Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing
Experience Arctic elegance and unmatched hospitality on one of the world’s most legendary Atlantic salmon rivers.
Experience Arctic elegance and unmatched hospitality on one of the world’s most legendary Atlantic salmon rivers.
Where Legends Rise from the River
Where Legends Rise from the River
Where Legends Rise from the River
Discover the most exhilarating trophy salmon fishery on Earth – the Yokanga River. Reserved for the few who seek the extraordinary.
Discover the most exhilarating trophy salmon fishery on Earth – the Yokanga River. Reserved for the few who seek the extraordinary.
Deep in Russia’s remote Kola Peninsula flows a river of legends. The Yokanga is not just another salmon stream – it’s a pilgrimage for passionate fly anglers chasing 30+ lb Atlantic Salmon in raw, untamed wilderness. Accessible only by helicopter and protected with strict conservation ethics, our fishery is one of the most exclusive in the world.
- The river -
- The river -
- The river -
A World-Class Atlantic Salmon Sanctuary
A World-Class Atlantic Salmon Sanctuary
A World-Class Atlantic Salmon Sanctuary
The Yokanga is no ordinary river – it’s one of the last strongholds of true trophy Atlantic salmon. With deep pools, rugged rapids, and classic swing water, its structure is perfectly suited for fly fishing. Helicopter access ensures that every guest reaches untouched beats daily, offering an unparalleled shot at 20–30+ lb fish in raw northern wilderness.
✔ Helicopter-access beats across pristine tundra
✔ Deep pools, powerful rapids, classic swing water
✔ Daily rotation ensures untouched fishing zones
✔ Fewer rods, more water, no crowds – ever
The Yokanga River is a sanctuary for serious salmon anglers. It’s rugged, remote, and revered for producing 30+ lb fish season after season.
The Yokanga is no ordinary river – it’s one of the last strongholds of true trophy Atlantic salmon. With deep pools, rugged rapids, and classic swing water, its structure is perfectly suited for fly fishing. Helicopter access ensures that every guest reaches untouched beats daily, offering an unparalleled shot at 20–30+ lb fish in raw northern wilderness.
✔ Helicopter-access beats across pristine tundra
✔ Deep pools, powerful rapids, classic swing water
✔ Daily rotation ensures untouched fishing zones
✔ Fewer rods, more water, no crowds – ever
The Yokanga River is a sanctuary for serious salmon anglers. It’s rugged, remote, and revered for producing 30+ lb fish season after season.
The Yokanga is no ordinary river – it’s one of the last strongholds of true trophy Atlantic salmon. With deep pools, rugged rapids, and classic swing water, its structure is perfectly suited for fly fishing. Helicopter access ensures that every guest reaches untouched beats daily, offering an unparalleled shot at 20–30+ lb fish in raw northern wilderness.
✔ Helicopter-access beats across pristine tundra
✔ Deep pools, powerful rapids, classic swing water
✔ Daily rotation ensures untouched fishing zones
✔ Fewer rods, more water, no crowds – ever
The Yokanga River is a sanctuary for serious salmon anglers. It’s rugged, remote, and revered for producing 30+ lb fish season after season.
- PRIME TIME -
- PRIME TIME -
- PRIME TIME -
When It’s Best, It’s Unbeatable.
When It’s Best, It’s Unbeatable.
When It’s Best, It’s Unbeatable.
We operate during the river’s most productive window, when trophy fish are fresh from the sea and conditions are ideal.
✔ Prime time season runs mid June through mid July
✔ Peak salmon activity and water clarity
✔ Weekly beat rotation for maximum variety
✔ Consistent hook-ups with chrome-bright salmon
We operate during the river’s most productive window, when trophy fish are fresh from the sea and conditions are ideal.
✔ Prime season runs mid June through mid July
✔ Peak salmon activity and water clarity
✔ Weekly beat rotation for maximum variety
✔ Consistent hook-ups with chrome-bright salmon
We operate during the river’s most productive window, when trophy fish are fresh from the sea and conditions are ideal.
✔ Prime time season runs mid June through mid July
✔ Peak salmon activity and water clarity
✔ Weekly beat rotation for maximum variety
✔ Consistent hook-ups with chrome-bright salmon
- Trophy ethics -
- Trophy ethics -
- Trophy ethics -
Catch & Release. Conservation-First.
Catch & Release. Conservation-First.
Catch & Release. Conservation-First.
Protecting this river is part of the experience. We fish responsibly so future anglers can enjoy it just as much.
✔ Strict catch-and-release policy
✔ Barbless hooks required
✔ Trained guides ensure safe handling
✔ Healthy runs thanks to minimal impact
Protecting this river is part of the experience. We fish responsibly so future anglers can enjoy it just as much.
✔ Strict catch-and-release policy
✔ Barbless hooks required
✔ Trained guides ensure safe handling
✔ Healthy runs thanks to minimal impact
Protecting this river is part of the experience. We fish responsibly so future anglers can enjoy it just as much.
