Siberian Taimen
Hucho taimen · Salmon family
- 1lakes
- 103logged catches
- 58.72 kg heaviest logged
Siberian Taimen (Hucho taimen) is the largest representative of the salmon family. It can reach over 132 pounds (60 kilograms) in weight and up to 2 yards (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. At dawn, the Taimen hunts very noisily for small fish on the riffles. An adult Taimen feeds on small fish. Starving individuals often attack chicks, frogs, mice, squirrels, and various waterfowl.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Shiners 
Common Minnow Lures
Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0 
Topper 36 g, #6/0 
Ribbed Shad 15 cm 
Topper 36 g, #6/0 
Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Selegne River — 103 catches , best 58.72 kg
- Mouse Lure 48 g, #7/0 Spinning 6×
- Shiners Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 6×
- Topper 36 g, #6/0 Spinning Boat 4×
- Ribbed Shad 15 cm Hook #6/0 Spinning 4×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Siberian Taimen? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Siberian Taimen would be to use Common Minnow on a size #10/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Shads. The most successful lure is Rose and White Ribbed Shad 15 cm.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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