Tourists from all over Russia and even foreign countries come here every year to enjoy the beauty of these places. And there are more and more tourists. Here is a video that talks about the reservoir.
Magnitogorsk is located next to the Verkhneuralsk reservoir, they are separated by 25 kilometers. And also not very far Verkhneuralsk, only 17 kilometers. The reservoir is located north of the first point and south of the second. A very large body of water, it is called the sea for a reason.
History
Verkhneuralsk reservoir is not a natural phenomenon, but the work of human hands. They started building it in the 60s. The reservoir is 23 km long and 3 km wide. Initially, it was built for the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works.
Here is a dam, its length is 1480 m, its height is 27 m, the coastline is 101 km. 2 rivers flow here: Chernaya and Vorovskaya, both of them are tributaries of the Urals. There are islands, they are small, in the bays and bays people swim andfishing.
Although construction began in 1960, the construction continued for 4 years, and in 1964 they signed an acceptance certificate for the dam. Many different options were offered to choose from for the name and only 2 of them were left. The first option was chosen - the Magnitogorsk reservoir. The second option is the Upper Ural Sea, which was officially recognized.
Now this place is intended mainly for recreation and fishing. Recreation can be divided into two types: cultural and wild.
Wild Camping
The plus is that you can organize your own vacation, choose different places. For example, if you go beyond the village of Zheltinsky, which is located in the east of the reservoir, you will see a wild beach. It is very large, 2.5 km. Conditionally wild, it is equipped there: there are places where you can put up a tent, where you can leave your car, there is even a base for surfing. And people who love windsurfing often come here.
On the right bank of the repository, you can see the highway that leads from Magnitogorsk to Verkhneuralsk. On the left bank there is another road, it is unpaved, but good. From both of these roads there are different turns and country roads, they lead to a reservoir.
This is a very large reservoir, so there is an opportunity to practice different sports. People who own jet skis come here, sailing regattas are held. And there is also a yacht club called "Azure".
But usually most people come here to fish.
Fishing
Recreation at the Verkhneuralsk reservoir may also include fishing. There are different types of fish here. For example, carp, crucian carp, rudd, pike and so on. And most importantly - the fish is quite large. You can take a fishing rod, spinning. Fishermen say that the most frequent catch is perch. Other species also peck, but a little less often. The best places for fishing are near the shore, or you can go to a depth of 2 meters, maybe 3. If you are going for the first time, then look where experienced fishermen go, join them.
How to get there
Usually people go to the Verkhneuralsk reservoir by car. Those who live in Magnitogorsk know this route very well, because they constantly go to Verkhneuralsk past it.
You can find entrances to the water, there are many of them. Most of the time the slopes are very comfortable.
Campas
If you are going to rest on the Verkhneuralskoye reservoir, the recreation center may come in handy for you to have a cultural rest. There are a lot of bases on the coastline. They are designed for different levels of comfort, the prices are small. And for the convenience of guests, rooms, barbecues, a bathhouse, conversations and so on are offered.
Among the bases, there are several. For example, "Successful Beach", it is located right on the shore of the reservoir.
People often come here to spend time with their families or arrange corporate parties. Near the rooms there are gazebos, barbecues and everything so that a person can cook something for themselves on the fire. Those,those who love fishing can go and do their own thing, and if you come with a child, then he will surely like a small zoo. The base has a very good approach to the water. The houses are warm and have everything you need. There are playgrounds, benches, the rooms have beds, a small kitchenette.
If we talk about the camp sites of the Verkhneuralsk reservoir, we can mention "Veterok" and "Mermaid".
The latter can be found next to the dam, located on the right. The base is fenced with a fence, there is a pier. There are exits to the water, not only for boats, but also for boats. It has its own well, the base hosts music events and other events.
"Veterok" is also located next to the dam, on the right side. This is a large plot of land with several houses, a bathhouse, a sports and recreation complex, a garage and cabins, a private beach, a pier, a private boat garage.
"Breeze" is located near the village of Ivanovka. There are gazebos, a barbecue area, and a wood-burning sauna. Access to the reservoir is very convenient. The rooms are different, ranging from double and larger.
You can also advise "Berezhok", "Comfort".
So you can decide for yourself where exactly and why you will go to the Verkhneuralskoe reservoir: relax as a savage or at a camp site or go fishing.
