№ 301 Fishing on the Bistraya river, with rafting Print E-mail
  

The best time for realization of the tour is from: the end of May, July 10 till September 10.

Date of arrival on a forming group for 2008: July 13, August 5.

The Bystraya river is located in the central part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, on its western coast. It is the one of the most accessible and interesting rivers for fishing and rafting. The route of about 100 kms. passes through the places untouched by the civilization. There are many convenient places of the river for fishing, with deep and broad holes, where fish spawn and have a rest. Fishing is from boards of the river and during the rafting -from inflatable rafts.

Day 1. Meeting at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20 kms.). Accommodation at the hotel, rest. Equipment check.

Day 2. Departure on a motor vehicle to Malky village, to the upper of the Bystraya river. (145km). The beginning of rafting and fishing. Night in tents.

Day 3-4-5-6-7. Rafting with fishing. Rafting takes place among the majestic mountains of Sredinny Range on the river with some rapids, safe enough for the beginners, and the main thing is that the nature is untouched by the civilization. Nights in tents.

Day 8. The end of rafting and fishing. Bathing in Apachinskiye thermal springs. Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on a motor vehicle, accommodation at the hotel. Supper of goodbye.

Day 9. Excursion in the city. Visit of the State Regional Museum. Visit of the fish market. Buying of the Kamchatka souvenirs. Transfer to the airport, saying goodbye.

Number of tourists: 8 - 10 persons.

The cost of the tour for 1 person 900 EURO.

The cost of the tour includes:
1. 3 time meals during all the tour.
2. Service of the guide, during all the tour.
3. Service of the cook, during all the tour.
4. Base equipment (tents, rafts etc.)
5. Transportation services (bus, all-wheel drive vehicle).
6. Accommodation at the hotel.
7. Payment of the fish licenses.

The cost of the tour does not include:
1. Alcohol drinks, cigarettes.
2. Purchasing of souvenirs.

If it necessary there is a possibility to use satellite telephone for an extra charge.

Recommended equipment:
1. Fishing equipment.
2. Rucksack or travel bag for personal things.
3. Sleeping bag, tourist rug.

4. Veiders (waterproof trousers for staying in the water) or marsh boots.
5. Additional footwear (sport shoes or boots)for camp.
6 Personal hygiene things, swimming suit..
7. Waterproof and wind block jacket with a hood..
8. Sweater windblock
9. Sun glasses.
10. A hat.
11. Small lamp.
12. Gloves.
13. Warm socks.
14. Personal first aid kit.
15. Anti-mosquito spray.

 

The weekly schedule of spawning of fish in the Opala and Bystraya rivers.

Species

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August

September

October

King salmon (to 30 kg, 1 m.)

 

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Red salmon (6-7 kg, to 80 cm)

 

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Chum salmon (6-8 kg, to 90 cm)

 

 

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Silver salmon (to 7 kg, to 80 cm)

 

 

 

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Trout (to 1,5 kg, to 50 cm)

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Rainbow Trout (to 2,5 kg, to 65 cm)

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Arctic Grayling

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Pink salmon

 

 

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