Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Kashmir Fisheries to Revive Brown Trout Population
The Kashmir fisheries department is bringing back brown trout, a type of fish popular for sport, to the region's streams.
The British first brought the fish in 1900.
This project aims to increase the number of trout, which decreased due to unregulated fishing.
The department imported eggs from Denmark and faced challenges in feeding the fish, since they don't like artificial food.
After a year of preparing the hatchery with conditions that make the fish feel at home, they will be released in the Fall.
The local anglers are happy because more trout will attract tourists.
The Kashmir fisheries department is reintroducing brown trout.
Brown trout were first introduced to Kashmir in 1900 by the British.
The project is supported by government programs promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Challenges included adapting the hatchery and finding a suitable feed.
The reintroduction is planned for October to coincide with the breeding season.
- Who
- Kashmir Fisheries Department
- What
- Reintroducing brown trout into Valley streams
- When
- Reintroduction planned for October; first introduced in 1900 by the British
- Where
- Kashmir
- Why
- To revive the trout population for game fishing and boost tourism
- Fish Type
- Brown Trout
- Original Introduction
- 1900 by British
- Reintroduction Target
- October
- Primary Purpose
- Game Fish
- Eggs Imported From
- Denmark
- Main Challenge
- Fish did not accept artificial feed