Fishing
in the Indian sub-continent offers the angler a variety of sport
not available in many parts of the world. The settings alone
vary from the majesty of Himalayan valleys with snow fed streams
and high altitude lakes to the vast coastal regions of the Arabian
Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
The challenge of fishing for the wily Trout, the mighty Mahseer
or battling a massive Shark is also unmatched and the true angler
will carry away not only memorable experiences to add to his
list of the most exciting fishing yarns, but the satisfaction
of a holiday in one of the most fascinating destinations in
the world.
Angling in India can be conveniently classified into: Mahseer
(Barbus Tor) fishing, Trout fishing and Sea fishing.
The information has been provided to enable the angler to understand
the quarry, prepare for the sport, plan his excursion as well
as ensure that he is properly equipped
Categories of Anglings:-
1.Mahseer (Barbus Tor) fishing:-
The Barbus Tor, popularly called the Mahseer or the Tiger of
the Indian Rivers, is one of the largest freshwater fish and
one of the greatest fighting fish in the world. It is natural
to Indian lakes and streams and can attain sizes upto 5.5 ft
and weigh over 50 kgs. Mahseer is generally found in the rivers
of the Terai regions of the Himalayas, the Shivalik Hills in
the north, and the river Kaveri in the south, where it has been
fished for successfully with rod and line. The Mahseer is found
where the river speeds through narrow gorges and spills out
over a rocky river bed. The larger fish are found above large
rapids and in the pools below the falls.
2. Trout fishing:-
Unlike the Mahseer, the Trout is not indigenous to Indian waters.
The Snow Trout is however fond in all high altitude streams
and lakes. It was introduced into various predetermined lakes
and river in various parts of the country. Trout hatcheries
are in operatron in the Kashmir valley, Kulu valley. Agoda near
Uttrakashi and Avalanche in the Nilgiris. The Snow Trout is
however, touch in all high altitude streams and lakes.
3. Sea fishing:-
Sea fishing as a sport has not bet been well developed in India.
But there is a good variety of game fish off the coasts of India
like Baracuda, Mullet, Perch, Tuna, Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sail
Fish and Sear. So the enterprising angler can put together a
rewarding and memorable trip in some very exotic regions of
India.
