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!
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!
We are happy to present you with a detailed guide to all the unique fish that you can find on the Selenge River!
The sharply continental climate holds the river in icy embrace for almost half a year, from November to April. Harsh winters and hot summers make early autumn an ideal time for fishing.
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!
Siberian Taimen
Siberian Taimen is the largest representative of the salmon family. It can reach over 60 kilograms in weight and up to 2 meters in length. It inhabits the cold rivers of Siberia and Mongolia and never goes to sea. It mainly keeps near deep holes close to the shore. This species is active day and night. In the daytime, the Taimen picks shaded areas, and at night it moves to the nearby shallows with a fast current.
Preferred baits: Large Minnows, Common Minnow, Shiners. Preferred lures: Medium Spoon, Single Spoon, Bullet Spinner Crankbaits, Minnows, Mouse Lure Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Shads).
Lenok
Lenok is a predatory fish that inhabits fast rivers with cold water. It can reach more than 10 kilograms in weight and a meter in length. It prefers to hide among branches, stones, flooded trees, as well as keep to sections of the river with rifts and rapids. Lenok hunts at any time of the day, but most actively — in the morning and in the evening.
Preferred baits: Grasshoppers, Dragonflies Bark Beetle Larva, Night Crawlers Natural Eggs, Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow, Shiners. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Single Spoon, Bullet Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows, Mouse Lure* Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Shads, Grubs, Nymphes).
Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling is a relatively small omnivorous predatory cold-loving fish. It can reach up to 4 kilograms in weight and up to 80 cm in length. It lives in rivers, streams, and lakes of the Arctic Ocean basin. The Arctic Grayling prefers rapids and areas near large boulders, where reverse currents can occur, as well as places where branches of trees and bushes hang over the water. They are most active during the day, and hunt mainly in the early morning and late evening.
Preferred baits: Grasshoppers, Crickets, Dragonflies, Mayflies, Caddis Larva, Bark Beetle Larva Artificial Salmon Eggs, Natural Eggs Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Single Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows, Poppers.
Baikal Omul
Baikal Omul is a schooling fish of the whitefish genus of the salmon family. It can reach about 3 kilograms in weight and more than 60 centimeters in length. It prefers deep places with clear cool water. This fish feeds around the clock, and it usually goes to shallow water to feed. It feeds on crustaceans, bottom invertebrates, and juvenile fish. The Omul bites well in all layers of water, but there’s more chance of catching it near the bottom.
Preferred baits: Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms, Sideswimmers, Night Crawlers, Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon, Spinners, Nano Spinner, Soft Baits (Craws).
Humpback Whitefish
Humpback Whitefish is a schooling fish of the whitefish genus of the salmon family. It can reach more than 4 kilograms in weight and up to 70 centimeters in length. The Whitefish prefers places with a silty-sandy bottom, a weak current, and well-developed aquatic vegetation. Its activity peaks in the evening, but it is also active during daylight hours. In cloudy weather, it is active throughout the day. The Whitefish is an excellent fighter, so get ready for some impressive resistance from it. Adults feed at the river bottom on small mollusks, crustaceans, insects, their larvae, and eggs of other fish.
Preferred baits: Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms Sideswimmers, Night Crawlers, Natural Eggs, Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Soft Baits (Grubs, Craws).
Common Dace
Common Dace is a medium-sized omnivorous schooling diurnal fish. It can weigh more than one kilogram and reach about 40 centimeters in length. It lives in small rivers with clear water and moderate flow and is sometimes found in lakes or in brackish water at estuaries. Its juveniles often hide in holes and roots in coastal vegetation, and as they mature, they move to areas with faster currents. If you’re hunting for the Dace with a spinning rod, using twitch retrieve will help you a lot.
Preferred baits: Semolina Balls, Oat-flakes Grasshoppers, Crickets Dragonflies, Mayflies, Flies Bark Beetle Larva, Night Crawlers Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Grubs).
Common Minnow
Common Minnow is a small schooling diurnal fish, reaching the maximum length of 20 centimeters. It can be found in streams and rivers with cold, well-oxygenated water. It prefers to stay at a shallow depth with a sandy-stony or sandy-pebbled bottom.
Amur Bitterling is a diurnal cold-loving fish that lives in reservoirs with stagnant or slow-flowing water. This elusive fish tends to keep in small flocks at depths up to 2 meters, in secluded and quiet places with a sandy or rocky bottom overgrown with algae.
