Taimen fishing is catch and release only. All taimen caught must be returned immediately to the river or lake unharmed.
Taimen anglers may only fish using a single, barbless hook and artificial bait. Taimen anglers may not use fish, mice, birds, worms, or any other “natural” bait.
The use of treble hooks and/or double hooks is illegal because they cause unnecessary damage and stress to the fish, sometimes resulting in death.
All international taimen anglers must hold a special fishing permit issued by the Ministry of Nature Environment and Tourism. To get these permits your fishing tour operator must have government approved contracts for the specific rivers you will fish.
The nation’s best taimen fisheries, including Hovsgol Aimag, have taimen conservation plans and very active enforcement. Penalties for fishing without a permit or using illegal methods include confiscation of fishing equipment and fines.
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