Sig Lake is a unique and beautiful body of water in the Tver region. It is located in the Ostashkovsky district, just 9 km from the regional center. In order to get to these places, surrounded by magnificent nature, you need to move south from Ostashkov. The lake has become popular due to the rich catches. Almost all the fishermen of the region come to this reservoir to fish.
Description of the lake
Lake Sig (Tver region) is elongated from the northwest to the southeast. The water area has an oval shape. It is part of the Upper Volga Lakes group. Sig is one of the most beautiful. The nearest reservoir of this group is Seliger. It is believed that in the past Sig was a large reach of Seliger.
The total area of the lake is 27.3 square meters. km. The bottom is composed of sandy deposits, there are no serious rifts, it is even. The average depth of the lake is 4-5 m. The maximum depth in the center of the reservoir reaches 6 m. The catchment area is 96.3 sq. km. km. Lake Sig is located at an altitude of 219 m above sea level.
Features
Waterin the lake is clear, emerald color. There is an island here - a favorite fishing spot. The bottom near it is rocky, stretching along a narrow path to the very shore. The edge of the coast is overgrown with reeds and reeds, thickets go deep into several meters.
The banks of the Whitefish have a slightly indented relief, they are low and gentle. The east coast is swampy in places, the west coast is dry. It is on the latter that large recreation centers, sanatoriums and hotels are located. Also on the west coast are the nearest settlements - the villages of Kuryaevo, Ivanova Gora and Kraklovo.
The small river Sigovka, a little over 8 km long, flows into the lake. It connects lakes Sig and Seliger. Also, several small streams flow into the reservoir.
Rest at Sig Lake
Many tourists have repeatedly come to Lake Sig. Rest in these places is simply magnificent. First of all, the weather contributes to this. The climate of the region is favorable and temperate. Average summer temperatures reach +17… +20 °С. There is practically no scorching heat due to the proximity to water bodies. Summer lasts 100 days. Temperatures tend to be highest in July.
Despite some remoteness of the lake from civilization, here you can have a wonderful time and relax. In addition to the picturesque nature and mild climate, tourists go on excursions, getting acquainted with historical sights.
Sanatoriums and recreation centers have been built on the lake for the services of vacationers. There is a lot of entertainment for both passive and active recreation. well-maintainedsandy beaches, sports grounds, swimming pools on the territory of hotels, even a mini-zoo and a heliport - all this can be found on the coast of Shiga. It is possible to walk along the footpaths in the pine forest. The only thing to be wary of is the swamps on the east coast.
Attractions
Historical sights in this place are also available. In the village of Sigovka, to the northeast of the lake, you can see an old mill, which was built by the monks back in 1650. Of course, it has not been preserved in its original form, as it has been rebuilt several times. Now it is not functioning. However, vacationers go there to look at the dams, the plinth left from the two-story building.
Extreme vacation
Sig Lake is ideal for lovers of extreme sports. They won't be bored here either. In 1941, an American plane sank in the reservoir. Of the 17 crew members, 10 died under water. The plane was never raised, and it is still in the center of the lake. It is used as an object for wreck diving - a special type of diving, which provides for descent into the water, on sunken objects. The Douglas plane is located at a depth of 6 m, most of it is silted up, few divers manage to get inside. Viewed from a depth of 3 m.
Sig Lake: Fishing
But fishing remains the most popular recreation on the Shiga. The lake provides a stable biting at any time of the year. Bream, pike, ide, bream, roach are found in the reservoir. In the past it was often possibleto meet a whitefish, however, due to poaching, it is no longer found. Because of the same problem, large specimens of fish disappeared altogether, although local fishermen caught a 7-kilogram ide a few years ago.
Convenient approaches to the lake are located from the southern and western shores. Near the village of Kurkovo is the longest stretch without reeds. You can also fish from the lake island. Winter fishing takes place mainly from the shore. Residents of nearby villages provide the opportunity to rent a boat, as well as stay overnight.
How to get there?
Sig Lake is about 200 km away from the regional center (Tver). This distance can be overcome both by car and by train. To get to the lake, you need to drive to the city of Ostashkov, and from there go towards the city of Peno. Here you need to be careful and not miss the turn to the left, to the village of Zamoshye. Having passed this settlement, you need to get to the village of Ivanova Gora. It is located on the western shore of the reservoir.