✔ Strict catch-and-release policy
✔ Barbless hooks required
✔ Trained guides ensure safe handling
✔ Healthy runs thanks to minimal impact
- Guided Experience -
- Guided Experience -
- Guided Experience -
World-Class Guides. Personalized Attention.
World-Class Guides. Personalized Attention.
World-Class Guides. Personalized Attention.
Whether you’re chasing your first 40-pounder or a personal best, our expert guides are here to help.
✔ English-speaking, internationally experienced staff
✔ 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio
✔ Radios and safety gear on every outing
✔ Tailored support based on your skill level
Whether you’re chasing your first 40-pounder or a personal best, our expert guides are here to help.
✔ English-speaking, internationally experienced staff
✔ 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio
✔ Radios and safety gear on every outing
✔ Tailored support based on your skill level
Whether you’re chasing your first 40-pounder or a personal best, our expert guides are here to help.
✔ English-speaking, internationally experienced staff
✔ 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio
✔ Radios and safety gear on every outing
✔ Tailored support based on your skill level
- remote luxury -
- remote luxury -
- remote luxury -
Luxury Lodging at the Edge of the World.
Luxury Lodging at the Edge of the World.
Luxury Lodging at the Edge of the World.
Remote doesn’t mean rough. At Yokanga Lodges, premium comfort meets Arctic solitude.
✔ Private log cabins with daily housekeeping
✔ Gourmet meals and riverside dining
✔ Beautiful main lodge lounge
✔ Drying rooms and gear-ready service
Remote doesn’t mean rough. At Yokanga Lodges, premium comfort meets Arctic solitude.
✔ Private log cabins with daily housekeeping
✔ Gourmet meals and riverside dining
✔ Beautiful main lodge lounge
✔ Drying rooms and gear-ready service
Remote doesn’t mean rough. At Yokanga Lodges, premium comfort meets Arctic solitude.
✔ Private log cabins with daily housekeeping
✔ Gourmet meals and riverside dining
✔ Beautiful main lodge lounge
✔ Drying rooms and gear-ready service
Reason you'll love staying with us
Reason you'll love staying with us
Reason you'll love staying with us
Our LODGE, Your adventure.
Our LODGE.
Your adventure.
Trophy-Only Waters – Carefully managed to protect genetics and fish size, with 20-30 lb fish landed regularly – and the occasional monster.
Trophy-Only Waters – Carefully managed to protect genetics and fish size, with 20-30 lb fish landed regularly – and the occasional monster.
Prime Time Access – Fishing during peak seasonal runs, with helicopter access to the most productive beats.
Prime Time Access – Fishing during peak seasonal runs, with helicopter access to the most productive beats.
Expert Guiding – Internationally experienced fly fishing guides ensure your success and safety.
Expert Guiding – Internationally experienced fly fishing guides ensure your success and safety.
Strict Catch & Release – Sustainability is key. Barbless hooks only, and every fish returned with care.
Strict Catch & Release – Sustainability is key. Barbless hooks only, and every fish returned with care.
Luxurious Accommodation: Private Cabins & Gourmet Dining – Recharge in luxury after a day on the river – fine meals, wood-fired saunas, and riverfront comfort.
Luxurious Accommodation – Recharge in luxury after a day on the river – fine meals, wood-fired saunas, and riverfront comfort.
Immersive Adventure:True Wilderness – No roads, no crowds – just you, the guides, and the river.
Immersive Adventure – No roads, no crowds – just you, the guides, and the river.
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
We’ve got a package that’s perfect for you
Prime Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 500,000 RR / 7 days / person (Limited offer available)
6 full fishing days with daily beat rotation
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
Standard program (16 rods)
8 beats in rotation
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
Evening sessions on the home beat and Liliyok/Yokanga junction
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Alcohol included
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—1,250,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—1,450,000 RR
June 27, 2026–July 4, 2026—1,350,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 1,100,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 500,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Yokanga Lodge limited offer
4 rods only - From 350,000 RR / 7 days / person
6 full fishing days
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
2 beats in rotation (lower and upper sections of the river)
Delivery to beats by boat (lower section)
Combined delivery to upper beat (helicopter in the morning, boat in the evening)
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—590,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—750,000 RR
27.06.26- 04.07.26 — 700,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 550,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 350,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Prime Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 500,000 RR / 7 days / person (Limited offer available)
6 full fishing days with daily beat rotation
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
Standard program (16 rods)
8 beats in rotation
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
Evening sessions on the home beat and Liliyok/Yokanga junction
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Alcohol included
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—1,250,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—1,450,000 RR
June 27, 2026–July 4, 2026—1,350,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 1,100,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 500,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Yokanga Lodge limited offer
4 rods only - From 350,000 RR / 7 days / person
6 full fishing days
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
2 beats in rotation (lower and upper sections of the river)
Delivery to beats by boat (lower section)
Combined delivery to upper beat (helicopter in the morning, boat in the evening)
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—590,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—750,000 RR
