Fishing methods in lendi river, district Nanded, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Lendi River is one of the tributary of river Manar, originates at Malkapur district Latur and joins to river Manar at Degloor, district Nanded. Water of this Semi-perennial river is used to perform various activities such as industrial, irrigation, fisheries and human activities. Artisanal fishery is the main type of fishing practiced occupationally by the fishermen in Lendi River. Quite a large number of traditional fishing gears are being used by these fishermen. Most of such fishing gears are seasonal and selective and is based on the type of fish species to be catch. The types of fishing gears found in this area include spears of different shapes and sizes, different sizes of traps, hooks and line, cast, drag, gill, scoop and trap are used.