Trout fishing, Himachal Pradesh

Ricco · Mar 10th, 2007, 04:13

I'm heading out to India for 6 months. Hopefully soon, depending on when someone rents my house.

I'm a very keen (verging on obsessive) angler. I really can't bear the though of 12 months away from my hobby, as I'll be spending a further 6 months in south east Asia, after I leave India.

I'm particularly keen on fly fishing; I spend many happy days in spring/ summer catching wild Brown Trout and Grayling from the revitalised rivers of northern England.

I've spent several hours surfing the web looking for information on angling in India. I'm aware of the Mahseer; I was fortunate enough to catch a 17 pounder on my visit to India 2 years ago; courtesy of the Himalayan Outback guiding service.

What I'm really interested in now is the Brown Trout potential in the rivers of Himachal Pradesh. I know there are various hatcheries close to many of the streams/ rivers. But does this equate to quality fishing? I guess my view of quality Trout fishing is maybe a dozen fish in a day, with 2 or 3 of them being over a pound in weight.

What might I expect, am I likely to be disappointed?

I intend to bring a travel fly rod, 5 weight.

Any other hints/ information will be most gratefully received!

voyager61 · Mar 10th, 2007, 05:33

Hi I caught nice trouts in the Baspa river in Sangla and in Sainji,give it a try there.

Dr.Barai · Mar 10th, 2007, 08:21

There r plenty of trouts and other fishes in the small tributary of Beas River at Aut, which near Kullu. One day fishing permit can be obtained for Rs.100 from the local fisheries office.

noflylist · Mar 10th, 2007, 08:57

One thing you should try is get a local restaurant to cook fresh catch for you

kolobar · Mar 12th, 2007, 05:02

Another place for trout fly fishing is Kashmir. And I now few Kashmiris who seems to be as enthusiastic about it as you.

ranjan154 · Mar 12th, 2007, 09:00

Check this interesting link.. And i have been to ramganga and corbett among the places mentioned..

http://www.otterreserves.com/trout.htm

rishabh6296 · Mar 12th, 2007, 16:15

good trouts are also available in tirthan valley.

Mar 10th, 2007, 04:13	#1
Ricco Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, U.K. Posts: 48	Trout fishing, Himachal Pradesh I'm heading out to India for 6 months. Hopefully soon, depending on when someone rents my house. I'm a very keen (verging on obsessive) angler. I really can't bear the though of 12 months away from my hobby, as I'll be spending a further 6 months in south east Asia, after I leave India. I'm particularly keen on fly fishing; I spend many happy days in spring/ summer catching wild Brown Trout and Grayling from the revitalised rivers of northern England. I've spent several hours surfing the web looking for information on angling in India. I'm aware of the Mahseer; I was fortunate enough to catch a 17 pounder on my visit to India 2 years ago; courtesy of the Himalayan Outback guiding service. What I'm really interested in now is the Brown Trout potential in the rivers of Himachal Pradesh. I know there are various hatcheries close to many of the streams/ rivers. But does this equate to quality fishing? I guess my view of quality Trout fishing is maybe a dozen fish in a day, with 2 or 3 of them being over a pound in weight. What might I expect, am I likely to be disappointed? I intend to bring a travel fly rod, 5 weight. Any other hints/ information will be most gratefully received!

Mar 12th, 2007, 09:00	#6
ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 853	Check this interesting link.. And i have been to ramganga and corbett among the places mentioned.. http://www.otterreserves.com/trout.htm __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/

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voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 302	Hi I caught nice trouts in the Baspa river in Sangla and in Sainji,give it a try there.

Mar 10th, 2007, 08:21	#3
Dr.Barai Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lucknow Posts: 313	There r plenty of trouts and other fishes in the small tributary of Beas River at Aut, which near Kullu. One day fishing permit can be obtained for Rs.100 from the local fisheries office.

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noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	One thing you should try is get a local restaurant to cook fresh catch for you

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kolobar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: beside a lake Posts: 155	Another place for trout fly fishing is Kashmir. And I now few Kashmiris who seems to be as enthusiastic about it as you.

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rishabh6296 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 794	good trouts are also available in tirthan valley.

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