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What fish are caught in the lower Indus River and near its mouth?

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Physical map showing the Indus River basin and its drainage network across parts of Pakistan, India, China, and Afghanistan. The map details river courses, tributaries, canals, dams, irrigated and marsh areas, sand regions, and elevation changes with shaded relief. International, disputed, and control boundaries are marked, and a small locator map in the corner shows the basin's position within South Asia. — Indus River The Indus River basin and its drainage network.

The lower Indus River is moderately rich in fish, with the most important edible variety being the hilsa. Important fishing centers located in the Sindh province along this stretch of the river include Tatta, Kotri, and Sukkur.1

Near the mouth of the Indus, the coastal zone—extending approximately 150 miles (240 km)—features numerous creeks and shallow seawater areas. This region is rich in marine fish, with the most significant catches being pomfrets and prawns, which are typically harvested between November and March. A modern fish harbor near the port of Karachi supports this industry by providing necessary cold storage and marketing facilities, facilitating an export trade in prawns and the distribution of sea fish throughout Pakistan.1