There are 1,800 lakes in the Leningrad Region, which occupy 12% of its entire territory. Most of them are located in the northern regions - Vyborgsky and Priozersky. The largest is Lake Ladoga. The rest are not so large-scale, but no less picturesque and attractive, first of all, for anglers. After all, fishing is one of the most favorite activities among the male population of the region. The local ichthyofauna is represented by 60 species of commercial fish.
There are also other opportunities for a fun pastime on the lakes. Everyone chooses what is closer to him. You can relax as a savage in the bosom of nature, or you can stay in more comfortable conditions. The coastline of reservoirs is increasingly being built up with cozy bases and cottage settlements that have excellent service and all the conditions for a relaxing or active holiday.
The main lakes of the Leningrad region
List of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the region.
Ladoga
The total area of the reservoir with numerous islands is about 18.5 thousand km2... The maximum depth is 250 meters. It is the largest freshwater lake in Europe. It is located on the territory of the Leningrad Region and neighboring Karelia. In the Leningrad Region, there are 3 districts on the coast, the main settlements are Shlisselburg, Novaya Ladoga, and Priozersk. A memorial complex has been created along the route of the land section of the legendary Road of Life.
Onega
A picturesque reservoir with unusually clear water, abundance of fish and numerous islands. The second largest in Europe after Lake Ladoga. The total area is about 10 thousand km2... Origin - the glacial part is located on the territory of Karelia, 20% of the area - on the territory of two regions, Leningrad and Vologda. In the Leningrad Region, it is located in the east of the Podporozhsky District. One of the most popular holiday destinations here is the Voznesenie village.
Donzo
An artificial reservoir on the territory of the Volosovsky district, 65 km from St. Petersburg, near the village of Dontso. It is a flooded drywall quarry that is used to make cement. You can get here only by personal transport. The water is incredibly clear and turquoise. Depth - 3-4 meters. The coast is covered with amazing white sand, there are gazebos, tables and benches. Protected as a natural monument.
Red
Natural monument. It is located on the territory of the Priozersky district. Length - 7 km, width - 2.8 km. Deposits of iron and manganese at the bottom of the reservoir, the coastal zone, rare species of plants, algae and fish, relict crustaceans are subject to protection. Settlements on the shore - Korobitsyno, Lebedevka, Krasnoozernoe, Svetloye. In Korobitsyno there is a famous ski complex "Red Lake", which provides a lot of opportunities for active recreation all year round.
Big Cancer
It is located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district. Length - 6 km, width - 4 km. Shallow water, average depth no more than 1 meter. Because of this, it is prone to strong overgrowth. The transparency of the water is extremely low. It is of great value - many species of waterfowl nest and rest here during the flight. A nature reserve "Cancer Lakes" has been created in the vicinity. The village of Pchelino is located on the shore, there is a fishing base. Fishing on the lake is paid and prohibited until June 15.
Deep
It is located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district. This is the largest lake in the center of the Karelian Isthmus. Its length is 12.5 km, width is about 6 km. Lots of fish and waterfowl. There is a sandy beach, the bottom is shallow, you can relax with children. On the coast are the villages of Gribnoe, Staroselie, Iskra, Nagornoye, Streltsovo. There are several recreation centers with a fairly well-developed infrastructure. Every year there are competitions for amateur fishermen.
Copper (Mednozavodsky spill)
It is located on the Karelian Isthmus, on the territory of the Vsevolzhsky region. The origin is artificial. It was formed in the 18th century on the site of a dam on the Black River, created for the needs of a copper smelter. Square - 1.39 km2... It is shallow and has several islands. The water has a slightly brown hue, as the local soil is rich in copper and iron. There are several sandy beaches. On the shore is the village of Copper Plant, a cottage town, a recreation center of the same name.
Radon lakes
Located near the village of Lopukhinka, on the territory of the Lomonosov district. Two artificial reservoirs are formed by a dam and are located at a distance of 50 meters from each other, have a length of 500 and 200 meters, a width of 50 meters. They contain a high concentration of radon coming from deep-seated rocks. In the 19th century, a hydropathic establishment functioned here. An area of 270 hectares, with lakes and numerous radon springs, is protected as a natural monument.
Mirrored
It is located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, surrounded by a pine forest. It is of glacial origin. One of the cleanest lakes in the expanses of the Karelian Isthmus, this is why its name is connected. Length - 4.5 km, width - 1.8 km. The maximum depth is 50 meters. Sandy beaches with the necessary amenities are equipped along the perimeter. Boats and catamarans are available for rent. Great fishing spot. A boarding house of the same name was built nearby.
