The Zhupanova is the legendary flagship river of Kamchatka that first put the region on the map. It has trophy rainbow trout fishing like nowhere else on the planet, and is a “lost world” of surreal beauty.

Rainbow trout are the main attraction in the Zhupanova but from early August through October, the rare “super kundzha” make their annual run in from the sea. They average 26-28 inches, with exceptional specimens measuring a yard long. They take flies aggressively and put up a strong, charging battle. Dolly Varden also exist in almost obscene numbers, average 12-18 inches, and readily take dry flies. Finally, silver (coho) salmon are present during late August and September. The aerobatic fight of a fresh coho is something every angler should experience.

Unlike traditional float trips that depend on guides and anglers to set-up and break down camp each day, the Zhupanova float incorporates six permanent river camps. Anglers will be able to relax at the end of each day in relative comfort, enjoying hot showers, cold drinks, permanent wood cabins or modern high-tech tents with beds and mattresses, and a well-equipped dining facility. Highly qualified Russian and American guides and camp staff provide for your safety, angling success and comfort.

Zhupanova floats - like all Kamchatka fishing trips - begin and end with helicopter flights to and from the seacoast city of Petropavlovsk. In between, the emphasis is on the fishing, not the floating, and each day will certainly be a memorable experience. Anglers who want to get off the beaten path, encounter wild, native rainbows at the species’ maximum size range, and experience a wilderness safari of a lifetime should strongly consider the Zhupanova Float Trip.

Each expedition is limited to a maximum of 6 anglers.