Preferred baits: Dough Balls, Semolina Balls Pearl Barley, Oat-flakes Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms Pinkies, Maggots.
Oh and please note that the bite of some fish is affected by the direction of the wind!
The first Tournament Qualifier is done, and top 20 anglers have advanced to the Semi-Finals. Congratulations! The state of Michigan hasn’t seen a fishing party this hot in a long time. But the June 18th Semi-Finals at Blue Crab Island will be even hotter! And if you didn’t find your name on the list of winners, you still have time to register for the second Qualifier. It will take place tomorrow at Lake Sander Baggersee.
We welcome all anglers on this beautiful day and are happy to share some news with you! In June, Fishing Planet locations will host a boat predators tournament – Fishing Planet Boat Series. If a regular fishing trip feels boring to you, if you want to show off your honed skills, if you love the spirit of competition – this is for you! Don’t waste your time: go register for the Tournament. Prove to everyone that you are the best angler and earn not only recognition but also fantastic prizes, including Credits, BaitCoins and unique items.
And three best Champions will become proud owners of new X-Series Bass Boats!
Participants and spectators will have a whole week to enjoy the thrill of the fight. The tournament will take place at picturesque locations in the US, Germany and Russia. However, you will hardly have time to enjoy the view, since the clash is likely to turn fierce! You will be fishing for the toughest predators using a spinning or casting rod from your boat. The type of the qualifying fish depends on the location.
The Tournament will take place from June 14rd through 19th. Over this period we’ll hold Qualifiers, Semi-Finals and Finals. You need to register 24 hours before Qualifiers start – don’t miss the deadline!
The first registration begins on June 13nd. Dates of the Tournament:
Qualifier 1 at the picturesque Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan 14.06
Qualifier 2 amid the Bavarian views of Lake Sander Baggersee in Germany 15.06
Qualifier 3 on the vast expanses of the Russian Akhtuba River 16.06
Semi-Finals at the magical Blue Crab Island, Mississippi 18.06
Tournament Finals at the same place, Blue Crab Island, Mississippi 19.06
Make sure to grab everything you must have - Fishing Planet Boat Series Pack, with all the tackle and exclusive equipment you need to enhance your skills for the ultimate win!
Show everyone who is the greatest angler in the whole of Fishing Planet!
We are looking forward to greeting our new champions!
Wow, that was one superCHARged tournament! And what an electrified Finale! But let’s get straight to business and break the news you’ve all been waiting for - the Char Charger’s Open Final Results. Here below you’ll find the names of our Three Char Charger Champions along with the carefully calculated list of the Top-10 finalists! Well done, guys...Congrats and thank you for participating!
F.O.C.King_Dendeze
FU_Sneakiecat
CN.Yss6551
Dragon_TuVeuxDuPouletOuPas
LGD.LaoKK.903122651
MOF_Z.E.N.A.S
GiDRA_ONikS
LGD.Yuluo
FU_Hector00723_Account2
LGD.DouFuRu
We really hope you enjoyed this thrilling experience and are already looking forward to new challenging tournaments coming your way soon! In the meantime, recharge your fishing capacities and work on those solid hooksets. Stay tuned and tight lines, folks!
Hello anglers! We haven't brought you new locations for a while now. But we’ve been working hard and are ready to present a wonderful gift for you! It’s time for you to witness the results of the long work of the whole team: our new location, the Selenge River in Mongolia.
The Selenge River will show you the incredible world of fishing in Asia. Have you ever dreamed of breathing in the fragrant wind that travels over the sea of steppe grasses? Have you ever wanted to observe the vast expanses of millennial steppes? Have you ever wanted to hunt for amazing, unique inhabitants of faraway rivers? If yes—then very soon we’ll give you an exceptional opportunity to visit the distant and unknown Northern Mongolia!
It is here, in the hilly forest-steppe, surrounded by low mountains, that the proud and cold river Selenga is found, one of the high-water rivers that feed Lake Baikal. The Selenge flows across predominantly flat land, and in its course the narrowings alternate with hollow widenings, where the river divides into straits and forms numerous islands. The current is quite fast and the waters are muddy, with a lot of sedimentary rocks. Its depth is small (3–4 meters), although sometimes there are pits up to 7 meters.
The shores are mostly clayey and sandy, although pebbles can sometimes be found. The places for fishing are surprisingly diverse, full of life and unique flair.
Here, in the interfluve, you can find a fishing camp, popular with locals. A large hearth, prepared seats made of fallen trees, and fish dryers assembled from poles eloquently suggest that this is a good fishing place.
