№ 304 Fishing from stationary camp on king salmon on the Bolshaya river (Bistraya river) Print E-mail
  

The best time for realization of the tour is: King Salmon from June 1 till July 10,
                                                                                                                        
Date of arrival on a forming group for 2008: June 2, June 13.

The Bolshaya river is located in the central part of the Kamchatka peninsula, on its western coast. Is formed by junction of two large rivers: Bistraya and Plotnikova. This is the one of the most accessible and interesting places for King Salmon fishing. There are many convenient places of the river for fishing, with deep and broad holes, where fish spawn and have a rest. The fishing is carrying out from boards of the river and from a motor boat (1 boat for 2 fishermen). Accommodation at stationary tent camp. In the camp there are: tents for living, in which there are two beds, a table, a chair, the light. The large tent is using as a canteen - the sitting-room. You have 3 hot meals a day. There is a shower with hot water, a toilet. The camp is supplied with electricity of generator. The boats are supplied with portable two-way radio. Almost everywhere on the river there is cellular connection.

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 the Bolshaya River (200 kms.), and by motor boats (20-30 minutes.), up to the stationary camp. "Familiarity" with the river, beginning of the fishing.

Day 3-4-5-6-7. Fishing on small rivers and the main channel of the river, with moving by motor boats. Dinner near the river or, if you wish, return to the camp. Evening near the fire at the table, in the dining-room.

Day 8. The end of fishing, Transfer to the city on a motor vehicle. On the way back bathing in Apachinskiye thermal springs. 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: 2-8 persons.

The cost: of the 9-days tour, for 1 person - 1400 EURO. 
               of the 7-days tour, for 1 person - 1200 EURO.
               of the 4-days tour, for 1 person - 750 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, vessels etc.).
5. Transportation services (bus, all-wheel drive vehicle, motor boat).
6. Accommodation at the hotel.
7. Accommodation at the stationary tent camp (2 persons in a tent with folding beds and a little table).
8. 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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