Ancient Egypt Many different types of fish were found in the Nile, such as the Nile Puffer , sturgeon, Gilt-head Bream , Nile Carp, catfish, mullet , Nile Bichir, Moon Fish, shark, Nile Barb, Tigerfish, Cornish Jack , and Nile Labeo. Permanent fishing fleets were maintained in the Delta and Fayum,