Targeting mainly taimen, we use both surface (squirrel) and streamer patterns. Shishged river is famous for its trophy taimen. While many taimen are in 80 to 100cm class, Shishged is the only place in Mongolia that holds a good numbers of big taimen in the 130cm + class, even record 140cm+ fish! Wading on Shishged is challenging in many spots and best suited to anglers who are good on their feet. Guests will fish two or three per jet boat with our experienced guides. Guides will do their best to get you on taimen most of the day, but they might also shift into trout or grayling mode depending on location, time of the day or conditions. Some of the fishing is quite close to camp but there are also number of pristine spots that take longer to reach by boat. This area is the absolute best Mongolia has to offer and we guarantee you the fly fishing adventure of a life time!

The lenok is a rather peculiar-looking member of the salmonid family. It is a resident of riversheds across Mongolia, Kazakhstan, China, Russia and Korea, and four different subspecies of the genus, Brachymystax, have been identified. The lenok is a rather compact fish that is fairly round in shape. It is usually speckled with dark brown and black spots, and its flanks tend to be light yellow and olive in colour with scarlet slashes, whereas their ventrals have a reddish hue, and their pectoral fins a translucent yellow tone. In terms of size, the lenok typically grows to about 60 – 65cm, but especially the Brachymystax savioni, which is a resident of the Amur drainage, can grow to remarkable sizes. They are known to grow to at least 1 meter and 10 kilos, and they are incredible fighters with lots of stamina and will-power.

The grayling is by many considered the queen of the river – or the ‘lady of the stream’. This incredibly adorable-looking species in the salmon family is something really special with its oftentimes-colourful sail-like dorsal fin, iridescent burgundy and chrome flanks, tastefully minimal spots, and pointy snout. While it is certainly very subtle, the grayling derives its generic name from the Greek ‘thyme’ referring to the similarity between the fish’ smell and the fragrance of freshly picked wild thyme. The grayling is an omnivorous predator, but it has a penchant for aquatic insects such as gammarus, sedges, and mayflies. And when there is a good hatch going on, it will rise to the occasion and provide the dry fly fisherman with some exciting sport.

Fly fishing in Mongolia is an adventure that calls for an open mind and a spirit of exploration. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to target all three major species: the elusive taimen, the beautiful lenok trout, and the ever-present grayling. Each species presents its own challenge, requiring different techniques and approaches, making every day on the water a new experience. Whether you’re casting dry flies for grayling, nymphing for lenok, or pursuing the legendary taimen, Mongolia offers a diverse and rewarding fly fishing experience that goes beyond the ordinary.