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| Expeditions » ZHUPANOVA RIVER - FLOAT TRIP | |
 Reliable Russian MI-8 helicopters take you to your destination on the Zhupanova.  Upper rock garden is part of the spectacular scenery and fishing on the Zhupanova River float. |
Zhupanova River is a keystone study river. Zhupanova rainbow trout are, on average, very large and exhibit growth rates comparable to steelhead growth rates in the ocean. Interestingly, so far as we have been able to determine, rainbow trout are not present in the lower river which is an intriguing scientific mystery-what accounts for the unusually large size, a population dominated by older fish and why don't rainbow (which are normally highly migratory) utilize the food rich lower reaches of the Zhupanova-important questions that our anglers will help resolve.
Wild Salmon Rivers operates a luxurious float program on the upper Zhupanova River, covering about fifty miles of the river. Individual runs are fished, on average, for about 2 hours a week. Consequently, the fish are undisturbed and aggressive. This is the best fishing in the world for trophy rainbow trout with many fish ranging from 24 to 28 inches and some over 30 inches. Each day two anglers and their guide float about eight miles of pristine water between well-appointed, pre-established camps (comfortable, heated sleeping huts with frame beds, heated mess building, shower building with drying facility, cozy campfire, great food, top guides). You will float through stunning wilderness with bear, caribou, moose, badger, sable, fox and many species of raptors including Steller sea eagle--the largest eagles in the world. This trip is for the discriminating angler--luxury, unequaled trout fishing at a great price! LOGISTICS The Zhupanova River is easily reached by a spectacular one hour helicopter ride from Petropavlovsk with a brief stop at the Zendzur Lodge along the way. The helicopter flight alone is a memorable trip that takes you by several active volcanoes including the 11,339 foot Mt. Koryak, the 9,590 foot Mt. Zhupanova, and past the continually erupting Mt. Kirimsky. BOOKING DETAILS The one-week program limited to six sponsors per week. July-September. Call WSR at 1-800-687-0411 for details on how to book. Availability is limited. |
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