Jharkhand is inland, so fishing here is in rivers, reservoirs, lakes and ponds. Our species guide records 13 fish in Jharkhand (Sea, Backwater, River and Pond & lake), including Wallago catfish, Giant snakehead, Hilsa and Clown knifefish. Seasons on this page are for the Patna area.
We have no seasonal fishing ban at sea on record for Jharkhand. Rivers, reservoirs and private waters can have their own closed seasons and permits — ask the State Fisheries Department or the owner of the water.
In November, our outlook shows these fish in season in Jharkhand: Tor mahseer, Wallago catfish, Giant snakehead, Clown knifefish, Giant river catfish and Spotted snakehead.
Fishing inside National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves and Marine National Parks is not allowed without written permission. Angling in reservoirs, dams and many rivers needs a permit or angling licence from the State Fisheries Department or the water's owner / lessee. Rules differ by water body and district, so ask the State Fisheries Department or the owner before you fish.
Our species guide records 13 fish in Jharkhand, including Wallago catfish, Giant snakehead, Hilsa, Clown knifefish, Giant river catfish, Orangefin Labeo, Tor mahseer and Spotted snakehead.
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