Zendzur Hot Springs Lodge, Kamchatka Russia

Name: Zendzur Hot Springs Lodge, Kamchatka Russia
Brand: Wild On The Fly
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Of all of the trout fisheries in the world, Kamchatka is one of the most remote and pristine environments for catching some of the largest Rainbow Trout in existance. These aren’t transplants from some other part of the world; they are as indigenous to Kamchatka waters, that empty into the northern Pacific, as are Steelhead and Rainbows are indigenous to the west coast of the USA. Where the Rainbows/Steelhead of the US, particularly those living in Washington, Oregon and California are now a hodgepodge of genes, mixed up by years of hatchery alchemy, the Kamchatka fish remain pure strain Oncorhynchus O. Mykis.

Remoteness has kept Kamchatka a pristine wilderness with pristine freshwater fisheries. Much of Kamchatka’s waters have been unexplored, and those that have, have only been fished by a relatively few individuals for the last twenty years.

One of the most productive world class rivers is the Zhupanova that holds arguably the worlds largest and most aggressive Rainbow Trout. Fish often reach lengths of 35 inches and can weigh over 10 lbs. It’s good to keep in mind that this is the only place in the world where you can catch a pure strain indigenous Rainbow that can reach that size.

Zendzur Lodge has access to over 30 miles of the Zhupanova. From their doorstep, jet boats can put you on to fish within a few miles from the lodge. The lodge is one of the oldest fishing lodges in Kamchatka and has the finest accommodations, service and food.

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The Rainbows of the Zhupanova River are some of the largest on the planet. Natural selection has resulted in larger fish that can withstand the long brutal winters of the Kamchatka. The larger fish are caught by swinging large streamers across the current. Scatting a mouse pattern in the surface film near a shoreline riparian strip will elicit violent strikes, that will cause your heart to pound.

Each morning you, one other fisherman and your guide will begin exploring the river for big fish. Quality fish are the target on the Zhupanova, not quantity. On a good day an angler can expect to catch 3 to 5 large fish. Better days will bring 6 to 10 fish, hopefully to the net. Large Dolly Varden are usually present in many locations on the river and provide exciting fishing when you are not stalking the larger Rainbows.

Each morning you will be transported from the lodge to search for fish in 14 ft Jet Boats. Because this is a rustic experience, it will be important that you bring all equipment and tackle that you will need for the trip. A “Pre-Trip” brochure will be provided to you before the trip that will include a check list of items to bring.