Istra reservoir is one of the oldest and largest reservoirs in the Moscow region. The area of this reservoir is more than 33 km. Its length is almost 25 km, and its width is 2 km, while the greatest depth reaches 28 meters. Due to the significant elevation difference of the hilly terrain, the coastlines of the Istra reservoir are very indented. Numerous bays appeared due to the flooding of the tributaries of the Istra River when the storage was filled with water.
Istra reservoir - historical places
In the 17th century, the picturesque area near the Istra River inspired Patriarch Nikon so much that he bought the nearby lands, including the village of Voskresenskoye, and the New Jerusalem Monastery was built on this territory.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from all over the country visited these places. During the reign of Peter I and Catherine the Great, the monastery became a stronghold of Orthodox Christianity. It was visited by Suvorov, Tchaikovsky, Napoleon and Lermontov.
Istra Reservoir is very popular with fishermen, this reservoir is home to a wide variety of fish species. In the Istra region there are very rich forests, in which there is an abundance of berries and mushrooms. There are no industrial facilities on the banks of the reservoir, the reservoirsupplies drinking water to Moscow and is rightfully called the Pearl.
Istra reservoir - fishing and recreation
Istra reservoir is located in an area surrounded by hills, picturesque meadows, fields and mixed forest. The winding shores of this reservoir with numerous bays and small flooded streams create very cozy corners for fishing enthusiasts. These features of the reservoir affect the conditions for fishing. The uneven and in some places covered with driftwood bottom allows the fish to create all kinds of hiding places.
The reservoir with springs in the coastal zone and running water is always saturated with fish. Breams, pikes, zanders, roaches, perches, silver breams, burbots, and ruffs live here. Eel is also very common here. There are several sports and fishing bases in the area of the reservoir. The Istra base is located in the area of the Yakimansky state farm. Nudol, Pyatnitsky Ples and Lopotovo bases are especially popular among anglers. The picturesque nature of the Istra reservoir with large forests and an abundance of various reservoirs and small streams creates a favorable atmosphere for wonderful fishing and relaxation from the bustle of the city.
Istra Reservoir, the rest on the banks of which is unsurpassed, is a beautiful picturesque place with good climatic conditions. Here you can combine recreation with wonderful fishing and hunting. The beauty of the surrounding nature, recreation centers, sanatoriums and comfortable cottages makeholiday fabulous, with a lot of fun and positive memories. Very popular on the Istra reservoir is kayaking and riding scooters and jet skis. The beauty and attractiveness of landscapes, the purity of the water, this reservoir is very attractive for vacationers and is not inferior to the reservoirs of the northern Pirogovskaya group.
