There are two types of fishermen – those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish, and if you talk about Goa, we Goans choose fishing both ways. With every jetty, lake, or banks of the river loaded with locals throwing baits. Their enthusiasm might make you go fishing too!
To get a good catch you’ll need the perfect location and the right fishing rod and reel combos in Goa. And to get you there, we have the best 5 locations you can go fish, in this season.
Terekhol River in North Goa:
The Terekhol River is a good place for fishing if you want some freshwater fishes. You can catch barramundis, red snappers and threadfin salmon, groupers, and giant trevallies here. The river is located near the Terekhol fort in North Goa, you can reach the bank of the river by ferry there. This river provides you with a good catch and an amazing view, you can plan an outing here while catching some great fishes.
The Reis Magos jetty:
Reis Magos jetty located in the quaint village of Reis Magos in North Goa provides you the best spot to sit and fish with the Reis Magos Fort in the backdrop. Every evening you’ll spot a hoard of locals fishing here, with different types of spinning rods and fly wheels, the love for fishing, and the satisfaction of having a great meal for dinner can be seen in them. The best time to fish here will be in the afternoon till the evening at high tides. Here you’ll get a variety of fishes and some crabs as well.
The waters near fort Aguada
Goa has many forts, almost all of them located at a river or facing the Arabian sea, another one of these famous forts is the Aguada fort. Located in North Goa surrounded by water, this spot is frequented by many people to get a good catch. With the right fishing techniques and strong rods and reels, you can get fishes like big groupers, snappers, and barramundi. The waters here have a greenish-blue tint and you can watch the bay here all day long while fishing at the rocks.
Ferry wharves-Old Goa:
Old Goa is famous for the Old Goa church and has ferry wharves connecting to other places like Ribandar, Chorao island, etc. You can get groupers, catfish, and snappers here if you’ve got the right bait. You can come and fish here in the morning then explore the city in the evening or visit the state capital Panjim.
Some ideal beaches for fishing:
For the people who would love some seawater fishes, some of the best beaches are Sinquerim Beach, Cabo Bay, Palolem beach, Candolim Beach, sinquerim bay and Mormugao Bay you can fish here in a boat or on the rocks. If you have baits like prawns and mullets, it’s likely that you will catch a large variety of fishes like rockfish, stingray and, mackerels and groupers. Mobor beach and Orlim beach in South Goa are ideal spots for crab fishing, by setting up crab traps in the morning or evening.
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John Gierach says, “The solution to any problem — work, love, money, whatever is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” Visiting these places will grant you the best fishing experience in Goa.
