Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka

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Table of Contents: Introduction ------------------------------------- 3 Production ------------------------------------- 5 Employment ------------------------------------- 9 Exports ------------------------------------- 11 Imports ------------------------------------- 12 Infrastructure ------------------------------------- 12 Investment Opportunities ------------------------------------- 13 Government Policy ------------------------------------- 17 Game Fishing ------------------------------------- 18 Institutes Overlooking Fisheries Sector ------------------------------------- 19

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Introduction The fisheries sector plays an indispensable role in the economy of Sri Lanka contributing around 1.2% to the GDP. Fish products are an important source of animal protein, providing around 70% of the animal protein consumed in the country (Food Balance Sheet, Department of Census and Statistics). The sector provides direct and indirect employment to around 650,000 people and is directly linked with the lives of approximately 50% of the population who resides in the coastal belt. Fisheries sector contribution to the total export earnings of the country is around 2.5%. The fisheries sector has a significant scope for increasing the contribution to the national economy, exploiting the huge untapped potential. Fishing industry in the Northern and Eastern provinces, which was hampered to a greater extent during the past two decades owing to the ethnic conflict is expected to revive with the dawn of peace. The Northern and Eastern provinces which accounts for around 60% of the coastline of the island have a huge unexploited potential. The damaged infrastructure and facilities as well as the curtailment of fishing activities on security grounds has resulted in a considerable fall in production from these parts during the past two decades. With the opening up of seas around the Northern and Eastern parts, the country expects a rapid boost in the fishing and allied activities and hence the increase in contribution to the GDP. Resource Base: Sri Lanka’s marine fisheries resource base has a total extent of 538500 km2 and is rich in species diversity. Territorial Sea 21,500 km2 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

517,000 km2

Continental Shelf Area 30,000 km2 Source: Ten Year Development Policy Framework, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (2007) Sri Lanka also has extensive fresh water and brackish water resources for carrying out fishing activities. According to National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) fresh water bodies comprise of around 260,000 ha of large irrigation reservoirs, Medium irrigation reservoirs, Minor Irrigation reservoirs, seasonal village tanks, flood lakes, upland reservoirs/estate tanks and Mahaweli river basins.

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Source: Ten Year Development Policy Framework, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, (2007) On the basis of their size and fishery management norms the reservoirs in the country can be grouped under three broad categories: 1. Large (over 800 ha) and medium (200-800 ha) which are used for capture fisheries); 2. Small (1-200 ha) irrigation reservoirs for culture-based fisheries 3. Seasonal tanks which hold water for 6 - 8 months a year for culture fisheries Contribution of the Fisheries Sector to the Gross Domestic Product: 2000-2009

Source: Central Bank Annual Reports

Inland waters 62705 km2 Brackish water area 158016 km2 Fresh water area 201016 km2 Lagoons & Estuaries 158 000 ha Mangrove Zones, mud flats & salt marshes

71,000 ha

Fresh water bodies 260000 ha Perennial reservoirs 155000 ha Seasonal tanks 100000 ha Villus 5000 ha

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Production: The contribution of the marine fisheries (coastal and deep sea) segment to the fisheries sector is around 86%. The coastal fish production contributes to more than half a percent (53%) of the total fish production, while off shore/deep sea fishery contribution is around 33%. The share of fresh water fishery is around 14%. Over the last five years (2005- 2009) the annual average growth of the fisheries sector was around 1.1%. The highest yield (340 000 MT) over the last ten years was recorded in 2009, while year 2005 marked the lowest production (163 000 MT) following the Tsunami devastation in year 2004. The coastal fish production has declined from 58% to 53% over the last ten years while off shore/deep Sea fisheries contribution has varied between 29% - 40% over the last ten years. Inland fisheries and aquaculture has shown a sluggish growth over the last ten years, with a highest contribution of 20% recorded in year 2005. However the contribution of the sector has remained around 14% since 2005. The fisheries sector production, both marine and inland is expected to gradually catch up over the next couple of years with the revival of fishing activities in Northern and Eastern provinces. Fish Production: Percentage contribution to the total production (2000 – 2009)

0.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

(%)

Coastal Off shore Inland & Aq.

Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic resources (2009)

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Marine fish production by fisheries districts (mt)

Fisheries Districts 2,000 2005 2007 2008 2009 %

(2009) Matara 35,480 17,090 48,460 47,810 44,180 15.1 Negambo 34,540 16,940 35,710 35,820 37,490 12.8 Kalutara 33,140 11,560 39,950 39,580 33,100 11.3 Trincomalee 13,540 6,790 8,150 17,980 27,690 9.4 Galle 27,830 11,210 17,820 14,800 24,930 8.5 Batticaloa 9,860 7,650 11,710 21,850 24,530 8.4 Chilaw 25,650 9,360 24,180 22,060 21,950 7.5 Tangalle 33,470 6,220 20,990 20,850 20,990 7.2 Puttalam 29,730 11,670 17,130 16,960 20,010 6.8 Kalmunai 9,210 7,940 12,810 22,050 16,260 5.5 Jaffna 6,400 12,790 5,130 5,830 13,080 4.5 Mannar 1,200 8,380 9,170 7,390 8,130 2.8 Colombo 3,130 560 510 1,030 830 0.3 Mullativu 500 780 360 260 na na Kilinochchi na 1,460 590 360 na na Total 263,680 130,400 252,670 274,630 293,170 100.0

Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of fisheries and aquatic resources (2009) Matara, Negambo and Kalutara are the districts that bring the largest marine fish catch in the country. Matara district accounts for a share of 15% of total fish production, while Negambo and Kalutara districts accounts for 13% & 11% respectively. Northern Province comprising of Jaffna, Mullativ and Mannar districts has great potential to contribute a lot more to the marine fish production of the country. Fish Production by Fishing Sub Sectors (2009)

Off Shore/Deep

Sea33%

Inland & Aquaculture

14%

Coastal53%

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Skipjack tuna (Balaya), Yellow fin tuna (Kelawalla) and shore seine varieties (small fish) were the dominant species comprising 62% of the total marine fish production. The share of shore seine varieties alone was 25% and that comes from the coastal fishery. The shares of Skipjack (Balaya), Yellow fin tuna (Kelawalla) were 21% and 16% respectively.

Marine Fish Production by Major Commercial Group

Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, (2009) Inland & Aquaculture fish Production by fisheries district (mt)

District 2000 2005 2007 2008 2009 % (2009)

Anuradhapura 6690 5640 7520 9680 10770 23.1 Polonnaruwa 4870 4730 6280 7320 7280 15.6 Ampara 1290 2270 3250 5240 5430 11.7 Puttalam 6495 7210 6810 5290 5290 11.4 Kurunegala 2178 2140 3990 4190 3590 7.7 Hambantota 1509 1460 2180 3270 2720 5.8 Moneragala 2753 1870 1520 1910 2460 5.3 Ratnapura 103 730 870 1210 2320 5.0 Trincomalee 3960 1200 1310 1650 1720 3.7 Batticaloa 3592 2460 2530 1750 1680 3.6 Badulla 659 820 640 960 1140 2.4 Matale 292 330 400 520 640 1.4 Vavuniya na 290 210 260 420 0.9 Kandy 172 310 170 270 290 0.6 Mannar 228 ne 40 320 180 0.4 Gampaha 598 690 250 210 180 0.4 Colombo 106 160 80 120 110 0.2

Skipjack tuna21%

Yellowfin tuna15%

Shore seine varieties

26%

Prawns, Lobsters & Crabs

6%

Other blood fish 11%

Other21%

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Nuwaraeliya 32 80 80 100 90 0.2 Kalutara 585 180 170 60 80 0.2 Jaffna 248 180 30 60 70 0.2 Galle 34 30 40 50 50 0.1 Matara 30 10 10 20 30 0.1 Kegalle 8 ne 10 30 20 0.0 Mullativu ne ne ne ne 0.0 Killinochchi ne ne ne ne 0.0 Total Production 36700 32830 38390 44490 46560 100

Note: na- not available, ne – negligible Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of fisheries and aquatic resources (2009) North Western Province constituting of Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa districts dominates the inland fisheries sector, contributing nearly 39% of the total production. The contribution of Hambanthota district is around 6%. While the contribution of Badulla & Kandy districts are around 2.4% & 0.6% respectively. These districts with their extensive inland water resources have a huge potential to contribute more to the inland fisheries sector. However the lack of investment in inland fisheries and aquaculture in these districts results in a comparatively low harvest. Inland Fish Catch Estimates by Major Species

Tilapia constitutes more than 57% of the inland and aquaculture fish catch. Tilapia is the most soughted in aquaculture after carps. Catla along constitute a share of 13%, while other Caprs constitute a share of 6%. Cultured shrimps constitute considerable portion of inland fisheries, a share of 8%.

