UNDP/GEF
Conservation of Biodiversity on Kamchatka's 4 Protected Areas

An angler’s dream world

 Fishing in Kamchatka

You too, can experience world class fishing on Kamchatka’s rivers for salmon, char, and rainbow trout amidst incredible wildlife and scenery.  Knowledgeable local guides can accompany you, sharing their intimate knowledge of the territory.

Species
Kamchatka offers fishing for six species of salmon, Arctic and white-spotted chars and more. Huge lake trout inhabit many of Kamchatka’s hidden lakes. The smaller Arctic grayling found in some rivers offer quite a different fishing experience from the bigger rainbow trout.  Professional guides with knowledge of regional rivers will elevate your time fishing to the experience of a lifetime. You may inquire about the different fishing options through our advertisers.

Methods
Most fishing on Kamchatka is either from well-appointed base camps or more often by rafting downriver, camping along the way.  Floating on the river gives fishermen an opportunity to fish in different places.  While waiting for the flight home, many fishermen take the opportunity to use a marine charter to fish for halibut and sole.  Contact our advertisers for more information.

Catch & release fishing

Anglers must have a valid sports fishing license and a tour operator can acquire this for them. To preserve healthy fish stocks, Kamchatka has stringent catch and release fishing.  Operators will assist you in taking measurements and photographing you with your catch before releasing it back into the river.

Conservation and research

The Wild Salmon Center and the Wild Fishes and Biodiversity Foundation have been working together on Kamchatka for more than ten years to protect the peninsula’s unique salmon ecosystems, conduct research on salmon ecology, and promote education and sustainable salmon based economic activity.  Learn more about their work on Kamchatka by visiting www.wildsalmoncenter.org and www.wfbfoundation.org.