Mongolia Taimen Camps

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Fresh Water
Season
May - June and September - October
The 2023 rate is $6900 for the spring season and fall season. In addition there is a $330 license fee.
Number of guests
There are 2 camps about 4 hours by jetboat apart. Each camp takes 8 anglers.
Species:
- Taimen
- Lenok Trout

Mongolia >> Ulaanbaatar >> Ulaanbatar

Fishing and Species

Taimen (Hucho hucho taimen) are an especially ferocious fish that can attain weights of well over 100 pounds. On the rivers to be fished in Mongolia, the average taimen is around 32 inches and roughly 10 pounds. However, almost every week fishermen will have chances on fish over 50 inches. Catch and release is required on all taimen.Taimen are an aggressive fish that will eat anything they can fit in their mouth. The largest Taimen they have ever hooked was on a mouse patter and 60 inches long! Streamer patterns on either a sink tip or floating line also work well. In the past, fishermen have resorted to wets after refusals on mice, poppers, etc. Lenok (Brachymstax Lenok) are the Mongolian equivalent of a trout. In appearance they look like a rainbow trout with the mouth of a tarpon. These fish rely on the prolific caddis and mayfly hatches, and terrestrials such as grasshoppers and crickets. Lenok average 18-20 inches long and are very entertaining on lighter fly rods. Larger lenok will dine on mice patterns and streamers. Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are, to put it simply, scared. The rivers are full of grayling of all sizes. During hatches, two things become apparent; 1 - the rivers of Mongolia are full of 12 – 18 inch grayling, 2 - taimen consider grayling an arctic delicacy. Still, like the lenok, they provide good sport and action on dries.

Arrivals and Departures

There is no flexibility in arrival and departure days. The camp is accessed by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, so it is essential you are there for that transfer.

Accomodations

Fishermen will stay in traditional Mongolian gers which are felt tents wrapped around a collapsible wooden frame. They are 9 feet high and 18 feet in diameter, much larger than standard wall tents, and are equipped with framed full-length single beds, ample room for storing gear, and an area to sit down and relax by a wood stove. Each ger accommodates two fishermen.

Non Anglers / Activities

While Mongolia is culturaly and historicaly rich, this is a fishing trip and not advised for non-anglers.

Airport / Logistics

All guests fly into Ulaanbaatar via either Beijing or Seoul Korea on Sunday and overnight at the Hovsgol Hotel. Monday at 9:00 AM transfer to the airport for the flight to the lodge via heli or fixed wing aircraft. Then 7 nights and 6 days of fishing at the camp. The following Monday AM flight back to Ulaanbaatar and overnighting at the Hovsgol Hotel. Tuesday, begin the journey home.

Climate

The climate is arid and similar to the drier parts of Montana. It can cool off at night and is usually pleasant mid day. In the fall daytime temperatures can be lower.

Included

Airport transfers, first and last night at the Hovsgol Hotel in Ulaanbaatar, Heli or fixed wing aircraft transport to th camp, 6 days of guided fishing, 7 nights lodging at the camp, all meals at the camp, beer and wine with meals

Not Included

Meals in Ulaanbaatar, liquor, flies, fly fishing gear and gratuities

Currency/Credit Cards

The mongolian currency is the Tugrik. Only change what is necessary. In Ulaanbaatar they accept US dollars and credit cards. Travelers checks can be a problem.

Gratuities

A suggested gratuity is 15% of the package. All tips are pooled and distributed among the entire Mongolian and American staff.

Medical Facilities

There is a hospital in Ulaanbaatar.

Documentation

A passport that is valid for 6 months is required. There is no visa requirement for Mongolia or Korea, but there is for China.

Beverages

The camp will have beer and wine. If you wish to have liquor, pick some up at the duty free store in Korea or Bejing. There is also liquor in Ulaanbaatar.

Laundry

There is no laundry service available.

Phone, Internet, Power

Phone: no phone

Internet: no internet

Power: 110 volts

Mongolia

Sweetwater Travel pioneered Taimen fishing in Mongolia. After 25 successful seasons, and hundreds of happy fishermen, Mongolia remains one of the most unique fly fishing destinations in the world. Sweetwater has refined its operation and offers unrivaled expertise and comfort for the fly fisherman.

The average size taimen is just under 30 inches. This marks the third time the world record for Taimen has been broken at our camps in Mongolia. Simply put, there is no other place in Mongolia where y

The Lenok Trout fishing is outstanding. It offers a great terrestrial hatch in late summer, and the traditional mayfly hatch in the fall. For most, just the opportunity to experience a pristine landscape, undeveloped river valleys lined with healthy forests, or a pair of Mongolian riders driving their stock through a river meadow on a crisp fall morning is enough. But for the fly fisherman, Mongolia makes a great trip even better; it is home to the worlds largest trout that will attack your skated dry flies.

Access to the waters is by 18 foot jet boats. Most of the fishing is done by wading, but certain runs fish best from the boat. Anglers must fish only single, barbless hooks, and all of the fishing is catch and release. The river is managed for sustainability and to ensure that all of the guests have the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Accommodations are in roomy 18-foot-diameter traditional Mongolian gers. Two anglers share each ger, which has two single beds.

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Mongolia Taimen Camps