Amur trout (Brachymystax savinovi) are an impressive trout species that are unique to the Amur system in Mongolia.  Amur trout are beautiful with coppery flanks, big black spots and heavy shoulders. They hit the fly with commitment and fight hard.  Amur trout have been caught pushing 30 inches.

While speaking with Michael Caranci, guest services at Mongolia River Outfitters, he told us that the largest of these trout are generally caught on the Buryat Headwaters Expedition.  However, they are found throughout the three sections listed below.

Buryat Headwaters Expedition

Mongolia

The Buryat Headwaters Expedition is limited to only two anglers per expedition, beginning in the uppermost section of this unique and beautiful river, considered sacred in Mongolia as the birthplace of Ghengis Khan. You’ll fish through a diverse, mountainous landscape targeting world-class taimen, Amur trout, lenok, and Amur pike.
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Lower River Float

Mongolia

The Lower River is the most remote fishery in this already remote region, making vehicle access nearly impossible along much of the stretch. On Lower River trips, guests are accommodated in fully kitted ger camps for only the first and last evening. The remainder of the trip we have rustic camps outfitted with large, comfortable North-Face...
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Upper River Float

Mongolia

A small group of anglers will explore nearly eighty miles of pristine river, floating through the world's first Taimen Sanctuary. You will fish for taimen, lenok and Amur trout on a fresh stretch of river every day, and stay in a well-appointed ger camp every evening. The pace is relaxed and you’ll have plenty of time to get out and wade...
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