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Charles Waterman says most of the world is covered by water. A fisherman's job is simple: Pick out the best parts. As much as we love fishing, we need to find the best places to do so. Goa has a lot of water bodies, some fresh some saline. Both are known to be natural habitats for different species of fish. There are popular fishing places in Goa which are frequented by many people.

Before we step into the fishing game, we should have the right fishing equipment so that no catch can escape from our hands. We have to keep in mind what kind of fish we want to catch and the other possible catches, size of the fish, type of lures, we should also carry an extra set of lines, so if one gets cut then we can replace it.

One of the popular locations for fishing in the state is the beautiful Terekhol River. This river has beautiful deep blue waters. There is a lot that the waters have to offer in terms of big and small fish. You can get snappers, groupers and even threadfin salmons in these waters. Afternoons are ideal for fishing in this river.

The Reis Magos jetty in North Goa is another popular fishing destination. Decked with several rocks, one can see anglers casting their lines from the rocks itself. November to January are the popular fishing months with a good catch of barramundi and snappers.

The waters near Fort Aguada are also a good place for fishing. The waters here have a greenish blue tint. November and December are ideal months for fishing and one can get big groupers, snappers, and barramundi

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The ferry wharf in old Goa is an ideal place for fishing. With the use of live bait, one can get catfish, groupers, and snappers. This place is perfect for early morning fishing and the surrounding are very beautiful.

If you are into beach fishing you can go to Sinquerim Beach, Sinquerim Bay, Cabo Bay, Palolem beach, Mormugoa Bay and Candolim Beach. Beach fishing can also be lots of fun. You can go out into the sea in a boat or stand on the shore or the rocks around the beach and fish. You will need to use live baits, like mullets and prawns. These will help you catch a large variety of fish like rockfish, stingray, mackerels, and groupers.

If you are into crab catching go to Mobor beach or Orlim in South Goa. Set up crab traps at dawn and dusk and catch the crabs.

A very familiar sight for most passer-by’s will be seeing people fishing off the Mandovi and Zuari bridge in the afternoons and late nights. Both these bridges are very popular fishing locations in the state of Goa. Here you can get Mangrove Jack and Barramundis. You need to have a strong line when fishing off bridges.

If you love fishing do not hesitate to check out any of these places in Goa. Carry a hat, a few snacks some beer maybe and make the most of your fishing trip in Goa. You are sure to have a relaxing time on the waters.