For some time Phuket has become a favorite vacation spot for many Russians. This exotic Thai island surrounded by the sea literally makes tourists leave their luxurious hotels and seek a wide variety of entertainment both on land and at sea.
We combine rest and fishing
Those who wish can go in for ordinary snorkeling or riding a water scooter, or choose a very attractive pastime, especially those Russians who are “friends” with a fishing rod.
This is fishing in Phuket, thanks to which even the most ordinary day can be turned into a holiday of outdoor activities, during which you can not only catch, but also enjoy a boat trip on a fast boat.
Many Russians will surely find it attractive to take out such exotic inhabitants of the seas as mackerel and tuna, barracuda and parrot fish and even, of course, very lucky marlin from the water.
The Benefits Of Fishing In Phuket
Alone or using the services of travel agencies, a huge number of travelers annually come to the warm coast of the once uncharted Thailand. In recent years, many operators are increasingly offering their customers trips to the most "fishing" places. Here, at quite affordable prices, you can also get gear, and with a fishing rod in your hands to experience amazing feelings in the fight against any Asian giant. But no matter what fishing a tourist chooses, fishing in Phuket will be remembered for a long time.
Firstly, this activity is very popular here. Due to the huge number of very large and exotic types of underwater mining, each of which any professional wants to see on his own hook, people come here from all over the world.
Production
Fishing in Phuket is most often carried out on arapayama, Mekogon and striped catfish, tilapia, gourami, silver sharks, Indo-Pacific tarpon, as well as a giant freshwater stingray, Mississippi shell, black marlin, etc.
In addition, there is so much prey that even a beginner can pull out trophy fish from the water. And thanks to the presence of a professional guide who knows the habitats and habits of marlin or tarpon, fishing in Phuket will become one of the most successful in life.
In the Kingdom of Thailand, not only spearfishing is available, but also sports and, of course, ordinary fishing. Tourists can do all this “savage”, and can buy a tour for several days at once. There is also night fishing in Phuket - accompanied by an experienced guide, you can go shark hunting far into the sea.
Fishing features
On the island, this industry is very developed. The main occupation for many local people is fishing. In Phuket, enterprising peasants are gradually being retrained, turning into fishing guides for tourists.
Due to the seasonal influx of visitors, this way of earning began to bring Thais good incomes. Usually for sea fishing groups of four to eight people are recruited. Such a number of people is considered the most optimal for the guides to have time to pay attention to each client.
When is better to catch
Sea fishing in Phuket will cost less if you rent a boat for a large company. For each person it will cost two thousand five hundred baht.
Whether it is lake or sea fishing on the island, in any case, the organizer provides customers with all the gear and bait necessary for it. And if fishing is carried out in a reservoir, then not all are used for fishing, but only certain varieties of complementary foods: this is done so as not to harm the inhabitants of the reservoir. Most often, only insects, squids and small fish are selected for the role of bait.
The best time to fish in Phuket is considered to be the period between November and March. In the rainy season, you can pull out not only large, but also trophy specimens, well, biting can be much more lively than in other months.
Types of fishing
In general, on the island it can be of two types - sea and lake. Fishing in Phuket - from the shore or from a boat - is a great opportunity to replenish your list of trophies with species of large marine prey. Catching underwater inhabitants is one of the most favorite activities for many Russians, giving rest and relaxation. Well, fishing in Thailand (Phuket), among other things, is becoming an unforgettable adventure for tourists. Fishing competitions are regularly held on the island, and professionals from all over the world come here to participate.
Sea fishing
Fishing in Phuket, taking place in the expanses of the Andaman waters surrounding the island, has always been more popular than fishing in inland waters. The sea fishing program is usually the same: tourists are taken by minibus from the designated place - from the hotel and brought to the port, where fishing boats or ships depart. First, customers are offered trolling, that is, fishing in the process of vessel movement. Well, then the real bottom fishing begins. In Phuket, it takes place on Racha, a popular fishing island.
