Fishing in Astrakhan in May is a real holiday for lovers of fishing

The last spring month is considered one of the most interesting and prolific on the Volga in order to deliver an unforgettable pleasure to those whose hobby is fishing. In April and May in Astrakhan permanently warm and sunny weather without rains is established, winds stop, which in March and April are quite strong and reduce the efficiency of fishing. By the middle of the month, the level of flood has already begun to decline, and by the end the water level in Mother Volga has finally come back to normal.

The best month

Fishing in Astrakhan in May, judging by the reviews, very fascinating. During this period, many species of fish living in the Volga-Caspian basin begin to spawn. Spring floods on the most "Russian" river at this time reaches its climax. Sometimes the water rises even five or more meters. As a result, real meadow meadows are formed, where flocks of underwater inhabitants rush. After all, such polo are considered the most suitable place for spawning.

It is during this period that the most interesting fishing begins. In Astrakhan in May, a peaceful white fish is better caught. It is only necessary to find a suitable, yet quiet place, and we can assume that a good catch is provided. It's not for nothing that fishing in Astrakhan in May is so popular with a savage. For the holidays, lovers come here from all over the country.

What can I catch

Basically during this period a float fishing rod with a coil is used, and as a nozzle - a worm. However, for those who prefer the bottom tackle, May, especially its beginning, is a very favorable season, because even in the small plains of the floodplain in the last spring month there are many large fish. For example, carp can perfectly peck at a depth of only one meter. In addition, fishing in Astrakhan in May can give a trophy pike.

All the plentiful floods of the Volga in this period are full of peaceful fish going to spawning. This is rudd, roach, roach, etc. The river is visited by spawning and semi-transit fish, for example, the Caspian herring and crucian, bream and bream. And on their trail along the thawed water goes the catfish, the purpose of which is not only warming in warm water, but also hunting in the polo. In search of food in the flooded meadows, large enough pikes often peek. In general, fishing in May, Astrakhan promises to be very productive.

In the last week before the beginning of summer, the water level slowly begins to decrease. At this time, catching is best in shallow water, at a depth of not more than three meters. It is in such areas, judging by the reviews, and come across a large pike with perch. Sudak at this time should be looked for in flooded shrub thickets, and asp - where there is a rapid current: at the entrances to the channels, offshore or under the steep banks.

Where to catch

When the water level in the Volga is still high enough, the strategy of finding fish presupposes some corrections. In this regard, fishing in Astrakhan in early May is conditionally divided into two types according to territorial characteristics: fishing on the main stream and fishing on the rivers and small tributaries in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain. And already proceeding from a place and prospective extraction not only a tackle, but also a nozzle is selected.

On the main channel of the Volga

This is the place where in the May period, zander with catfish, asp, as well as perch and other predatory representatives of the underwater world are actively pecking. Catfish at this time is caught exclusively on pits. The most suitable tool for its fishing during this period is considered a bottom tackle, and the most effective bait - a frog, pieces of fish or bundles of creeps. The catfish on the main Volga channel is quite active.

The pike perch, in which fishing in Astrakhan in May best passes near the flooded bushes, as well as in the so-called dumps, where he hunts a small piece moving to spawn, is caught in jig and floating baits. Not bad "works" and a tackle such as rubber bands. But you need to know that in May, no more than ten hooks can be used. And in the period of intensity of the Caspian herring, which falls on the middle or the end of May, it is generally forbidden to catch "rubber band".

Jerekh at this time keeps plots near the flooded trees and steepweeds, avoiding places with strong direct current. This predator is considered one of the most cautious fish, so catching it, especially at this time of year, is incredibly difficult, as it hunts only peaceful white prey, which during spawning period in the mainstream is very much.

Fishing on small rivers

The Volga River, flowing into the Caspian Sea, splits into a large number of erikas and small rolls, in which judging by the reports, excellent fishing is taking place during the high waters. In Astrakhan in May, you can fish not only in the delta. During spawning, many species of fish, climbing up the river, literally "zaryblyayut" all the rivulets and sleeves. That's why good biting in this season will be provided on the entire stretch of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain.

In early May, during the pre-spawning period, almost all underwater inhabitants in shallow water prefer baits of animal origin only. The main, most interesting for them bait are the bloodworm or Californian red small worm. In the absence of this bait, you can also use small raincoats, but not large, which prey eats with great reluctance. Very productive - that is how fishing is characterized by many in Astrakhan in May.

Reviews

This region with the last summer month turns into a real paradise for lovers of underwater hunting. Without a catch in May, not a single fisherman will remain, even the one who first picked up a fishing rod. After all, at this time Mother Volga abounds in fish. This is confirmed by everyone who has visited these places at least once, having chosen for themselves the most catching area and "their" kind of prey. Many, judging by the reviews, liked this lesson so much that they returned here year after year. Beginners can try their hand at fishing bases, catching on boats or directly on pontoons. Catfish and carp, bream and perch, pike, asp - this season almost every species bites. The fish sizes, judging by the reviews, are also encouraging, but there are a lot of impressions from the Astrakhan brand - the vobla, which is especially interesting to catch at this time of the year.