Pokhara is a great destination for fishing opportunities inside the lakes of Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful Himalayan city full of natural beauty like lakes, glaciers, mountains, stupas, and many more. Pokhara is known as a garden city of lakes, covered by nine lakes that are Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, Khaste, Dipang, Maidi, Gunde, Neurani, Kamalpokhari, and Pokhara Seti Catchment. All the lakes sitting in the valley, including Fewa, were formed by a mega-debris flow from the collapse of a mountain in the north. The freshwater lakes in the Nepalese Himalayas are located in and around the Pokhara metropolitan city of the Kaski District. Among them, the best fishing spot in Pokhara or Pokhara fishing park is Phewa lake.
Highlights
- Explore the untouched beauty of Phewa lake
- Opportunity to fish in the lakes of Pokhara
- Unforgettable fishing experience in Pokhara
- Enjoying the natural beauty around Pokhara
- A combined adventure package for trekking, fishing, and rafting
- Breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas in Pokhara
Fishing In Pokhara, Phewa Lake
Phewa (or Fewa) lake and Begnas lake are both stunning fresh water-clear lakes that have amazing mountain spectacles. Phewa lake is the best fishing spot, but it is also a wonderful place for families to spend a day together. There is a temple located in the middle of Phewa lake named Tal Barahi temple which travelers never miss visiting once they are on a Pokhara tour. You can have a spiritual experience there. You can find many kayaks and boats for hire, a market nearby, and many restaurants nearby. It is tourist-oriented, so it can get busy.
Although this lake is often crowded with people, it is so big that it is not difficult to find a more peaceful spot where you can fish away from other people.
Fishing In Pokhara, Begnas Lake
Begnas lake is much quieter and is about 10 miles outside of Pokhara. It is relatively untouched, so if you want a more relaxed experience of fishing in Pokhara with a solitary feel, Begnas Lake is the better choice for Pokhara lakeside fishing.
Fish In The Lakes of Pokhara
In both of these lakes, you will be able to catch Mahseer, common carp, catfish, Sahar, kale, asla, and others. Most restaurants in the Pokhara area have Phewa Lake fish on their menus! Just before the sun dramatically sets, leaving its reflection on the lake, local fishers, mostly women, spread their nets in the waters from their small wooden boats. They are left there to be pulled up the following morning—hopefully full of fish.
Best Time For Fishing in Lakes of Pokhara
Fishing in Nepal can be done throughout the year but the recommended best time is the autumn and spring. The best time to fish in the lakes of Pokhara is between the monsoon seasons. The best season for fishing in Nepal is February to May and September to November for the chance to battle a fish in the serene mountain environment.
Fishing Gears in Nepal
You can find many fishing equipment shops in Pokhara. As you will start your fishing trip from Pokhara lakes you can either buy or rent the necessary fishing equipment there. The following. fishing gears are needed
- Fishing Rod in Pokhara
- Best Ultralight Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
- Fishing Line, fishing hooks, baits, lures
- Bobbers, sinkers, swivels, needle Nose Pliers
- Sunglasses, sunscreen
- Line Cutter
- First Aid Kit & tackle Box
