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Trophy fishing on the Muisma River

A hard-to-reach river in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in the heart of the Putorana Plateau

Muisma River

The Muisma is a tributary of the Nimde River. It's a calm and interesting river with beautiful scenery and a picturesque, easy rapid at the end of the route. It originates in the mountains. The banks are dotted with sandbars—perfect spots for stopping and fishing from the shore. Large grayling and pike are caught. Taimen and lenok are favorite trophies on this route. Wildlife such as wolves and bears are common. You can safely take photos from a boat. The Muisma is a very beautiful fishing trip.

Trophy fishing on the Putorana Plateau (northern Krasnoyarsk Krai) on the Musima River
Trophy fishing on the Putorana Plateau (northern Krasnoyarsk Krai) on the Sukhaya Tunguska River

The Muisma is located in the northeastern part of the Putorana Plateau and belongs to the Kotuy River basin. The river has a mountainous character throughout its entire length. The upper and middle reaches feature rapids, riffles, rocky banks, deep canyons, and powerful rapids. In the lower reaches, the river calms down somewhat, with long pools and holes appearing.

The banks are predominantly rocky, with dense taiga and tundra vegetation. The water in the Muisma is crystal clear and very cold. Access to the river is only possible by helicopter—there are no land roads.

Price: 220,000 for a 7-day tour per person

(we form groups of 6-8 people)

The tour price includes:

  • insurance for all days of the tour
  • necessary equipment and gear for rafting and camp
  • Team support - two guides and a cook, work around the camp
  • products and cooking according to the program menu
  • Accommodation at the Turukhansk hotel (one night)
  • Renting a sauna after arriving in Turukhansk from the river
  • Transfer and organization in Turukhansk on the day of arrival and departure

The tour price does not include:

  • flight Krasnoyarsk - Turukhansk - Krasnoyarsk (regular flights)
  • transfer Turukhansk — start of the route — end of the route — Turukhansk

How our week-long rafting trips with helicopter transfers work

We offer a classic 7-day helicopter tour with rafting—our most popular and well-rounded option. The tour begins and ends in Turukhansk.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the heart of the Putorana Plateau

Upon arrival in Turukhansk, our staff will meet you. We'll help you change clothes, purchase any necessary supplies, and transport you to the helipad.

A Mi-8T helicopter, fully loaded with rafting equipment, takes you to the headwaters of one of the Putorana Plateau's rivers. The flight lasts from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the chosen route.

After landing on a pebble spit or a comfortable clearing, you have time to make your first casts and try your luck. While your guests are fishing, the guides quickly set up camp, set up the kitchen, and prepare a festive dinner. In the evening, get acquainted with the river for the first time, discuss tactics, and relax under the stars.

Days 2–6: Main days of rafting and fishing

Each day begins with a hearty and delicious breakfast. Afterward, participants gather their personal belongings, board their boats, and continue their rafting journey downriver.

During the day, you will float independently, fishing the most promising spots:

  • powerful pressure on the rocks
  • deep holes and exits from them
  • riffles and rifts
  • snags and tributaries of small rivers

After camp is set up, the ranger team (guides) catch up with the group in a cargo boat and go ahead, choosing the best spot for the next night. A hot dinner, a sauna, and a comfortable campsite are ready for your arrival.

The group covers 10-30 km per day (depending on the route and weather conditions). Fishing takes place both from boats and from the shore. Guides are constantly on hand to suggest the best spots and assist with bait selection and fishing tactics.

Day 7: Completion of the rafting trip and return to Turukhansk

In the morning, we pack up camp and make the final drops. At the appointed time, a helicopter arrives and picks up the group. Flight back to Turukhansk.

Upon arrival, check into a hotel, enjoy a sauna, and relax. In the evening, you can celebrate the end of the rafting trip.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, if time permits, we'll organize a short tour of Turukhansk. Afterwards, we'll transfer to the airport and say goodbye until we meet again.

About the reservoir

Muisma River

Trophy fishing on the Muisma River (Turukhansky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai)

The Muisma River (sometimes referred to as the Musim) is a small tributary of the Yeloguy River, located in the Turukhansky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, in the heart of the Siberian taiga. This body of water is little known to the general public, ensuring low fishing pressure and making it attractive for trophy fishing. The Musima is surrounded by pristine nature, adding a unique wild taiga atmosphere to the fishing.

Types of fish

  • Taimen: The river's main trophy fish, reaching weights of up to 15–20 kg in these waters. Taimen are predators that require heavy tackle. Due to their protected status, catch-and-release fishing is recommended.
  • Grayling: Popular for fly fishing and light spinning. Trophy specimens can reach 1.5–2 kg.
  • Lenok: Found in the main channel and tributaries, actively takes spinning rods and flies.
  • Pike: Trophy specimens up to 10–12 kg, especially in quiet backwaters and mouths of tributaries.
  • Whitefish, perch, ide: They complement the catch, making fishing more varied.

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