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Samarga River

  

 Lower Samarga in late fall   

One of the most interesting routes brings you to the Samarga River, which flows through rich mixed forest of Primorie. The rivers is swift and powerful, with clear greenish water and pebble bottom. In the upper and middle part of the river there are dangerous places - narrow channels with log jams. In its lower part there are no obstacles; the river flows mostly with one channel. 

The most interesting fish of the area is sea-run Sakhalin taimen. Unfortunately, this fish is becoming more and more rare. Depending on season, in Samarga River it is possible to catch different Salmonid fish. The river is favorable for flyfishing. 

Big cherry salmon is entering Samarga River in June. 

            Trophies:   taimen up to 25 kg, cherry salmon up to 9 kg (3-4 kg average),  pink or chum salmon, Dolly Varden charr, white-spotted charr, trophy lenok, and Amur grayling.

            Best season for cherry salmon:  June 5 - July 1.

            Group size: 6 fishermen.

            Trip conditions: Floating with inflatable rafts (with professional guides), or a stationary tent camp with motor-boats.  

            Recommended trip duration: 7 days 

            Day 1:  Charter flight from Khabarovsk (2 hours one way).  

            Day 2-6:  Fishing.

            Day 7:  Fishing, flight to Khabarovsk

 

Grayling in Samarga population is rather big for the species.

In the cost included: meeting at the airport, all transfers, fishing guide/interpreter, cook, rafts and camping gear, fishing license. 

 

In the cost not included: hotel fee, insurance, beverages, satellite phone

 

Samarga is a swift river even close to the sea.

      


 

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