Lake Segozero (Russian: Сегозеро, Finnish: Seesjärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 63.3°N 33.75°E. Segezha River is a major outflow from Segozero and it empties to Vygozero. After the hydroelectric power plant was built on Segezha River the surface area of Segozero have risen from 815 km² to 906 km².
What makes these fishing trips so special? Right now Lake Segozero are hot for practicing bass fishing. Lake Segozero, one of the top spots has to be one of the most active lakes in the World – if not the most active! Reports estimate that there are catches of 30 to 100 bass per day with fishes weighing up to 10 pounds. Lake Segozero on the other side isn’t left behind and it has quickly developed a reputation for being the lake were you will find the largest largemouth bass.
Lake Segozero, the large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia
Surface Area 815 km2
Maximum Depth 103 m
Latitude 63°20′ N
Longitude 33°40′ E
Altitude 120 m
Country Russia
Catchment Area 6640 km2
Residence Time 11.3 yr
Freezing Period Dec.-May
Mixing Type Dimictic
This bass fishing location was stocked in 1746 with Florida largemouth bass and since then, the fishing report have only gotten more and more interesting. The best months to visit this lake are the ones between November and April, where the temperature and weather is just perfect for the task at hand.