Kamchatka fishing

King salmon fishing trip on the Bolshaya (Bystraya) River, tent camp, motor boating.

Fishing period – June-10 July.
Trip dates for 2012: 9 June, 16 June, 23 June, 30 June, 7 July. (on the Bolshaya River)

The Bolshaya River is located in the central part of Kamchatka peninsula and flows to the western coast. It is formed by confluence of two large rivers: the Bystraya and the Plotnikova. This is one of the most accessible and interesting king salmon fishing places. The river has a lot of deep and wide pits serving rest places for spawning salmon .
Fishing is possible both from the river bank and floating boats (1 motor boat for 2 anglers). Accommodation in a permanent tent base camp.
The company provides tents with two beds, a table and a chair, each lighted with electric lamps. A big tent is used as a dining place. Thee hot meals a day. There is a shower and a WC. Electricity is produced by a generator. All boats are equipped with radio terminals. Mobile communication is possible almost everywhere.

1st day.Arrival at the airport. Transfer by car to the Bolshaya River (200 km) and by motorboats (20-30 minutes) to the base camp. Getting acquainted with the river, starting fishing.
2-3-4-5-6-7th days.Surface float fishing from motor boats on the tributaries and the main body of the river. Lunch options on the river or in the camp (at request). Evening time at the campfire and at the table in the mess-tent.
8th day.End of fishing. Return to the city by car. On the way swimming in a thermal water pool (excursion to Malkinskie or Apachinskie hot springs including bathing). Accommodation at a hotel, rest.
9th day.Short city tour. Visiting fish market. Buying Kamchatka souvenirs. Transfer to the airport.

Tour group: 2 - 10 people.
Cost: 9-day tour, for one person - 67 000 russian rubles
8-day tour (less days spent on the river) - 61 000 russian rubles
7-day tour (less days spent on the river) - 55 000 russian rubles
6-day tour (less days spent on the river) - 49 000 russian rubles
5-day tour (less days spent on the river) - 42 000 russian rubles
4-day tour - 34 000 russian rubles

The cost includes:

1. Full board for the "fishing" part.
2. Tour guide service for the tour.
3. Base-camp equipment (tents, tableware, etc.)
4. Transportation.
5. Accommodation in the permanent camp (one tent with 2 folded beds and a table for two persons)
6. Fees for fishing licenses.

The cost doesn't include:

1. Accommodation and meals at a hotel or in a boarding house.
2. Alcoholic drinks.

Recommended outfit:
1) fishing tackle,
2) a bag or backpack for personal things,
3) a sleeping bag,
4) waders or water boots,
5) footware for the camp (training shoes or boots),
6) hygienic items, swimming accessories
7) a waterproof jacket with a hood,
8) a pullover……vest,
9) sunglasses, preferably polarizing ones
10) a cap,
11) a jack light
12) gloves,
13) woolen sockets
14) personal first-aid set
15) mosquito repelling spray

The weekly profile of a course of a fish on the rivers Opala & Bistraya in Kamchatka.

Species	May	June	July	August	September	October
King Salmon		****	**
Sockeye Salmon		**	****
Chum Salmon			****	***
Silver Salmon				**	****	****
Char	****	****	****	****	****	***
Grayling	****	****	****	****	****	****
Rainbow Trout	****	****	****	****	****	****
Pink Salmon			****	****