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Fishing in India

29 species across 45 spots

India offers fishing across 45 spots with 29 species in marine, marine, brackish, freshwater waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.

Best months: Oct-feb, June-september, June-august, Oct‑feb

Top Spots

Andaman Islands4 species

The Andaman Islands boast rich biodiversity and excellent game fishing, drawing anglers to its pristine waters in pursuit of Acanthocybium proosti.

Andaman Islands (Port Blair)3 species

Crystal‑clear reef edges and lagoon channels provide ideal ambush points for this reef‑associated croaker.

Pulicat Lake1 species

This large saltwater lake is a haven for Indian mackerel, particularly during the dry season.

29

Species

45

Spots

Species

29
Indian mackerel

Indian mackerel

Rastrelliger kanagurta

Very Common

marine

Pulicat LakeKochi Backwaters
Bombay-duck

Bombay-duck

Harpadon nehereus

Very Common

marine, brackish

Kochi Coast, Kerala
Chandramara chandramara

Chandramara chandramara

Chandramara chandramara

Very Common

freshwater

Upper Ganges near VaranasiBrahmaputra River, Kaziranga ReachKaveri River, Hogenakkal Falls
Roho labeo

Roho labeo

Labeo rohita

Very Common

freshwater, brackish

Kaveri River – Mysore ReachRiver Ganges – VaranasiBrahmaputra River – Guwahati Reach
Climbing perch

Climbing perch

Anabas testudineus

Very Common

freshwater, brackish

Kumarakom Backwaters
Pool barb

Pool barb

Puntius sophore

Very Common

freshwater, brackish

Bhimtal LakeKodaikanal LakeUpper Lake (Bhojtal)+1
Quilon electric ray

Quilon electric ray

Heteronarce prabhui

Very Common

marine

Gulf of Mannar, Tamil NaduHavelock Island, Andaman Islands
Semilabeo obscurus

Semilabeo obscurus

Semilabeo obscurus

Very Common

freshwater

Ganges River (Varanasi)
Crescent-wing pygmygoby

Crescent-wing pygmygoby

Trimma omanense

Very Common

marine

Andaman Islands – Havelock Island (Elephant Beach)
Pethia stoliczkana

Pethia stoliczkana

Pethia stoliczkana

Very Common

freshwater

Kudremukh RiverBrahmaputra Tributary (Jorhat)
Panna croaker

Panna croaker

Panna microdon

Common

marine, brackish

Gulf of MannarAndaman Islands (Port Blair)
Paracanthocobitis linypha

Paracanthocobitis linypha

Paracanthocobitis linypha

Common

freshwater

Teesta River – Darjeeling StretchUpper Brahmaputra – Kaziranga Floodplain
Schizothorax heterophysallidos

Schizothorax heterophysallidos

Schizothorax heterophysallidos

Common

freshwater

Upper Sutlej River (Kinnaur)Alaknanda River (Chamoli)
Bluespot mullet

Bluespot mullet

Moolgarda seheli

Common

marine, freshwater, brackish

Valiyaparamba Backwaters, Kerala
Acanthocybium proosti

Acanthocybium proosti

Acanthocybium proosti

Common
Andaman Islands
Coachwhip trevally

Coachwhip trevally

Carangoides oblongus

Common
Andaman Islands

Yellow Puffer

Tetraodon lunaris

Common

Coastal waters, reefs

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Wahoo

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Common

marine

Andaman Islands
Mozambique sea catfish

Mozambique sea catfish

Plicofollis polystaphylodon

Occasional

marine, freshwater, brackish

Andaman Islands (Port Blair)
Ganges stingray

Ganges stingray

Himantura fluviatilis

Occasional

marine, freshwater, brackish

Varanasi Ganges RiverBrahmaputra River near GuwahatiBhagirathi River at Haridwar
Pangasius humeralis

Pangasius humeralis

Pangasius humeralis

Occasional

freshwater

Brahmaputra Floodplain – Assam
Cadenat's rockfish

Cadenat's rockfish

Scorpaena loppei

Occasional

marine

Andaman Islands (Port Blair)
Thresher

Thresher

Alopias vulpinus

Occasional

marine

Andaman Islands
Schizothorax curvilabiatus

Schizothorax curvilabiatus

Schizothorax curvilabiatus

Occasional

freshwater

Indus River – Zanskar GorgePangong Lake Shoreline (Leh)
Radhanagari loach

Radhanagari loach

Indoreonectes radhanagari

Occasional

freshwater

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary – Koyna River TributaryBhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary – Chandoli River Upper ReachKoyna Dam Backwaters (Near Koynanagar)+3
Schistura rupecula

Schistura rupecula

Schistura rupecula

Occasional

freshwater

Kudremukh Streams, Western Ghats
Garra alticaputus

Garra alticaputus

Garra alticaputus

Occasional

freshwater

River Narmada
Opsarius bendelisis

Opsarius bendelisis

Opsarius bendelisis

Uncommon

freshwater

Brahmaputra River (Guwahati)
Acrostalagmus aphidum

Acrostalagmus aphidum

Acrostalagmus aphidum

Rare
Sundarbans Mangroves