Angling Adventures

Angling in Karnataka is one of the most remarkable adventure activities practiced in this state. The innumerable rivers of Karnataka supports the angling sport in Karnataka. The clear gushing water of these rivers and their tributaries offer excellent angling holiday spots.

The rivers in Karnataka are an abode to a large variety of fishes. The notable fishing prey for angling in Karnataka are :

the trout

the Mahseer or the Mahaseer

the shark

The Mahaseer is the toughest fighter fish in the fresh water world. It is the most desirable one for angling and India especially Karnataka which is the only breeding ground for it. Here you will find:

• the Golden Mahaseers
• the Silver Mahaseers
• the Silver Grey Mahaseers
• the Black Mahaseers

The adventure of q at Mahaseer is a very exciting one. Angling of the Mahaseer needs skill, strength, practice, patience, determination and speed. It is often named the ‘tiger of the water’. The most favorable time for angling of the Mahaseer is the season after their breeding.

The equipments required for angling include:

• rods
• line
• hooks
• spoons
• reel

The Cauvery Fishing Lodge near Mysore is well known for the angling in Karnataka especially for Mahseer.

An angling holiday in Karnataka will be the perfect way to get rid of the hustle and bustle of life. Those who look for solitude can spend hours in quietness and enjoy the serene beauty of the riversides. The lovers of this sport is surely going to feel the excitement while angling in Karnataka.