Three Rivers

The Three Rivers has become one of the most sought-after programmes in the Atlantic Salmon Reserve Calendar.   Guests fishing the Three Rivers are given the opportunity, over the course of a 6 1/2 day fishing week, to spend two days each fishing the Kharlovka, Litza & Rynda Salmon Rivers. Veterans of these rivers will know quite how exciting and varied these rivers are and with approximately 28kms of double bank fishing, all part of the regular salmon beats, shared by just 16 rods in total. 

The scope of the available water is almost too much to comprehend.   On a year when the rivers are down to their bare bones (-10cm on the gauge) each day you will still have more places to fish than on any other Atlantic Salmon fishing week anywhere.  On a regular water week (0 cm to+ 15cm) you have prime conditions and on a high water week it can be difficult to know where to start there are so many places to fish.  It is worth bearing in mind that the fishing would normally be shared by 14 rods at the Kharlovka Camp and 12 Rods at Rynda so there really is huge scope.

The autumn weeks on the Atlantic Salmon Reserve are quite different from the early or mid-season weeks. The rivers will be full of fish and it is usually safe to say that every pool will be holding a good stock of salmon - no cast is wasted! Although it is impossible to predict water-levels one can usually always expect rains to come in August and with the shorter days and cooler conditions, the rivers or rather the fishing conditions should be good.

Above all else, it is the time when the big fish that may have been sitting tight over the summer weeks start to wake up as they become increasingly aggressive and territorial. It is one of the best times of year to hook and importantly land a monster! This is also the time when the Osenka Salmon (winter run) enter the rivers. The number of Osenka on any week will depend on the water conditions, but for those that encounter one, hang on, as they are brutally powerful as well as being visually spectacular.

The "Three Rivers Programme" will consist of eight pairs of anglers with one guide for each pair. All guests will stay in comfort at Kharlovka lodge throughout their fishing holiday, flying in and out each day using the new Eurocopter and experiencing the full magic of the Kharlovka, Litza and Rynda Rivers. Every group will be able to enjoy fishing two separate days on each of the rivers. Along with the very good numbers of Sea Trout pushing into the estuaries, there may be the opportunity to fish the Zolotoya River as part of the Rynda schedule.

Autumn Fishing Methods

Although rains should have swelled the rivers from the summer lows all the pools should be manageable and easily fishable with both a 13-15ft double-handed rods and a sturdy single or switch rod. Lines usually range from full floating to intermediate although it is prudent to ensure that you are covered for all eventualities so include a sinker. Fly selection should be equally varied with all options from low-water singles hitched across the surface to 1 inch copper tubes which work well at waking up the bigger fish even when water conditions would suggest smaller flies would be more appropriate. It is not worth taking chances with light nylon! 25lbs is recommended to ensure that you are equipped for not just the 40 pounder but also an Osenka, which when hooked, will be as keen to return to the sea as any spring salmon!

All the guests will be treated to the same exemplary levels of service as would normally be expected during the regular weeks of the season. Guests will have individual cabins with ensuite facilities, drying cupboard etc. The standard of the food at the lodge is extremely high and all house wines, spirits and beers are included.