Fisheries Department of Uttarakhand

Fisheries Resource of Uttarakhand mainly comprises of

• Fast Flowing Rivers and their Tributaries.
• High and Low altitude natural lakes.
• Manmade Reservoirs.
• Ponds and lakes.

Uttarakhand state is enriched with rivers of about length 2686 kms which provide a wide range of angling options in terms of destinations spanning throughout the state for sport fisheries. The rivers of Uttarakhand are rich in mahseer & trout fishery. For creating angling spots, the rivers of Uttarakhand are divided into beats which are provided on lease to local SHGs, WHGs, YHGs, etc. for carrying out angling activities by issuing angling permits for national & international tourists.