Fishing calendar in Astrakhan

If you are an avid fisherman, then you probably know firsthand how the Volga Delta is rich in fish! Astrakhan Region — a unique fishing region, a big catch awaits you all year round.
The most favorable months for successful fishing are March, April and the period from August to October. A trophy in the form of pike perch, catfish, pike, perch and carp is provided to you.

Fish activity calendar

Fish / Month

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

Crucian

Carp

White amur

Silver carp

Sazan

Pike

Perch

Zander

Chekhon

Dace

Ruff

Chub

Rudd

Bream

Burbot

Roach

Bleak

Ide

Catfish

5%

0%

0%

0%

0%

40%

40%

20%

10%

20%

40%

20%

20%

0%

90%

50%

40%

10%

0%

5%

0%

0%

0%

0%

20%

30%

20%

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

0%

80%

20%

20%

10%

0%

10%

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0%

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30%

10%

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20%

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70%

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20%

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20%

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20%

80%

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40%

40%

10%

55%

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20%

20%

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45%

20%

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20%

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Fishing in Astrakhan: spring.

After the ice melts in the spring, you can catch all kinds of fish common in the Volga Delta. Scenic fishing is practiced in shallow water, in flooded meadows and artisanal valleys.

The air temperature fluctuates from +3°С — +5°С in March to +15°С — +20°С in May.

Fishing in Astrakhan: summer.

In the summer months, the bite of predatory fish increases. The weather is usually hot, it is better to go fishing in cool hours: in the evening or early morning. Going on a summer fishing trip, be sure to stock up on mosquito repellents. 

Summer air temperature ≈ 25°C.

Fishing in Astrakhan: autumn.

Autumn — a period of special activity of fish, a period of zhora, which has an extremely beneficial effect on the catch, especially predatory fish. Relative coolness provides a comfortable stay at any time of the day, southern Astrakhan autumn — a favorite season for those who love a temperate climate and who are equally burdened by intense heat and dank cold.

The air temperature ranges from +15°С — +20°С in September to +1°С — +5°C in November.

Fishing in Astrakhan: winter.

Despite the warm climate by Russian standards, ice fishing is available and practiced in the Astrakhan region! The rangers of AZIMUT Park Hotel Volga Astrakhan will tell you where and when it is safe to go out on the ice. In the case of a strong thaw, fishing from the shore is always available to fishermen.

The air temperature in winter fluctuates in the range of 0 ° С — -5°C.