In the northern sector, chase the Yellowfin or Golden Mahseer at the foothills of the Himalayas, lock horns with the Giant Catfish and try angling the Himalayan, Rainbow and Brown Trout. The major beats will be the confluence of Kali and Saryu rivers, the Ramganga river, its confluence with the Mandal at Corbett Tiger Reserve ending further upstream. Angling in North India is replete with scenes of fish eagles hovering in the air, alarm calls echoing in the valley and the occasional tiger pugmark on the river bed.

Fishing for mahseer is closed during the breeding season in the monsoons from June-September, while the trout season closes down from November till January-end. Angling is still possible in winter if one settles for Himalayan barbell (Snow Trout) as the mahseer, catfish and other carps stop feeding. The bite rises with the temperature in spring in almost all places, notably the dams and the spring-fed rivers. The bite is still on by the time season opens around September in Himachal and October in Uttaranchal.

As an extension, you could try angling in South India with its coracle rides, river rafting and trekking amidst lush surroundings. Most of the activity is centered around the Cauvery, South India's most prominent river. Explore the various Cauvery Fishing Camps in Karnataka, Mekedatu (Goat's Leap) waterfall and the offbeat Valnoor camp in Coorg.