27.06.26- 04.07.26 — 700,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 550,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 350,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Prime Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 500,000 RR / 7 days / person (Limited offer available)
6 full fishing days with daily beat rotation
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
Standard program (16 rods)
8 beats in rotation
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
Evening sessions on the home beat and Liliyok/Yokanga junction
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Alcohol included
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—1,250,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—1,450,000 RR
June 27, 2026–July 4, 2026—1,350,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 1,100,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 500,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Yokanga Lodge limited offer
4 rods only - From 350,000 RR / 7 days / person
6 full fishing days
1:2 guide ratio, helicopter + boat delivery
2 beats in rotation (lower and upper sections of the river)
Delivery to beats by boat (lower section)
Combined delivery to upper beat (helicopter in the morning, boat in the evening)
Single occupancy at Yokanga Lodge
All logistics Murmansk–Lodge–Murmansk by Mi-8
Available dates:
June 13, 2026–June 20, 2026—590,000 RR
June 20, 2026–June 27, 2026—750,000 RR
27.06.26- 04.07.26 — 700,000 RR
04.07.26- 11.07.26 — 550,000 RR
11.07.26 - 18.07.26 — 350,000 RR
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Casino Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 1,600,000 RR / 7 days / group
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 liters, 20 kg) per person
4 rods in rotation (depending on the water level)
Fishing from a boat and from the shore
Transportation to the upper beats by helicopter in the morning, return in the evening along the river by boat
Available dates:
May 30, 2026 - June 6, 2026 — 1,600,000 RR (group price)
June 6, 2026 - June 13, 2026 — 1,900,000 RR (group price)
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Casino Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 1,600,000 RR / 7 days / group
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 liters, 20 kg) per person
4 rods in rotation (depending on the water level)
Fishing from a boat and from the shore
Transportation to the upper beats by helicopter in the morning, return in the evening along the river by boat
Available dates:
May 30, 2026 - June 6, 2026 — 1,600,000 RR (group price)
June 6, 2026 - June 13, 2026 — 1,900,000 RR (group price)
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Casino Time
Yokanga Lodge
From 1,600,000 RR / 7 days / group
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 liters, 20 kg) per person
4 rods in rotation (depending on the water level)
Fishing from a boat and from the shore
Transportation to the upper beats by helicopter in the morning, return in the evening along the river by boat
Available dates:
May 30, 2026 - June 6, 2026 — 1,600,000 RR (group price)
June 6, 2026 - June 13, 2026 — 1,900,000 RR (group price)
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Summer / Autumn Time
Yokanga Lodge
July 26, 2026-September 12, 2026 (Flexible Dates) - 1,900,000 RR
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Flexible dates possible
Standard program (6 fishing days)
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 l, 20 kg) per person
10 beats in rotation
Evening fishing on a home beat
Separate rotation for the Lilok beat for evening fishing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Transportation to the beat and along the river by boat
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Summer / Autumn Time
Yokanga Lodge
July 26, 2026-September 12, 2026 (Flexible Dates) - 1,900,000 RR
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Flexible dates possible
Standard program (6 fishing days)
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 l, 20 kg) per person
10 beats in rotation
Evening fishing on a home beat
Separate rotation for the Lilok beat for evening fishing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Transportation to the beat and along the river by boat
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Summer / Autumn Time
Yokanga Lodge
July 26, 2026-September 12, 2026 (Flexible Dates) - 1,900,000 RR
Offer for a group of 4 anglers
Maximum 2 groups of 4 rods
Flexible dates possible
Standard program (6 fishing days)
Delivery by AS 125 helicopter from Lovozero (baggage limit, 70 l, 20 kg) per person
10 beats in rotation
Evening fishing on a home beat
Separate rotation for the Lilok beat for evening fishing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Transportation to the beat and along the river by boat
The price does not include:
Premium alcohol
insurance
Kirkenes transfers & hotel
alternative activities
extra heli time
Get more info or book your stay
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are the salmon on the Yokanga?
How big are the salmon on the Yokanga?
How big are the salmon on the Yokanga?
What time of year is best for fishing?
What time of year is best for fishing?
What time of year is best for fishing?
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
Is this trip suitable for beginners?
What gear should I bring?
What gear should I bring?
What gear should I bring?
How do we reach the fishing beats each day?
How do we reach the fishing beats each day?
How do we reach the fishing beats each day?
What happens in an emergency?
What happens in an emergency?
What happens in an emergency?
At Yokanga River Lodge, immerse yourself in refined wilderness comfort while pursuing the fiercest Atlantic salmon on Earth—where every cast feels like the story of a lifetime.
At Yokanga River Lodge, immerse yourself in refined wilderness comfort while pursuing the fiercest Atlantic salmon on Earth—where every cast feels like the story of a lifetime.
At Yokanga River Lodge, immerse yourself in refined wilderness comfort while pursuing the fiercest Atlantic salmon on Earth—where every cast feels like the story of a lifetime.
Start your journey.
Start your journey.
We look forward to crafting your adventure
We look forward to crafting your adventure
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