The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCRLF), Nyachhu, Haa, warmly welcomed Mr. Tokuji Asakura, Senior Managing Director of OJI Salmon Co., Ltd., based at Ariake-cho, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido, in Japan. His visit to the Centre today, was accompanied by a Bhutanese translator/Japanese interpreter and a guide Mr. Pema Wangchuk and logistics […]

On 28 August 2026, the Trout Breeding Centre (TBC), under the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF), Haa, successfully stocked rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) at the private trout farm of Mr Birkha Bdr. Kharel, located at Tsahiyangjong village under Kilkhorthang, Tsirang. A total of 3,500 rainbow trout fingerlings were stocked […]

The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF), Haa, in collaboration with the Dzongkhag Livestock Sector, Dagana, and Lajab Gewog Administration, successfully conducted the stocking of rainbow trout fingerlings at Mr. Bhim Bahadur Gurung’s farm in Bana Chiwog, Lajab Gewog, Dagana. A total of 9,000 rainbow trout fingerlings were stocked into […]

The NRDCRLF team, in collaboration with the PHPA-II Environmental team has commenced the Monsoon Fish Monitoring Programme today. The team will be engaged in field monitoring activities over the coming days to assess fish diversity and aquatic ecosystem conditions within the monitoring areas.

The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCRLF), Haa, under the Department of Livestock, is pleased to announce the publication of the “Rainbow Trout Production and Extension Manual”; the first comprehensive technical manual of its kind for Bhutan’s aquaculture sector.Why This Manual Matters Rainbow trout farming holds significant promise for Bhutan’s […]

The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCRLF) has completed conducting the annual monitoring and evaluation of the Harachhu Community-based Capture Fishery Management Group (CCFMG), Athang gewog, Wangdue. The programme included fish stock assessment along with socio-economic and environmental assessments, carried out with support and coordination from relevant stakeholders.

The post-monsoon fish monitoring programme under PHPA-II, conducted along the Punatshangchhu and its tributaries, was successfully completed from 29 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. The programme involved assessment of the effectiveness of the Environmental Flow (E-Flow) and monitoring of aquatic life.

𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐨𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦, 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮 24.12.2025: Hon’ble Secretary, MoAL, during a monitoring visit to the Bhutan Sturgeon Farm, Harachu, accompanied by Director, DAMC, MoAL.

On the joyous occasion of the 118ᵗʰ National Day, the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF) joins the nation in extending our deepest respect, heartfelt gratitude, and solemn prayers to our beloved Druk Gyalpo, the Royal Family, and the Wangchuck Dynasty for their enlightened and selfless leadership. This historic day […]