During sea fishing, tourists usually manage to pull out tuna, which is incredibly large in the Andaman Sea, although if luck smiles, it can be lucky with a catch: and then marlin, dorado or wahoo will be on the hook.
Sea night bottom fishing is very interesting, when many manage to pull the barracuda, as well as the grouper and snapper on a hook. And another no less exciting activity is catching squid in the dark: prey is clearly visible in the light that projectors throw from the vessel when it comes close.
Fishing on the lakes
Lake fishing in Phuket is not much cheaper than sea fishing. It will cost only 200-300 baht less, but the pleasure guarantees almost the same. There are two main fishing spots in Phuket. Fishing on local lakes is notable primarily for the fact that it is not as popular here as sea. Mining in water bodies is absolutely undeterred, and therefore its fishing is quite interesting.
In addition, lake fishing in Phuket from the shore (independently conducted) has one indisputable advantage - tourists get the opportunity during fishing to constantly enjoy the incredible beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
One of the most popular places is Cheo Lan. This lake is located in a national park called Khao Sok. Cheo Lan is very transparent. The bottom here is visible even from a depth of ten meters. On this lake, many here prefer to engage in underwater fishing, which is facilitated by a large number of underwater caves, as well as a mogul, densely populated by a wide variety of underwater inhabitants.
Numerous army of fishermen can be seen in the province of Krabi. There is a large fishing resort built on the lake. This place is called Monster Phishing Park.
Here you can go fishing for almost thirty species of fish. Convenience for tourists is that they can safely stay in a local hotel located in the middle of centuries-old karst mountains. In the lake, these species of fish are specially bred, which can be very difficult to catch in the wild. For successful fishing, tourists have to hunt for them for several days, for example, in the Amazon.
Self-fishing from the shore
Usually in the mornings, prey in Phuket gets hooked much worse than, for example, after lunch or closer to sunset. Therefore, there is no need to be upset if you fail to catch anything at dawn. Many vacationers prefer to fish directly from the shore. This is done not only by local residents, but also by some tourists living in coastal hotels. In fairness, it must be said that a large catch is unlikely to be obtained, but small and medium tuna can be counted on.
A feature of freshwater fishing in Phuket is that all caught underwater inhabitants are usually immediately released back. In local lakes you can catch quite large specimens, the weight of which can reach up to three centners, for example, the Mekong catfish, although on average it is prey with a weight of fifteen to fifty kilograms.
For those who plan to visit the island, experienced fishermen are strongly advised to take spinning with them. Rocks are considered to be the most interesting places - places where there is a sufficiently large depth near the coast. It is here that you can fish out the giant carancas or grouper, squid, shark, wahoo, barracuda, marlin, yellow tuna and other beautiful and valuable underwater inhabitants that are famous for fishing in Phuket.
Reviews
Experienced anglers joke that only trout cannot be caught in Phuket. Judging by the reviews, the species diversity of underwater production in the local waters amazes not only diving enthusiasts, but even avid spinning people.
Of course, sea fishing on the island is easy or cheap, but it's worth the pleasure. Production at night is especially pleasing when the biting intensifies.
This is an unforgettable experience and, of course, experience. Sea fishing with an experienced captain will definitely give you the long-awaited catch. After all, the team knows where a great bite is. Sailors deploy tackle and begin trolling, while tourists will admire the surrounding scenery. But as soon as the crackle of the reel is heard, the time comes for the client to take a special chair and start playing. Many Russians call the fight against a huge fish an incredibly exciting activity that requires effort and dexterity. If the tourist is lucky: he comes across a trophy specimen, then he will remember such a boat trip for a long time.
Caught prey for tourists can be prepared on the shore, or if a person went fishing solely because of sports interest, then he can let go of his catch.
Many tourists, including our compatriots, come to Thailand solely to sit with a fishing rod in secret places where there are no people. For them, fishing in Phuket is always another opportunity to diversify their vacation and get new impressions of sports excitement.
The organizers of the tour usually provide tourists with gear, food and drinks, but do not forget to take sunscreen and, of course, long-sleeved clothing to protect yourself from the sun.