Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is located in the Argayashsky district. It has an elongated shape: from the northwest to the southeast. The lake is quite large: length - about 5 kilometers, width - 3, the area of the water surface - more than 10 km2. Akakul is a sewage reservoir, through a system of canals, streams and swamps it discharges its waters into Ulagach. The average depth is about five meters, the maximum is eleven. There are no large settlements on the shores of the lake. Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is a place of rest. Numerous children's camps and recreation centers are located along its banks. But on the southern coast there is a water intake station, a subsidiary farm is located, and stone quarries are functioning. One kilometer from the lake is the Akakulskoye tract - a swampy area. Also, the northwestern coast is characterized by swampiness and thickets of reeds. The catchment area is over 50 square kilometers.
Ecology of the reservoir
The water in the lake is clean. Mineralization - no more than 300 mg / liter. The chemical composition of water belongs to the hydrocarbonate class according to the soda group and the magnesium group. By softness, water belongs to the first category. A mixed forest grows around the lake (linden, pine and birch). It has a lot of mushrooms and berries that can be picked right on the territories of recreation facilities. Small rocks are scattered in the forest. Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs grow: mountain ash, cherry, apple, raspberry and bird cherry. Birds, squirrels and hedgehogs abound in the forest. In summer, the water of the lake warms up well and remains warm until the autumn cold. Due to the absence of industrial enterprises, the composition of water and a large amount of vegetation, the air on Akakul is clean and fresh. It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of all organs and systems of the human body. The bottom of the reservoir is mostly silty. On the beaches it is cleared, where the bottom is sandy. The eastern coast is steep and rocky. There are 3 stone capes and islands covered with vegetation.
Fishing
Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is rich in fauna, fishing attracts fans not only from the South Urals, but from all over Russia. Pike, roach, ruff, whitefish, perch, crucian carp, ripus, bream and many others are found here in huge quantities. Akakul is stocked with ripus and whitefish every year. It is believed that it contains the largest number of fish species in the entire area. There are also crayfish here. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat, but at depth the prey is larger. You can stay on the lake "savage", in a tent, or you can order a fisherman's house. it2-storey cottage, where even a large company will be spacious. There is a sauna, billiards and barbecue area. You can rent boats. Lake Akagul (Chelyabinsk region) is loved by many fishermen, some come here every year.
Rest
Beautiful and picturesque lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region), photos fully convey the charm of this reservoir. In addition to this factor, recreational use determines the high quality of water. Numerous summer camps and recreation centers for children offer numerous entertainments and pastimes: swimming pools, saunas, sports and playgrounds, dance floors, restaurants, coffee shops, shops, cafes, rental of boats, catamarans, cars and much more. Almost all institutions allow you to bring your pets with you. The price range is very wide, including depending on the improvement and the season. Lake Akakul is friendly (Chelyabinsk region), the reviews of vacationers are extremely positive.
How to get there
Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is located near the cities of Ozersk and Kyshtym. This is the northwest region. Federal highways do not pass here, and you can only get to the place by personal transport. From Chelyabinsk, you must first follow the M5 highway to Yekaterinburg, pass the sign for the village of Dolgoderevenskoye and turn at the first sign directing to Argayash. In this settlement, you need to turn towards Kyshtym, on the way to the city, approximately 2/3 of the waylake is located. From Chelyabinsk it is about 80 kilometers, that is, 1.5 hours of travel. From Yekaterinburg to the lake - 160 kilometers. Road route: Ekaterinburg-Bolshoi Istok-Oktyabrsky-Tyubuk-Sysert-Kasli-Kyshtym. Then turn to Argayash, where the lake is located on the left side.
Lake District
The Chelyabinsk region is rightly called the lake region, on its territory there are more than 3, 7 thousand reservoirs of various sizes. Some of them are mountainous, others are forest-steppe. Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is one of the most attractive places for tourists and fishermen. There are no attractions here. But there is clean air, wholesome water and a lot of fish. The absence of civilization determines the ecological cleanliness of this beautiful place. Vacation packages must be booked in advance. And in summer, a tent city grows on the banks of the reservoir.
