The River

We have explored every major taimen river in Mongolia and personally selected what we believe to be the finest rivers for fly fishing. Our two fly fishing operations – Fish Mongolia and Mongolia River Outfitters – are situated in two completely different drainages. The Mongolia River Outfitters river is part of the Amur system, eventually flowing into the Pacific. The Fish Mongolia river – featured here – is part of the Yenisey system, eventually flowing into the Arctic. 

Each river presents a unique and different fishing experience with waters exceptionally well suited to the fly angler. At both operations, we use non-motorized drift boats to reach a string of isolated, environmentally progressive, and very comfortable camps.  The scenery and fishing are world class at both operations.

The government has worked with us to designate both locations as “taimen sanctuaries.” Together, these two rivers represent over one-thousand kilometers of taimen habitat conserved in partnership with local communities.  No international angler may legally access these rivers without a permit secured through either Fish Mongolia or Mongolia River Outfitters. This allows us to provide a limited number of guests each year with access to the world’s finest taimen fishing. 

Fish Mongolia operates on western Mongolia’s most awe-inspiring taimen and trout stream. This beautiful freestone river flows through a magnificent canyon. The limestone and granite cliffs rise hundreds of feet above the river. Steep gorges filled with larch and birch forests cascade towards the valley floor. Extremely large taimen lie in wait within the easily negotiated rapids and rock gardens. Banks covered with willows give way to deep pools, sparkling braids, and wide gravel bars. The scenery and fishing are both world class.