Thilapia57%

Rohu5%

Carp6%

Cultured shrimp8%

Catla13%

Other8%

Other wild fish3%

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Fisheries Sector Employment: Fisheries sector provides livelihood for the majority of people living in the coastal belt and around irrigation tanks and reservoirs. The sector currently provides direct employment to about 650,000 people comprising 150,000 in fishing, 100,000 in associated service activities and 400,000 in fish trade. (Ten year development policy framework, 2007- 2016) Active fishers by district (marine fisheries) Fisheries District

Active Fishers

% Distribution

Trincomalee 29970 18.2 Batticaloa 25130 15.2 Kalmunai 21920 13.3 Jaffna 16630 10.1 Negambo 12620 7.7 Puttalam 12530 7.6 Chilaw 11320 6.9 Matara 7890 4.8 Galle 7420 4.5 Tangalle 7280 4.4 Mannar 5960 3.6 Kalutara 4360 2.6 Colombo 1840 1.1 Mullativu na Kilinochchi na Total Fishers 164870 100.0

Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of fisheries and aquatic resources (2009) Majority of active marine fishers are from Trincomalee district (18%) followed by Batticaloa (15%), Kalmunai (13%) and Jaffna (10%) districts. With the dawn of peace, curtailed fishing activities on security grounds are reviving, attracting more and more people to the fishing activities in these areas. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa district has the majority of inland fishers. Badulla district has 1282 active fishers, while Kandy and Jaffna districts have 409 & 380 fishers. Active Fishers by district (Inland & Aquaculture) District Active Fishers % Distribution Anuradhapura 5273 16.1Polonnaruwa 4327 13.2Kurunegala 4098 12.5Puttalam 2665 8.1Ampara 2615 8.0Batticaloa 2260 6.9Monaragala 2148 6.6Hambantota 2130 6.5

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Badulla 1282 3.9Galle 720 2.2Ratnapura 713 2.2Matale 548 1.7Trincomalee 535 1.6Vavuniya 520 1.6Matara 477 1.5Kalutara 437 1.3Mannar 440 1.3Jaffna 380 1.2Kandy 409 1.2Nuwaraeliya 301 0.9Colombo 185 0.6Kegalle 173 0.5Gampaha 122 0.4Mullativu na Kilinochchi na Total 32758 100.0

Source: Fisheries Statistics Sri Lanka, Ministry of fisheries and aquatic resources (2009) Fishing Crafts in Sri Lanka:

In board engines

Out board engines Year Total fishing Crafts Multi

day Single Day

Fibre glass

Traditional (Motorized)

Non motorized traditional

Inland (Oru/Tubes)

2000 32,295 1,430 1,170 8,690 1,205 15,100 4,700 2001 32,349 1,572 993 8,744 640 15,200 5,200 2002 33,735 1,614 1,112 9,033 776 15,600 5,600 2003 35,494 1,530 1,486 11,020 618 15,040 5,800 2004 36,567 1,581 1,493 11,559 674 15,260 6,000 2005 36,101 1,328 1,164 11,010 1,660 14,739 6,200 2006 41,850 2,394 907 13,860 1,842 16,347 6,500 2007 43,640 2,460 1,060 15,200 1,680 16,640 6,600 2008 45,693 2,809 1,140 15,847 1,959 17,178 6,760 2009 48,274 2,934 958 17,193 2,126 18,243 6,820

Source: Statistics Unit - Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources As indicated by the table fishing fleet has increased significantly over the last ten years. Multi day boats have increased almost two folds. However multi day boats constitute comparatively insignificant share (6%) of total fishing fleet. Non-motorized traditional boats comprise of a 38% of the fishing fleet, which shows the under developed nature of the fishing industry.