Long (Long)
It is located in the Vyborgsky district, 8 km from Zelenogorsk. Length - 3 km, width - 500 meters. The depth does not exceed 8 meters. In summer, the water warms up well, there are beaches with a gentle coastline and clean sand. Plenty of fish. Almost the entire coast of the lake is built up. There are cottage settlements, summer cottages, recreation centers here. There is a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. The nearest settlements are Gorki, Ilyichevo.
Krasnogvardeyskoe
Located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, 4 km from the village of Polyany. Length - 8 km, width - 1.5 km. Surrounded by mixed forest. It is connected by channels with the neighboring lakes Krasnoflotskoe and Podgornoye. Excellent fishing. The shores are densely populated - dacha villages, recreation centers, settlements Utkino, Klevernoye. The Seven Lakes complex is a popular place for family recreation, with cozy cottages, a restaurant, a children's club, and sports equipment rental.
Vishnevskoe
It is located in the Vyborg district, 80 km from St. Petersburg. Length - 6.5 km, width - 3 km. Shallow water, maximum depth - 3 meters. There are several islands. Through the Iskritsa River it is connected with the Big Cancer Lake. The banks are in dense reed thickets. A lot of fish, it is better to catch from a boat. Cottage villages are located along the lake. The tourist center "Kot Matroskin" in the village of Krasnoselskoye is especially popular with holidaymakers.
Beauty
It is located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, 100 km from St. Petersburg. It has a highly elongated shape. The length is 10 km, the maximum width is 800 meters. The depth does not exceed 5 meters. Through the river Kamyshovka is connected with the Gulf of Finland. One of the most picturesque lakes in the region. There are excellent places for wild recreation and fishing. The villages of Kamenka, Kamyshovka, Vladimirovka, Mamontovo, Starorusskoye, and several cottage settlements are located along the banks.
Bolshoe Simaginskoe
It is located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, 80 km from Zelenogorsk, on the banks of the Ilyichevo village. Length - 2.5 km, width - 1 km. The eastern coast is covered with a pine forest, in the west there is a gently sloping sandy beach. Rich fishing, especially from the boat. Part of the coastal strip is under protection, the rest of the areas are built up with campgrounds and recreation centers. The popular 4-star resort complex "Forest Rhapsody" is located here, offering relaxation in cottages or hotel rooms.
Vuoksa
It is located in the vicinity of the town of Priozersk. Length - 16 km, width - 14 km. The origin is glacial. There are more than a hundred islands, the largest of them is Deer, covered with conifers.A ferry crossing leads to it. A great place for a family vacation. Popular activities include water walks, shore and boat fishing, and skiing in winter. On the coast are the villages of Gory, Boytsovo, Krotovo, Belichye, railway station. Sinevo. There are recreation centers - Bright, Istok and others.
Gratifying
It is located in the Priozersky district, 100 km from St. Petersburg. Length - 13.5 km, width - 8.5 km. The deepest is 28 meters. There are several islands. A popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. Swimming places are equipped. A railway runs along the western bank of the reservoir. On the coast are the villages of Solnechnoye, Otradnoye, Yablonovka, Plodovoye, Kutuzovskoye. There are recreation centers where you can rent boats and ATVs.
Kavgolovskoe
It is located on the territory of the Vsevolzhsky district, next to the Kavgolovo railway station. Length - 4 km, width - 3 km. One of the cleanest and most visited lakes in the region. Shallow water, average depth - 2-3 meters. A lot of fish, it is better to catch it from a boat. The banks are heavily built up, including boarding houses and recreation centers. A primitive site was discovered on the southern coast. It is connected by a channel with Lake Kurgolovskoye. Its length is 1.5 km, width is 800 meters. A popular ski resort is located in the nearest village of Toksovo.
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Khepojärvi
It is located on the territory of the Vsevolzhsky district, 2 km from the Kavgolovo railway station. It is separated by a narrow kam ridge 4-5 km long from Lake Kavgolovskoye. It is surrounded by picturesque hills and coniferous forest. Length - 4 km, width - 2 km. There is a sandy equipped beach. A popular destination for holidaymakers and fishermen. A ski lodge is open in winter. On the shore is the village of Toksovo, dacha farms. There are several recreation centers.
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Samro
Located on the territory of two regional districts - Luga and Slantsevsky. Has a rounded shape. Square - 40.5 km2, length - 9 km, width - about 7 km. The shores are mostly swampy. The depth is shallow, on average 1.5-2 meters, so it warms up well in the warm season and is suitable for swimming. The bottom contains sapropel deposits. Excellent fishing at any time of the year. The nearest settlements are Podlesye, Samro, Usadishche, Veletovo.
Komsomolskoe
It is located on the territory of the Priozersky district, near Lake Otradnoye. It is connected to it by a channel on which the dam is erected. Length - 14 km, width - 2 km. A wide variety of fish. On the shore there is a camp site for fishermen and hunters, as well as numerous gardening, summer cottages. Among them is an elite cottage community, one of the founders of which was V. Putin. The nearest villages are Krasnoe, Torfyanoe, Kutuzovo, Krasnoarmeyskoe, Grechukhino.
