Lake Kinneret is Lake Tiberias, otherwise it is also called the “Sea of Galilee”. The name “Lake Tiberias” is given by the city of Tiberias on the western shore of the lake. The city was founded in the 1st century. n. e. and named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius. The name “Kinneret” is explained by the external shape of the lake, reminiscent of a harp. The area of the lake is 16500 hectares. Mentions of the lake have been found in history since ancient times. Long before the beginning of our era, famous trade routes passed near the lake. The lake is currently popular among Christian pilgrims. + An interesting fact is that Kinneret is the lowest freshwater body of water on the planet relative to sea level.
What makes fishing in Israel special, first of all, is the nature of this country. The Mediterranean and Red Seas are home to a wide variety of underwater inhabitants. But possible places for fishing are not limited to them, because you can always go fishing in fresh water bodies, for example, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)
In addition to its rich history, it can offer fishermen crystal clear waters, year-round warmth and a rich underwater world. They say that one of the Biblical characters, the Apostle Peter, fished in this pond. In Lake Kinneret you can find almost any type of freshwater fish, but the most common are carp, catfish and barbel.
Carp, by the way, was considered a great delicacy in the Middle Kingdom; dishes from it were served only to members of the imperial family. Now any fisherman who goes to Lake Kinneret in Israel can please himself with such delights.
In Israel they catch carp “by hair” using boilies. This means that different protein balls with different odors are used as bait. Another popular method is using gear for long casting, which allows you to avoid line breakage.
Those who like to test their strength choose barbel hunting. This fish is known for its cunning, caution and maneuverability. Barbel is caught at night using the bottom method. If the catch is successful, it is recommended to cook the barbel in a smoked form.
Well, where would we be without catfish? Fishing for them also takes place in the dark using a dock or a net.
