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Fishing in
Pakistan 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Pakistan30.38°, 69.35°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through local providers or the Fisheries Department of the respective province.
- Cost
- Fishing permit: From 500-2,000 PKR (~2-7 USD). Cheap!
- Validity
- Day or travel permit
- Available online?
- No
Pakistan has the Indus — one of the largest rivers in Asia — and Himalayan/Karakoram mountain rivers with Golden Mahseer and Snow Trout! Gwadar on the Arabian Sea for Big Game. Gilgit-Baltistan (northern Pakistan) is spectacular!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Mahseer: Monsoon closed season. Trout: Seasonal restrictions in Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Catch limits
- Mahseer: C&R recommended. Trout: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite, poison prohibited (unfortunately widespread).
- Catch & Release
- Recommended for Mahseer. Increasingly practiced with specialized providers.
Gilgit-Baltistan has some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the world — K2 and Nanga Parbat! Trout in crystal-clear glacier rivers.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Gilgit River (Trout, Karakorum-Panorama!)
- —Indus near Tarbela (Mahseer, größter Erddamm)
- —Gwadar/Araup toches Sea (Big Game, Tuna)
- —Shandur-Lake (Trout, hoechster Polo-Platz in the world!)
- —Kunhar River (Trout, Kaghan Valley)
Freshwater
Indus and Himalayan/Karakoram rivers. Mahseer and trout in spectacular mountain scenery.
Saltwater
1,046 km coastline on the Arabian Sea. Gwadar for Big Game. Little developed.
Starting from300 USD / day
Best season: Gilgit: May-October. Mahseer: October-May. Gwadar: October-April.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Hardly available locally. Bring your own equipment! Basic equipment available in Islamabad.
- Fishing guides
- Gilgit guide: 30-80 USD/day. Gwadar charter: 100-300 USD/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Islamabad. Karakoram Highway to Gilgit (spectacular but dangerous!). Domestic flights.
- Safety
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Relatively safe for tourists. Balochistan/FATA: DANGEROUS! Observe travel warnings!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa required in advance (e-visa available). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
2-7 USD. Extremely cheap!
Guide prices
30-300 USD/day depending on region.
Daily budget
Budget: 15-30 USD (extremely cheap!). Comfort: 50-120 USD.
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