A cold-water cyprinid endemic to fast-flowing Himalayan mountain streams, adapted to rocky terrain. Highly valued by local anglers and communities as a food fish, though populations are declining due to overfishing and habitat loss. It is also known as असला and ಹಿಮ ಟ್ರೌಟ್. Scientific name: Schizothorax richardsonii.
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Mild, sweet flavour with firm white flesh; highly prized in Himalayan regions for its delicate taste and texture.
Moderate intramuscular bones typical of cyprinids; requires careful deboning or cooking methods that soften bones.
In our species guide, the main season for Snow trout is March to May and September to November.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Rishikesh.
Hindi: असला, Kannada: ಹಿಮ ಟ್ರೌಟ್.
In our species guide, the main season for Snow trout is March to May and September to November. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Rishikesh.
Mild, sweet flavour with firm white flesh; highly prized in Himalayan regions for its delicate taste and texture. Moderate intramuscular bones typical of cyprinids; requires careful deboning or cooking methods that soften bones.
Popular dishes include Asla Curry (Himachal Pradesh), Fried Asela (Uttarakhand) and Smoked Snow Trout (Jammu and Kashmir).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Snow trout fishing guide: bait, season and spots
