The Best Places to Go Fishing in Russia

If you are looking for an exciting, exotic destination to take a fishing holiday, you might want to consider visiting Russia. While it may not be the first location you think of to do some fishing, Russia has a number of bodies of water suitable for getting some great fishing done. Below are some of our favourite spots in the country to go fishing:

Volga River

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The Volga is the longest river in Europe. It passes through more than half of the largest cities in Russia, including Moscow. Many consider the Volga to be Russia’s national river. Pike, perch, burbot/eelpout, and catfish can be caught in the Volga near the capital. Some fish have been caught here that weigh over 100 kilos!

Volga Delta

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In addition to the river itself, there is some fantastic fishing to be had in the delta of the Volga. All of the above fish can be found in the Volga delta, as well as tench, zander and asp.

Lake Baikal

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Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake on the planet, and second only the Caspian Sea overall. Hucho taimen, grayling, and many other types of fish are found in the lake, but many come seeking the Omul whitefish, which is only found at Lake Baikal.

Kamchatka Peninsula

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If you are looking to catch Pacific salmon, then look no further than the Kamchatka peninsula, on the eastern side of the country. The variety of salmon available here make it a suitable spot for both the amateur and professional fisherman. King salmon, pink salmon, cherry salmon, and over a dozen other varieties of salmon spawn in the rivers here.

Caucasus Region

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The Caucasus region in south Russia near the Georgian border is an out of the way experience for the true outdoors enthusiast. The area is famous for its brown trout availability. On a good day, dozens of trout can be caught in the waterways in the region.

With such a large and diverse geographic area, you are almost certain to find the perfect fishing holiday waiting for you somewhere in Russia. The next time you plan an international fishing vacation, give Russia a look. It will be an experience you definitely will not soon forget!