The book is aimed at naturalists and sportsmen alike and presents in simple language the natural history of fish found in India.The author has attempted to impart a love of Natural History to fisherman and to gain amongst them more friends for pisciculture in India. The book is considered to be a bible on Indian fishes and fishing in India. The text is accompanied with ninety-six illustrations to help you recognise easily what you have caught besides a chapter on fishing localities that one can go to, experiences anyone can have and knowledge that can be put to good use.