Pionerskoe
Located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, 30 km from Vyborg. It has an elongated shape. Length - 13 km, width - 1.7 km. The name of the lake was given by a pioneer camp built on the shore. It is famous for its rich ichthyofauna. There is a recreation center where you can rent fishing equipment. Nice sandy beaches. The villages of Krasnaya Dolina, Pionerskoye, Ryabovo, Malyshevo, Mysovoye are located along the lake. At the bottom of the reservoir, numerous fragments of military equipment were found.
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Yastrebinoe
Natural monument. Located near the border with Karelia, on the territory of the Priozersky district, 10 km from the railway station - the village of Kuznechnoye. Square - 1.08 km2, length - 2 km. It is famous for its coastal rock mass with a total length of 900 meters and a height of up to 45 meters. Particularly popular is the Parnassus rock. It hosts competitions among climbers, rock festivals, trains employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, athletes and amateurs.
Orlinskoe
It is located on the territory of the Gatchina region, surrounded by coniferous forests. Length - 5.5 km, width - 500 meters. On the western bank there is a picturesque park of the old Stroganovs' estate with a good beach. A third of the coastal area is overgrown with aquatic plants. The villages of Zaozerie, Druzhnaya Gorka, Orlino, Simankovo are located on the lake. In the vicinity of Zaozerye, a burial ground of the 5th-11th centuries was discovered, belonging to the Pskov long mounds.
Bolshoye Lesnoye
Located on the territory of the Vyborgsky district, near the village and railway station Gvardeyskoye. It has an elongated shape, length - 6 km, width - 700 meters. Surrounded by a coniferous forest with hardwoods included. The channel connects with the Small Forest Lake. There are 9 islands that are convenient for summer parking. Popular recreation centers “Iloranta” and “Tapiola”, with comfortable cottages and well-developed infrastructure, have been built on the shore.
Kopanskoe
It is located on the territory of the Kingisepp district, 90 km from St. Petersburg. The Peypiya River connects the reservoir with the Gulf of Finland. Length - 7 km, width - 1.5 km. Depth - up to 24 meters. A lot of fish, including trout, carp, eel. Good visibility, spearfishing is popular. There are several recreation centers. Before the war, the lake was a secret object, torpedo tests were carried out here, a military town was located on the shore.
Vysokinskoe
Located on the territory of the Vyborg district, along the Primorskoe highway, 12 km from the city of Primorsk. The railway station Ermilovo is 6 km away. Length - 6 km, width - 1.5 km. The maximum depth is 12 meters. The banks are covered with pine forests. The Senokosnaya River flows into the reservoir, originating in Lake Pionerskoye. A popular holiday destination with tents, there are two good beaches. Excellent fishing, especially in the areas where the river flows.
Sukhodolskoe
It is located 95 km from St. Petersburg, on the territory of the Priozersky district. The length is 30 km, the deepest is 23 meters. The lake is rich in fish. Salmon fishing is prohibited, grayling and whitefish are licensed. Great place to stay, there are several beaches. A complex of sanctuaries and cult stones, preserved from the Stone Age, was discovered in the vicinity. The nearest railway stations are the villages of Gromovo and Losevo. The cottage village of the same name is located on the shore.
Michurinskoe
It is located on the territory of the Priozersky district, on the shore of the village of the same name. Length - 4.5 km, width - 2.5 km. The water in the lake warms up well, there are two comfortable beaches. The deepest reservoir is 17 meters. Most of the coastal areas are overgrown with reeds. Fish are well caught - burbot, pike, roach, perch. One of the largest cycling marathons in Russia is held in Michurinsky village every year. There are several recreation centers.
Lembolovskoe
It is located on the territory of the Vsevolzhsky district, 54 km from St. Petersburg, surrounded by coniferous forests. Consists of three lakes connected by small channels. The total length is 9.7 km, the width is 2 km. In summer, the water warms up well. Several rivers flow into the lake, which creates ideal conditions for an abundance of fish. The nearest railway station is Lembolovo. The village of Vaskelovo, recreation centers, summer cottages, children's camps are located on the shore.
Lipovskoe
It is located on the territory of the Kingissep region, on the Kurgalsky peninsula, surrounded by mixed forests. Through the Lipovka channel it connects with the Gulf of Finland, as a result of which salt water enters the lake. This is the only salt lake in the entire region. Length - 7 km, width - 700-800 meters, depth does not exceed 6 meters. Lots of fish, freshwater and marine. In the vicinity of the reservoir, there are about a hundred species of Red Book animals. The village of Kurgolovo is located on the coast.
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