Angling is a source of recreation to innumerable naturists belonging to different strata of the society. In Western Countries, fishing as a sport is being increasingly recognized by the medical authorities and more and more people are coming out of indoors to try their skill for this outdoor hobby. Angling became favorite pursuit of the British’s during ninetieth century and it was mainly for this reason that exotic species viz. brown and rainbow trouts were transplanted in Indian rivers and streams. The introduced species of trout not only soon established in Indian waters but also bred and propagated fastly in view of rich oxygenated waters and ideal ecological condition of these rivers. Along with endemic mahseer (Tor putitora) the exotic trout (Salmo trutta fario and Salmo gairdnerii) started offering excellent fishing to the European anglers

ANGLING IN HIMACHAL WATERS

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 State’s 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, Mahseer, Nemacheilus spp, Barilus sp, Schizothoracids Crossocheilus sp. Glyptothorax spp. etc. Fishing in these streams is regularsied under the state fisheries Act. In trout water licences only for rod and line are permitted while in general water both rod and line as well as cast netting is all allowed.

 

Trout waters close to Taragarh Palace are as follows

 

River Lambadug

Stretch : Barot to Lohardi
Stream Length : 6 Kms.

 

River Uhl

Stretch : Barot to Kothikhad

Stream Length : 10 Kms.

 

River Beas

Stretch : Seri mulag- Confluence of Binwa to Beas
Stream Length : 5 kms

Stretch : Harsipattan- Confluence of Kunha tributary of Beas
Stream Length : 10 kms

Stretch : Chambapattan
Stream Length : 5 kms

Stretch : Dehra Gopipur
Stream Length : 10 kms

Stretch : Baner
Stream Length : 5 kms

 

Adventure Angling in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh the abode of gods the land of snows a tourist’s dream and delight, is also an angler’s paradise. It has some of the finest trout streams in the north.  Angling rules are liberal and the fee nominal. Angler is permitted to catch six trout a day on each license; however a trout should not be less than 40 cm in size. Trout fishing season lasts from1st November to 28th February each year.

Trout Fishing close to Taragarh Palace are as follows

Barot (Mandi) 200 km from Shimla and 75 km from the Mandi town is known not only for its picturesque water reservoir and scenic beauty, but for trout fishing also which abounds in the Uhl river, a tributary of river Beas. Some of the finest fishing spots are located at Luhandi, Puran hatchery, Lachkkandi, Tikkar, Balh and Kamand.

Mahseer Fishing close to Taragarh Palace are as follows

After having savoured the delicacies of the trout, let us now come down to the comparatively less high Kangra valley, situated in the lap of the mighty Dhauladhar ranges, irrigated with streams which descend from perennial snows, and interspersed with homesteads buried in the midst of groves and fruit trees. Kangra has been known as the home of the proverbial mighty mahseer to which effect a fairly large account of evidence is available from the vivid accounts of various anglers interested in heavy fish. The river Beas and the Pong Dam reservoir provide attractive fish grounds to the anglers. Besides mahseer, the other fish available is malhi, soal, bachwa, god shingara etc. Although there are many places and rivers and streams where mahseer is available, the following beats are considered the best.

Sari Marog

Confluence of the Binwas tributary with the river Beas. A place known for its fantastic size of fish, with deep pools and many stones and hiding places. The approach is via Palampur, Andretta and Jaisinghpur. From Sari Marog village, a 3 km footpath leads to the spot, which entails a steep and a breathtaking climb of about 45 minutes.

The stretch between Harsi Pattan and Nadaun

There are numerous beats on this stretch, easily accessible from the Palampur-Bhawarana-Thural road. The famous spots are the Mandh-Khad confluence, Lambagaon pool, Neogal confluence near Alampur, and Ambter, 2 km above Nadaun itself.

Chamba Pattan

Accessible from Jwalamukhi via road. After 8.5 km this locality offers three good spots, viz. the Chamba Pattanpool, the Kaleshwar beat opposite Chamba Pattan village, and the Uppar Chamba Pattan Run. All these places offer safe catches and can’t be fished in one day.

Kuru

Kuru village offers two fishing spots, both of which are accessible from one of the two river banks. The Kuru- Pool is the confluence of a small Khad with the Beas river, joining about 1 km above the village and forming a small bay, above and below which exceptional catches have been experienced. Access is through a 3 km- footpath from Dehra-Jwalamukhi road where a peepal tree and a small water tank is located at the rode side.

Dehra-and Pong Dam Reservoir

Pong reservoir from Dehra to the Dam proper offers excellent fishing for mahseer almost round the year when fishing is open. The Pong reservoir can be approached from Pathankot via Jassur, from Chandigarh via Talwara, and from Dharmsala via Dehta and Nagrota Surian.