
Mongolia Taimen
World's largest salmonid — 5-ft taimen on the Onon and Delger.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Mongolia
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Steppe river (800 m)
- Best season
- September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Steppe river (800 m)
- Best season: September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
World's largest salmonid — 5-ft taimen on the Onon and Delger.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Steppe river (800 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Steppe river (800 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Mongolia Taimen trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mongolia Taimen
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.









