Zhupanova River, Kamchatka Peninsula

The Kamchatka peninsula, adjoining the far eastern reaches of Russia, is home to more than 1,200 rivers (many of which have never been explored), the world’s largest population of brown bears and some of the healthiest wild salmon populations in existence. Here, on the Zhupanova River, rainbow trout average 22 to 28 inches, with fish over 30 inches (and eclipsing 15 pounds) caught each year. Guests can either float through a 60-mile section of the river or stay in a fixed camp and fish different waters by jet boat.

For more information: Wild Salmon Rivers