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If you are more adventurous, you can fish in one of many high altitude lakes (14,000 ft. above sea level) which are reached by a trek. One trek in particular starts from Sonamarg and goes on to Vishansar, Kishansar, Satsar, Gadsar and Gangabal, all alpine lakes. The trek alone takes eight days - you will need a tent, waterproof coat, ground sheet, trekking boots and provisions for as many days as you intend to trek, as no food is available on the way. But you will be rewarded by the spectacularly lovely lakes, each with their own character, cradled by snow clad mountains. When their surface is frozen over during the winter, the fish (mainly brown trout) keep close to the bottom of the lake, rising nearer the surface as the ice melts. In these lakes, the use of spoons and spinners is allowed. The trekking season is from July to October while the fishing season extends from March to October. At the Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar is the fishing counter. Information on equipment, location of beats, transport and nearby accommodation can be had here. Also in the Tourist Reception Centre, on the first floor, is' the Department of Fisheries. Permits are to be obtained from here on payment of a small fee; and as most of the officials are keen anglers themselves, you can get the most detailed information from them. Accommodation for overnight stay too can be booked from here. Should you require a rod, reel or flies, there are shops in Srinagar where these can be had on hire and the Department of Fisheries will be happy to give you their names and addresses.
