The abundance of sights in the Moscow region often leaves natural beauty behind the board of tourist interest. However, you should not miss the local lakes, they are fraught with a lot of interesting things. For residents of Moscow and the region Medvezhye Ozero, Beloe, Dolgoe are popular vacation spots. They are a complex of entertainment, you can go fishing, get treatment in a sanatorium, arrange a hike or horseback ride, visit a spa.
In terms of prices and types of accommodation, there are also many options: from a park-hotel near Krugloye, to "Khutorka Rybaka" near Saint. On the border with the Ryazan and Vladimir regions there is a whole lake network in the Shatursky district, and he is not the only one in the Moscow region. In this case, the reservoirs are interconnected through channels. And the most curious lakes within the capital are the Kosinsky lakes with a temple complex on the shore.
The largest and most beautiful lakes in the Moscow region
List of the best lakes for recreation and fishing in the Moscow region!
Bear lakes
Three reservoirs in the Shchelkovsky district. The total area is slightly more than 0.5 km². The proximity to Moscow and the nearby highway make the lakes a popular holiday destination. Nearby you can find a village of the same name, and in it - a country club. There is a wide range of leisure activities including spa treatments, sports fields, dining with European cuisine, boating in summer, or ice skating in winter. Accommodation in rooms or cottages.
Round
Lake Dmitrovsky district of Moscow region. The area is less than 1 km², the maximum depth is more than 4 meters. Near the village of Rybaki and Agafonikha. There is a park-hotel of the same name, a recreation center, as well as the "Republican Olympic Center". Convenient beach, spa, children's playroom and outdoor playground. Snowkiting is popular in winter. Fishing is year-round, carp and perch bite well, there are about 20 more species of fish.
Nerskoe
It is located in the southern part of the Dmitrovsky district. Area - 0.4 km², maximum depth - 3 meters. There are several villages nearby. Moscow is about 23 km away. In the past it was a single body of water with Dolgiy and Kruglye lakes. From here there is a view of the lake church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is part of the state reserve. The banks are swampy, so fishermen catch pike and crucian carp mainly from a boat.
White
Belongs to the Shatura region. The area is 0.24 km², the maximum depth is over 34 meters. The water is highly transparent. The forest around is part of a local nature reserve. The Beloe Lake sanatorium is located on the northwestern shore. Under him, a village with a developed infrastructure was founded. Here you can not only relax, but also receive comprehensive treatment according to one of the developed programs.
Long
Lake in Dmitrovsky district. The area is up to 0.56 km², the maximum depth is 5.2 meters. In summer, boats can be rented at the boat station. In winter, ski trails are laid across the reservoir, snowmobiling is popular. There are recreation centers nearby, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs sanatorium. Leisure - massage, solarium, cinema, gym. Nearby there is a convenient beach with everything you need to relax. There are water and mud therapy programs.
Deep
It is located near the town of Ruza. The area is almost 0.6 km², the maximum depth is 32 meters. In the past it was called Monastyrsky. The local biological station was founded in 1891. The banks are swampy, but the water is clear thanks to the canal system. There are 8 recreation centers in the region, including the country hotel "Usadba Maleevka". Everything is far enough from the lake. The main directions of tourism are family outdoor recreation and fishing.
Oak
Located in the Shatursky district. Area - 12 km², maximum depth - 5 meters. It is connected with the Saint and Shagara through the ducts. The water has a brownish tint. It is part of the state complex nature reserve "Lakes Imles and Dubovoe". Popular with fishermen and hunters for migratory and waterfowl. The nearest recreation center is "Prudki", but it is located far from the coast.
Holy
A border water body belonging to both the Moscow and Ryazan regions. Area - 4.3 km², maximum depth - 4.4 meters. It is part of the Klepikovskaya group of lakes. The river Pra flows through it. The water is brown, the bottom is muddy. Fishing and bird hunting are the main types of tourism. There are not many options for accommodation. Directly on the lake there is a “Fisherman's Farm” with affordable prices.
Black
Peat lake in the Shchelkovsky district. The name is derived from the silt at the bottom. Area - 0.12 km². The closest village is Cranberry. The beaches are suitable for a comfortable stay in the warm season. It has the official status of a recreation area. There are only three of them in the district. Within walking distance of cafes, for example, "Max's". The south-western coast is occupied by the Iskra children's health camp.
