Inland Fisheries

6.1.6.5 Classification based on riverine connection

i. Open beels : These beel retain continuity with parent river either for the whole year or at least during the rainy season. Such beels have continuous exchange of water as well as fish fauna with parent river.

ii. Closed beels : These beels are completely cut off from the nearby river and receive water mostly from their catchment area following monsoon rains or during high flood.