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Immortalized in the stories of Jim Corbett and Rudyard Kipling, huge dark shadows of a great fighter have lurked, in the deep waters
of the mighty rivers of the Indian subcontinents. The Mahseer, found only in India, is the toughest fresh water fighting fish in the world. Weighing
over a hundred pounds, four varieties inhabit the Indian river waters: the Golden Mahseer, the Silver Mahseer, the Silver Grey Mahseer and the
Black Mahseer. Today, in India, the sport of angling is combined with conservation. As per the existing Indian protection laws, the fish is allowed
to be caught, but must be released within a stipulated time period. The average time taken to land a Mahseer is in ratio to its weight -5 minutes
to 5 lbs. With just enough time to record its weight, and preserve your moment of glory with the prize catch on film, before the fish is revived - you
have to be really quick or else it could just end up as one of those fishy stories of, "the great one that got away." Trout fishing in the rivers and
ice-fed mountain streams is a great sport. You may put your wits against the wily trout--both brown and rainbow--and catch the excitement
of hooking a rainbow. Solitude seekers can spend hours in quiet contemplation, of the beauty around. The fast flowing clear water streams
and high altitude lakes of the upper Himalayas are excellent for trout fishing. The challenge and thrill of an encounter with the Mahseer
attracts anglers from all over the world. It offers a holiday with a fish, which not only rules the Indian waters
like the tiger does the jungle, but also fights the way, no one can.

Angling Destinations in India
Freshwater Angling > Ideal destination for freshwater fishing are in Himachal Pradesh,
Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir & Arunachal Pradesh & Karnataka

Himachal Pradesh : Fishing in Himachal can be done at Larji, Gadsa and Tirthan in Kullu and at Hatkoti, which is
nearly 100 km from Shimla. There are beautiful Campsites on all these Places and Camps can be pitched as per the requirements.
The streams of Himachal Pradesh fall under two categories; General waters and Trout waters, with estimated length of 600 and
2400 Kms respectively. The major States streams include-Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Tirthan, Sainj, Uhl, Baspa, Pabar, Lambadug, Giri,
Rana, Nugal Gai, Baner, Bata, etc. The major fishes available in these streams are Trout, Mahaseer, Nemacheilus sap, Barilus sap,
Schizothoracids, Crossocheilus sap. Glyptothorax sap. etc. Fishing in these streams is regularized under the state fisheries Act.
For fresh water trout fishing, licenses only for rod and line are permitted while in general water both rod and line as well as
cast netting is allowed. The fisheries department has identified Larji, in the Kullu valley, a potential fishing spot for trout and
Mahaseer Streams feeding the Beas River in the Kullu Manali region are also well known for Brown Trout.

The cold mountain streams are well suited for trout, and are home to some of the biggest varieties of Trout. The best beats
are at Larji valley, situated on the confluence of the river Larji and Tirthan. Sainj, which is also a trout stream, flows on the
other side. If you choose to rough it, tented accommodation along the riverbanks is an option to consider. Travelers need
to carry all the necessary equipment. License can be obtained from the fisheries office in Patikhul (situated between
Kullu and Manali) from Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Marketing Office , Manali
Uttar Pradesh : Dodital Lake nestled among the snow-clad peaks in the Uttarkashi Himalayas is a fresh water lake
& a tempting trout pool, where you can get a good catch, during all seasons.The forest rest house at Dodital and Barkot are
ideal for the night stay. Other options for fishing Mahseer in Uttar Pradesh are in the Ramganga and the Sharda rivers in
the range of Jim Corbett National Park. You can also go to Rishikesh that offers good fishing sites.
Kashmir : with its network of rivers, streams and high altitude lakes, all abounding in trout, both brown and rainbow,
has been rightly defined as an 'angler's paradise'. Trout fishing in Kashmir is far cheaper than it is in other parts of the world.
Major points of angling in the state are the Indus and Lidder rivers, their tributaries and a network of smaller rivers and streams.
The best time for fishing here are early mornings and late evenings. There is an 'ideal' fishing permit that allows you to fish
exclusively in a beat of 2 km. One permit allows you to catch six fish. Six days a week permits are issued only to tourists. If you
are more adventurous, you can fish in one of many high altitude lakes (14,000 ft. above sea level), which can be reached
by trekking. One trek, in particular, starts from Sonmarg and goes on to Vishansar, Kishansar, Satsar, Gadsar and Gangabal
all alpine lakes. During winters when the lake surface is frozen, the fish (mainly brown trout) keeps close to the bottom of the
lake, rising nearer the surface, as the ice melts. In these lakes, unlike other places, the use of spoons and spinners is allowed.
The trekking season is from July to October while the fishing season extends from March to October

