№ 302 Fishing on the Opala 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 24, August 16.

The Opala River flows in a mountain part of the south - west of Kamchatka and flows into the Okhotsk Sea. The river is far from villages and roads. The way to the beginning of fishing and returning from it, realizes by helicopter. The fishing is carrying out from boards of the river and from inflatable rafts during the rafting. Extent of fishing place - 90 kms. On this river it is impossible to return without fish, as it is full of various kinds of salmon and trout. Near the river there are hot springs, in which it will be possible to bathe.

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

Day 2. Trip by helicopter to the upper Opala river on Verkhne-Opalinskye hot springs (flight  time - 1 hour). The beginning of rafting and fishing. Night in tents.

Days 3-4-5-6-7. Rafting with fishing. Visiting, survey of hot and cold thermal springs. There is an opportunity to admire volcanoes. Rafting takes place among majestic mountains 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. Returning to the hotel by helicopter (time of flight - 1 hour). 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 1500 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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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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