On many of the world’s top Atlantic salmon rivers, bragging rights begin at 20 pounds, but on the Kola River 20 pounders are simply good fish with the braggarts bar set firmly at 30 pounds and above. Located high in the Russian arctic, on the outskirts of Murmansk, the Kola River has in two short seasons clearly established itself as one of the world’s greatest trophy salmon systems.   Relatively easy to reach by Russian standards, the new camp on the Kola River is one of the region’s only rivers where helicopters are not involved in reaching the camp or the daily beats. This proves to be a bonus in unsettled weather and at the same time keeps the price within reason for the traveling angler.

Guests enjoy their own private cabins (often referred to as huts) with baths as well as full access to the main lodge and sauna facilities. Each day two anglers set out to raft their appointed beat with a Russian guide. Catch rates over the last two seasons have been impressive with anglers averaging roughly three salmon per person per day. In 2007 there were 30 fish landed between 32 and 36 pounds and five that that tipped the scales at over 40 pounds!

Don’t miss out on this ground floor opportunity to experience a river that is destined to become a coveted classic.

Kola River Season:
Late May - early September

Kola River Fish Species:
Atlantic salmon

Kola River Lodge Capacity:
14 anglers

Kola River 2008 Rates:
$4880-6680 Euros per week

Included:
7 nights / 6 full days fishing (Sunday to Friday) based on double accommodations - Maximum 14 rods. Accommodations are in huts with stove, bed, full board and lodging – one guide per two anglers. Transport by bus from Murmansk to Kola River camp and back to Murmansk. Daily transport to the river by bus or walking.

Not included:
Round trip from your home to Murmansk, alcoholic beverages, canned drinks and other items of personal nature in the camp, Visa processing, local costs including transports, meals, living, gratuities to guides and camp staff, meals and accommodations in Helsinki or other cities on the way to Kola. Any accommodations, food and drink in Murmansk.