Kashmir has many snow & spring fed streams. The season for fishing runs from April to October. The larger rivers like Sindh, Lidder, Erin, Ferozpur, Aharbal, Doodh Ganga, Daksum, Noobug, Ahlan, Krishen Ganga & Hirpur etc. are covered with snow, which starts melting between the month of May to July. Among Spring fed streams best for trout fishing are Kokernag, Verinag, Sukhnag. There are over 61 beats open for anglers throughout the season. Each beat about 3 – 4 km long & one can easily have a day trip fishing in any of the areas (most of the beats are connected by motorable roads). However there are 2 lakes Veshnusar & Gangbal for which you have to take a trek.

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All our streams are stocked with German Brown and Rainbow trout, introduced by British at the peak of the British Raj in India (early 19th century).

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There is no wrong time or place to use a fly rod, as long as anglers are abiding by current national and state rules and regulations.

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You can catch fish everywhere from the lakes to rivers or back country creeks.

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Fly fishing gear is always evolving, fly rod one between 8-9 feet long. A rod designated for a 4 or 5 weight line, reel and line have always been a staple in fly fishing.

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Fly anglers also are notorious for the dozens of different knots they use, many of which correlate with the type of fly line, leader and tippet they rely on. You also need good walking shoes (no waders) & earth color clothes. Only artificial wet flies like Peacock, March Brown, Butcher, Jungle Quill, Coachman, Royal Coachman, Woodcock & Green, Teal & Green, Silver Doctor, Thunder and lightening, Invicta, Muddlers, and Watson’s Fancy are allowed. You can also use all sorts of dry flies and nymphs.

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There is a limit of 6 fish per angler daily. There is no catch and release in Kashmir.

Fly fishing is a mystery to many, an addiction to the rest.