When going on vacation and choosing the perfect place for the whole family, you should pay attention to Lake Vselug, which is located in the Tver region and is famous for its excellent fishing spots and recreation centers. They are located in a secluded and untouched corner of nature. It is believed that this lake belongs to the Seliger group, whose reservoirs are comfortably spread in the Penovsky district. This area is ideal for relaxation. Here you can pick berries and mushrooms, ride boats and horses, and even sunbathe on the beach. What will be interesting for tourists to learn about the lake?
Geographic information
Lake Vselug together with Lake Peno have an area of more than thirty square kilometers. Its width is four kilometers and its length is fourteen. It is known that the upper Volga current, which emerges from Lake Sterzh, passesjust through Vselug. This lake is a small pool.
The channel that connects the Sterzh and Vselug lakes is narrow. The banks of the reservoir are lined with pebbles and boulders. And the shores are gentle. Lake Vselug in the Tver region has an average depth of 7.7 meters. Above sea level, its height is 206 meters. A shoal stretches along the shores of the lake at a distance of about twenty meters, but the western coast is very swampy. But the eastern coast is high and very dry.
The bottom of Lake Vselug is sandy, but in some places it can also be rocky. Along the banks you can find picturesque pictures of nature. These are mainly fields, meadows and forests, both pine and deciduous. In addition to the islands, there are also several villages on it: Oleniy Rog 1, Vseluki, Naumova, Oleniy Rog 2, Shirkovo and others.
Islands on the lake
The depth of Lake Vselug in places can reach sixteen meters. It also has two islands. The first is Saints Zosimas and Savvaty, which is also called the Small Solovetsky, and the second is Nytye.
Vseluga Bridges
There are two old bridges on the lake that are almost allowed. It is believed that, sailing along the lake surface, you will definitely have to pass under them. Every tourist sees vertical supports and logs that protrude above the water.
Upper Volga Beishlot
The dam in the upper reaches of the Volga River, which forms a reservoir, was called the Upper Volga Beishlot. It was he who was able to unite several lakes into a single basin. So, this is, first of all, Lake Vselug, as well as lakes such as Sterzh,Peno and Volgo. Such a beyshlot is located five kilometers below the point where the Volga flows out of Lake Volgo.
The concrete dam has earthen dams, but it has spillways. It has six spans. This dam is forty-six meters long and about 16.1 wide. In some places, the dam reaches its greatest height of 9.5 meters.
From the history of this dam it is known that it was built in 1843, when the construction of the Vyshnevolotsk system was going on. The foundation for it was made of stone, and the dam itself was made of wood. During the flood water accumulated. This made it possible to improve the conditions for the development of shipping. But, unfortunately, at the very beginning of the war, in 1941, while retreating, the Red Army blew up this dam. But two years later it was partially restored. A memorial stele is currently installed near the dam.
Today, this dam is still active, but it is under reliable protection. It is impossible to drive a car to such a dam. For more than a decade, local residents have been trying to prove that it has a negative impact on the environment. Since 2001, water discharges have been carried out only just before the flood begins. The result of this was the death of fish, which is pressed down by tons of ice. The quality of the water has also deteriorated because of this. The area above the dam is now also waterlogged.
History of the island God's work
It is known that until 1930 there was a monastery on the island of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy. And the island itselfcalled God's work. But then it was destroyed, and after that only a stone foundation remained. Now two wooden churches have been built on this site. This island is considered a historical point.
Although in 1999 its people bypassed it, as there were rumors that the old monastery was being restored, so women were forbidden to visit this place. But all the men who ended up on the island had to work out two hours a day to recover.
This island of God's work on Lake Vselug, whose history you read above, is strewn with large boulders on all sides.
Resting places
It is known that beautiful nature and specialized complexes will help vacationers to have a great time. Lake Vselug, the rest on which will be unforgettable, is recognized as the most environmentally friendly in Europe. On this territory, every vacationer will be surprised by the high quality of service and a huge selection of entertainment, including extreme ones. Fishing and hunting are very popular.
Recreation on Lake Vselug can take place not only in cafes and restaurants, but also in nature, where there are a lot of mushrooms and berries. There are hotels and cottages in this area. They are built and decorated as if they were transferred from Europe. Among the activities that can be found on Lake Vselug, there are offers to make trips on motorcycles and off-road vehicles, as well as extreme trips and amazing trips on horses, boats and sailboats.
For loversfor a relaxing holiday, it is offered not only to go to the forest for mushrooms and berries, but to lie quietly in a hammock or rocking chair, and you can also sunbathe. There are a large number of bars and cafes on the territory, and those who wish can visit restaurants. The chefs of these establishments try to use only organic products that contain a large amount of vitamins to prepare their delicious and mouth-watering dishes.
Campas
Lake Vselug is also known for its tourist bases, which are beautifully decorated. They suggest that the whole family can rest here. Specialized complexes are well equipped, so these tourist bases receive many guests. Lake Vselug has become famous for such a tourist complex as the Fishing Village.
This hostel is located in the village of Zabelino. Its infrastructure consists of seven cottages. On the territory there is a sauna, a cafe, a summer pool, parking for cars and a playground for children. Vacationers also like the beach, which is located next to the tourist base. The well-known Vselug Hotel is also located in the same village, where you can always book cozy and comfortable rooms.
How to get to the lake
You can get to the lake either by train and bus, or by your own transport. If you choose the first travel option, then you need to take a train from the Leningradsky railway station to Peno or Ostashkovo, and then there are frequent buses.
If you go by car, then it is better to go along the Novorizhskoye highwayto Ostashkovo. From it to the Vselug you should go along the P89 highway. But it should only be remembered that in the Khitino area it will be necessary to turn onto Peno. There is a pointer on the left. This path is forty kilometers.
When crossing Peno, you only need to go along the main road, and after the village you need to turn right and go to the village of Zabelino. The road goes along the coast and it is equal to thirteen kilometers. But you don’t need to go into the village itself, but right in front of Zabelino you should turn right. After such a turn, you need to drive another ten kilometers until the village of Zalozye appears, which is exactly located on the shores of Lake Vselug.
What kind of fishing in the pond?
Fishing on Lake Vselug is interesting and amazing. The places here are interesting and unusual. There is even an underwater road made of stone, which was once built by the monks. At the deepest point on this road, perch is found, and where there are piles, you can usually catch pike and walleye. Where the places are flat and deep, you can catch either bream or bream. To catch perch or pike on the shore, you should choose the right bank.
The most fishy place is the island of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy. Even in winter, fishing on this lake is amazing and interesting. The ice surface is always covered at this time of the year with polynyas, which can reach up to two meters in diameter. They are not covered with ice due to the fact that there is gas in the water that bubbles and only in severe frosts can thin ice appear.
Many fishermen, coming to Lake Vselug in the Tver region, where fishing is always considered successful, try to choose the lower part of the reservoir. For fishing it would be nice to have a boat. You can either rent it from the locals or bring it with you. The fish here is delicious, and most importantly, also clean. Most often, zander is caught here. But it can also be of a different color: either dirty black or emerald gold. You can even catch him with spinning.
Often there is also a large pike, and also a perch. It is found in this reservoir and white fish, for example, silver bream, roach and bream. In winter, you can often catch burbot, especially if you choose a depth of less than four meters. Hooked and unusual prey. For example, a sculpin bull, which is listed in the Red Book. It is better to release it back into the water. There is also a small vendace. But they often catch crayfish, which are innumerable here.
Be sure to visit Lake Vselug during your vacation. You won't regret the long journey.
