The article deals with the study of the component-wise and comprehensively considered climatic and recreational potential of the Volgograd reservoir within the Saratov region. The author uses in its work the analyze of the objective zonal and azonic criteria and communication between major recreational components, as well as climatic and bioclimatic differences in some locations on the waters and shores, representing the scientific basis for climate-recreational zoning of the zone of influence of the Volgograd reservoir
