Recreational Fishing
with Nepal Environmental Trekking
Sport Fishing is
one of the adventurous activities
offered by our company since years.
Nepal has a dense net of rivers and
streams, as well as numerous lakes
of cold water character. Nepal is
a landlocked country, where snow-clad
Himalayas, eternal glaciers, ice-cold
torrents, clear-water and lakes contribute
too much of its hydrosphere. These
vast stretches of inland water support
many and varied forms of freshwater
life including fish. Many wild and
scenic rivers and lakes of Nepal provide
opportunities for recreational fishing.
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 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.
The fishing 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 and Pokhara's lakes. Fishing
is all the more fun in mountain streams.
In the Terai river water large catfish,
murrel and crap are found in abundance.
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.
Special Fishing
Tour Programs with Nepal Environmental
Trekking
Fishing in Budi
Gandaki (5 days)
Half way between Kathmandu and Pokhara
Budhi Gandaki is a mystery river!
Like the Marsyangdi, the Budhi Gandaki
rises wholly in Nepal and drains the
Eastern slopes of Manaslu and Ganesh
Himal before flowing south through
a steep - sided valley to join the
Trisuli River upstream of Mugling.
Fishing here will certainly provide
you a unique experience. At the same
time you can observe typical Nepali
villages, good mountain views and
a little - traveled but easy river.
The different varieties of fish can
be seen frolicking in the water. The
journey starts from Kathmandu to Arughat
Bazaar and the desire to catch fish
takes you to Arket Bazaar. The fishing
area includes several places of Arket
Bazaar, Seuli Bazaar and Arughat Bazaar.
Forgetting the rest of the world you
can relax and enjoy fishing here.
This place is really wonderful with
crystal clear water and you can go
to beautiful blue water by boat as
there is an opportunity to hook up
the varieties of fishes such as mahseer,
snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes.
The high currents of the water make
this adventure a memorable and challenging
one. And the fish you catch here are
really delicious if it is cooked.
In addition to this, you can experience
various cultural and traditional ethos
of this small but diverse country.
After your unspoken interaction with
these beautiful fish fauna you retrace
your route to Arughat Bazaar and from
there a picturesque drive brings you
back to Kathmandu.
Fishing in Ankhu
Khola (Netrawati) (5 days)
Ankhu Khola is yet another excellent
destination for the subtle sport of
fishing. It lies north in the Ganesh
Himal region. You drive from Kathmandu
to Khahare Bazaar which takes about
six hours.
The main places where you can enjoy
the fun of fishing includes from Khahare
Bazaar till Kintang Phei. Another
option is from Khahare till Tari Besi.
This program has been designed to
take anglers, both amateurs and professionals
on an exciting fishing trip. While
on this exciting fishing trip you
also enjoy the natural beauty of the
surrounding forests, streams and the
high mountains.
Here too you find an opportunity to
hook up the varieties of fishes such
as mahseer, snow trout, fresh water
eel, and catfishes.
The main attractions of this program
are to make you feel relaxed away
from the hubbub of city and help to
observe the rural part of Nepal. Here
you can enjoy boating, swimming in
crystal clear blue water and lying
on sand beeches, camping, experience
local culture, interaction with the
local people as you can choose home
stay, try fresh and tasty fruits,
vegetables and fish and beautiful
sceneries add an extra advantage to
your tour.
