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KAMAND ( Mandi District) near Kullu Valley (Himachal Pradesh)

It is 50 kms from THE APPLE VALLEY RESORT and approachable by car. The is one of the best spots in Himachal for good size trouts and angler can find occasionally a Mahashir fish which is also available in the river. This river has clear water almost throughout the season. This place has a small rest house. The journey to the place is through good scenic beauty and thick forests. Angler can enjoy both fishing and sight seeing. Fishing training can be imparted to visitors by a professional at nominal charges.

The Kullu Valley has numerous places for trout fishing. These includes Katrain, Raison, Kasol and Naggar; then along the river Tirthan near Larji, in the Sainj valley and in the Hurlakhund.

Accommodation Options

Location

Apple Valley Resort (Riverside Resort )

Kullu

Baspa River (Himachal Pradesh)

For the enthusiasts it is a treat to angle for trouts in the crystal clear waters of the Baspa River. Day permits can be arranged from the local authorities. Basic angling equipment is available at the camp. 

India's first trout breeding farm was set up in Sangla way back in 1926. Besides April, October is the best time to angle for Brown and Rainbow Trout's. 

Accommodation Options

Location

Baikunth Adventure Camp

Sangla Valley

Sangla Valley Camp - Banjara Camps

Sangla Valley

Assi Ganga River near Uttarkashi / Gangotri(Uttaranchal)

Brown Trout : Get introduced to the alluring Brown trout that was brought here by the 'Gora Sahib' in 1869. A sport they fancied so much that they introduced them where ever they went. A two minute walk to the ‘Assi Ganga’, which has its origin in the famous Dodital lake, the river is good for Brown trout, in addition to various local species of fish.

Angling is subject to permission available from the forest department on advance notice.The permit issued to us, strictly underlines the catch and release policy. Any fish caught, irrespective of the size and technique, is released by us. Fishing with barbless hooks to avoid tissue damage is recommended.

Cost for angling: Rs 350 per trip per person + Rs 100 angling permit per rod per day. Gillie (helper) & Fishing tackle(Calcutta made 2 piece bamboo rods, single action reels, limited hooks - no flies) provided. It is recommended if one has their own rod and tackle.

Season - Angling is temporarily restricted in trout waters from 1st January to 28th February each year to facilitate the fishes to spawn and propagate.

Accommodation Options

Location

Kuflon Basics

Near Gangotri

Tirthan River (Himachal Pradesh)

Trout also available in Tirthan river at Larji and Gosaini in Seraj valley. Both the places are about one hour drive from Shoja Retreat.

Accommodation Options

Location

Himlayan Trout House

26 kms from Aut

Shoja Retreat - Banjara Camps

5 kms from the Jalori Pass

Lidder River (Pahalgam, Kashmir) 

The Lidder River has excellent trout fishing beats for brown trout. The fishing season stretches from April to September. Permits are issued, for a maximum of three days at a time, on a first-come-first-served basis and are charged on a per day per rod basis. Fishing equipment can be hired in Srinagar. Live baits and spinning are not allowed. For permits contact the Directorate of Fisheries, Nehru Park, Srinagar. 

Accommodation Options

Location

Island Resort

Lidder River

For more information, reservations e-mail : trouts@nivalink.com  

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