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Onon River
Taimen hotspot in the Amur Basin
Asia · Fishing World Guide
Mongolia.
Fishing in Mongolia 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Jun–Oct
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Fishing permit: From 30-50 USD/day. Usually included in tour package.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing tour operators. Permits are issued by local authorities.
- Cost
- Fishing permit: From 30-50 USD/day. Usually included in tour package.
- Validity
- Day or week permits for specific rivers
- Available online?
- No
Mongolia is the last refuge of the Taimen — the largest salmonid in the world (up to 1.5 m!). Fishing is only possible through specialized operators. Catch-and-Release is mandatory for Taimen! The rivers are completely untouched.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
June to September (short season!). Taimen: June-July and September optimal. August: Mosquitoes!
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 · Uur River System
Eg
Crystal-clear water for huge Taimen
03 ·
Delger Murun
Spectacular gorges with Lenok & Taimen
04 ·
Selenge River
Most species-rich river for predator anglers
05 ·
Khovsgol Lake
Lenok and Graylings in alpine setting
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Arctic Grayling
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Taimen: October to May (spawning and winter protection). Lenok: Partially restricted.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Taimen: STRICT Catch-and-Release only! No take-home allowed. Other species: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Live bait fish prohibited. Only artificial lures and flies for Taimen.
Catch & release
Catch & release
ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT for Taimen! Barbless Hooks mandatory. Do not lift fish out of the water.
What does it cost?
30-50 USD
License
30-50 USD/day (included in tour package)
500-1,000 USD
Guide per day
All-Inclusive Camp: 500-1,000 USD/day. Expedition tours: 600-1,200 USD/day.
500-1,200 USD
Daily budget
Only package trips make sense: 500-1,200 USD/day (all inclusive, extremely remote).
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Mongolia46.86°, 103.85°
🎣 Live catches in mongolei
6 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · mongolei
Based on: 6 verified catches
NOW 0% · 3:00
04:00
100%
Sunrise
01:00
50%
Sunrise
08:00
50%
Morning
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Lenok
2 · 40%
Amur Pike
2 · 40%
Burbot
1 · 20%
Best conditions
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998
1006
1014
1022+
0481216+
↑ Pressure (hPa)Wind (m/s) →
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through specialized fishing tour operators. Permits are issued by local authorities. — Mongolia is the last refuge of the Taimen — the largest salmonid in the world (up to 1.5 m!). Fishing is only possible through specialized operators. Catch-and-Release is mandatory for Taimen! The rivers are completely untouched.
Rules in detail
The Taimen is highly endangered. Mongolia protects it strictly. Guides pay meticulous attention to correct handling. Catching a Taimen is a lifetime experience!
Freshwater
Completely untouched steppe and mountain rivers. Some of the last wilderness waters on earth.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked).
Equipment
Heavy spinning or fly rods (9-10wt). Bring your own equipment — nothing available locally!
Guides
Only through specialized operators. All-Inclusive Camps: 500-1,000 USD/day.
Getting there
Flight to Ulaanbaatar. Then domestic flight or LONG drive on dirt tracks (8-12 hours!). Horses/Yaks.
Safety
Extreme climate! Night frost possible in summer. No medical care. Satellite phone mandatory.
Customs & fish export
Fishing equipment permitted. Visa on arrival or in advance for many nationalities.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 17, 2026
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