The Cheboksary reservoir is formed by the dam of the hydroelectric power station of the same name, located in Novocheboksarsk, the Republic of Chuvashia. The construction of the hydroelectric complex began in 1968. However, due to contradictions between the regions, it still cannot be completed. The HPP is currently operating at 63 meters.
There is a reservoir on the Volga River. Geographically refers to the Nizhny Novgorod region, Chuvashia and the Republic of Mari El.
Short description
The Cheboksary reservoir is part of the Volga-Kama cascade. The beginning of filling refers to 1980, and it was completely formed in 1982. The area of the reservoir is more than 2 thousand square kilometers, the length is about 340 km. As for the width, the highest mark varies within 16 km, and the depth is 35 m. It is navigable for both passenger, mainly tourist, and cargo routes.
In the process of educationreservoir was flooded the village of Korotni. Completely water is replaced within 15-20 days. The level of the Cheboksary reservoir is planned to be raised to 68 m (currently 63 m), but this will lead to flooding of more than 350 thousand hectares. Then Nizhny Novgorod and other industrial centers will be under threat.
Problems
Overlapping the Volga in November 1980 is now recognized as an unjustified decision. The river, and so on throughout its entire length, from its sources in the Tver region to its lower reaches in the south of the country, is a cascade of reservoirs. Their change cannot but have a detrimental effect on the ecology of the regions and water resources in particular.
The Cheboksary reservoir is surrounded by forests and oak forests. However, these beautiful forests suffer during the period of flooding, which leads to a large loss of wood. A decrease in the yield of wild berry crops and mushrooms was also noticed.
There is currently no clear way out and solution to the problem of environmental pollution of valuable species of freshwater fish, such as pike, pike perch, and bream. About 100 million rubles were spent at the beginning of 2006 on design studies and proposals to eliminate the main problems of water area pollution. The main problem to be solved is the swampiness of the areas adjacent to the reservoir.
Cheboksary reservoir: fishing
The reservoir is attractive primarily for lovers of fishing, which is possible here all year round. That's interesting: what harmsagriculture, is of great help to fishermen. Rotting tree trunks, wetlands are a favorite habitat for some fish species.
The Cheboksary Reservoir is a habitat for pike, asp, zander, perch, etc. They are readily caught on wobblers or on non-hooks. They are the most convenient to use so as not to spoil the tackle on the trees or not to collect garbage when catching.
The most successful places for fishing are considered to be the vicinity of the Makariev Monastery, where there are a lot of predatory fish. Perch and pike gather in large flocks at the mouth of the Kerzhenets River and it is convenient to catch them on spinning there.
The right tributary of the Volga - the Sundovik River - is a favorite place for several types of pike. And fishing enthusiasts note that in these places you can catch the whole flock of these predators.
Tourism
There are several recreation centers on the territory of the reservoir, each of which offers a wide range of services for anglers. This is the rental of a place, gear and other equipment. Also, each of the fishermen can prepare their own catch.
The level of comfort in places of residence - from houses with amenities to simple places with tents and campsites. At some recreation centers for fishing enthusiasts, regular thematic lectures are held. The Cheboksary reservoir is visited by a large number of people every year.
