Yakutia or the Republic of Sakha seems to the majority of the inhabitants of the European part of Russia as a distant, cold land of little use for life. But for anglers it is Eldorado. True, only very wealthy people can afford to go fishing in Yakutia, but after reading their stories and watching a video, many fishermen begin to dream about it. Yakutia on the map is the promised land for fishermen:
What fish live in Yakutia
In Yakutia, there are many fish species that are considered representatives of the eastern ichthyofauna, but there are also those that are familiar to everyone from childhood. In total, in the Yakut water bodies, ichthyologists have counted more than 50 species of fish. The list of inhabitants of Yakut water bodies includes the following types of fish:
- Salmon : lenok, grayling , taimen, chum salmon, pink salmon, arctic char , smelt ;
- Whitefish represented by:
- muksun;
- pyzhyanom;
- peled ;
- boil;
- omul;
- vendace;
- nelma;
- Sturgeon : Siberian sturgeon;
- Carp :
- roach,
- chebak,
- ide,
- crucian carp,
- dace,
- minnow;
- roach,
- Pike : pike;
- Perchiformes : perch, ruff;
Decent winter perch [/ caption] - Codfish : burbot.
Attention! Taimen in 2010 is listed in the Red Book of Yakutia. If you catch him and not release him, you can get a fine of 1 million rubles, or even end up in places not so distant for three years. On the other hand, the 2020 Recreational Fishing Regulations state that one fish can be caught per day at least 64 cm long.
Recreational fishing rules in Yakutia
With regard to winter fishing, anglers should be aware of the following: the total number of hooks on all tackle should not exceed 10 pieces; the number of girders is limited to 10 pieces per person; the number of hooks for burbot fishing should also not be more than 10. There are restrictions on the minimum size of fish caught. They are expressed in the following numbers:
- lenok – 31 cm;
- muksun – from 46 to 50 cm, depending on the area;
- nelma – 62 cm;
- Arctic omul – from 37 to 41 cm, depending on the habitat;
- Siberian sturgeon – 62 cm;
- vendace – 26 cm;
- whitefish – from 28 to 30 cm, depending on the location;
- taimen – 64 cm;
- chir – from 41 to 43 cm, depending on the area.
- Arctic;
- Vilyuiskaya;
- Srednelenskaya;
- Yanskaya.
Yanskaya Yakutia on the map:
Taimen, nelm and muksun can be caught no more than one specimen per day, burbot – 5, pike – 7. For other fish, the values vary. Somewhere you can catch one lenok a day, while in other areas you can catch four. Roach and dace can be seized 20 pieces of each type per day. But you can catch crucian carp as much as you like. The established limit is 250 copies.
Where can you go fishing in winter in Yakutia
Basically, winter fishing is tied to settlements, since there are almost no roads in Yakutia. But there is no particular need to travel far, there is enough fish in relative proximity to human habitation. Yakutia is the edge of rivers. The largest is Lena, but there are several other rather large ones, such as Kolyma, Yana, Aldan, Vilyui, Indigirka and Olenek. Each of the rivers has many tributaries, also rich in fish. Large areas are occupied by floodplain lakes formed after the flooding of rivers. The Lena River in Yakutia is the main fishing spot for the Yakuts:
Specific places where it is better to fish are not indicated. Apparently, it is best to get to the selected village and ask the locals where the fishing is best.
There are many lakes in Yakutia. You can list some of them, although these names will not tell anyone anything. Inderkey, Lybalakh, Mogotoevo, Ilirgytkin, Soluntakh, Nidzhili, Ozhogino. Due to their inaccessibility, the lakes are practically not visited by fishermen, so there are a lot of fish there, and it reaches impressive sizes. Lake Ilirgytkin on the map of the region:
Important! Winter in Yakutia is long and harsh. In January, frosts reach -50C. Therefore, in addition to warm clothes, you need to take winter tents and heating appliances with you. It is better to drill thick ice with motor-
drills .
