Dharamshala, April 30 -- The fisheries department of Himachal Pradesh has recorded a significant increase in fish production from major reservoirs during the financial year 2025-26, officials said on Wednesday.

According to data shared by the directorate of fisheries, Bilaspur, total fish production from the state's major reservoirs has increased from 549.35 metric tonnes in 2022-23 to 818.02 metric tonnes in 2025-26, registering an overall increase of 268.67 metric tonnes over the last three years. More than 6,000 fishermen are currently engaged in fishing activities across the state's reservoirs, earning their livelihoods through this sector.

At present, fish production activities are being carried out in five major reservoirs-Gobind ...