Fishing Tours
in Kamchatka

Fishing
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Three itineraries available:

#501. Fishing the Opala River (the south of Kamchatka)

This is a spring-fed river located in the southwest of Kamchatka, full of all the major species ofKing salmonsalmon and trout. The water is so clear that you can see the fish moving towards the fly.

8-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrival in PK. Meet your guides. Transfer to helicopter site after welcome lunch . Helicopter flight to Opala River. Accommodation in fishing camp. Evening fishing.

Days 2-7. Fishing or flyfishing on motorboats and from the banks of the Opala River.

Day 8. Fishing. Return to Petropavlovsk by helicopter. On the way the helicopter will land near the Khodutka River, which is warmed by thermal springs, for a brief swim. Shopping for souvenirs in Petropavlovsk. Transfer to airport. Departure.

Kind of fish Season Starts Season Ends
King salmon 10th June 10th July
Chum salmon 05th July 25th August
Silver salmon 15th August 30th September
Rainbow Trout 10th June 30th September
Bull-trout 10th June 30th September
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#502. Fishing on the Kolpakova River (western Kamchatka)

FishingFish for salmon in the pristine waters of the Kolpakova River. The river flows from high in the mountains of central Kamchatka into the Sea of Okhotsk, site of Cold War submarine intrique. With your arms tired from pulling in fish, you will spend your last day relaxing in the Bolshe-Bannye thermal hot springs.


8-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrival in PK. Transfer to helicopter site after welcome lunch. Meet your guide. Helicopter flight to Kolpakova River. Accommodation in fishermen's camp. Evening fishing or flyfishing.
Days 2-7. Fishing or flyfishing on motorboats and from the banks of the Kolpakova River.
Day 8. Fishing. Return by helicopter to Petropavlovsk with pit-stop for bathing in the Bolshe-Bannye thermal hot springs. Shopping for souvenirs in Petropavlovsk. Transfer to airport. Departure.
Kind of fish Season Starts Season Ends
King salmon 10th June 10th July
Red salmon 10th July 10th September
Pink salmon 01st July 20th August
Chum salmon 05th July 10th September
Silver salmon 15th August 20th October
Char 10th June 30th September
Rainbow trout 10th June 30th September
Bull trout 10th June 30th September
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#503. Fishing on Tigil/Sopochnaya River (northern Kamchatka)

This remote river is a fisherman's paradise. Located in the far northern corner of the Peninsula, in the midst of an immense wilderness, it is teeming with salmon. The river is 40 meters wide and 0.5 - 3 meters deep, with a quiet current and clear water that makes for easy wading.
Fishing

10-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1. Arrival in PK. Meet your guide. Drive to Esso settlement after lunch . Accommodation in private apartments.
Day 2. Helicopter flight to Tigil (or Sopochnaya) River. Accommodation in fishing camp (in a lodge on the riverside). Fishing from motor boats and river bank.
Days 3-8. Fishing on motor boats and from the river bank.
Day 9. Return by helicopter to Esso settlement. Travel by bus to Petropavlovsk. Accommodation in hotel (double).
Day 10. Shopping for souvenirs. Transfer to airport. Departure.
Kind of fish Season Starts Season Ends
King salmon 10th June 15th July
Sima 10th June 15th July
Red salmon 10th July 15th July
Pink salmon 10th July 20th August
Chum salmon 05th July 20th August
Silver salmon 15th August 20th September
Char 10th June 15th September
Rainbow trout 10th June 15th September
Bull trout 10th June 15th September

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