Selenge River - Mongolia
Welcome to the vast expanses of Northern Mongolia! Here, surrounded by low mountains, we can visit one of the deepest rivers that feed Baikal — the Selenge. Many rare birds live along the banks of this mighty river, herds of sheep and horses graze peacefully. You can also notice the yurts of nomads, surrounded with enclosures housing two-humped camels.
The Selenge mostly flows across a flat land, first becoming narrower and then turning into hollow-like expansions, where it divides into channels and forms multiple islands. The banks, overgrown with sparse forests, are mostly clay and sandy, but pebbled areas are also often found. The river has a fairly fast current and relatively shallow depth.
The extremely continental climate holds the river in an icy embrace from November to April. In September, snow sometimes falls at night and melts during the day. It is here that the largest fish of the salmon family is found — Taimen, the king of all salmon, sometimes reaching a weight of over 132 pounds (60 kilograms). Lenok, Baikal Omul, Humpback Whitefish and Siberian Grayling can also be found here in abundance. Although the Selenge is not an easy place for fishing, it’s incredibly interesting!
Licenses
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Starting points
Tom Gal
There is a place on the eastern bank surrounded by two narrow distributaries of the river. The locals call the encampment Tom Gal, which means ‘Big Fire” in Mongolian. Apparently, the local waters teem with fish and have long been a favorite spot of the locals. This small pebbled open space is surrounded by a sparse forest. There is a large fire pit in the center of the clearing. People obviously come here often. This quiet and peaceful place literally invites you to sit down by the fire, warm up, and rest, watching the flow of the river and enjoying the sounds of nature after a good catch.
Nomadic Camp
On Selenge’s western bank, you can witness the traditional life of local nomadic tribes. Not far away from the river, several frame yurts stand covered with snow-white felt. Around them, life is in full swing: horses neigh and snort, dogs bark, voices ring. Behind a small fence, several two-humped camels are standing calmly, a flock of sheep is grazing freely in the distance, and a steppe eagle is soaring in the sky. This enjoyable glimpse of a traditional lifestyle will be a great addition to your main goal here — fishing!
Ancient Hitching Post
At the foot of the hill on the western bank of the Selenge, where during some dry summers it was possible to cross the river on horseback, one can find ritual hitching posts — serge. These three-section carved wooden pillars were once a sign that this land had an owner, and were associated with the cult of the horse. Their upper part was intended for celestial horses, the middle one — for human ones, and the lower one — for the horses of the underworld. Here you will find many thousand-year-old ritual structures. Embrace the magic of these places and who knows, maybe the ancient spirits will grant you good luck in your hunt for the trophy Taimen!
Taimen Island
This large pebbled island in the middle of the river has been a favorite spot, for locals and visiting anglers alike, to anchor their boats. Here you can launch your favorite kayak and finally fish from the water. The center of the island is overgrown with low dense willows, among which several taller trees grow. The locals know that this place is frequented by the king of all salmon, incredible and huge — His Majesty The Taimen. And the successful catches of many anglers only confirm this knowledge!
Competitions
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Taimen | Are you eager to demonstrate your skills in catching the largest fish of the Salmon family? Then this Taimen competition is what you need! Catch all types of Taimen using a special Mouse Lure. The angler who achieves the maximum weight difference between the shortest and longest fish caught will be the winner. |
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Burbot | Are you confident in your matching rod skill? Prove that you have no equal in this technique by taking part in the Burbot competition! Try to catch the heaviest specimens with the match tackle, and the winner will be determined by the maximum combined weight of their six largest fish. |
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Only Mini Cranks | This competition is a real treat for amateurs and experts of mass fishing! Just imagine: you can fish all kinds of Lenok, Humpback Whitefish, Baikal Omul, and Arctic Grayling. The main condition is the use of mini cranks. |
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All fish | What is this, a holiday? You can catch absolutely any fish, with absolutely any tackle. In order to prove your mastery to everyone and become a winner, you’ll have to catch a fish whose length is as close as possible to 25.6 inches(65 centimeters). The secondary evaluation criterion is the size of the specimen. |
Tournaments
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Topwater Fishing | Welcome to the Topwater Kayak Cup tournament, where you’ll try your hand at catching a wide variety of fish with topwater lures following special rules! You’ll need to not only demonstrate your skills in catching big fish, but also to reach the Finish Point before the end of the tournament time! Travel to the most lucrative fishing locations of the world, from Lake Falcon in Oregon, through the Selenge River in Mongolia and Lake San Joaquin in California, to the semi-finals at Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan, and the final competition spot: Lake Maku-Maku in Peru! Fight for the title of champion and a prize pool of an impressive amount of Credits, BaitCoins, and unique fishing gear! |
Salmon family | Welcome to Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup - a special Sportfishing Tournament that we’re hosting to celebrate our yearly anniversary of the Game going live! Catch Salmon in various beautiful destinations like White Moose Lake, San Joaquin Delta and Lake Saint-Croix. Prepare for an unforgettable Grand Finale in steppes of Mongolia, on the mesmerizing Selenge river to compete with the strongest players in catching the largest fish of the salmon family - Taimen. Enter the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup, pass the Qualifiers, get to the Final Round and compete against the very best to become the ultimate Salmon fishing Champion! Tournament prize pool includes: new X-series tackles and baits, Credits, BaitCoins and unique fishing cap! First-place winner and the two honorable runner-ups get the fame, the glory and valuable prizes! |