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Trophy fishing on the Nimde River
A hard-to-reach river in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in the heart of the Putorana Plateau
Reka Nimde
This is a picturesque route with numerous rapids. The Nimde River is famous for its beautiful cliffs and riffles. Along the route, there are numerous fishing spots with tributaries and holes. It is actively fed by icy mountain water, attracting a strong fishing population. Its main attraction is excellent taimen fishing. It's no secret that the taimen prefers cold water, escaping from the hot sun. A helicopter tour of the Nimde River reveals its full beauty in June. The river flows through a mountainous area, where the scenery will leave no one indifferent.
The Nimde River originates in the central part of the Putorana Plateau and flows through picturesque mountain landscapes. It is approximately 200 km long. The upper and middle reaches are typical mountain rivers, with a fast current, numerous riffles, rapids, and rocky banks. In the lower reaches, the river becomes calmer, with long stretches and deep holes.
The banks of the Nimde are predominantly rocky and taiga-lined, with beautiful canyons, waterfalls, and dense larch forests. The river's water is crystal clear and very cold, even in midsummer.
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
Reka Nimde
Trophy fishing on the Nimde River
The Nimde River (sometimes referred to as the Nimda) is a small body of water in the Turukhansk District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, a tributary of the Yeloguy River, which forms part of the Yenisei River basin. Situated deep in the Siberian taiga on the Putorana Plateau, this river's remoteness ensures low fishing pressure and makes it attractive for trophy fishing. Clear water, rapids, and wildlife create ideal conditions for catching large fish.
Types of fish
- Taimen: The Nimde River's premier trophy fish, reaching weights of up to 15–20 kg in these waters. This cunning and powerful predatory fish requires sturdy tackle and experience. Due to its protected status, catch-and-release fishing is recommended.
- Grayling: A popular target for fly fishing and light spinning, trophy specimens reach 1.5–2 kg and are especially active in the evening hours.
- Lenok: A lively fish, weighing up to 4–6 kg, inhabits the main channel and tributaries, and is easily caught with spinning rods and flies.
- Pike: Large specimens up to 10–12 kg are found, especially in quiet backwaters and the mouths of small tributaries.
- Whitefish, perch, ide: They add variety to the catch, making fishing multifaceted.