Goa is a small state of India located on the west coast, lying on the waters of the beautiful Arabian sea. Colonised by the portuguese around the turn of the 16 century it was also the last portion iof india to be handed back to Indian rule. Thanks to superb beaches and a wonderful climate this gem of a state has become a popular destination for Indian as well as western tourists. Good transport links and a wide range of accomodation keep options open for most travellers and even if its not the beach you are looking for, head inland to explore untouristed traditional villages.
A diverse coastline that may easily be explored and a wide variety of fish species screams out for adventurous fisherman to come and test it's potential. Rugged rocky marks, estuaries and miles of beach can all be fished with relative ease from a the base of a hotel or guesthouse, and with friendly locals often offering advice, a holidaying fisherman can quickly be on the trail of his quarry.
A diverse coastline that may easily be explored and a wide variety of fish species screams out for adventurous fisherman to come and test it's potential. Rugged rocky marks, estuaries and miles of beach can all be fished with relative ease from a the base of a hotel or guesthouse, and with friendly locals often offering advice, a holidaying fisherman can quickly be on the trail of his quarry.
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Although there is fishing all year round the most convienient and productive time of year is from the end of the monsoon around september and right through until the rains begin around June. January onwards sees temperatures climbing up the thermometer so ideally the marks should be hit from October to December for the most comfortable fishing conditions. At these time though nearly undisturbed sunshine means the most sucessful fisherman will be out at dawn and dusk, aswell as night time.
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There is fishing to suit everyone, whether its a few hours fishing with prawns from the local jetty or heading out on a moonlit night to throw lures for specimen Barramundi and mangrove Jacks.
Mangrove Jack (Lutjanus argentimaculatus)
There's a wide variety of fish species that may be caught from the Goan shores that include Groupers, Mangrove Jacks, Barramundi, Blubber lip snappers, threadfin salmon, Trevally, Barracuda and Stingrays to name a few. A number of different fishing techniques can be employed with the chosen quarry in mind. Succesful methods include soaking deadbaits, livebaiting and casting lures.%5B1%5D.jpg)
Speckled snapper/Bubber lipped snapper (Lutjanus rivulatus)
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