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Exports Performance: Over the last ten years export of fish has remained less than 3% of total value of exports. Fresh & frozen fish accounts for about 81%, while Crustaceans and Molluscs account for nearly 17% of total fish exports. The inadequacy of investment in fish processing and related activities has resulted in poor export performance. Total value and volume of exports: 2000 – 2009

Year Quantity (mt)

Value (RS. mn)

% of Total Exports

2000 19567 10294.6 2.4 2001 15572 8913.5 2.1 2002 13627 7981.7 1.8 2003 15689 9555.6 2.0 2004 13681 9410.5 1.6 2005 16208 10403.2 3.1 2006 20782 14397.9 1.4 2007 21326 18883.5 1.5 2008 20667 18808.3 1.3 2009 18788 20588.2 2.5

Source: Sri Lanka Customs, Fisheries Year Book of NARA Country wise export of fish varieties: Fish Variety Major Export Destinations Tuna Japan, UK, Singapore, Netherlands, Germany Shrimps and Prawns Japan, USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, France Beche-de-mer Singapore, Thaiwan, Hong Kong, Ornamental Fish USA, Japan, Germany Source: Sri Lanka Customs, Fisheries Year Book of NARA

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Imports Fish imports account for about 1.2 percent of the total imports value. Out of total fish imports to Sri Lanka, dried fish account for about 55%, canned fish for about 20 percent and Maldive fish for about 25%. Total volume and value of imports: 2000- 2009 Year Volume (Mt) Value (Rs. Mn) 2000 77,340 5158 2001 71587 5767 2002 71,536 5,799 2003 75,119 6,145 2004 67,284 5,944 2005 76,584 7,099 2006 77,382 9,681 2007 86,156 11,961 2008 76,266 12,521 2009 75,411 13,939 Source: Sri Lanka Customs, Fisheries Year Book of NARA Fisheries Infrastructure: Infrastructure Facilities 2009Major Fisheries Harbours 16Anchorages 40Minor fish landing centres 785Active ice plants 75Ice production capacity (Tons/Day) 1059Cold Rooms 26Boat manufacturing yards 29Fishing gear factories 6

Source: Fisheries Statistics 2009, Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources At present there are 16 fisheries harbours in operation. Most of these fisheries harbours do not have adequate facilities and unable to accommodate large vessels. Poor fisheries infrastructure hampers the development of off shore and high sea fishing. On the other hand inadequate ice production, storage and transport facilities have constrained the quality improvement and improved distribution of fish.

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Investment Opportunities: Off shore/ High Sea Fishing:

High sea fishing/ off shore fishing refers to fishing beyond the territorial waters extending up to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. Although the country has a narrow continental shelf with an extent of 30,000 Km2 (which is 5.8% of the country’s ocean area), Sri Lanka has an extensive sea area to engage in off shore/deep sea fishing activities.

High sea/ off shore fishing segment of Sri Lanka is characterized with inadequate investments in technology and sophisticated, efficient equipments. On the other hand there is a need for the introduction of the large sized and well equipped boats which are capable of exploiting deep sea resources. Thus the existing facilities such as storage, net and line hauling gear, safety and communication equipment etc. in the operating multi day fishing boats are not in a satisfactory condition. Lack of proper fish landing and quality maintenance facilities on board the vessel results in high levels of post harvest losses and poor quality. Since most of the multi day vessels aim at higher volumes rather than quality, majority of landings do not meet international quality standards.

There is significant scope for private sector investors to invest in off shore/deep sea fishing. There is a need to invest in well equipped large vessels as well as multi day fishing boats with adequate equipment and technology to exploit the deep sea resources. In particular Sri Lanka has been unable to exploit tuna fish resources owing to inadequate multi day fishing fleet and inadequate application of fishing technologies. Therefore it is the need of the time to urge more and more private sector investments into the off shore/deep sea fishing segment. In the view of the limits to production increases in the coastal fishery it is imperative that Sri Lanka develops the capabilities in high seas fishing.