On the west bank of the Selenge you can find a traditional camp of nomads with typical Mongolian yurts and nomadic flocks of sheep grazing, camels, and horses.
At the foot of a low hill, you can feel the spirit of antiquity and see carved wooden serge poles and millennial deer stones, decorated with solar symbols and ritual signs.
On a large pebble island overgrown with grass and bushes, there is a small boat station. Under a cliff in front of the island you can see a whirlpool, about which the locals can tell you several legends. The harsh continental climate keeps Selenga in ice for almost six months, from November to April. Short but hot summers and cold harsh winters make early autumn an ideal time for fishing. However, September nights may already see some snow.
The Selenge teems with fish. In addition to the usual Pike and Burbot, its waters are home to many unique cold-loving fish, such as Arctic Grayling, Humpback Whitefish, Lenok, and Baikal Omul. However, the Selenge is also famous for having the largest fish of the salmon family! Of course, we are talking about the king of all salmon — Taimen, whose weight can exceed 60 kilograms! Of course, in order to deal with such unique underwater dwellers, you will need new lures and baits.
Your collection of surface lures can be expanded with mini-cranks, ideal for catching predators who prefer to hunt in surface waters, and an artificial mouse, which will attract Taimen, as well as Lenok and Grayling. The new baits will include Curd Dough, Oat-flakes, Bark Beetle Larva, Boiled Red Roe, Eurasian Minnow, and Sideswimmers, which will drive Baikal Omul crazy. In general, Mongolia is a very colorful and unusual place where you can not only enjoy the spirit of an ancient original culture (from Buddhist stupas, deer stones, and ruins of ancient temples to nomadic camps and traditional mouth harp music), but also get unique fishing trophies!
Hey there, anglers! The 2nd and final Qualifier is officially over and we’re sure you’ve done your best to outperform and outsmart other anglers and make it to the Top-30! We are happy to announce the 30 names that will move on to the next stage of this heated competition - the Semifinal Round on May 21th! These lucky anglers are listed below. But if you’re name’s not on the list, don’t let that get you down. Summer is coming and there’ll be plenty more Tournaments and Competitions for you to prove yourself in. Just make sure to sharpen those skills in the meantime! Tight Lines!
Well, the 1st Qualifying Round of Char Charger’s Open is officially over! And it would be a fair assumption to say that Alaska’s Kaniq Creek hasn’t seen such a heated competition in a while! Below is the list of 30 anglers who demonstrated superb skills and performance and are now successfully qualified to compete in the Semifinal Round on May 21th, on the snowy banks of White Moose Lake way out in Canada! If you don’t see your name on the list - just make sure to try your luck in the 2nd Qualifier!
Spring’s drawing to a close with summer about to take it’s rightful spot. What better way to close the season than with one of the most exciting Tournaments you’re gonna see this year! Char Chargers Open is all about catching the many fish pertaining to the Char genus, which means all your favorite kinds of Trout! Held on the North America’s top Trout fishing destinations - from the cold and beautiful banks of Alaska’s Kaniq Creek, to the breathtaking Saint-Croix Lake in Michigan and the snowy Canadian White Moose Lake, this exciting event will have you competing with fellow anglers in 2 preliminary Qualifiers as well as the Semifinal and the Final Round that’ll settle the dispute of who’s the Char Champion once and for all! Best anglers will get unique tackles as a reward: Rivertex™ CCO Champ Fishing Cap, X-Series Rocket™ 270, X-Series PowerBolt™ 5500
Char Charger’s Open will be held May 18th through May 22th, with the Registration starting on May 17th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier. The Tournament’s timetable is as follows:.
17th of May - Registration for the Tournament begins.
18th of May - Qualifier 1 on Alaska’s Kaniq Creek.
19th of May - Qualifier 2 on Michigan’s Lake Saint-Croix.
21th of May - Semifinal Round on the snowy White Moose Lake way out in Canada.
22st of May - the Grand Finale on White Moose Lake.
Do not forget to get special tour pack Char Charger's Pack
Hey, anglers! Due to some technical issues during the 3rd Qualifier of the World Bass Tour, all those who were registered for the qualifier and did not have time to fully express themselves will get reimbursement. Reimbursement includes: refund of the registration fee, 100 baitcoins, X-Series Bass Jig 21 g, #3/0 and Fishing Planet cap. We are sorry for the technical issues that you have faced.