Get Ready to Fish
If you love fishing, you’re going to love this tour and bring home a trophy.
Mongolia Fishing Tour for Taimen
Time is precious, spend it wisely. This is a short trip but a taste of Mongolia!
Fishing in Mongolia is wonderful experience. We have over 4000 rivers and more than 30 lakes - all totally unspoilt and unpolluted, and a fabulous place to catch a wide variety of fish. Although many of them are similar varieties to those found in European rivers, Mongolian fish are much bigger and more abundant - much more satisfying for a day at the river! The Taimen, the largest fish in the salmon family, is a real challenge to catch - try your luck on this tour! The average taimen is around 33 inches and weighs roughly 10 pounds, however, there will be multiple chances every day to try catching fish over 50 inches.
Siberian White Fish, Siberian Grayling, Lenok, Umber, Baikal, Omul and River Perch are among the other varieties you will catch among the spectacular scenery of Mongolia's exotic nature. You will stay at a fishing lodge on the river Balj in the eastern region of Mongolia. The fishing area in the campground extends about 10-15 km along the river and the surrounding area is sparsely populated, with the exception of a few nomadic dwellings.The peaceful environment offers a perfect opportunity to escape the tension of the city and just relax and unwind. The fishing season lasts from about August 20th till October 20th. During this period, there is no rain and water is usually transparent and at a low level, enabling the best catch. June 15th to July 5th is also possible as the water level is normal, however there is occasional rain.
We don't teach you how to catch fish we just show you where to fish.
What we expect
Realistic travel conditions, comfort level, and daily experience explained clearly
Sit Back and Relax
It’s so peaceful here and it’s a great place to relax and enjoy yourself.
Explore Different Fish Species
Along with the Taiman, there are many different fish to try and catch.
Explore Unpolluted Waters
We have over 4,000 rivers and over 30 lakes, which are pristine and unpolluted.
Catch the Mighty Taiman
This is a huge fish that is approximately 33 inches and weighs about 10 pounds.
Itinerary
Day-by-day travel plan with highlights, distances, and activities
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to a 4* hotel. After lunch, you have a half-day city tour including a visit to the fish hall at the Natural History Museum of Mongolia.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (L+D)
Early morning after breakfast, we will have a full day drive to Onon River, the eastern region of Mongolia which will be quite exciting with an exploration of attractive landscape composing of mountains, forest, grassland, and rivers.
Overnight in tourist camp near Onon River. (B+L+D)
In the morning, drive to the confluence of Onon and Barkh River for full day fishing. Onon is one of the biggest rivers abundant with fishes. It begins from Khan Khentii Mountain range and flows 800 km on Mongolian territories and flows into Shilka River, one of the biggest rivers in Eurasia. Picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)
After breakfast at the camp, we will drive about 60 km to our fishing lodge to catch Taimen. The lodge is located in the bank of the Balj River which flows into Onon River.
Overnight in the fishing ger lodge. (B+L+D)
Full-day fishing in Balj River.
Overnight in the fishing lodge. (B+L+D)
Full-day fishing in Balj River.
Overnight in the fishing lodge. (B+L+D)
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Up early morning drive back to tourist camp, shower and relax.
Then fishing in Onon River. (B+L+D)
The first day, whole day fishing in Onon River. (B+L+D)
Full-day fishing in Onon River. (B+L+D)
Early morning, after breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Check in the hotel. In the evening you will attend a concert of national folklore before having a farewell dinner.
Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)
Price & Date
Tour cost, departure dates, and price differences
Pax based price
Pax 1
4,868 USD
per person
Pax 2
3,133 USD
per person
Pax 3
2,555 USD
per person
Pax 4 or more
2,266 USD
per person
Tour schedule
What's included
Accommodation, transport, meals, guide, and entrance fees covered
Services included
Std twin room at 4* hotel
Shared accommodation at Ger camp
Std twin room at 4* hotel
Fishing lodge
Private transfers
English speaking guide
All meals as listed
All entrance fee
Local fishing guide
Sleeping bag
Mongolian barbecue
Letter of Invitation
Services not included
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Camera fee for museum & monastery
Fishing rod and gear
Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com
Single supplement
Good to know
Important tips, weather, packing advice, and local travel notes
The best time to make this trip
May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
Accommodation
We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
Meals
In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
Transport
Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
Personal things to bring with you
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
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