Their runs rival that of steelhead. Their strength matches that of tarpon, but catching an elusive mahseer means a little more travel than jetting to Florida or Alaska. Follow Keith McCafferty as he treks through the Himalayas in India past tigers and along cliff edges in search of this prized fish.

Getting Lost in Mahseer Land

You can't do India on your own. I highly recommend Siddarth Anand's Blaze A Trail Adventures for anyone who wants to fish, camp, trek, go on a motorbike journey or horse safari, or visit Corbett Park. I promise you'll have the trip of your life, and it will cost less than a guided hunting or fishing trip in the Rockies of the same duration. Also, please feel free to contact me through the magazine. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about trekking and fishing in Kumaon. - K.M.

Photo Credits

Steve Dunn - Slides: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22

Keith McCafferty - Slides: 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 21, 23, 24, 25

Julian Stapley - Slide: 20