Arunachal Pradesh : Main sites for fishing in Arunachal Pradesh are Bhalukpong and Tipi
on the river Kameng, Pashighat on the river Siang, and Tezu on the river Lohit

South India : The best season to go trout-fishing in the south of India is from April to September. Accommodation
is available at the forests bungalows. One can even go camping, if the idea is to have some fun and adventure. Cauvery
Fishing Lodge near Mysore is a great place to catch Mahseer. In Kerala streams around the hill stations of Munnar
are ideal for fishing. Moreover Kerla is also called "Gods Own Country"Major
Fishing Camps & Lodges
Cauvery Fishing and Nature Camp The river Cauvery is home for the great fish Mahseer, which is
an attraction for the visitors for angling. The surrounding natural beauty adds to the thrill of fishing.
Kali Wilderness Camp, Dandeli: Kali camp is on the site of the river Kali and is a major attraction for fishing lovers.
The camp is also an attraction for those who aspire to go trekking Kabini River Lodge, Karpur Kabini river lodge
is on the banks of the river Kabini. There is no other place as fresh and as clean as this river which makes
it a paradise for the visitors who venture to come fishing here.

Open Sea Fishing in India
There are four principle coasts where sea fishing may be undertaken:
Goa and the Kerala coast, Lakshadweep Islands, Orissa and Andaman Islands.

Goa & Kerala : The sea fishing region of Goa and the Kerala coast extends from the beach resort of Goa to
Thiruvananthapuram along the long southwest coast. The local boatmen and the local travel agents can give empirical
information on the best fishing areas. The main ports in the area are Goa, Mangalore, Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram.

Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea are rich in game fish including sharks, barracuda, blue marlin,
kulvel and groupers. Hotel, and other accommodation is available at Bangaram Island.

Orissa : On India's east coast, Orissa offers unique game fishing in its largest brackish water lake called
Chilka. It is rich in Tiger Prawn, Tuna and other varieties of fish. Chilka Lake is also known for migratory bird life,
which can be of much interest to ornithologists.

Andaman Islands : some 293 in number, stretch across 25 km from the north to the south of the Bay
of Bengal. The Islands open to tourists are Port Blair, Jolly Buoy, Red Skin, Cinque, Neil and Havelock Islands

Best Time for Angling in India
October to November is the best season to venture out for fishing in India. For the Himalayan region, April
to June is the best season. Angling can be enjoyed throughout the year in India, the only exception being
the Himalayan region, where tough weather conditions, make it impossible to do so during winter months.

Permits and Government Agencies
All the state governments have their tourism and fisheries department offices in the capital cities where
you can ask for fishing permits. For angling in the restricted areas, restricted area permits are required.
These permits can be had from the Indian embassies/ consulates/ high commissions, Ministry of Home Affairs
of the government of India, Foreign Residents Registration Offices (FRRO), state government officials of
the respective states OR C'MORE will arrange one for you.

Guidance & Precautions

All necessary permits and other government paperwork should be done well in advance to avoid any last minute problems

Chose your destination according to the time and money that you can afford. Get yourself medically checked and
avoid high altitude destinations in case, you are suffering from any serious ailment or heart problems

Before going out for angling don't forget to check the weather conditions

Dress accordingly to the needs of the place and climate. Rubberized shoes, felt cap, sun protection
cream and goggles can make you safe in so many ways. Dont forget to Carry them with you

Try not to destroy the environment for your personal gains. Don't leave anything back; try using disposable goods

C' MORE Fishing Trips On any of our fishing trips we take care of the entire logistics involved in organizing the trip.
Right from the design of the program to providing facilities like transport, kitchen, accommodation in resorts, camping,
local fishermen for assistance, permits etc. Also we design the programs in such a way that you not only spend quality
fishing time but also get to explore the region and try your hand at other activities too

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