Lake Argazi (or Argazinskoe reservoir) is an amazing reservoir located in the western part of the Argayash district, a few kilometers from the city of Karabash. The poetic name of the lake comes from the Turkic name of Arguzha, in which "ar" means "good", "decent", and "khuzha, dusk" - "master", "owner."
Huge water expanses of the purest water body somewhere crash in the rocky cliffs, somewhere meet with covered dense forest shores, somewhere carefully pier the piers of the villages of Bayramgulovo, Turakayevo, Chishma, located at the water's edge . Regulates the level of Argazey dam damming the Miass River built near the village of Bayramgulovo . Value for the edge of this lake is really great , after all it is the main source of drinking water in Chelyabinsk . In addition to vital necessity, the region is appreciated for its priceless value by the picturesque nature of the lake surrounded by hills and spurs of the Ilmensky Mountains .
How to get
From Ekaterinburg to go through the area Dolgoderevensky, then turn to Argayash, and proceed to the village of Kuznetskoye before the Uvildy . Kuznetskoye and Gubernskoye village connects the road running between the two small lakes Maly and Bolshaya Irdyagami . Distance - 1 km . From Gubernskoy to Bairamulovo The road leads through Bolshoy Yaumbaev . It is in Bairmgulovo that the dam of the Argazinsk reservoir is located . On the eastern side of the lake there are also settlements: the villages of Sigaevo, Turakayevo, Arakayeva . But the road there is earthy, so in the rain it turns into a mash .
From Chelyabinsk to Bayromgulovo the path is about 100 km. You can use the highway through Chebarkul, Miass before turning at Novoandreevka. The second option: turn from Chebarkul to the north and go towards the village of Bayramulovo.
You can also get to the north-west, for this you need to go along the road Kremenkul - Bolshie Harlushi - Marxist - Davletbaeva - Aybatova - Kuluevo - Yaratkulova - Bikkulova - Khalitova . The last settlement is located on the western part of the Argazin reservoir
Where to stay
Unspoiled tourists prefer to drive to the lake with a tent, but you can stop at one of the many tourist centers. You can also receive medical treatment at the sanatoriums
- Become a participant in the fishing championship, which is often frequented by patrons and tourists.
- Try to see the mystical legendary huge snake in the waters of the lake, the relic of the past centuries, with which numerous legends and myths are associated.
Argazi Islands
45 islands are well visible on the water surface of the lake, many of which are already man-made. For example, on the Big Pig Island there is a water sports base where you can rent tents and sports equipment. Lime Island offers a stroll through the botanical reserve, the main inhabitants of which are unique broad-leaved groves. The largest is Perevoznaya that in the northern part of the lake, Vishnevy is located at the entrance to Khalitov, in the southeast, Muravyin has occupied the southern part.
It is interesting
In addition to natural attractions, here is located about 140 monuments of various archaeological epochs from the late Paleolithic to the 17th to 18th centuries: ancient sites, long-term settlements, cemeteries, solitary burials, rock carvings
By the way, very recently a gold deposit was found near the reservoir, vayutsya 6, 5 tons. Probably, soon the gold-bearing vein will enrich these regions even more.
Fishing
Undoubtedly, the most important kind of rest on Argazi is fishing in all its forms, which amateurs here in any weather and season. In villages and on specialized bases you can buy or rent a boat for these purposes, hire a guide. In winter, fishing will not do without the use of "snowstorm", but it is necessary to observe security measures.
As for the assortment of trophies, the variety of fish inhabiting the waters of Argazi is striking. Here you can catch pike, yazya, perch, Chebak, zander, ruff, burbot, ripus, whitefish and other types of fish. Sometimes fishermen are lucky to catch a specimen of burbot weighing up to 12 kg. In summer it is best to go for pike or pike perch. Occasionally, even carp is found, though, they say, it's unlikely to be caught in a bait. Ten years ago, a sturgeon was launched into the lake, and at times a fishing fortune would throw a noble fish to dinner.