Kuril quarry: rest and fishing. Testimonials of experienced fishermen, photo

For a long time already one of the favorite places for tourists was the Kurelevsky quarry. The testimonies of each visitor there testify of unsurpassed natural beauties such as water of azure color, snow-white sand, indescribable sunsets and sunrises.

Location

Kurelevskie career - this is not a natural lake, as some tourists believe. They were formed as a result of the extraction of the powdered lime, which is known under the name of drywall. The quarries left after excavation were filled with underground water, and now they have become an excellent place for recreation and fishing. By the way, these creek streams are the source of the Oredezh River.

Currently, this place belongs to protected natural areas, located in the Leningrad region. And it is located in the Volosovo district, about 80 km from St. Petersburg. If you have never heard of a pond under the name of the Curlew Quarry, this does not mean that you do not know anything about this place, perhaps you know it under a different name - Lake Donzo. This water body belongs to the Russian part of the river basin of Narva of the Baltic district. The area of the pond is small and is only 0.7 km ² .

Road to Quarries

Going to Donzo Lake, it would be nice to first find out what to expect from those places and whether to spend money and time on the road. After all, if you live in St. Petersburg, then you will have to travel long enough to get to the Kurelevsky quarry. "How do I get to this place?" - one of the most common questions among those who have not yet been on the indicated lake. Just note that you can get to it only by road. It is necessary to move from St. Petersburg along the route that runs in the south-west direction.

After passing the settlement of Gatchina, you need to begin to follow the road more closely. Just behind this city you can turn towards Elizavetino. Having passed the specified settlement, it is necessary to begin searches of a place under the name the Fifth Mountain. But there is another way, through the Kiev highway. On it travelers travel to the settlement of Võru and turn to Zamosc right. After passing it, you can start to look, where there will be a turn on the pond of the Kurelevsky quarry. How to get there, every motorist will be able to understand the road signs and tips of local residents, but it is better, of course, to take the navigator on the road. Turn to the pond is just behind the bridge, which is thrown across the river Oredezh.

Description of places

Many lovers of outdoor recreation, who have not yet visited the quarries, refuse to go to Lake Donetsk, as it is relatively long to reach it, and they do not know what to expect from this place. But if you believe the reviews of travelers who visited there, the pond of the Kurelevsky quarry is an amazing natural reserve. Absolutely transparent water, a beach with white beaches, an abundance of greenery on the shore, boulders of interesting shapes and various sizes attract the eye of even experienced holidaymakers.

The depth of the pond is not large, it does not exceed 4 meters. This is one of the main reasons why fishermen are so fond of the Curlew Quarry. Their comments say that it is the small depth combined with the clear water and rich vegetation at the bottom that makes catching the local inhabitants terrific.

Opinion of travelers

Is it worth telling about all the advantages of this nature protection zone, if every person who has been here wants to return? Usual holidaymakers do not get tired of admiring nature not only from the shore, but from the middle of the pond, swimming there on an inflatable mattress. At the same time they have a magnificent view of the rich underwater world of this place.

But fishermen separately mark the upper reaches of the Oredezh River, because this is the only place where there is local trout. Fans of avifauna are delighted with incoming birds, among which there are river ducks, gulls, field moons, quail, landslides, kingfishers and many others. They can be found everywhere in the region of the sources of the Oredezh River, where the Kurevsky quarry is located.

Lake Donzo in many places is surrounded by thickets of reeds, around it are numerous sedge marshes. Basically they are concentrated in places where underground keys go out.

Bathing in the lake

Some holidaymakers say that the water in the pond is cool enough, which is natural for these northern latitudes. Others, on the contrary, argue that, due to the shallow depth, the water well warms up in fine days. In favor of the latter is also evidenced by the fact that this place was chosen by many families with children who actively splash in the lake. Also, many holidaymakers say not only about the transparency of water, but also about a flat bottom, without a silt deposit. True, at times the level of the pond rises, and to enter the pond it is necessary to go not along pleasant sand, but on clay. Its particles rise, and the water becomes turbid in a matter of seconds. But they settle as quickly.

Fishing in the pond

Particularly popular is the Curlew Quarry among lovers of catching aquatic inhabitants. Each fisherman can hope to catch perch, roach or pike. True, catching on the lake has its own characteristics. Transparent water allows you to see not only the fisherman's future catch, but also the aquatic inhabitants can notice the hunter and leave. That's why experienced people try to throw spinners away. This allows you to remain unnoticed on a pond with clear water called the Kurevsky quarry. Fishing, as a rule, is not bad, but it is quite difficult to find large individuals.

All holidaymakers say that at any time of the year on a pond, locals put nets. But the visitors go for the live bait. At the same time, they should be ready, that the weight of local representatives of the underwater world is on the average within 300 grams. Roach, according to experienced fishermen, badly bites on sorrel. The main thing is to choose the right place for fishing.

Underwater life

It is worth noting that the Curlew quarry is interesting for those who are engaged in another kind of fishing. Underwater hunters ride on it. It is primarily transparent water that attracts them. But experienced catchers do not like these places, but they are ideal for training beginners. It is there that you can comprehend all the elements of this activity. By the way, experienced underwater hunters say that this is just the perfect place to figure out if the newcomer will delay this case. Interesting is the lake and for divers. Under the water a new world opens with an abundance of interesting vegetation and many small fishes.

Rest on the beach

To make a complete picture before going to the Curlew Quarry, it is not enough to know about the clear water and the white shores. In order not to embarrass yourself with vain expectations, it is important to understand that the travelers were divided into two groups. Some speak of littered banks and an uncomfortable entrance to the pond. Others are quite satisfied with the ecological situation on land. If the first ones talk about crowds of vacationers who do not even think about cleaning up the garbage, then the latter testifies that quite a few people are on this remote lake.

But the journey on a dirt road, which is getting worse from year to year, does not like anyone. Also, about 20 meters from the water, there is a ditch that can not be crossed by car. Many just because of this can not settle near their car. True, if you drive a little along it, you can find a move. The coastal zone of the pond is large enough to accommodate large groups of holidaymakers along with tents.

Nature Conservation Object

Before going to the lake, do not forget that the state is responsible for its integrity. It is designed to take care of the tract "Donzo" with an area of 950 hectares in order to preserve the sources of underground artesian waters, Oredezh trout and meadows, on which there are still rare plant species. By the way, 4 species of them are listed in the Red Book, compiled under the RSFSR, and another 38 are protected on the territory of the Leningrad Region. One of the few places where they can still be found is the territory on which, among other things, the pond of the Kurelevsky quarry is located .

By the way, fishing on the territory of nature protection territory is officially prohibited. Also there you can not cut down the forest (except for cases of sanitary cleaning), collect valuable plants and litter the territory. But to be engaged in gathering various mushrooms and berries, carrying out of excursions and various research works it is possible.