Kerala lies on India’s west coast. Our species guide records 56 fish in Kerala (Sea, Backwater, River and Pond & lake), including Common carp, Nile tilapia, Striped murrel and Magur. Verified public fishing spots listed here: 5. Seasons on this page are for the Kochi and Bengaluru area.
Our rules list: West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul); Kerala trawling ban in territorial waters (9 Jun – 31 Jul). Sea bans mainly apply to mechanised and motorised boats; dates can change each year, so confirm with the State Fisheries Department.
In November, our outlook shows these fish in season in Kerala: Common carp, Nile tilapia, Striped murrel, Magur, Barramundi, Mangrove jack, Giant trevally and Queenfish.
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. Boats used for fishing or charters must be registered and licensed under the state Marine Fishing Regulation Act, and carry a life jacket for everyone on board. Rules differ by water body and district, so ask the State Fisheries Department or the owner before you fish.
Our species guide records 56 fish in Kerala, including Common carp, Nile tilapia, Striped murrel, Magur, Golden mahseer, Barramundi, Mangrove jack and Giant trevally.
Verified public fishing spots in our guide include Ashtamudi Lake (Kollam), Bhoothathankettu (Periyar) (Kothamangalam), Fort Kochi Beach, Vembanad Lake (Kumarakom) and Vizhinjam Harbour Breakwater (Thiruvananthapuram).
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