Mongolia Taimen Camps
Remote Mongolia fly fishing for taimen and lenok, guided by the Sweetwater team that pioneered the fishery.Sweetwater Travel pioneered taimen fishing in Mongolia. After nearly 30 years and hundreds of happy anglers, Mongolia remains one of Sweetwater's favorite fly fishing destinations in the world. The operation has been refined for comfort, expertise, and a serious shot at the fish of a lifetime.
If you are traveling all the way to Mongolia to fish, it matters who you fish with. Sweetwater's guides have been in Mongolia every year since 1995, and over that long history the team has broken just about every world record for taimen on a fly rod.
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The Fish of a Lifetime
Dry flies, skated patterns, remote river valleys, and the world's largest trout in one of fly fishing's great adventure settings.
Mongolia is remarkable even before the fishing starts. For fly anglers, the chance to cast to impossibly large taimen and dry-fly lenok makes the landscape even more compelling.
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Mongolia Taimen Camps At A Glance
| Fishery |
| Taimen, the world's largest trout, along with Asian trout called lenok. |
| Guests fish two to a boat with experienced, professional guides. |
| Dry-fly fishing is central to the program, including skated patterns for taimen. |
| Camp |
| Guests stay in traditional Mongolian gers, nine feet high and 18 feet in diameter. |
| Each ger has full-length single beds, gear storage, a sitting area, and wood stove. |
| Each ger accommodates two anglers. Starlink is available in the lodge only, not in the yurts. |
| Travel |
| Guests arrive in Ulaanbaatar, overnight at the Ibis Hotel, and transfer to camp by fixed-wing aircraft. |
| Transportation to camp from Ulaanbaatar is by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft depending on schedule. |
| Personal non-fishing extensions are available, including the Gobi Tour and Eagle Festival Tour. |
The Fishing
During the week, anglers fish for impossibly large taimen and Asian trout called lenok, often with dry flies. The guide staff is experienced, professional, and deeply familiar with the water and the rhythm of the camp.
For many guests, the landscape alone would justify the trip. For fly anglers, Mongolia adds the possibility of a taimen that attacks a skated fly or mouse pattern in a remote river valley.
Taimen and Lenok on Dry Flies
For many guests, the landscape alone would justify the trip. For fly anglers, Mongolia adds the possibility of a taimen that attacks a skated fly or mouse pattern in a remote river valley.
Why Mongolia
The trip is as much about place as it is about the fish. Undeveloped river valleys, healthy forests, and Mongolian riders moving stock through fall river meadows are part of the daily experience.
Sweetwater's long history in Mongolia matters here. The team has spent decades learning the fishery, refining camp comfort, and building the guide culture around catch-and-release taimen fishing.
Remote River Valleys and a Long Sweetwater History
Sweetwater's long history in Mongolia matters here. The team has spent decades learning the fishery, refining camp comfort, and building the guide culture around catch-and-release taimen fishing.
Accommodations
Traditional Gers With Angler Comfort
Guests stay in felt-covered Mongolian gers with full-length framed single beds, room for gear, a sitting area, and a wood stove. The gers are much larger than standard wall tents and accommodate two anglers each.Trip Preview
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See the Mongolia Program
The video gives guests a sense of the camp setting, river travel, and the scale of the fish and landscape before planning a Mongolia week.Watch the Mongolia Taimen Camps video
Getting There
Guests arrive in Ulaanbaatar from Seoul or Beijing, overnight at the Ibis Hotel, and transfer to camp by fixed-wing aircraft the next morning.
Itinerary in Brief
Arrival Day
Arrive in Mongolia on Sunday from Seoul or Beijing and overnight at the Ibis Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. On Monday at 9:00 am, transfer to the airport for the fixed-wing flight to camp. Fish on arrival if time allows.Tuesday - Sunday
Six full fishing days at camp. Breakfast is at 8:00 am, then guests fish a full day. Lunch is prepared at the lodge or by guides on the river. Appetizers and dinner are served after everyone returns.Departure Day
Depart camp Monday after breakfast for the flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Overnight at the Ibis Hotel, then transfer to the airport Tuesday for the flight home.Rates, Gear, and Travel Support
| Rates and Dates |
| 2026: $7,900 per angler shared ger/shared boat, $885 charter flight, $500 fishing license, estimated $150 per hotel night in Ulaanbaatar x 2. Total package price: $9,585 double occupancy. |
| 2027: $8,300 per angler shared ger/shared boat, $950 charter flight, $500 fishing license, estimated $175 per hotel night in Ulaanbaatar x 2. Total package price: $10,100 double occupancy. |
| Single ger/shared boat is an additional $1,500 only if space is available. |
| 2027 season dates: August 30 - September 6; September 6 - 13; September 13 - 20; September 20 - 27; September 27 - October 4; October 4 - 11. |
| Gear |
| Lenok: 3-6 weight rods with floating line only. Taimen: 8-10 weight rods with floating, sink-tip, and sinking lines such as T-200 and T-300. |
| Guides provide leader and tippet. Flies are included. Stainless steel hooks are prohibited; bring black hooks if bringing your own flies. |
| Recommended colors include purple, black, yellow, and red. The Sage lodge provides 8wt, 9wt, 5wt, and spey rods, but backup personal gear is wise. |
| Bring nippers, hemostats, waders, and felt-bottom boots. Weather is similar to Montana in September, with cool mornings and afternoons rarely above 70 degrees. |
| Trip Support |
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| Package includes lodging based on double occupancy, beer, wine, in-country transfers, and transportation to camp from Ulaanbaatar by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. |
| Travel insurance through Travelex |
| Global Rescue travel services |
Ready to talk through Mongolia Taimen Camps? Contact Dan Vermillion at 406-223-0066 to discuss 2026 and 2027 Mongolia dates, extensions, and travel details.