Ramganga and Saryu Rivers, India
Golden Mahseer
All images are by Dave McCoy unless otherwise noted and are all under copyright protection.


A colorful wall in a roadside village displays the most common and affordable mode of transportation.


Blake McHenry displays a nice Mahseer taken at night.


Just above the base camp on the Ramganga, a short drive or hike will show you how close you are to the Himalayas. These peaks are at average about 23,000 feet. Photo Blake McHenry


After cutting the branches, they are allowed to dry and then bundled for hauling back to the village either for sale or for use. Photo Blake McHenry


Sunset over riverside camp on the Saryu River. Photo Blake McHenry


Here, efficiency is everything, with regards to what most can afford. Photo Blake McHenry


One of the most frustrating aspects for fishing for Mahseer in some of these rivers is how visible they are while pursuing them. Photo Blake McHenry


A good look at one that chased a surface fly for nearly 15 feet on the top before ingesting it.


A riverside temple on the Saryu. Photo Blake McHenry


With much of the landscape in this part of the country being quite steep, it is remarkable how they have terraced the land so nearly every inch can be used. Photo Blake McHenry


Likely the most common way both men and women carry bulky items in the more rural areas. Photo Blake McHenry


A great underwater shot of a Mahseer on the Saryu. Photo Blake McHenry


The English influence is everywhere, including the beat system of many rivers, especially those bordering national parks or game preserves. Licenses are required and check frequently, even in the middle of nowhere.


A snake charmer, or sapera in Hindi works with a cobra on side street in Delhi. This practice is illegal in India now so these are not easy to find.


JSun setting on the Saryu which is one of the most northern rivers in India, bordering Nepal for much of its descent to the ocean. Photo Blake McHenry


Woman carries water from the river back to her home in the local village. This might be a 5 minute walk or a 5 mile walk... Photo Blake McHenry


VAnother nice specimen. These fish are not your average carp family member as they are cannibalistic as well as herbivores. Photo Blake McHenry



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