The National Aquatic Resources Development Agency (NARA) conducts research on deep sea fisheries resources on a more general basis. The agency has the capacity in terms of physical infrastructure and human resources to conduct research on fisheries resources of any particular sea area on the potential for fishing for any specific fish species, upon any request raised by private sector investors, based on a fee. Fish Processing & Export: At present fisheries sector contribution in terms of export earnings is insignificant and only about 7% of the local fish catch is exported. Given the fisheries resources of the country, fisheries sector has the potential to contribute more to the country as a source of foreign exchange. Sri Lanka exports of fishery products includes fresh, chilled and frozen tuna fish, shrimp, lobsters, shark fins and sea cucumbers etc. Although the exports of fish and fishery products are at a minimal level there is significant scope for expanding the fish processing and exports sector with the private sector participation. At present several companies are into fish processing and exporting with the approval and operating license from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic resources.

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An establishment which intends to process fish for export requires the approval & the operating licenses issued by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to process fish for exporting. NARA as well as the Department of Fisheries provide various support services to the investors seeking investment opportunities in fish processing and exports sector. NARA provides feasibility study services for the private sector based on a fee, in identifying a suitable location for the processing establishment to be based, as well as in identifying the appropriate fish species/sub species for export processing. In addition these two institutions conduct training programs and awareness programs for the industry on best practices in fish processing, meeting international quality standards etc. Provision of Infrastructure: In order to develop fisheries sector there is a need for private sector stakeholder involvement in developing the fisheries infrastructure and operation of facilities such as harbours, minor fish landing sites,etc. As stated in the National plan for the development of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the private sector will be urged to enter into partnerships with the Ceylon Fisheries Harbours Corporation to provide and operate shore facilities at these harbours and anchorages such as cold storages, slipways, fuel supply, ice supply and fish transport facilities. The private sector will also be encouraged to invest in the building of new harbours and fish landing facilities on BOT or BOO basis and manage such facilities.

Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture: Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture segment is an imperative segment with huge potential to further develop into a thriving segment of the fisheries industry. There is a need to increase fish production in minor perennial reservoirs, seasonal tanks and brackish water bodies through culture based fisheries. As the country has an abundance of inland water bodies in almost every region private sector investments are encouraged in inland fisheries and aquaculture. Private sector has the opportunity to engage in brackish water aquaculture, culturing Shrimp, Prawns, crab for the export industry, which has a huge demand at present. Thus private sector investments are encouraged in the export oriented culturing of ornamental marine fish varieties, which also has a huge demand in the international market.

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Opportunities for Brackish water Aquaculture: Puttalam (1,200 ha),

Hambanthota (400 ha),

Galle (200 ha),

Batticaloa (1,600 ha),

Mannar (800 ha),

Jaffna ( 400 ha),

Trincomalee (600 ha)

Mullaitivu (800 ha).

Source: Ten Year Development Policy Framework, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, (2007)

The National Aquatic Development Authority (NAQDA) & NARA provides a range of services to the private sector in order to develop the inland fisheries and aquaculture including Public-Private Partnership projects, training programs to open up opportunities to the private sector. In addition through its regional extension services NAQDA offers variety of services to the private sector investors who are seeking an opportunity to invest in aquaculture.

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Government Policy The fisheries development policy aims at exploiting the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources in a sustainable manner, while conserving the coastal environment. The government is targeting self-sufficiency in the national fish supply and a significant increase in fish exports. The key components of the policy directions are specified as follows.

Anticipated Achievement

Policy Thrust Strategies/Activities Indicator Present Status

2015 2020 Increase multi day fishing fleets

No. of deep sea multi day days (Nos) No. of boat manufacturing yards No. of fishing gear factories

2934 29 6

5250 35 8

8000 45 11

Promotion of deep sea & offshore fishing

Develop Infrastructure Facilities

No. of modernized major fishery harbours No. of active ice plants Marine fish production (mt/yr)

8 75 296,000

13 85 625,000

18 100 1100,000

Reduction of post harvest losses

Introduce better fish handling techniques and modern landing facilities

Post harvest losses (%) Increase the share of skilled fish handlers (%)

30 10

15 50

5 100

Promotion of ornamental fish, inland fisheries and aquaculture

Develop inland fisheries in reservoirs, tanks and ponds

Inland fish production (mt/yr) Production of fingerlings (millions) Coverage of water bodies with proper management (%) No. of aquaculture centres No. of ornamental fish breeding and

43,000 26 20 4 2 150

80,000 50 40 7 4 2000

130,000 80 80 10 6 5000

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training centres No. of new cage farms

