Freshwater Fish Species
- Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora)
- Pakistan’s most prized game fish
- Found in Indus River and its tributaries
- Pakistan’s most prized game fish
- Snow Trout (Schizothorax species)
- Cold-water species in northern rivers
- Prime locations: Indus, Swat, Gilgit rivers
- Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
- Introduced species thriving in northern areas
- Best in Naltar, Kaghan, and Murree hills
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
- Stocked in northern streams and lakes
- Abundant in Neelum Valley and Swat
- Rohu (Labeo rohita)
- Common carp family species
- Found throughout Indus plain rivers
- Catla (Catla catla)
- Large freshwater carp
- Popular in Punjab’s river systems
- Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Widely distributed in lakes and rivers
- Good sport fish on light tackle
- Snakehead (Channa species)
- Large freshwater carp
- Popular in Punjab’s river systems
Saltwater Fish Species
- Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis)
- Powerful game fish off Karachi coast
- Best season: September-March
- Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus)
- Fast-moving pelagic species
- Common around Churna Island
- Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
- Strong fighting coastal species
- Often taken while trolling
- Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson)
- Popular game fish in Arabian Sea
- Excellent table fare
- Black Marlin (Istiompax indica)
- Rare but present in deep waters
- Occasional catches off Sindh coast
- Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)
- Seasonal runs off Karachi
- Best months: April-June
- Grouper (Epinephelus species)
- Various species around rocky outcrops
- Strong bottom fighters
High-Altitude Specialty Fish
- Deosai Snow Trout (Schizopyge species)
- Endemic to Deosai Plains lakes
- Found above 13,000 ft elevation
- Indus River Trout
- Fast-moving pelagic species
- Common around Churna Island
Conservation Status
- Protected Species:
- Indus River Dolphin (Platanista minor) – Strictly protected
- Certain Mahseer sizes – Catch & release encouraged
- Open for Sport Fishing:
- Most trout species (with license)
- Saltwater pelagics (no size limits currently)
- Govt License No. DTS-GB/TO-166
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