Fishing in Mongolia

Taimen–the world’s largest salmonid-are explosively aggressive and eager to eat from the surface. Both top and sub-surface skated flies entice violent, rod-wrenching strikes on these protected freestone rivers amidst majestic scenery. Lenok and grayling sip duns and nymphs for added fly rod action. The hunting grounds of such a large predator as the Taimen-Huchen are naturally limited even in his wild habitat, as every seasoned fisherman knows by his own experience.

Day 1.Ulaanbaatar. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel in the city centre. After lunch, we will start the city tour including Gandan Monastery, Chinggis Khaan square and surroundings including Parliament House, National Opera Theatre, Cultural Palace and House of City Council. Then we will drive to Zaisan Hill, which provides wide view of the Ulaanbaatar then we will visit Museum of National history with an excellent exhibitions such as Stone and Bronze Age, Turkic and Mongol Empire, rise of Buddhism and communist regime. Overnight and relax in the hotel.

Day 2. Chinggis Monument-Onon river. Early morning after breakfast, we will have a full day drive to Onon River, eastern region of Mongolia which will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composing of mountains, forest, grassland and rivers. On the way we will visit to 40m equestrian Statue of Chinggis Khaan. Stay overnight in ger camp.

Day 3. Onon river- fishing day. In the morning, we will drive to the valley where Onon and Balj River meets. The Onon river is the one of the biggest rivers abundant with fishes. The river originates from Khan Khentii Mountain range and flows 800 km on the Mongolian territories and reaches to Shilka river, one of biggest rivers in Eurasia. We will have picnic lunch near the river bank and drive back to base ger camp. 

Day 4. Drive to Balj river After breakfast at the camp, we will drive to Balj river, which is abundant of Taimen. Set the tent camp near the Balj river. We will visit Buriyat ethnic nomadic family and experience their daily lifestyle, horse riding through the river. Overnight in a tent.

Day 5-6. Fishing days in Balj river. We will spend following two days in this base camp near the Balj river. 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. 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. Overnight at the tent.

Day 7. Back to Ger camp-Onon river After breakfast at the tent camp, we will drive back to tourist camp near the Onon river and fishing .The Onon river flows north-east into Russia before joining the Shilka river, then the Amur River. The Amur River (or Heilong River, to the Chinese) forms the border between Russia and Chinese Manchuria before flowing into the Pacific ocean. The Onon is the ulimate source of the Amur River, and the Onon-Shilka-Amur system is the 10th-longest river system in the world.  Dinner will be Mongolian barbecue Khorkhog. Stay overnight in Ger camp. 

Day 8-9. Fishing days in Onon river We will spend following two days in this base camp near the Onon river. The Onon river is rich in lenok, taimen, sturgeon and pike. Overnight at the ger camp.

Day 10. Back to Ulaanbaatar After breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar.  Check in a hotel, and there is some free time to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmeres in Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, we will see Mongolian traditional dance and music performance and enjoy farewell dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 11. Departure We will transfer to the “Chinggis Khaan” International Airport with professional Blue Gobi Tour Team.