 If you have plenty of time and loads of patient then Angling or Fishing could be a very interesting sport for you. Fishing is an Eco-friendly sport which require great patient and lots of time. This sport would not be suited for those who are out of patience when they loose a fish or get tired while waiting for their catch. Nepal, the world's second rich country in the water resources having numbers of rivers and lakes, is an ideal location for pleasure of fishing and angling.
There are some specific ethnic group in the hills and Terai region of Nepal whose lifestyle has been based on Fishing. Bote, Majhi, Tharu and Machhuwar are some of them. Betrawati, Indrawati, Karnali, Trisuli babai and Koshi are some of the major rivers where fishing and angling is possible. In some of River fishing are strictly prohibited but while fishing, fisherman should not forget to take care of some other aquatic species such as fresh water dolphins, Crocodiles etc in the Koshi, Rapti and Narayani River system. Sport fishing like hunting, is not well-advertised in Nepal, but is possible and rewarding. Approximately 118 varieties of fresh water fish live in these Himalayan waters. Mahaseer is the most commonly sought sport fish, besides mountain stream trout-like varieties and lowland water species. Anglers can try their luck in Pokhara's crystal clear lakes, or in west Nepal's Bardia Wildlife reserves where we are willing to organizes guided fishing trips. While trekking or rafting, bring along your pole, or give the locals' method a try with a bamboo pole or crude fish trap . The Himalayan rivers and lakes offer good grounds for fishing for the fishing adventure lovers. Approximately more than 118 species of exotic fish are dancing around the fresh Himalayan water, ranging from the much sought after Mahseer to the mountain stream trout, catfish, Murrei, rainbow trout, common trout and crap (the crap is the largest fish which can be of several kilos). It is an exciting and wonderful spot to hook out the colorful fish in the clear Himalayan Rivers. The best season to go fishing on the white waters is before and after the monsoon from February till April and October and November. Some popular fishing areas are Karnali, Babai in Bardiya, Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat, on Kodari Highway and Pokhara's lakes. Boats, fishing rods and tackle are available on hire. Fishing is all the more fun in mountain streams. In the Terai river water large catfish, murrel and carp are found in abundance.
Nepal is a land of diverse topography, climate, ethnicity and biodiversity. Within an average breadth of about 150 km, the altitude varies from 60 meter above sea level to the world's highest peak Mount Sagarmatha scaling 8848 km it has three large river basins namely Koshi in the east, Narayani in the central and Karnali in the west. The rivers of Nepal supports more than 100 species of fish including the human size catfish known as Gonch, famous sporting fish the Mahasheer and delicious species the Jalkapoor.
The golden Himalayan mahseer of Nepal “barbus tor putitora”
Is the ultimate prize for anglers all over the world And pound for pound it is best fighting fish.mahseer fishing in Nepal has never really been properly exploited.
Nepal with its glacial and spring fed river systems that drain the Himalayas is home to this great fish
Mahseer are found up to an altitude of three thousand feet. These fish follow an upstream migration pattern a few times a year, though primarily in the months of July and August. This migration is an important element of the fishery and makes the fishing interesting and productive once the fish are on the move.
These fish are best taken on lures, flies and live bait during day and night. When fishing for the Mahseer, there is no set timing of exactly what time of the day to fish in, it is just a matter of the time of the year and locations. There is vast selection of lures and flies that one can use for the Mahseer, again depending on a variety of situations you may be fishing in, like clear spring fed rivers are always the most tricky as the fish are very spooky in the clear water and they have to be assaulted with caution and timing.
The rapids can be another productive situation for the Himalayan Mahseer, as they are likely to take even in fast water at certain times. The pools are where most anglers like to fish - hence the statistics of catches are highest there and at the mouth of a rapid. Lakes are more predictable, due to the stable temperature. When fishing for the Mahseer one should be open to possibilities as the fish can take at anytime, and anywhere.
The fishing method for Himalayan Mahseer is quite like fishing for Steelhead or the Salmon, where one is fishing the swing or the drift. The Himalayan Mahseer is a spooky fish, and if one is expecting to catch twenty fish a day then one is asking for disappointment. These Himalayan Rivers are a big fish fishery which offers a shot at the trophy Mahseer, and fewer numbers. The fish here average 5 to 14 lbs, depending on the river you are fishing, and often one can see the monstrous Mahseer, which can grow in excess of 70 lbs, in the crystal clear waters of a spring fed river as the Mahseer swim and feed in the shallow swift water at the mouth of the rapid.
Their sleek, torpedo like bodies are powered by a very large fin surface, which makes the Mahseer very good at holding in the currents. These are beautiful fish with that have large gold and silver prismatic scales, and a lateral line running along the entire length of its body.
The first rush of these fish is quite an attraction for someone who has experienced it once, and most fish often tail and run down river upon taking artificial bait.
Nowhere else in the Himalayan region could one find hundreds of kilometres of fine and cool crystal clear fishing waters, teeming with mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes as in the upper reaches of the rivers Gandaki, Koshi , babai and Karnali of Nepal. Angling in such beautiful waters amidst glorious scenery is a diverse, subtle and beguiling sport. The dancing and frolicking of fish are a worth seeing sight in the Himalayan rivers.
Fishing in Nepal can be done through out the year. Still the best season to go fishing on the white waters is before and after the monsoon from February till April and October and November. Some popular fishing areas are Karnali, Betrawati, Indrawati, Babai is Bardiya, Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat, on Kodari Highway sun kosi tamur Arun and Pokhara's lakes.
we can arrange a fishing trip for you on dates to suit you or your group. A river guides will of course be in attendance to give you every assistance. Price varies according to itinerary service and length of stay
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