The Pronya River, which is 336 km long, is located in the Ryazan region. It is one of the best reservoirs for fishing, especially in the lower part. It mainly feeds on melted snow, since it is covered with a snow crust for almost half a year. Proni is also fed by groundwater. And from April the flood begins.
River characteristics
The Pronya River originates in the Ryazan region. This place is located in close proximity to the Tula region. Its channel is narrow and winding. The bottom closer to the coastline is sandy, and at a depth it is muddy, and stones are also found here in places. About 90 rivers flow into it. Its main tributaries are the river. Ranova, Luchka, Itya and others. In addition to fishing along the Pronya, timber products are transported from the lower reaches to the mouth.
Features
The Pronya River has sections in which the depth can reach 10 m, but the average is 6-7 m. The water in it is clear, and the current is not fast, thereforefishing here is one of the best in the country. It is worth noting that the Pronya is a tributary of the Oka River, which is famous for its rich underwater world. Naturally, some species swim across from the main artery. Here you can meet a variety of fish, even predatory ones, as the living and breeding conditions in it are the most optimal.
Fishing
Most often, zander, bream, ruff, roach, carp fall into the nets of fishermen. That is why the Mikhailovsky district is so popular. In addition to those listed, crayfish and mussels live in the river. It is worth noting that not only local lovers fish in Pron, but also visitors from the capital, because this river is located just a four-hour drive from Moscow by car. You can get to any coast. In principle, throughout the entire channel, the fish perfectly catches the hook. But, as noted, it is best - in the middle and lower reaches. You can fish from the shore, as well as from a boat. Moreover, in these places the coast is gently sloping. Steep and high banks only in the upper part. Basically, there are no forests on them, but reeds and shrubs grow. Both banks of the Prony River consist of a cluster of hills that smoothly flow into one another. If you stand on one of them, you can enjoy the picturesque landscapes of expanse from all sides. And in one of the villages located near Prony, fishermen organized their society, which contains about 60 boats.
Fishing spots
Usually fishing on the Pronya River is carried out near the Ukhor settlements. The road there is dirt, and if, notin a hurry, go through many steep places and deep whirlpools, then you can go fishing and get a good catch (mainly predatory fish). There is a good place for fishing in the village of Kolentsy, the road to which leads through the field. Fish are perfectly caught in the whirlpools of these zones. In the past, there was a mill here, and now there is a dam left from it, under which fish swim in shoals. It can be caught with both non-live baits and live bait.
Downstream the Proni (Mikhailovsky district) for many kilometers there are excellent places for fishing (even in the whirlpools). Here, predatory fish are easily hooked, less often carp and roach. Also, catfish and carp come here from the Oka. The depth of these areas is small - mostly about three meters. In these zones there are bases for fishing and hunting, which provide boats and all the necessary equipment.
Resting place
In addition to being in demand among fishermen, the Pronya River is also popular with tourists. After all, it is here that there are excellent places to relax. Many residents of the capital and other large cities often want to find a corner to enjoy the magnificence of the majestic Russian nature, at least for a few days, to sit in silence, listen to birdsong, just breathe in fresh, non-polluted air, meet the dawn. It is surprising that such places are very close to Moscow. In the period from May to October, the banks of the Prony are ideal areas for such a holiday. And, despite the fact that the water in the river is cold due to springs, vacationers prefer to swim inher, because she is really very clean. Going to a depth of more than one meter, you can see not only the bottom, but also swimming fish.
Also, the Pronya River in the Ryazan region is also interesting for lovers of cultural recreation, since there are many monuments of history and archeology in its valley. For example, on the right side, in Izheslavl, there is a historical monument of the 6th-8th centuries. There are also three reserves - Central Black Earth, "Galichya Gora" and Belogorye.
Summarize
If you want to organize a quality vacation or catch a lot of fish, you should definitely visit this river. Its advantages lie in many ways, but one of the main ones is its close and convenient location relative to Moscow. Many residents of the capital come here, some set up tent camps to enjoy outdoor recreation as much as possible.
