10 river fishes famous for their amazing taste

Butterfish

Butterfish is also a popular fish found in rivers. It is also called Indian mackerel, which migrates to rivers for breeding. This small, fat-rich fish is liked for its taste.

Gooch

Gooch, a large catfish, is a predator that is found in Indian rivers. It is a very large fish with a strong reputation of being strong at times shocking folklore.

Hilsa

Hilsa is a riverine fish that is the Bangladesh national fish that enters Indian rivers migrating from the Bay of Bengal. It is the most favored by the Bengali culture people because of the extremely delicious taste of the fish.

Katla

Katla is a large carp fish that is mostly found in Indian northern rivers. It is best consumed in traditional meals because of its fast-growing pace and extremely delicious flesh.

Mahseer

Popular in India, the Golden Mahseer is another strong fish that is present in the freshwater of the Himalayan rivers. It is well known among fishermen due to its strength and size.

Mrigal: Mrigal is also a highly recognizable river fish that thrives in Indian reservoirs and streams. It is highly recognizable due to its price range and is a highly recognizable Indian species of fish sold at Indian markets.

Pangasius: The fish species known as Pangasius is a multi-purpose Indian riverine species of fish. It is much valued due to its flavor and is a highly-preferred species to raise and consume.

Rohu: Rohu is also a very common Indian carp that is mostly distributed within the Brahmaputra and the Ganges river systems. It is very palatable to many people and that is the very reason that this species is a major ingredient of many regional meals.

Snakehead: Due to its aggressiveness, the snakehead is widely distributed across Indian rivers. It is a highly adaptable species with the added unique quality of being able to breathe air.