Mongolia's northern rivers are where our fishing programme lives
- the Eg, the Selenge, the Onon and the lakes and streams of the Khuvsgul basin. Each fishes differently and peaks at a different point in the season, and most trips are built around one or two of them rather than trying to cover all four. Below is a comparison of what each offers, so you can see which matches your dates and the species you're after.
Eg River
The Eg is one of our primary taimen rivers, running out of Lake Khuvsgul through open valley country. It holds taimen, lenok and grayling across its length, with camps positioned along the most productive stretches — wide enough for drift fishing, with plenty of holding water for streamers.
Selenge River
Mongolia’s largest river system, formed where the Ider and Delgermörön meet. The Selenge holds strong taimen and lenok populations across a long stretch of water, with more variety in camp style and access than the smaller rivers.
Onon River
The Onon flows through the forested hills of Khentii, in less-fished water than the Eg or Selenge. It’s a quieter option for taimen and grayling, with a genuine sense of remoteness even by Mongolian standards.
Khuvsgul Basin
The lake itself and its feeder streams sit at the northern edge of our fishing range, closer to forest and mountain scenery than open steppe. Fishing here pairs naturally with time on the lake and in the surrounding taiga — see our Khuvsgul destination page for the wider picture. For hunting in the same province, see our Khuvsgul hunting region page.
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