The Kotui River is considered one of the most beautiful rivers located in Western Siberia, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The length of the reservoir is considerable, even by Siberian standards, is 1409 km, and the area occupied by the river flow is 176 thousand kilometers. The river flow is directed from the north-west to the southeast and passes through two administrative districts - Evenki and Dolgan-Nenets.
The source of the Kotui River is located on the Putorana Plateau, in the center of which the stream merges with another one - r. Kotuykan making a rather sharp turn to the north. Further, near the village of Kresty, it connects to another river, called Heta, forming the powerful Siberian river Khatanga.
In the article, we consider the geography of the river, which banks surround it, what grows in the surrounding area, what living creatures can be found both on the coast and in the reservoir itself. Readers will find out if there is fishing on the Kotui River and in the lakes through which it flows, how to get to the shores in winter and summer, which attracts this water stream from nature, extreme and fishing lovers.
Geographical position of the reservoir
From the Putorana plateau, where its source is located, the river flows in a southerly direction, smoothly circling the Taimyr Peninsula. Further, Kotui alternately flows into the lakes of Siberia: Harpina and Dupkun. Numerous tributaries appear along the river along the course, both on the left and on the right side.
Sleeves on the left form even on a plateau, not far from the source, right tributaries appear later, in the area of the Vilyui and Anabar plateaus. All of them fill the Kotui River with powerful water currents that appear after snowmelt. Water in many places just boils, well enriched with oxygen.
Places around
The banks of the river differ in the direction of flow. In one place they can squeeze the river with rocks on both sides, forming deep depressions up to 8 meters. In other areas are far from each other, then the flow spreads widely, and the current is gaining power and strength. Cold Siberian winds walk on vast expanses of water, dispersing large waves. In such spills, the distance between the banks can be up to 600 meters. Basically, such places can be found on the North Siberian lowland.
The stream goes twice on the Putorana plateau, passing by the most beautiful basalt mountains, which abruptly break into the river. Giants with smooth peaks rise above the water surface and amaze people with their majesty and beauty. The valley of the Kotui River in such places is narrow, and from the fall of cobblestones the bottom is covered with rubble and sharp stones.
Boulders are found throughout the river, forming in some places impassable rapids, shivers and various clamps. The slopes along the riverbank are overgrown with low larch. In summer, shores in lowlands and on gentle slopes are covered with dense grass. In the middle of the hot season, it mixes with many flowering plants.
Water flow analysis
As already mentioned, the river collects water from numerous tributaries, which in turn are replenished by rain and heavy snow. On the Putorana plateau, where the Kotuy river originates, you can see a low-water stream, which seemed to cut through a winding passage through the banks. Places are full of rapids and tumultuous rifts. When the basalt mountains end, the stream goes to the open spaces of the Marukta basin and becomes a little calmer.
When the river accepts the remaining tributaries into its company, it gains incredible power, creating a hurricane of spray and foam on countless boulders. The river connects to the Laptev Sea, passing through the narrow and long Khatanga Bay. The water in the river is clean and cold, rich in oxygen. This is a wonderful environment for the growth and reproduction of river inhabitants, it is not for nothing that fishermen love to go here on fishing tours.
Fishing on the river
The Siberian river is located in an inaccessible place in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, you can get to the water only by helicopter and then in the summer. In winter, small groups of fishermen get on all-terrain vehicles along an icy stream from the village of Khatanga.
After arriving at the place, the fishermen rafting along the selected area of the water surface, looking for parking places. It is best to go on such a trip in the summer, as the river freezes already in late September or in early October, and ice melts only in late May or early summer.
Most fishing takes place on a spinning rod. You need to have bait with you. An artificial fly, insects are used as complementary foods and for the nozzle; both baubles and lures are suitable. On such a bait they catch burbot and perch, whitefish and gray grass. In stones in the depths, it is best to wait for a large taimen. Some fishermen boasted a catch of 20 kg. Grayling and pike, chir up to 6 kg and trout are also found.
Hunting
In the places where the Kotui River is located, there is a lot of living creature, so it is not surprising that along its course there are many hunting winters. This is either a wooden house, built in the forest, or a trailer. They are imported on special runners on ice in the winter.
The upper reaches of the river belong to the territory of the Putorana Reserve, and in order to hunt or fish in protected areas, you need to get special permission. In other places, a hunting certificate is also required. Its price depends on the type of extraction. You have to choose from a large list. Especially popular among hunters are Siberian roe and elk, brown bear and reindeer burned.
