Lake Khuvsgul: the blue pearl of Mongolia

Lake Khuvsgul holds almost 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water. It is 136 km long, up to 262 m deep, and so clear you can see the bottom several metres down.

Fishing on the lake

Lenok and grayling cruise the rocky shorelines. Early mornings from a kayak can be magical.

Getting there

Fly or drive to Mörön, then continue two hours by road to Khatgal at the southern tip of the lake.

A national park entrance fee applies. Respect the no-fishing zones around spawning streams.

Cover photo: Lyallla, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons