Mongolia · Spearfishing zone
Onon and Balj rivers (Khentii aimag) — taimen sanctuary, no spearfishing
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Onon and Balj rivers (Khentii aimag) — taimen sanctuary, no spearfishing.
Protected Onon–Balj river system in Khentii aimag, a premier taimen fishery open ONLY to permitted rod-and-line / fly fishing (single barbless hooks; taimen catch-and-release for foreigners; permits via ezagas.mn; approx. 16 June – 1 November). Spearfishing and netting are not permitted here — nor anywhere in Mongolia: the Law on Hunting Art. 14.1.6 bans taking fish with forks/spears/torches/electric shock.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
48.9800°N, 111.1000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mongolia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
From the Soum Governor / Ministry of Environment and Tourism; online via the official permit portal ezagas.mn for the Onon and Balj rivers; for other basins through licensed outfitter companies working with the Ministry.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · ezagas.mn
