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Trophy fishing on the Sukhaya Tunguska River
A hard-to-reach river in the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory in the heart of the Putorana Plateau
The Sukhaya Tunguska River
The perfect way to open the fishing season! In June, the river allows you to reach the upper reaches, where the underwater world is teeming with life. The helicopter tour takes place over rugged terrain with riffles and pools. There are three small rapids and picturesque banks with fine sand and pebbles. The river is dominated by lenok, grayling, whitefish, and taimen. Our hut with a sauna is located along the route—a perfect place for a two-day stay!
For those who enjoy combining hunting and fishing, we invite you to hunt forest game and deer in early September. We offer hunting permits.
The Sukhaya Tunguska originates on the western slope of the Putorana Plateau and flows for approximately 300 km before confluence with the Nizhnyaya Tunguska. The river has a distinctly mountainous character in its upper and middle reaches: rapids, riffles, rocky banks, deep canyons, and powerful rapids. In its lower reaches, the river becomes calmer, with long stretches and vast pools.
The banks are predominantly rocky and taiga, with dense larch thickets. The river water is cold and very clear, typical of the Putorana Plateau.
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
The Sukhaya Tunguska River
Trophy fishing on the Sukhaya Tunguska River
The Sukhaya Tunguska River, a tributary of the Yenisei River in the Turukhansky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, is a remote body of water ideal for trophy fishing. Situated in the wild Siberian taiga, approximately 138 km from the mouth of the Yenisei, the river attracts anglers thanks to its clear water, abundant fish, and minimal fishing pressure.
Types of fish
- Taimen: A top trophy fish, reaching weights of up to 30 kg. This predatory fish requires heavy tackle, and due to its protected status, it is recommended to release it after capture.
- Lenok: Popular, weighs up to 6 kg, is actively caught with spinning and fly fishing.
- Grayling: The main target for fly fishing, especially in the mouths of tributaries.
- Pike: Trophy specimens up to 15 kg are caught in spring and summer.
- Whitefish, perch, ide: Add variety to the catch.
