The best places in Ukraine for ice fishing

From December to February, ice-covered rivers and lakes turn into a real paradise for fishermen who are ready to try their hand at the activity in difficult conditions. However, this type of leisure largely depends on the right choice of location. So, to know where you can you find real giants, read below.

Kyiv Reservoir

It is located on the Dnipro River, stretching from Vyshhorod to the village of Dniprova. The artificial reservoir was created in 1964-1966. The Teteriv, Irpin, and Prypiat rivers flow into it.

The construction of the reservoir not only improved the conditions for navigation, but also created a multifunctional water body used for hydropower and water supply. It is also used for fisheries development and recreation.

Experienced fishermen know this location well. Pike, pike perch and perch can often be caught here. Due to the lively water regime, fish are active here even at low temperatures.

Kaniv Reservoir

It is located in the cascade on the Dnipro River, in Kyiv and Cherkasy regions, and stretches for more than 123 kilometers. It was created in 1974-1976. The Stuhna and Trubizh rivers flow into the reservoir.

Enthusiasts come here mostly for whitefish. You can also catch bream, roach and silver bream. First of all, we advise you to look for deep places where they are usually concentrated. Secondly, don't neglect the bait - it will significantly increase the chances.

Desna

The river covers Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions. The average depth of the reservoir reaches 2-4 meters, and the maximum depth is 17 meters.

It is home to more than 35 species of fish, including crucian carp, chub, roach, carp, catfish, bream, and eel.

A great place for fishing is on the outskirts of Vyshhorod. Here, as a rule, there is an active bite for perch, pike and pike perch. We advise you to look for them near the bridges and pits, where they are concentrated.

Kremenchuk Reservoir

Located on the Dnipro River in Poltava, Kropyvnytskyi, and Cherkasy regions. The artificial reservoir was filled in 1959-1961. It stretches for 185 kilometers.

From late December to early March, the reservoir is covered with solid ice. During this period, the ice cover can be 50 to 80 centimeters thick.

The reservoir is home to about 50 species of fish, including bream, pike perch, carp, roach, crucian carp, and sprat.

Dniester Reservoir

Created in 1981-1987, it is located on the Dniester River in Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and Vinnytsia regions. The reservoir can be up to 20 meters deep.

Since 1988, environmental water releases have been carried out here to create favorable conditions for the reproduction of fish, birds and other aquatic organisms.

The average ice thickness in winter is about 20 centimeters. The reservoir is home to bream, carp, perch, silver crucian carp, pike, grass carp, pike perch, and others.

Shatsk Lakes

They are located among the forests of the northwestern part of the Kovel district of Volyn region.

The reservoirs are inhabited by eel, perch, pike, bream, crucian carp, catfish, etc.

From November 1 until the start of the spring and summer spawning ban, ice fishing is prohibited.

Specific locations are determined and published by the Shatsk National Natural Park. Usually, these are Svityaz, Pulemetske, Luky, Peremut, Liutsymer, Chorne Velyke and Krymne.

Take your fishing rods, augers and warm clothes! Winter fishing is waiting for you!

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