In Xinjiang, you can fish for trout in places such as Xinyuan County, Nilke County, and Dabancheng District.?
Specific trout fishing locations?
Xinyuan County:?
Streams: In the streams of Xinyuan County, there are rainbow trout known as Xinjiang’s freshwater ‘salmon’. The wildness level of the trout here is very high, and many small streams can be explored for wild small trout fry.?
Nilke County:?
Jilintai Reservoir: In Nilke County’s Jilintai Reservoir, you can also catch trout. Some anglers have caught trout weighing over 2 kilograms here.?
Dabancheng District:?
Xixi Lure Fishing Base: Located in Dabancheng District, the Xixi Lure Fishing Base is an excellent choice for wild fishing. It is home to various fish species such as carp, grass carp, rainbow trout, and golden trout.?
Baiyang River: In Dabancheng’s Baiyang River, there are also trout available for fishing. Some anglers have fished here from 10 am to 3 pm, and although they only caught 4 trout, it was still a joyful experience of ‘dancing’ with trout.?
Fishing precautions?
Lure fishing: In most waters of Xinjiang, using lure fishing to explore and catch trout is a common method. You can use baits such as spoons, minnows, and VIBs.?
Research fishing spots: Before heading to a fishing spot, it is best to conduct some research and consultation to understand the local fish conditions and water conditions, in order to better choose fishing spots and equipment.?
Follow the rules: When fishing, abide by local fishing regulations and do not fish in areas where fishing is prohibited.?
Hope this information helps you enjoy a pleasant trout fishing trip in Xinjiang!?