The South Urals are richly endowed with natural resources and rightly earned the fame of the "lake region". Many different reservoirs are located throughout the region far and near Chelyabinsk, but some have formed almost on its outskirts and even inside the city itself.
Not all lakes are of natural origin, there are artificial water spaces formed from human industrial intervention. Each has its own history and unique name.
First Lake, Second and others
On the whole planet there are karst lakes, they are formed in landscape soil failures, where rain, melt water accumulates, these voids can also be filled with underground spring water, fresh and even s alty. Just one day, industrialists decided to use four small karst lakes located on the eastern outskirts of the city as sewage tanks. Here is the story of the origin of the First Lake in Chelyabinsk, then the Second Lake, the Third Lake, the Fourth Lake and Shelyugino.
Unromantic names for former water settling tanks for technical wastewater from local ChTZ plants, CHPP-2, etc.e. Although they are all connected by slip channels, over time the water in two such reservoirs became safer for use, but only a year after the discharge of industrial water into them ceased. And in 1957, a young fish factory began to stock the First Lake of Chelyabinsk with fish. To begin with, whitefish and carp were launched, and then the “range” was expanded: perch, ripus, pike, peled, ruff, pike perch, roach, gudgeon, chebak, crucian carp, bream. For anglers-amateurs and even professionals there is where to roam.
Recreation center
The modern First Lake of Chelyabinsk is one of the favorite places for recreation of the townspeople. Since the reservoir is located within the city, you can get there by public transport. Bus, trolleybus routes or fixed-route taxis go here. But you still have to walk a little to get to the recreation center near the lake "Banki on the First" in Chelyabinsk. The road will go along the garden partnership "Teacher", so you can not be afraid of excesses.
Here are cozy cottages with amenities and real Russian baths. Hotel in 2 floors with rooms of different capacity and comfort. Banquet halls, summer terraces, guarded parking lots, sports grounds for adults and children.
It would be a great idea to hold a wedding ceremony on the First Lake of Chelyabinsk. There is definitely enough space for any number of guests. But you need to reserve places here in advance. There are many holidays in the country, but you need to celebrate them somewhere.
City beach
Here is a well-groomed sandy beach, onwhich can be accessed by simply paying 100 rubles for an entrance ticket. Moreover, the beach on the First Lake of Chelyabinsk is also visited year-round.
Especially for barbecue lovers - equipped barbecue areas. It lacks only the barbecue itself, a delicious feast and a cheerful company of friends.
For lovers of winter activities - horseback riding, tubing center. An ideal place to relax body and soul at any time of the year.
Features of local fishing
In fact, there are many sandy beaches along the shores of the First Lake. After all, the area of the lake is 18.5 square meters. km. And the presence of a developed infrastructure around and transport accessibility has made the coast a desirable place for thousands of citizens to live.
For this reason, new housing estates under construction have become popular with young families with children and older couples who want to spend more time in close proximity to nature.
Well, really, what a charm - fishing is within walking distance both in winter and in summer. What man would refuse such a pastime, especially considering the fact that you don’t have to travel far?
Fishing on the First Lake of Chelyabinsk is possible both from the shore and from boats. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 10.5 km, the shore is gentle, so it is possible to unload boats everywhere, but drive no closer than 50 meters. Everything must be within the law.
A fish factory located on the shore guarantees fishermen100% successful bite.
But…
Since 2006, the negligent attitude of the heads of nearby industries, and sometimes residents of new microdistricts, has led to pollution of the ancient karst lake. The Chelyabinsk environmental prosecutor's office issues a warning. It is high time not just to talk about the purity of the world around us, but to teach this at least from school years. Maybe start with the First Lake? No wonder it is the First.
