The Urals is a region whose tourism potential is far from being fully utilized. Few dare to deny the fact that nature has generously endowed these places. And even with the most superficial acquaintance with the Southern Urals, it becomes obvious that there is absolutely no need to spend big money and fly by plane to the other end of the world. You can also have a good rest in the Chelyabinsk region. There are still clean reservoirs surrounded by relic coniferous vegetation. Of course, there are many environmental problems in the Urals and we should not forget about them, but there are still not so few places that have not been affected by these problems.
Sandy Lake, Chelyabinsk Region
This is one of the protected areas of the Southern Urals, since 1991 it has the official status of a natural monument of regional significance. At some distance from it passes the federal highway M5, which provides a link between this place and other regions. Public catering establishments located along this route, small shops and a gas station will remain the nearest objects of civilization for the duration of your stay in the reserve. Getting here is not so difficult, the lake is located a hundred kilometers northeast of Chelyabinsk. Suchdistance from the largest industrial center of the region ensures the ecological cleanliness of both the reservoir itself and the surrounding area. If you want to take a break from the rhythms of the modern city and immerse yourself in silence and solitude for a week or two, then Sandy Lake is exactly what you were looking for.
In terms of its size, this is not such a large body of water, no more than one and a half kilometers in diameter, and its depth rarely exceeds a three-meter mark. Whether this is good or bad - the question remains debatable, but there is no equipped recreation center in this place. Sandy Lake suggests life in a tent on its shore. But this type of recreation has many fans, if we are to break away from the benefits of civilization, then we must be consistent. But, living in a tent on the shore, you should follow the rules of behavior in the forest. You should not leave behind any traces of your stay here. Sandy Lake should remain as clean as it is, after all, a natural monument of regional significance.
Fishing
Despite some everyday discomfort, Sandy Lake is able to provide good fishing to those who come to its coast.
The shores of the lake make it difficult to access open water and are heavily overgrown with reeds, so for successful fishing it is best to have some kind of floating tool. Those who have gone fishing here repeatedly prefer to use an inflatable boat. This boat is easy to transport and fits in the trunk without any problems.any car. When moving through the reservoir, it should be borne in mind that there is a large amount of driftwood at the bottom of the lake, you should maneuver with caution, especially near the coast. Pike and perch are best caught here. Experienced fishermen speak very well about winter fishing on this reservoir, but getting here in winter is not always easy.
