Shadow fishing

Shadow fishing or tchay-e-gard shikar is a traditional fishing method practiced in the Kashmir region. It is mainly practiced in the Anchar Lake in Srinagar’s Soura area. In this method, the fishermen use wooden boats equipped with fishing harpoons. They hide under a cloth or an umbrella at the corner of the boat. This casts a shadow on the water, which attracts the fishes. These fishes are harpooned by the fishermen. It is mainly used in winter months.