Sunday 3 July 2016

Fishing…For Fun at Njarakkal Aqua Fish Farm

National Geographic Traveler was never more right when it tagged Kerala backwaters in the list of 50 important, must-visit tourist destinations in the world. UNESCO has also tagged Kerala and its backwaters as a World Heritage site. In fact, you can enjoy a kaleidoscope of Kerala culture when you are on a tour of its pristine backwaters.  There are plenty of exciting ways to enjoy the virgin beauty of Kerala backwaters and the Njarakkal Aqua fish farm in Cochin is just one of them.

It is part of the Kerala Fisheries Department and Tsunami Emergency Assistance Program (TEAP). Fishes like Prawns, Karimeen (Pearlspot), Mullets, Tilapia, Crab , Green Shell Mussels are the important species in the farm according to the aqua farm employees and members.


Spanned across an area of 18 kilometers, this mesmerizing fish farm with its brackish waters and alluring beauty is perhaps one of the most endearing highlights of Cochin. Fishing is one of the most significant sporting activities in Njarakkal Aqua fish farm. You will be given fishing reels, fish food and lots of useful advice, but after that you are on your own. You can also meet a few professionals and maybe garner a tip or two from them. If they feel you are not a threat to their business, they might offer some ‘fishy’ tips. Favored by both locals and tourists, the fish farm lets you take your catch back home where you can proudly show off your fishing exploits to others.

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