Huge pikes for girders in Yakutia: https://youtu.be/Y5ZhKFRxBRA
What gear are needed for winter fishing in Yakutia
Predatory fish in Yakutia are often caught with live bait. Pike, perch, taimen, lenok, burbot can be caught on the girders. Of course, all the elements of the girder’s equipment must be powerful: thick fishing line, strong leads, reliable hooks.
Interesting fact! In Yakutia, pike and perch are successfully caught not only with winter baits, but also with summer spoons.
Fresh videos about fishing for pike and perch in Yakutia can be viewed at the link: https://youtu.be/-dd0pf-2ZUk Various whitefish are well caught in winter. They can be caught with small spoon baits and jigs. An artificial fly tied above the main bait will increase the chances of success. How to catch whitefish with a jig can be seen in the following video: https://youtu.be/uPuJQxupd9k Locals prepare a traditional dish from whitefish – stroganina. Freshly caught and frozen fish are suitable for cooking. Muksun is especially appreciated.
Carefully! When using stroganin, you can become infected with opisthorchiasis. The disease is caused by tapeworm. The disease is not fatal, but the treatment can take a long time.
Lenka and grayling are caught in winter in tributaries of large rivers at shallow depths. Grayling can be caught with a jormus fishing rod and with a winter donkey. Lenka for special baubles. An interesting video about how Yakut fishermen spend their time and how they catch grayling is available at the link: https://youtu.be/ulj8DT4TRy0 There are a lot of burbot in Yakut water bodies, including large ones. He bites not only at night, but also during the day. Tackle – a primitive donk, consisting of a stick, thick line, a sinker and a powerful hook. Minnows are used as live bait, which are caught in the fall and kept in a cage. They live long even under ice. You can plant pieces of fish that have a better specific smell, for example, smelt. A video about burbot fishing can be viewed at the link: https://youtu.be/bCVUeNzfPe0 The local population of Yakutia uses nets for fishing. But a visiting fisherman can also throw a net,as there are few restrictions on net fishing in the Recreational Fishing Regulations.
There is a tour operator in Yakutsk that organizes a 3-day trip to the munhu in compliance with all the pagan rituals of the indigenous peoples of the North. Tour cost 11 thousand rubles. per person.
Cool fishing 2021 – fishing in the wilderness in Yakutia, video report: https://youtu.be/C4AXw5XHOkA
Fishing tourism in Yakutia
It is not surprising that such a fishing spot attracts fishermen with an income above average. River fishing tours are organized. There are many summer tours, the number of winter tours is limited. The cost of such trips ranges from 53 to 200 thousand rubles. per person. True, the first rounds are shorter in time, and in the second, only about a thousand kilometers have to be passed along the rivers. There is a short tour (3 days and 2 nights) for 25 thousand rubles. per person. From Yakutsk, 3-day fishing tours to the Lena River are organized. The program includes fishing with fishing guides. We offer fishing for whitefish, roach, ide, perch and pike. The cost of the voucher is 45 thousand rubles. per person in a group of four anglers. If the number of the group is larger, then it will come out cheaper.
Fishing bases in Yakutia
There are few fishing bases in Yakutia, to put it mildly. Two can be suggested:
- Cote d’Azur . It is located in the village of Namtsy on the banks of the Lena River. The cost of living in a tent is 2 thousand rubles / day, in a house – 4.2 thousand rubles / day;
- Coast of Legends . In the village of Bulgunnyakhtah, also on the banks of the Lena. The cost of living in a safari tent is from 4.5 thousand rubles / day, in a house – from 5.5 thousand rubles / day.
Fresh videos and reports of anglers from fishing in Yakutia 2021
The reports of Yakut fishermen can be read on the website https://gdekluet.ru/fishing/saha/ A video on the topic “Winter fishing in Yakutia” can be viewed at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtaHzkO5R- Q Extreme fishing in the Sakha Republic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIqXRr0PiM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPMPsWYxUb8 A fishing trip to Yakutia in winter is an exciting adventure that remains in memory for life.
