Description

KyrgyzTrout offers guided trout fishing trips on wild mountain rivers in the Tien Shan range, Kyrgyzstan. Your guide is Azamat - a lifelong angler who has fished these rivers for decades and makes his own handmade balsa lures under the name ZBS Craft.

Target species: Sevan trout (Salmo ischchan), Amu-Darya brown trout (Salmo trutta oxianus), and wild rainbow trout in gin-clear glacial water at 2,000–3,000 meters elevation. All methods welcome - fly fishing, spinning, ultralight. Small groups, maximum 4 anglers. Season: mid-July through early October. Visa-free for US, UK, EU citizens.

What to Expect

Three days fishing two different wild mountain rivers in the Tien Shan. Day 1: Chon-Kemin River. Day 2: Suusamyr River at 2,200m elevation. Day 3: second session on the best-performing river from days 1-2. Riverside camping or guesthouse accommodation. All meals included.

Gear & Equipment

Ultralight spinning rods and handmade balsa lures provided on request. Clients are welcome to bring their own gear. Waders available on request.

Pricing Details

$800/person for 3 days / 2 nights. Includes transport from Bishkek, guide, all meals, and guesthouse or riverside camping accommodation. Maximum 4 anglers. 30% deposit to confirm.

Terms & Conditions

30% deposit required to confirm booking. Balance due 7 days before trip. Cancellations 14+ days before: full refund. Cancellations within 14 days: deposit non-refundable. In case of extreme weather or unsafe river conditions, trip will be rescheduled or fully refunded. Payment via bank transfer, cash (USD/EUR), or crypto.

Physical Requirements

Moderate fitness required. Trips involve walking along riverbanks and wading in moving water. Some camping on uneven terrain for overnight stays.

Permit & Tag Application Process

Fishing permits for foreign visitors are handled by the guide. No action required from the client prior to the trip.

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