Lake Bolshoy Kuyash (Chelyabinsk region): description, fishing, recreation

In the Kasli district (Russia) there is a small but picturesque lake Bolshoy Kuyash. Chelyabinsk region is characterized by a large number of reservoirs and beautiful nature, which is why there are always a lot of fishermen and tourists. Where did this interesting name for the lake come from? His hydronym means in translation from the Turkic "solar", which is quite true. Especially in the summer season one can often observe how bright rays of the sun are reflected in the mirror lake surface.

How to get to the pond?

Lake Bolshaya Kuyash (reviews about it are only positive) is located between two large cities. The distance to the regional center (Chelyabinsk) is 142 km, and to Ekaterinburg - 132 km.

In order to come to these places to rest, you need to overcome a certain path. Near the reservoir is the Chelyabinsk-Yekaterinburg (M36) route, along which it will be necessary to move.

If tourists are traveling from Chelyabinsk, then near the village of Tyubuk it is necessary to turn to Bagaryak. Before reaching it a little, turn to the road leading to Kamensk-Uralsky. Having reached the nearest intersection, again take to the right to the transformer box and from there straight to the village Ognevskoe. It is he who is on the lake (south-west shore).

And those who use the map or navigator, it will be useful to know the coordinates of the water area: 56 ° 08'15 "s. W., 61 ° 33'26 "in. E.

Brief description of the lake

Lake Big Kuyash is relatively small. Its length is 6.5 km, not much smaller and the width is 5 km. The depth of the reservoir varies from 2 to 7 m. The surface area is 24 km ² . The water is transparent, it contains a lot of trace elements. The banks are sloping, covered with vegetation. Rice grows near the water, and a little further from the coastline - forests. Basically it is birch and pine plantings. The bottom of the lake is mostly sandy, in places where the depth exceeds 4 m, it is muddy.

The West Bank is not suitable for bathing, since there is a lot of vegetation here, snags are often found on the bottom. On the south side there is an isthmus, which separates Lake Bolshoy Kuyash from another reservoir. It is small enough, only about one kilometer. Its name is Small Kuyash.

Fishing

The lake is used specifically for fishing, at least for several decades it is artificially filled with fish. The last species was a pike perch. Since 2003, he safely lives with other underwater representatives and multiplies in these waters for the joy of fishermen. It is said that there are fish with a weight of 2 kg or more.

In the thickets of water plants most often hide very large specimens. However, catching them is not so simple. Need a certain skill, properly selected equipment and, of course, advice of professionals.

Inhabitants of the reservoir

• Zander. There are instances of up to 1.5-2 kg.
• Ripus. Body length - up to half a meter, large specimens - up to 1.5 kg.
• Cheese - a family of whitefish. It is considered very tasty. Unlike pel'iad, it is possible to cook soup from it, fry, salt and marinate. Fish of medium size, weighs in the range of 0.5 kg.
• Bream - in taste is considered the most delicious of carp. At the age of 10 years it reaches a length of 75 cm and weighs about 8 kg. The bait most often come across young individuals, weighing about 2 kg.
• Carp is a "local resident". He always lives in the lake.
• Carp. According to the stories of the fishermen, there were individuals up to 8 kg, but recently such specimens practically do not occur.
• Perch is a predator, its weight, as a rule, does not exceed 1 kg. It is well caught on a worm, larvae lamprey, fry.
• Pelyad. This fish has very useful properties, restores the cells of the body, regulates the nervous system. Contains many micronutrients.
• Roach - delicious, although small, rare individuals reach a weight of 200 g.

Fishing conditions

Rest on the lake Big Kuyash, in particular fishing, for a fee. At the fork Ognevskoe - Klepalovo can get a ticket, its cost - 300 rubles. On the lake you can fish all year round. Lovers of romance are in tents. All on the principle of camping - come with everything and rest. You can fish from the shore or boat, and to any fish listed on the list.

Recreation center "Owl"

Lake Big Kuyash is in demand. On its shore there is a small, but cozy recreation center "Owl". A two-storey cottage is available for tourists. In its territory all conditions for a wonderful holiday are created. There is a bathhouse where you can steam well, and then dive into a pond with cool water. The mangal zone for the preparation of fragrant shish kebabs is organized. Nearby is the reserve. It is home to roe deer, who are not afraid of man. Here you can come light: the base provides rental of fishing gear.

Let's sum up the results

According reviews of tourists, Lake Big Kuyash - an ideal place for a family holiday. Near the village. Ognevskoe has an excellent sandy beach. Fishermen will be delighted - great biting, come across huge individuals. For lovers of hunting near the lake is a hunting base. In the forest, large animals live in the form of moose, wild boars, roe deer, rabbits. Come and relax.