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Pakistans Recreational Fisheries Report by PGFA (Volume I-Skardu Region) Unlike the rest of Pakistan, the northern regions, now Gilgit-Balitistan province, have had a long history and heritage of sport fishing. Licenses are issued, catches monitored, stocking policies are made and it all revolves around trout as the primary species. In addition to the commercial sale of hatchery trout for consumption, a major source of fisheries revenue is in the form of recreational fishing licenses. This culture and fabric of angling in the Skardu region of the northern areas ... More...

June 21, 2011, by Ali Mufti

Fishing at Shergarh (Punjab) Total distance to Shergarh from Islamabad is around 265 KM. The best route is Motorway (M-2) up to Kalar Kahar. Take exit from Kalar Kahar, drive on Katha-Khushab road and from Khushab main crossing turn towards Joharabad and from Joharabad take left turn and you will be on Joharabad-Muzaffargarh road. Shergarh is around 45 KM from Joharabad. You can also take Bhera Interchange exit but you will have to travel around 60 KM extra and it would be waste of time and More...> More...

June 21, 2011, by Mustujab Hashmi

PGFA Lifetime Achievement Award - Mr. Zyg Gregorek "Mr. Zyg Gregorek becomes PGFA’s first Honorary Lifetime Member and receives the PGFA Lifetime Achievement Award for services rendered to sport fishing" Zyg’s story and angling exploits are beyond compare, likely never to be repeated by any other angler in the sport. He is widely acknowledged as the world’s greatest angler. Today, at the age of 65 he still carries on catching monster fish after fish in exotic locations across the world. More...

November 23, 2010, by Ali Saeed

Intro to Vertical Jigging When I decided to start jigging years back I got my start from PM’ing many board members such as Kilsong, Randy & Sami at Anglers Pro Shop and Paul from JPR Rods as he built me my first jigging rod. The wealth of knowledge on the boards is amazing and now I get PM’s every day asking advice on gear and techniques. I thought that I would try to give back to the board by posting this thread on my jigging techniques and gear in hopes that I may help someone who has just started. More...

November 6, 2010, by Glenn Kross AKA Gman

Fishing Heaven - Chashma Barrage, Pakistan Chashma barrage is very famous for fresh water game fishing. You can catch big Cat, almost all type of Carps, Snake Head, Wallago (Malli). Wetland site is located at Indus Monsoon Forest, some 25 km southwest of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan. The site comprises a large barrage, a water storage reservoir and a series of embankments (serving as flood bounds) which divide the reservoir into five shallow lakes at low water levels. More...

November 6, 2010, by Mustujab Hashmi

Fishing season takes off As soon as winter begins the fishing season almost ends particularly in the waters of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Upper Punjab, N.W.F.P and in the areas of Gilgit-Biltistan. As you know the main causes of this dead season is lowering of temperature from 0 to -26 degree which freezes the water in lakes and low rains that results in low water in the streams and rivers and so the reservoirs of waters shrink ... More...

June 2, 2010, by Mustujab Hashmi

Fishing the Valley of Stars - Karakoram range Skardu | Pakistan Northern Areas of Pakistan are famous for Brown Trout fishing. There are many rivers, streams and lakes scattered all around northern areas however in this article I would only discuss some of the most famous fishing spots around Skardu and the fishing techniques applied there. Skardu is a beautiful town and is also capital of Baltistan. Skardu is situated at an altitude of nearly 2,500 m (8,200 feet); the town is surrounded by grey-brown colored mountains, which hide the 8,000 meter peaks... More...

August 25, 2009, by Mustujab Hashmi

Off the hook - Sport Fishing in Pakistan In the South, Pakistan's vast coastline is even today; largely unexplored and sport anglers have only scratched the surface of this pristine sea. Saltwater game fishing in Pakistan has developed in its own unique way over the last 20 years in terms of tackle, techniques and boats. A century old Pakistani boatbuilding and seafaring tradition, with the new generation of conservation minded anglers, technology and tackle has combined to make angling in Pakistan a truly unforgettable experience. More...

July 8, 2009, by Ali Saeed

How to plan a freshwater fishing trip comfortable, joyous and successful It is very important to properly plan your fishing trip for a comfortable, joyous and successful fishing. Your team should discuss the trip well in advance in detail. First of all check the weather forcast and contacts your local friends at the particular fishing spot and ask him about water temperature, level, wind speed, fishing reports etc. etc. Discuss with him security concerns which is very important these days at few spots in northern areas of Pakistan.  More...

June 30, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi

Fishing Cordinates of Terbela Dam Tarbela Dam is one of the best fresh water fishing spots I have ever seen in Punjab/NWFP. Dam is located about 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Islamabad found on the Indus River in Northern Pakistan, It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world. The source of the Indus River is glacial meltwater from the Himalayas. Its reservoir is spread over 95 sq miles which makes it the largest earth filled dam in the world.  More...

June 30, 2009, by Mustujab ur Rahman Hashmi