Be right where the action is as these huge fish run upriver to spawn. The excitement lies in not knowing how big the next fish will be

10 night/11 day holiday, fishing for King Salmon in Kamchatka

The month of June, stretching into the early part of July, is the best time to catch yourself a King Salmon on the Bolshaya River in Kamchatka. Weighing in at up to 60Kg these fish are a worthy target and will test your skill as well as your tackle.

You will almost certainly also catch other game fish including Char, Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling.

We fish from the shore or from boats near to the confluence of the Bystraya and Plotnikova Rivers, spending the evenings back at a base camp with many of the comforts of home.

Day 1: Arrival Day

After everyone has arrived in Petropavlovsk, we will transfer you by car the 200Km to the Bolshaya River. A 30 minute boat ride will then complete the journey to the Tent Camp where you will be based for the next week or so. Depending upon flight times, there may be a chance to get fishing before dark.

Meals: Dinner at the Tent Camp

Drive: 200Km, about 3 hours

Accommodation: Tent Camp

Day 2 to Day 8: Fishing for King Salmon, and more

Spend the days trying different locations and different styles to catch yourself as many big fish as you can.

King Salmon are not the only exotic species on offer. The first Chum will be coming upriver and provide some variety. There may be some Sockeye Salmon too, and these pose a real challenge. Rainbow Trout, Char and Arctic Grayling are to be found in numbers and will give you good sport on lighter tackle.

Evenings are social; a great chance to exchange tips and tales with your guides and fellow anglers.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner at the Tent Camp. Lunch will normally be served to you wherever you are fishing

Accommodation: Tent Camp

Day 9: Return to Petropavlovsk

Return to the city, stopping off at a hot springs on the way. We have a celebratory dinner tonight at a restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast at the Tent Camp, lunch as appropriate and a restaurant dinner.

Drive: 200Km, about 3 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 10: Free day

A day to discover the wonders of Kamchatka. We can arrange excursions to show you the wilder parts.

A helicopter excursion to the Valley of the Geysers, including the caldera of Uzon Volcano, would make for a truly memorable ending to the trip.

A cheaper option would be to take a boat trip out in Avacha Bay.

Meals: Breakfast at your hotel

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 11: Leave for home

There will be a guided city tour including a visit to the fish market and a chance to buy souvenirs before you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast at your hotel