Kiyovo
Lake in the town of Lobnya. Area - 0.22 km², maximum depth - 1.7 meters. The shores are overgrown, often there are rafters - tangled roots that have become floating islands. Kiyovo is a natural monument of federal significance. In the past, there was a large population of gulls, but the closure of the landfill has led to a significant reduction in the number of individuals. Nearby attraction: Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands.
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Torbeevo
Located in the Sergiev Posad region. Area - 1.5 km², maximum depth - up to 5 meters. His formation was facilitated by the construction of a dam on the Vondige River. On the coast there is a tourist base, a children's camp, as well as a park-hotel of the same name. In winter, ski trails are laid, and an ice rink is filled. In summer, the choice of tourists is a fine sand beach, open-air parties, hiking. There is a sauna, sports areas, a bar.
Biserovo
Refers to the Noginsk District. Area - 0.4 km², maximum depth - 3.8 meters. Kupavna station 500 meters from the coast. It is a natural monument of regional importance. The local combine carries out an annual stocking of fish, so the bite is good here. There is a country club and a recreation complex of the same name. Tourists are offered to take a steam bath, ride a horse, have a picnic in nature or rent a banquet hall.
Alpatovo
Located in Lotoshinsky district. Area - 0.23 km², maximum depth - up to 4 meters. The center of the village of the same name is 8 km away. There are heavily overgrown swamps all around. It is a constituent part of the regional natural monument "Lake Alpatovo and its hollow". There are species of fauna that are especially protected. The approach to the lake is not very convenient, which repels fishermen who are here for the first time. It is better to fish from an inflatable boat.
Mikhalevskoe
It can be found in the Mozhaisk region. The area is 0.18 km², the maximum depth is up to 13 meters. The hollow is one of the specially protected natural areas. The only natural body of water through which the Moskva River flows. Nearby villages: Butyrki, Yuryatino, Durykino. Partially boggy, the fishing trail ends with an irresistible wall of reeds without special means.
Trostenskoe
Located in the west of the region. Area - 5.28 km², maximum depth - 3.5 meters. The species diversity of the fish fauna attracts fishermen. Roach and crucian carp peck especially well. Due to rotting of aquatic vegetation in cold periods, fish are killed. There are many bird nesting sites in the coastal area. The nearest village Onufrievo is one kilometer away. Trostenskoe is an ideal place for those who value silence and nature.
Lukovo
The lake is 11 km from Noginsk. Area - 0.35 km², maximum depth - 12 meters. Trees grow along the shore, coming close to the water. Due to peat, the color of the water surface is closer to brown. Fishing is paid, the price includes a parking space. The fishing society has a café, boat rental, beach and picnic areas.On a large island located in the center of the reservoir, there is a children's health camp.
Voymega
Lake in the Shatura region. Area - 1.12 km², maximum depth - 2.5 meters. It grows about half of the occupied territory. It is a zoological reserve. The most protected species is the Russian desman. Research work is underway in the vicinity. At the same time, summer and winter fishing and hunting for waterfowl are allowed. The approach is close only to cars with increased cross-country ability.
Tugolyan lakes
Belong to the Sergiev Posad region. They form a state nature reserve. It was founded in 1977. The total area of protected areas exceeds 2 thousand hectares. The shores of the Small Lake are covered with a pine forest, the Big one - with an aspen-pine forest. Both there and there are wetlands. In the vicinity there are blueberries, cloudberries, cranberries; with the naked eye, traces of beavers' activity are visible.
Senezh
Reservoir in the Solnechnogorsk region. It was formed in the mid-20s of the 19th century during the construction of the canal. Area - 8.5 km², maximum depth - 6.2 meters. On the coast is the city of Solnechnogorsk. Leisure options on the lake: windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, spearfishing, fishing. The Senezh rest house is open. There are many city attractions nearby: a tank, a park, the Travel Palace, and Blok's estate.
