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Mongolia has only recently become a hot destination for fly and spin fishermen alike thanks to pioneering companies such as Fish Mongolia. Started 9 years ago by UK adventurer Andy Parkinson, Fish Mongolia is now the premier outfitter in the country.

Fish About Tours first visited Mongolia in 2005 completing a film and DVD on the incredible Taimen, one of the worlds largest fresh water fish. We now offer packages through Fish Mongolia and hope you can join us for an unique and memorable trip.

Fish Mongolia are the specialist fly-fishing and rafting outfitters in Mongolia. We operate our own fly-fishing camps and float trips in Mongolia; fly fishing for taimen . You have the choice of comfortable ger camp-based fly-fishing weeks, or rafting float trips for the more adventurous. Both types of trip offer outstanding guided taimen fishing and a unique experience of Mongolia.

For active travelers we offer rafting, horse riding and trekking. We can guide you on a moderate trek or challenging wilderness expedition. You can raft through beautiful valleys, ride hardy Mongolian horses, or hike on nomad trails through the mountains of Northern Mongolia - experience nomadic life, climb mountains, fly fish remote mountain streams and lakes, and visit reindeer herders in the taiga wilderness.

Float Fishing Trip
Our 6-day float fishing trip gives access to rarely fished inaccessible waters. Floating an average of 10 km a day allows us plenty of time to fish the best pools as we travel through the magnificent scenery of the Delger River canyon. The boats are equipped with casting seats for two fly fishermen and each is rowed by one of our guides. These trips are for adventurous anglers who enjoy comfortable camping, remote travel and exciting fishing in beautiful locations.

Taimen are the largest member of the salmon family

Taimen are the largest member of the salmon family

Fly Fishing weeks
Our fly-fishing weeks at the taimen camps are designed for discerning yet adventurous fly-fishers, who want guided fishing for the prime fishing weeks in the season, and who appreciate good camp accommodation with a comfortable bed, hot showers, great food, and professional organisation.

Mongolia is a unique fly-fishing destination where you can fly fish for taimen, the largest member of the salmon family. Highlights of fly-fishing in Mongolia include clear rivers, abundant fish, tranquil fishing, stunning surroundings and unique culture. Not to be overlooked is the exquisite dry-fly fishing for Lenok Trout and Grayling. Fly fishing for Taimen is strictly catch-and-release with barbless hooks.

The average sized Taimen are around 28 to 30 inches long (70 - 80 cm) and 10 to 12 lbs, and there will be many opportunities at trophy Taimen over 40 inches (100 cm). Small groups ensure plentiful Taimen waters for all, and prevent over-fishing. Taimen are an aggressive fish that feed on anything that they can fit in their mouth, from minnows and fry to mature grayling and trout, or even small birds or rodents.

Lenok (Brachymstax lenok) are the Mongolian equivalent of a trout, distantly related to Char, generally around 15 to 20 inches (2 to 3 lb) they can grow to over 30 inches in Mongolia. These are an exciting sport fish. Grayling are plentiful in Mongolia’s waters and there are in fact four sub-species here.

We fish for Taimen mainly with surface flies on floating lines. Streamers fished with a sink-tip line are also effective, especially in the deep pools. A 9 ft rod for 8 or 9 wt lines is generally recommended for Taimen fishing, but salmon fishermen may prefer a 15 ft 10 wt rod. For Lenok and Grayling a 4, 5 or 6 weight rod and floating line is suitable. We will provide Taimen flies; however, you should bring a selection of dry-flies for Lenok and Grayling. We will provide a comprehensive equipment and tackle list for the trip

Mongolian Taimen
Fish Mongolia Taimen rafting horse riding and trekking China

Fish Mongolia Taimen rafting horse riding and trekking China

The Hucho taimen is the largest salmonid fish in the world; an exclusively freshwater fish found in Siberia and Mongolia. Now endangered over much of its range, healthy populations can still be found in remote parts of Russia and Mongolia. Taimen are a long-lived fish, living to well over 30 years, but are found at relatively low population densities, as they are essentially a non-migratory fish. Their size, and slow growth rates make them susceptible to over-exploitation and ecosystem damage.

The average sized Taimen in the rivers we fish are around 28 to 30 inches long (70 - 80 cm) and 10 to 12 lbs, there are many trophy Taimen over 40 inches (100 cm) or 20 lbs, and we regularly catch 47 to 50 inch taimen on flies (120 - 130 cm). The largest reported sport caught Mongolian taimen in recent years were around 62 inches (160 cm), but these massive fish are very rare.

Pricing Information

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Sydney Office: + 61 2 8922 2651
Suite 223, Lifestyle Working, 117 Old Pittwater Rd,
Brookvale NSW 2100

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