Trophy fishing in the wild heart of Nepal.
Expert-guided expeditions for Golden Mahseer, Giant Goonch and Snow Trout across Nepal's most remote and pristine Himalayan rivers.
- Wild Rivers
- 12 Wild Rivers
- Trophy Species
- 4 Trophy Species
- Years Guiding
- 15+ Years Guiding
Guiding since 2009
Founder-led expeditions
Born of the River.
Founded by the team behind Himalayan River Fun, we specialize in the unique intersection of white-water logistics and trophy angling.
Our guides are river masters who understand the complex hydrology and seasonal migrations of the Golden Mahseer. We combine world-class rafting expertise with deep local fishing knowledge.
Safety First
Swiftwater rescue certified.
Conservation
Strict catch & release.
Local Experts
Born on the riverbanks.
Primal Legends of the Water.
Master the predators of the Himalayan river systems.
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Golden Mahseer
The Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora), often referred to as the 'King of the Himalayas' or 'Tiger of the...
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Giant Goonch
The Giant Goonch Catfish, locally known as Bagarius, is a massive, prehistoric-looking predatory cat...
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Indian Mottled Eel
The Indian Mottled Eel, locally known as Raj Baam in Nepal, is a large catadromous species that migr...
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Two distinct fishing seasons define the Himalayan angling calendar: post-monsoon (October–November) when water clarity settles, and spring (March–April) as water temperatures rise.
Spring Window
Mar — Apr
Spring (March–April) brings rising water temperatures as early snowmelt begins. Warming currents trigger aggressive predatory feeding as Golden Mahseer push upstream.
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Water
Clearing
Post-Monsoon
Oct — Nov
Post-monsoon (October–November) brings settled river flows and gin-clear water. The premier sight-fishing window — trophy Mahseer reveal themselves in deep pools.
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Water
Gin-clear
Nepal's River Portfolio.
Three frontier river systems, curated for the serious angler.
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US$1,700
Babai River Bardia Wilderness Expedition
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US$1,250
Seti River Expedition
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US$1,300
Bheri River Angling Expedition
What Our Anglers Say.
“The fight of the Golden Mahseer is unlike anything else. These guys know the Karnali like the back of their hand. An absolute bucket-list experience for any serious angler.”
James Davidson
UK · Karnali Expedition
“Not just a fishing trip, but a real Himalayan adventure. The camping, the food, and the guiding were all world-class. Caught my PB Mahseer on day 3!”
Anders Weber
Germany · Classic Float
“Searching for the Goonch was intense. Nepal Fishing handled all the complex permits and logistics perfectly. I'll be back next Spring for Round 2.”
Sanjay Kapoor
India · Goonch Hunter