fishing points in pakistan

Balloki Head Works
Its located around 65 km from Lahore, at River Ravi near the town of Bhai Pheru on Multan Road. There are two main spots here where most of the anglers go, its either below the gates of the head or Spur No. 9. The best time is from September to November, when the river starts to settle down from its flood conditions. In late September or October right below the gates, Mallis usually concentrate for feeding on Chilva (small fish), at that time spinning with a spoon could prove productive. Spur No. 9 is pond of water fed by the river with water and fish every year in flood season.

Siphon
Its a point from where BRB Cannal crosses River Ravi, near the Lahore border. The most important thing about this point is that you can see Ravi in its original, pollution free form. Its a good picnic point and small fish averaging around ½ to 1 kg can be caught.

Nallah Deg
From Lahore it can be approached from G.T. Road near Muredkay. It used to be a very fine fishing spot, but after construction of the Chemical Complex near Kala Shah Kaku, it has lost all its charm. However, small fish can still be caught upstream from G.T. Road, where the water is pollution free.

Qadirabad Barrage
Its located around 30 km left of Gujranwala, on River Chenab. I don't' have any vast experience of the spot, but big fish can be caught at this Barrage. Its a game Sanctuary as well, but you can fish. My biggest catch was 3kg Malli on a spoon.

Head Maralla
Its located close to the city of Sialkot. Its a game reserve as well. I've had many marvelous duck shoots at the head, its no doubt a beautiful place. Standing at the head in winter you can see thousands of ducks sitting above the head in the river, and the background of snow covered peaks of occupied Jammu and Kashmir add unimaginable beauty to the whole scene. The huge flocks of Surkhabs, Geese and all sorts of ducks specially Mallards and Pintails flying against the peaks are really awesome.

Now I must come back to fishing from my first love of duck hunting. Its the nearest place from Lahore where you can fish for the Mighty Mahasher. To catch Mahasher you must find The River Tavi, where it mixes with River Chenab, because Mahasher can be fished for in River Tavi only, as it originates from Kashmir and its water is very cold and clean as compared to Chenab. Mahasher descends downstream towards Head Maralla to find food in Chenab waters and keep on returning back to cool itself in the Tavi waters, which takes the shape of thin line of water just a few yards wide, due to pressing of the Chenab. The brass spoon works fine for catching Mahasher, Malli and Singhara. An angler has also been very successful in catching all these fish at the head with a Black and Orange Plug, specially when the fish refused to take the spoon.

Ganda Singh Wala
Its the border area of Kasur and is around 85km from Lahore. For fishing at Ganda Singh you must have a valid fishing license of Punjab, on the basis of which you will be issued a border entry permit by Pakistan Rangers Head Quarters.

Now when we say Ganda Singh its not a single spot. It is referred to as whole of the border of Kasur, where River Sutlej flows. Some parts of it are in India and some in Pakistan, the head works is in the control of India. Permits are made of particular spots, which are identified by the name of Rangers Posts. In early season i.e. from September to Mid of October, best fishing is expected at the down stream of the headworks and after that, upstream parts of the river should be accessed. The most common fish in this river is Kalbons (Carp) but all types of fish can be caught, including large size Rohus, Mirgals and Sawls.

Mangla Dam
Its a beautiful place located near Dina on G.T. Road, between Lahore and Islamabad, around 200km from Lahore. The Dam is built on River Jehlum. A day trip is not possible, but a 2 day trip is fine to fish at the Dam.All kinds of fish can be caught including Mahasher. But unfortunately Mahasher and Rohu are amongst the endangered species at the Dam, due to excessive commercial netting and specially netting during spawning period, at the entry points of small nallahs and rivers which fall in Mangla Lake, where the Mahasher runs for spawning.

Mahasher, Malli and Singhara can be caught with spoons and carps can be caught with worms or dough baits.

License for fishing:

You can get a fishing license for whole of the Punjab for Rs. 300/= pa. from fisheries office, located along the drain on the right of Multan Road.

For obtaining a border entry permit of Ganda Singh Wala, you must have a valid fishing license.