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With the summer heat coming to an end the monsoon season begins, bringing heavy showers and cooler temperatures. This gives us excellent opportunities for monsoon fishing in Goa.

The reason why many anglers wait for this season is mainly due to the fishing ban. Trawlers and other boats do not venture out into the sea giving a chance for fish to breed. The absence of large boats means that the waters are quieter and the fish come closer to shore and inland water bodies like rivers.

Here are 5 tips to help you make the best of the monsoon fishing season:

1. Check the weather: Checking the weather is a crucial factor when fishing during monsoon. Check tides and plan your trip accordingly. The tides are higher during monsoon and many low-lying areas get submerged during high tide. Fishing before a storm usually gets results as the change in barometric pressure tends to make the fish more active.
2. Dress appropriately: During monsoons, heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds are expected. getting wet feels uncomfortable, makes carrying your gear more troublesome, and can also get you ill which means no fishing. This is why it’s important to dress appropriately, wearing light clothes that are quick drying along with a waterproof poncho should keep you dry in light to moderate rains, make sure to get the one with a hoodie so your head is protected from the rain. We recommend using a poncho because it’s easier to carry, lightweight, and gives you function as well as mobility.
3. Use the right fishing equipment: Depending on where you’re fishing like the beach or a river, you need separate set-ups for different locations. Using the right combination of fishing equipment as per the scenario is crucial for a hassle-free fishing experience.
   E.g. using a reel that is meant for freshwater in saltwater conditions will cause your reel to rust prematurely.
   It’s also a good idea to service your reel and do regular maintenance and check-up of your other equipment like rods, tackle, line, toolkit, etc. to make sure it’s not rusty or damaged so that you are ready to fish at a moment’s notice. Here are some fishing rods and reels in Goa that you can use for your next trip.
4. Tackle: Monsoons usually mean fishing in overcast conditions, if you are using lures, using darker color lures is recommended as they are more visible in low light conditions. If you are in the market for some top-rated lures here is a fishing tackle shop In Goa where you can purchase them.
5. First-aid kit:Fishing during monsoons is more dangerous due to the challenges the rain brings like, poor visibility, wind, slippery surfaces, rough waters, etc. It’s always a good idea to carry a first-aid kit along with you during your trip. Include items like bandages, Gauze, Antiseptic, Tweezers, a knife, and scissors. These items can help you quickly patch up small cuts and wounds.
6.  Non-skin rubber shoes: This is probably the biggest tip for the monsoons. Due to the rain, many surfaces become slippery, fishing from the rocks is especially dangerous as there is a build-up of moss which can cause you to lose your footing. Apart from this the tides also are high and are most likely to hit you. Wearing good non-skid rubber shoes gives you that extra grip that can greatly help your monsoon fishing sessions.

We hope these tips will help you during your monsoon fishing trips. If you are looking to up your fishing game then there are some of the best fishing accessories in India.