Fishing in Goa

Were you always the one who was intrigued by the knack of a fisherman and dreamt of catching a fish like a pro, one fine day? Then Goa is the place to head over for unleashing your innate desires and turn them into a reality. The 110 km coastline and rivers offers one a unique experience in fishing, in true Goan style. The best fishing tours in Goa are such a hit here among tourists that there are customised fishing excursions and curated fishing tours offered by tour operators. You are all good to go with a pair of fishing equipment and expert instructions. Visit the Sinquerim beach or the Candolim for an exciting fishing experience. Some of the fishes that could be spotted at Candolim beach are groupers, barracudas, king mackerels, red snappers, among other fish. Fishing can be combined with activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, boat riding to make the experience more fulfilling.

If fishes do not excite you, how about catching crabs from the famous Mobor beach and cooking them, Sounds exciting right? Few customised tours offer this exciting chance where you get to catch the crabs and cook them at one of the nearby restaurants with your friends and family. Besides getting to know the art of fishing, the fishing experts during the tours also exchange tricks and tips with the participants. There are cruise fishing trips also on anvil for those who want to enjoy the view of Goa coastline atop the cruise. Some of the best fishing tours in Goa are at River Tiracol (Terekhol), blue waters around Fort Aguada, Sinquerim Bay, Cabo Bay, Mormugao Bay, Amee Shoal, Sunchi Reef, St George Islands and River Zuari. It is always better to carry an extra pair of clothes while getting into fishing. The best time for fishing is in noon and if one feels adventurous, then set out in night.