River fishing tours

#201 Fishing on the Malky Bystraya River.

Duration of the trip: 8 days.

Season: May – September.

Lenth of the trip: 120 km.

The Bystraya is home to abundant species of fish: char, rainbow trout, Kamchatka grayling and Siberian char. From May to September, the waters sometimes boil with sockey, king salmon, pink salmon, chum and silver that enter the river for spawning. Types of fishing: fly-fishing, trolling and float-type fishing.

During this trip you will get acquainted with one of the most beautiful and wild rivers of Kamchatka. The Bystraya River originates in central part of the peninsula and flows into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is Rainbow Trout the second by length river of Kamchatka. Intense thawing of snow in mountains provides high water in June. The width of the river in the rafting area can reach up to 50 - 150 m with current velocity of 1 - 4 mps. The river runs through the picturesque scenery. The river is home for salmon, wild ducks can be viewed from the boat. You will be able to keep an eye on bears and Steller’s sea-eagles.

Salmon species	Beginning of the run	End of the run
king	late May	early August
sockey	mid - June	early September
chum	early July	late August
pink	early July	late August
silver	early August	late October

Itinerary.

1 day.	Arrival in Petropavlovsk. Transfer from the airport to Hotel. City tour including a visit to the local museum. Meeting with the guide and preparing for the fishing trip.
2 day.	Drive to the Malky settlement (130 km away). Visiting hot springs. Start of the fishing trip.
3,4,5,6 days.	Floating down the Bystraya river and fishing.
7 day.	The end of the fishing trip. Drive to Paratunka resort, accomodation in a hotel. Relaxation and bathing in hot thermal pools.
8 day.	Transfer to the airport. Departure.

Notes:

Tourists should have a backpack, waterproof plastic bag for personal things, sleeping bag, tent, mat, layered clothes, spare footwear, high boots (waders), sunscreen, mosquito repellent, flask, sun glasses, first aid set, personal care items. Overnights in tents while en route.

Cost of the route:

Number of individuals	4	6	8
Cost EURO per person.	1900	1700	1500

Any changes to the program at your request will be considered along with the price adjustment.

Price includes:

-Full transfer by the programme of the route.

-English-speaking rep at the arrival and departure in the Petropavlovsk airport.

-Accommodation in a hotel in Petropavlovsk and Paratunka.

-Guides, interpreter and cook services en route.

-Equipment for Rafting.

-City tour and museums fees.

-Permits.

-Invitation letter and visa registration.

-fishing licenses.

Price not includes:

- Alcohol.

- Feed in the hotel.

#202 Fishing on the Opala River.

Duration of the trip: 9 days.

Season: 1 July – 20 September.

This tour will give you an idea of the “unique” wilderness of the Kamchatka peninsula. The Opala River flows in southern Kamchatka and falls into the Sea of Okhotsk. The total length of the river is 161 km with current velocity 0.5-2 mps. The width of the river is 50-100 m. There is no population on the banks. One stretch of the river runs through the old caldera of Opala volcano Opala river, bear 1 5 km away from its slopes. The Opala is considered to be one of the best rivers for fishing. From May to October sockey, king salmon, pink salmon, chum and silver run the river for spawning beds. To access the river and get back to the town, a helicopter is provided. Helicopter expenses are paid additionally.

Salmon species	Beginning of the run	End of the run
sockey	mid - June	early September
chum	early July	late August
pink	early July	late August
silver	early August	late October