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As per Indian standards the greatest catch is the king of the water or the Mahseer. Found only in India, this is by far the toughest fish to catch. It weighs over a hundred pounds and is also known as the fighting fish due to its power to continue fighting and refusal to get caught.
Four varieties of the Mahseer populate the Indian river waters. These are the Golden Mahseer, the Silver Mahseer, the Silver Grey Mahseer and the Black Mahseer. However according to the existing Indian protection laws, though you can catch the fish, it must be released within a stipulated time period. You get just enough time to photograph yourself with your prize catch and record its weight. Then you have to let it go back to where it came from. The Ramganga River and the Sharda Rivers in the vicinity of Corbett National Park are the best for Mahseer fishing.
Trout fishing is another popular option. North India offers two kinds of trout in its mountainous lakes and rivers; the brown trout and the rainbow trout.
The main locations for trout fishing include the tributaries of the Beas in Kullu Manali, Dodital Lake in Uttarkashi, the Indus and the Lidder Rivers and their tributaries in Kashmir and Bhalukpong and Tipi on the Kameng River in Arunachal Pradesh.
Although for the rest of India the best season for Angling is from October to November, however for the lakes and rivers of the Himalayan region the best time is from April to June due to the harsh climatic conditions for the major part of the year.
Most travel agencies and tour operators can organize the permits needed for fishing and angling in Indian waters. Fishing permits can be obtained from the fishery department offices located in the capitals of all states. Restricted area angling permits can be obtained from the Indian Embassies or Consulated or from Foreign Residents Registration Offices (FRRO).
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