boats, including motor boats, for storing gear. The Argazinsky reservoir is considered by many fishermen to be the best place for fishing.
Based on several housing options. The rooms are single and double. It is also possible to rent a fireplace. It is offered complete with single and double rooms, at the choice of tourists. The recreation center has parking for cars. Water is supplied to the rooms from a well.
For many residents of the surrounding cities, this reservoir is associated with childhood memories. Someone's parents brought here in very, very early childhood, when thisthe body of water was still just a lake. Everyone has good impressions of their holidays here, as in summer the weather on the Argazinsky reservoir pleases tourists with the sun and a light breeze. Many people come here on the coast and set up tent cities.
