Nepal · Spearfishing zone

Chitwan National Park (incl. Narayani/Rapti rivers within park)

Prohibited zonenational park

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Chitwan National Park (incl. Narayani/Rapti rivers within park).

Fishing inside the national park is restricted; only designated traditional fishing communities have limited rights. Fishing during prohibited seasons is banned under the park regulations.

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

27.5000°N, 84.3300°E

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Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

theannapurnaexpress.com

Before you dive

License for Nepal

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC); local authority / Chief District Officer; Central Fisheries Promotion and Conservation Centre (CFPCC)

Apply to the DNPWC (Kathmandu or regional offices) or the relevant local authority. Foreign anglers reportedly must submit a passport copy, visa copy, passport-sized photo, fishing itinerary (location, duration, purpose), gear details, and pay the permit fee. Fishing through a licensed Nepali operator is recommended.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · greatnepaltreks.com

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