Nepal · Spearfishing zone

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Prohibited zonewildlife reserve

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.

Wetland wildlife reserve (Ramsar site) on the Koshi River; fishing and harvesting restricted to seasonal/designated community use under reserve regulations.

On the coast

Location

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

26.6500°N, 87.0000°E

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Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

en.wikipedia.org

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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