Bhimtal: The famous Bhimtal Lake is situated near Nainital in Uttarakhand. Many species of fish are found in this lake. Many people also catch these fish on the banks of the lake. The administration is preparing to take strict action against illegal fishing. Now there is also a plan to install cameras on the banks of Bhimtal Lake. Fishing is prohibited in Bhimtal Lake. But you can get a license for fishing by going to the Fisheries Department and giving your Aadhar card. The fee for this is only Rs 30. After getting the license, you can catch fish from Bhimtal Lake.
Dr. Vishal Dutta, District Fisheries Incharge of Fisheries Department, Bhimtal, told during a special conversation with Local 18 that people who are fond of hunting can take fishing license from the Fisheries Department. For this, people can come to the department and get their license done by showing Aadhar card. For this they will have to pay only Rs 30. Also, if you want to fish from a boat, you will have to pay only Rs 60 for it. This license is valid for one year.
These are the rules of fishing
Dr. Dutta explains that after getting the license, people have to follow some rules for fishing. In which only 4 fish can be caught in a day. The weight of the fish caught should be 400 grams or more. If the weight of the fish is less than 400 grams then it will have to be released back into the lake.
What is the logic of the department?
Any person can take a license for fishing from Bhimtal Lake. Doctor Dutta tells that every year his department gets breeding of Mahaseer done. About 2.5 lakh to 5 lakh Mahasheer seeds are released in Bhimtal Lake. He told that only a limited number of fish can be caught with a hook. Due to which there is no threat to the conservation of fish.
FIRST PUBLISHED : November 27, 2024, 1:25 PM IST
