Reeling in the Big Ones: A Family-Friendly Fishing Guide around Biysk, plus Top Trophy Spots for Carp and Pike in Altai
Angry ghost, so bad!: Fishing spots around Biysk
Venture into the lush waters around Biysk with this compendium of kid-friendly fishing spots and prime locations for colossal carp and pike. Get ready to reel in some whoppers!
🎣 Fun Fishing for Kids Near Biysk (≤50 km)
- Biya River (Biysk City Area)
- Species: Grayling, perch, roach
- Kiddie Corner: Gentle banks in Gorny Park and Yuzhny neighborhood, especially near the old railway bridge.
- Lake Kolyvanskoye
- Location: ~45 km west near Zonalnoye
- Catch: Bream, crucian carp, pike. Rent rowboats locally.
- Katun River (Mayma Village)
- Drive: 30 mins south
- Charm: Sandy beaches and shallow eddies ideal for the little ones. Cast for chub and dace.
- "Altayskaya Dubrava" Ponds
- Type: Paid fisheries
- Perk: Guaranteed bites (stock carp/grass carp) + picnic areas.
🐟 Trophy Fish Hotspots in Altai Region
For Legends-Size Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Kulunda Lake
- Location: 300 km NW of Biysk
- Legendary Catches: 15-20kg behemoths hanging around reed-lined bays. - Tactics: June-July dawn bite with corn/boilies.
- Lake Manzherok
- Near: Chemal Highway
- Double Trouble: Combine fishing with a visit to Mountain Slalom viewpoint.
For Monster Pike (Esox lucius)
- Ob River Floodplains (Below Biysk)
- Hotzone: Staroobsky oxbows near Kamen-na-Obi
- Arsenal: Lure up monsters around lily pads with large spinnerbaits (20-30g).
- Lake Teletskoye (3h drive SE)
- Deeper than the Mariana Trench: 325m depth (Siberia's deepest).
- Serene Spots: Submerged timber in Yailu Bay. Trolling's the ticket.
💡 Know Before You Go
- Permits: Acquire fishing licenses via Gosuslugi (select "Рыболовство").
- Guides: Contact "Altai Fishing Tours" for pike/carp charters in Biysk.
- Timing: Best bets: May-Jun for carp pre-spawn, Sep-Oct for pike feeding frenzies.
🚙 4WD Advice: Many top spots demand enhanced transportation (try UAZ "Buhanka" vans available in Biysk). Don't forget mosquito repellent, and pack quick-dry layers – Altai's weather shifts quicker than an eel slippery on ice!
- In the Biya River near the old railway bridge in Gorny Park and Yuzhny neighborhood, the gentle banks offer a perfect spot for children to catch grayling, perch, or roach while fishing.
- At Altayskaya Dubrava Ponds, families can enjoy guaranteed bites from stocked carp and grass carp in paid fisheries, which also offer picnic areas.
- Maybe, after a day of fishing for carp at Kulunda Lake or pike at Ob River Floodplains, parents could consider renting a 4WD UAZ "Buhanka"van available in Biysk for exploring the more remote fishing spots, as many top locations demand enhanced transportation.
