The brotherly sea. Recreation and Fishing

The brotherly sea is located in the Irkutsk region. By volume it is the second reservoir of the world. It got its name from the fact that on its shores is the city of Bratsk.

The sea is used not only for the production of electricity, but also for water supply, navigation, fishing.

Main characteristics of the reservoir

Filling the reservoir ended in 1967. This happened 6 years after the construction of the dam. The surface area of the water is about 5.5 thousand square meters. Km. The average depth of the sea is 31 meters, and the maximum is 101 meters. For comparison, you can pay attention that the deepest depth of the Azov Sea is only 14 meters, that is, less than a five-story house.

The climate in the reservoir area is sharply continental. Thanks to a powerful anticyclone in winter, frosty weather sets in, so the Bratsk Sea remains frozen for a long time. In the summer, on the contrary, cyclones develop, so in the warm season there is a large amount of precipitation. The average January temperature is about 25 degrees below zero, the July temperature is about 18 degrees. In winter, extremely low temperatures were recorded - 60 degrees below zero. The frost-free period is only three months, and frosts can even be in July.

Natural complexes of the sea and the area near it

On the territory adjacent to the reservoir, natural taiga complexes prevail. The main part of the square is Angarskiy ridge. Where the height of the terrain exceeds 600 meters, the landscape of the mountainous terrain prevails. Here grows fir, cedar, and on the slopes - pine and larch. Small areas are also occupied by small-leaved forests.

The population effectively uses the Bratsk Sea. Its resources go to the needs of water supply. It is also used as a recreation center. The reservoir and rivers feeding it have excellent recreational potential.

Features of recreation at the Bratsk Reservoir

In the summer the reservoir turns into an excellent resting place. It can be cozy and pleasant for families with children. Rest on this sea is also cognitive. So, here are places associated with the parking of ancient people. The architectural and ethnographic complex "Angarskaya derevnya" tells more about this.

The brotherly sea is famous not only for its beautiful landscapes and clear water. It also amazes tourists with uncontaminated air, magnificent forests. For harsh taiga places this is truly a paradise.

Despite the fact that the duration of the frost-free period is small, in summer you can still sunbathe. The beaches are very clean. Tourists who prefer walking tours will also benefit, since special routes have been developed for them.

Recreation centers

Many comfortable recreation centers have been built on the shore of the reservoir. Stay here will turn into an unforgettable, full of adventure pastime. So, rest on the Bratsk Sea can be planned on such tourist bases:

• «Fishing house». The base is specially created for quiet family rest. It connects with the regional center by an excellent highway. The brotherly sea, Irkutsk are separated from each other by 630 km. The territory of the recreation center is quite large, and here there are thirteen comfortable houses. You can relax and tourists with tents.
• «Ust-Osa». Located on the shore of the reservoir. Here you can either rent a house, or settle in a tent camp. On the base there is also an opportunity to organize active kinds of rest.
• "Brotherly beach". This sanatorium is located on the shore of the reservoir in the taiga forest. Here you can restore health in any season. There is also a source of mineral water with medicinal properties.
• "Golden Sands". This is an excellent place on the shore of the Bratsk Sea. House prices are quite acceptable. Here is pure sand, water. There is an opportunity to relax tourists with a tent.

Many attractive options for a vacation offer the Bratsk Sea. The hostels in the vicinity are in sufficient numbers.

Fishing

At the Bratsk reservoir, you can have a great time fishing. This holiday does not depend on the season. After all, you can fish in summer and winter.

The conditions for this are very favorable. Here there are such kinds of fish as pike, perch, carp, crucian carp and others. They can be caught on the shore. Since the Bratsk Sea is large, the catch will be greater if it is done by boat. Coastal fishing will be more productive where there are sandy beaches with a slow transition into the depths.

The brotherly reservoir is famous for its huge perch. This fish has good food and grows quickly. So perch weighing over a kilogram is not uncommon. The same large size falls and crucian carp.

The reservoir is rich and roach. It can be caught everywhere. Many and omul, but to catch it, you need to know some tricks, because this fish is rather wayward.

On the Bratsk Sea, competitions are also held. This will be very interesting for seasoned fishermen.

In general, the Bratsk water reservoir is an excellent option for recreation in any season and for everyone.