Enhancement of processing and value addition

Increase fish processing zones and storage capacities to reduce the import of fish

No. of fish processing zones Share of storage capacity Quantity of import (mt)

- 30% 75,500

4 50% 40,000

9 80% 500

Quantity of export (mt)

18,500 240,000 530,000 Expansion of foreign and local market

Increase the quality of export

Certification and standardization of fish processing factories

5% 50% 100%

Source: Mahinda Chinthana, Vision for the Future, Ministry of Finance and Planning Game fishing opportunities in Sri Lanka:

Given the extensive ocean area and numerous fresh water and brackish water reserves there is great potential for the development of game fishing sector in Sri Lanka. Inland fishing can be carried out through-out the year owing to the constant smoothness of the water in inland waterways and reservoirs. However deep sea fishing is dependent on the monsoon, with western and southern coasts accessible during North- East monsoon (from October to April) and the East Coast favored during the South –West monsoon (May to September). The seas around Sri Lanka hold an abundance of game fish for the keen angler. Close to the coast Grouper, Snapper Emperor, Bonefish are found. Deep in the seas game fish ranging from Barracuda, Barramundi, Skipjack tuna, yellow fin tuna, blue fin tuna, sword fish and marlin, shark are found in abundance. Although Sri Lanka’s hardly exploited seas holds an excellent opportunity of game fishing, Sri Lanka is not a popular game fishing hot spot due to inadequate facilities available for anglers. Ceylon Fisheries Harbours Corporation (CFHC) and few other private game fishing tour operators are organizing game fishing expeditions for the anglers at the moment. There is a need and also opportunity for private sector investment in popularizing Sri Lanka as a game fishing hot spot.

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Inland Game Fishing: With a number of large, medium and minor irrigation reservoirs, seasonal village tanks and flood lakes, upland reservoirs and Mahaweli river basins there is huge potential to develop inland game fishing. Nevertheless at present only Nuwaraeliya has a reputation for inland trout fishing. Apart from that Madhu Ganga and Bolgoda Lake are ideal for inland game fishing, where some inland game fishing tour operators arrange convenient tours for anglers. Madhu Ganga is famed as the Ceylon Anglers Club holds their annual fishing competition. Game fish spotted in these fishing grounds are Barramundi, Barracuda, Mangrove Jack, Bull eyed Mackeral etc. There is ample opportunity for private sector to invest in game fishing sector, both marine and inland. At present only a few operators are into the inland game fishing tour operating, and the activities are concentrated to Madhu Ganga, Bolgoda Lake and a few other lakes and rivers in Nuwaraeliya. Therefore private sector is urged to invest in game fishing and popularizing Sri Lanka as a game fishing hot spot utilizing the inland water bodies found in abundance. Institutions overlooking the Fisheries & Ocean Resources in Sri Lanka Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development New Secretariat, Maligawatta, Colombo 10 T.P.:+94-11-2446183-5 Fax :+94-11-2541184 Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 3rd Floor, New Secretariat, Maligawatta, Colombo 10 Phone: 011-2446183, 011-2446184 Fax: 011-2449170 Department of Coast Conservation New Secretariat Maligawatta Colombo 10 Tel: 94-11-2449754 Fax: 94-11-2438005 Ceylon Fisheries Corporation 15, Rock house lane Mutwal Colombo 15 Tel: 94-11-2523227-8 Fax: 94-11-2523385

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Ceylon Fisheries Harbours Corporation 15, Rock house lane Colombo 15 Tel: 94-11-2522947/94-11-2523051/94-11-2529394 Fax: 94-11-2522217 National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Crow Island Mattakkuliya Colombo 15 Tel: 94-11-2521000/94-11-2521006 Fax: 94-11-2524430 National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka No.41/1, New Parliament Rd, Pelawatte, Battaramulla Tel: 94-11-2786495/94-11-2786677 Fax: 94-11-2786493 National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering (NIFNE) 15, Crow Island Mattakkuliya Colombo 15 Tel: 94-11-2529861/94-11-2529868 Fax: 94-11-2529867 Ceynor Foundation Ltd (fishing nets and gear) 335, D R Wijewardane Mawatha Colombo 10 Tel: 94-11-2448040/2445690 Fax: 94-11-2445582