In India, various types of fishing nets are used by local fishermen depending on the fishing method and target species. Gill nets are commonly used in both inland and marine waters, designed to entangle fish by their gills. These nets are popular in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu for catching pomfret and seer fish.
Cast nets, known locally as \“Jaali\“ or \“Koodu\“, are circular nets thrown by hand to capture small fish in shallow waters. This traditional method is widely practiced in coastal regions and freshwater bodies across India.
Seine nets are another important type, particularly the boat seine and shore seine varieties. These large nets are used to encircle schools of fish and are commonly deployed in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal for catching oil sardines and mackerels.
Trawl nets are used by mechanized boats for deep sea fishing, primarily targeting shrimp and demersal fish species. Major trawling operations are concentrated in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
Traditional Indian fishing nets include the Chinese fishing nets in Kochi, which are stationary lift nets operated using counterweights, and various types of stake nets used in estuaries and backwaters throughout the country. |
