What kind of fish are in Lake Baikal?

Omul
Arctic graylingBaikal sturgeon
Lake Baikal/Fish

Fed by 336 rivers and streams including the Angara, Barguzin, Selenga, Turka and Snezhnaya, the lake holds fifty species of fish including bullhead, sturgeon and omul. The surrounded mountain rivers and small lakes are inhabited by taimen (Siberian sturgeon), kharius (grayling), lenok (Siberian trout) and many others.

How thick is the ice on Lake Baikal?

During the winter and spring, the surface freezes for about 4–5 months; from early January to early May–June (latest in the north), the lake surface is covered in ice. On average, the ice reaches a thickness of 0.5 to 1.4 m (1.6–4.6 ft), but in some places with hummocks, it can be more than 2 m (6.6 ft).

Why is Lake Baikal ice clear?

But the ice isn’t just strong, it’s also gorgeous: displaying different patterns in different parts of the lake because the water freezes layer-by-layer. Baikal’s ice is also the most transparent in the world! The bubbles in the ice are the result of methane gas that is produced by algae.

Is Baikal Zen real?

Lake Baikal is the world’s deepest and most voluminous freshwater lake. This rare phenomenon is called “Baikal Zen”. Rocks that have fallen on the ice of Lake Baikal are heated by sunlight and emit infrared rays that melt the ice below.

Do people fish in Lake Baikal?

Fishing on Lake Baikal. The crystal clarity of the waters in northern Lake Baikal never fails to amaze. Here you can still find the world-class fishing and natural beauty for which the lake is famous. Amazingly, guests can expect to catch pike up to 1.7 metres long and weighing up to 15kg.

What is the biggest fish caught in Lake Baikal?

Baikal sturgeon
From the evolution point of view, the Baikal sturgeon is the most ancient and the largest fish of Lake Baikal.

Has anyone gone to the bottom of Lake Baikal?

Two small, manned submarines reached the bottom of Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake, on Tuesday, Russian news reports said. The “Mir-1” and “Mir-2” submersibles descended 1.05 miles to the bottom of the vast Siberian lake, reports said.

Can you swim in Lake Baikal?

Not only is this Russian lake safe to swim in but it also boasts some of the most pure water in the world. Lake Baikal lines with resorts and towns catering to those who want to get out on the water, making it a perfect destination for anyone looking to swim in and relax along the shores of the “Pearl of Siberia.”

Why is the ice on Lake Baikal turquoise?

The water of Lake Baikal is renowned for being some of the clearest on Earth. When the lake freezes during the winter, an amazing phenomena takes place: large shards of transparent ice form on the surface of the lake, giving the amazing appearance of turquoise ice when reflected by sunlight.

What lives at the bottom of Lake Baikal?

Scientists have found giant mats made of bacteria, as well as sponges, limpets, fish, and small shrimp-like creatures called amphipods living at the very bottom of the lake. They’re not dragon monsters or anything, but they are adapted to total darkness and to living under the pressure of thousands of meters of water.

Do sharks live in Lake Baikal?

Lives on great depths of lake Baikal. Golomyanka live in the open waters of lake Baikal, the entire thickness from surface layers to the bottom, sinking to a depth of 1600 meters. The main constraint for them is the water temperature is above 8, 5 – 9 degrees, in which they die.

Why is the water of Lake Baikal so clear?

The water of Lake Baikal is renowned for being some of the clearest on Earth. When the lake freezes during the winter, an amazing phenomena takes place: large shards of transparent ice form on the surface of the lake, giving the amazing appearance of turquoise ice when reflected by sunlight. What’s at the Bottom of the Deepest Lake in the World?

Where did the cottoid fish of Lake Baikal come from?

The ancestors of cottoid fish emerged in the Far-Eastern seas of Russia. During the Miocene, about 20 million years ago, they began to invade rivers, adapting to life in fresh water. Moving down the rivers, they ended up in Lake Baikal, first in its shallow waters, then in deep waters and the water column.

Where to get the best fishing gear in Lake Baikal?

Special flyhooks, set of sinkers and float/bob (required for Baikal grayling angling) can be found only in Irkutsk city. You can use jigging to catch grayling and/or any other commercial fish of Baikal. Irkutsk fishery stores offers best selections of fishing tackle and related equipment for fishing in lake Baikal.

How tall are the hummocks in Lake Baikal?

These hummocks are essentially ice splinters that form when the heavy winds around the lake push the waters into waves which then freeze into these turquoise blocks. These ice splinters can get form as high as 32 to 39 feet.