Holy lake
Located north of the city of Shatura. The area is 11.8 km², the maximum depth is 3.2 meters. It is the source of Big Ushma. There is a fish farm on the shore. There are shallows all over the surface. Tourists often stop at the rest house "At the Holy Lake". Included in the Shaturskaya group together with the Black and Murom lakes. The area of the latter is 2.6 km² with a depth of up to 4 meters. Used for fish farming and recreation.
Baboshkino
Part of the Lake Forest Park of the city of Balashikha. The area is about 0.045 km², the maximum depth is up to 5 meters. Springs are gurgling at the bottom, which is why the water temperature is low. A pier was built, a little further - two beaches: with sandy and grassy cover. A lifeguard is on duty during the swimming season. Sports grounds are equipped, but there is no rent of sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as some other amenities, including cafes and toilets.
Bottomless
The lake can be found between the villages of Vertlino and Sergeevka in the Solnechnogorsk region. Access from the highway is convenient. The area is just over 0.02 km², the maximum depth is more than 4.5 meters. The bottom is covered with layers of silt, the exact depth is difficult to measure. Many legends are connected with attempts to take measurements. Fishermen are not particularly interested in it. There is a state nature reserve nearby.
Imles
Located in the Shatursky district. Area - 3 km², maximum depth - 3 meters. The river Pra flows through the reservoir. It can be found between Dubov and Svyaty. A large amount of peat and silt deposits gave the water a brownish tint. Because of this, the transparency is reduced. It is part of the complex nature reserve Imles and Dubovoe. Fishing and hunting for migratory and waterfowl are permitted.
Pavlenskoe
A sandy quarry in the Serpukhov region, which connected with the Oka through a channel. Area - 1.2 km², maximum depth - up to 4 meters. Although the coastal areas are actively used for recreation in the summer season, the infrastructure is not developed. Fishing is convenient both from the boat and from the shore. Those who like to sit by the water with a fishing rod are attracted by the species diversity and excitement, here they often caught large pikes, perches, chubs.
Pork
It is located in the Shatura region. Area - 1.1 km², maximum depth - 2 meters. It is connected to Lake Milovskoe through a channel. Nearby there is the village of Tugolesskiy Bor. Used for recreational purposes, but mostly by locals. In terms of fish fauna, it does not have a wide variety. At the same time, the pike bites well during the season. There are convenient areas to park your car and set up a small camp.
Bolshoye Sokolovo
Located west of the village of Lotoshino. Area - 0.2 km², maximum depth - 14 meters. Some coastal areas are heavily overgrown. It is considered a good fishing spot. Best of all, crucian carp bites, in second place - roach. The territory is included in the bird migration route. Some species of migratory birds make stops on the lake, others - sedentary - build nests in the vicinity.
Humpbacked
Lake in the Orekhovo-Zuevsky district. Voinovo station is one and a half km away. The area is just under 1 km², the maximum depth is up to 4 meters. From a height it looks like a boomerang. Part of the coastal strip is covered with swampy areas. Around the dense forest. There are many mushrooms and berries here. In the summer you can meet lovers of quiet hunting. The places are picturesque and rarely visited by tourists, that's why everything is so well preserved here.
Grim
Belongs to the territory of the Shatura region. The area is just over 0.125 km², the maximum depth is 35 meters. The village of Baksheevo is 4 km away. The reservoir owes its name to the persistent smell of hydrogen sulfide. Now it is almost not felt. The composition of the water and its level change from year to year. Ufologists and people who love legends come here. Tourism destinations - hiking and fishing. It is a regional natural monument.
Blue Lakes
They are located near Lukhovitsy. Distance to Moscow - 130 km. In the past, these were quarries where quartz was mined. Underground springs make the water several degrees lower than in other bodies of water in the area. There are seven large lakes, there are islands on them. The beaches are well maintained, there is a sale of food and drinks during the swimming season, cabanas. A bard festival is held in the vicinity. Fishing is paid, carp bite well.
Kosinskie lakes in Moscow
They are located 3 km from the Vykhino station. The total area of the three lakes is 0.65 km². A landmark of the coast is the temple complex of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is an object of cultural heritage. Names of lakes: White, Black, Sacred. A lot of scientific papers have been written on them. White is a favorite place for fishermen. Black is connected to it by a duct. The holy, unlike the neighboring ones, does not bloom.
