Fisheries Nasirabad
Introduction
The fishing potential in the district is not developed. There is no river running through the district, so fishing is possible only in Pat Feeder canal and its branches. According to the Fisheries Department, fishing in the canal is not easy, as the water flows very fast and there are dips. Fishing potential can be increased by the construction of fish ponds, of which there are already a few.
Fish species composition
There are four fish species found in the canal and fish ponds in Nasirabad: rohu (labeo rohita), morkhi (carrihina mirgla), thella (catla) and mali (wallago attu). They weigh from one kilo to two kilo. According to the Fisheries Department, they belong to the group of fish found in hot area. They are found throughout the year.
Fish catch time series
Fishing is prohibited from June 1 to August 31 each year because of the breeding season. The fish caught in the canal is auctioned by the Deputy Commissioner Office, yielding 60,000 to 100,000 Rs per year.
Fishing techniques
Fish is caught with traditional techniques with hooks and nets. There are two kinds of netting: cost nets and gill nets. They both are permitted during the catch season under license issued by the Fisheries Department in Dera Murad Jamali. Netting is not possible in the canal, because of the fast flowing water.
Marketing/Processing
The fish caught is sold in the bazaar and sometimes exported to other areas in Balochistan and Sindh.
Department of Fisheries Development
The Fisheries Department is headed by an Assistant Director. Under him are Fishery Officers, Watchmen and Sub and Assistant Inspectors. The Fisheries Department is located in D.M.Jamali near the canal.
GO/NO/Private enterprise, etc. involvement in Fisheries Development
|
Coverage Fisheries Services |
Loc. Govt. |
Prov. Govt. |
Fed. Govt. |
NGO |
Internat. Donor |
Private Enterpr. |
|
Fishing |
- |
x |
- |
- |
- |
xx |
|
Processing |
- |
xx |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Marketing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
xx |
Legend: - no involvement
x minor involvement
xx substantial involvement
xxx major involvement
Conclusions and major Development Issues
The district has potential for fishing in artificial ponds as there is plenty of water available. Existing ponds render profitable business as they have the ideal PH - salt ratio for fishing. There is growing interest for fish ponds among small and medium landowners, but they lack the resources for investment.
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