Embark on a fishing trip across Mongolia and test your skills in catching the amazing inhabitants of the Selenge River!
Welcome to the vast expanses of Northern Mongolia! It is here, in the hilly forest-steppe, that one of the biggest rivers that feed Baikal - the Selenge - flows.
We’ve also prepared a surprise for you! To get to the Selenge River, your character doesn’t have to be at maximum level. Reaching level 48 will be enough!
More information about the new waterway in our Dev's Diaries!
In its middle course, the Selenge has a mostly flat appearance with alternating narrowing and hollow-like expansions, where the river divides into channels, forming multiple islands.
The shores, occasionally overgrown with sparse forest, are mostly clay-sandy, and only occasionally pebbles are found. In view of this, the water in the river is always muddy, having a dark gray color.
The current is average, and the depth, on average, is up to 3 meters, but there are also holes up to 7 meters.
4 stunning locations with an unforgettable atmosphere of ancient Mongolia
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 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, one can find ritual hitching posts — serge. In ancient times it was possible to cross the river into a ford on horseback. 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!
8 unique fish species found only in the Selenge River
You’ll have to take on such rare and feisty opponents as Humpback Whitefish, Lenok, Baikal Omul and, of course, the Khan of all salmon — Taimen!
Please see the detailed Mongolia fish guide HERE.
Oh and please note that the bite of some fish is affected by the direction of the wind!
Unique Mongolian fauna:
The river is home to many rare nesting and migratory birds, herds of sheep roam, horses graze, and sometimes you can stumble upon nomadic yurts surrounded by camps with two-humped camels.
Oh, and we've added a new kind of weather to the game - snowfall!
New tackles
- RiverSpear
MagFin is proud to present its new unique model, which can easily overshadow all other models! This lightweight spinning rod is reinforced with state-of-the-art GLR® graphene fibers, allowing you to tackle even the biggest prey without the risk of breaking the blank.This rod is the perfect combination of strength, weight, and ease of use!
- Ultimate Roller 2500S
If you think that the main criteria for a good reel should be reliability, lightness, and a collection of signature technologies — then this innovative reel from MagFin is what you need!
A reel with so many patented technologies is a must in every self-respecting angler’s arsenal!
New lures and baits
To be fully equipped, you’ll need special lures:
such as
- Mini Cranckbait:
- Mouse Lure:
- Minnows:
- and baits:
such as Оat-Flakes, Sideswimmers, Boiled Red Roe, Eurasian Minnow, Bark Beetle Larva, Curd Dough.
New weights and hook sizes for everyone's favorite Narrow Spoons
X-Series lures
Especially for our precious anglers we hawe unique X-Series lures:
You can win them in our new competitions!
New competitions
- Siberian Khan
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.
- Bobber 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.
- Crank the river
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.
- Long Asia
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. The secondary evaluation criterion is the size of the specimen.
Taimen Khan Pack
Feel the charm of ancient history on the banks of the Selenge River in Mongolia!
This set contains everything you need to catch the king of salmon — Taimen!
- A sturdy spinning rod;
- an incredibly powerful and capacious reel;
- a set of high-quality lures and baits;
- A 7-day Pass to the Selenge River is also included in the bundle to make your trip unforgettable!
As well as unique and authentic outfit:
- Mongolian Hat
This traditional headwear is ideal for windy weather with sudden changes in temperature, which is so common in the Mongolian plains. It’s made by hand from leather, camel wool, and soft fur, and embellished with characteristic tribal patterns, gilded embroidering, and a bright red woven tip. You’ll undoubtedly look like a real khan!
- Mongolian Deel
This bright blue long coat is made of felted camel wool, dyed with natural dyes, and decorated with gilded embroidery and original ethnic ornaments. Its wide flaps, high collar, and wide belt make the coat not only comfortable to wear, but also remind you of a traditional Mongolia!
Try your luck in catching the river’s unique inhabitants with our new Taimen Khan Pack!
Apart from the new fishing location this Patch introduces some major improvements:
- Fixed bugs and improved licensing mechanism;
- Increased experience and money by 20-40% for catching some predators on spinning/casting gear and gars on match and telescope gear;
- Sander Baggersee Lake, Germany location optimization;
- The groundbait thrown before the start of the competition ceases to operate after the start of the competition;
- Twitch Drops delivery bug fixed;
- Spod rods with 2 slots for bait can now be equipped with just one chum ball;
- Tutorial optimization;
- Fixed hint for R3 button when using controller;
- Fixed reward delivery for some achievements;
- Ingame chat improvement;
- Missions gameplay improvements;
- New window design for tournaments and competitions.
So, get ready for unforgettable adventures, never-before-seen landscapes and fauna, and unprecedented trophies!