INDIANANGLER

hey
jus wanted to know if this is a good time to fish up in the nilgiris?
wid this cold weather would the fish bite?

I am not sure of the answer, but what is the temperature in Nilgiris at this time of year? Just curious

Thanks,
Maruthu

Michael,
I'm planning 5 days in Ooty for the New Year. What fishing can I look forward to and where??
Never tried Freshwater yet, but I'm willing to go all out.
As you have full knowledge of the area, can you suggest what gear, tackle, where to get licences, etc??
Cheers
crak

Hi
Alexgreenwood has mentioned some places. most of the trout lakes are withen the forests and the forest department does not allow anglers. When allowed if ever then the trout season startes in March The only fishing you can do is coarse fishing which means carp which take bait and not spinners. Fishing licences can be gotten on the spot for the Fishery Department whose office is close to the main bus depot in Ooty. They can guide you correctly where to fish. I do not fish for carp as I dislike the inactivity of bait fishing.
You should have a light rod and reel/line for up to 10 lbs for the carp in the lakes here.
Regards
Michael

Hi Parkash,
Your post is news to me,though I have been in the Nilgiris for more than 25 years and i have doubts which i hope you can clarify.
1) Trout will not survive in the warm waters of Mudamalai, and any if exist will be only those washed down.
2) To my knowledge the only river with sufficient water in in the middle of the game santuary. Rivers outside the game santuary are only seasonal.
3) I too know at least 5 friends who have guest houses and none of then mention trout fishing.
I will PM you as I am interested if this is true.
Regards
Michael

Hi Hawkeye,
Red Hill is on the banks of Avalanch lakes, and this area has no fish due to pollution by fertilizer and pesticide water runoff. anything that may survive is caught by illegal bait fishing. The only part of Avalanch where there is trout is in stream next to the trout hatchery and the stream lake enterance. But this in Forest lands and the Forest Department is not allowing genuine anglers to fish.
Regards
Michael