Thailand is one of the most amazing and beautiful countries, which attracts tourists from all over the world with the gentle sea and picturesque landscapes. Pattaya is the second most popular city after the capital, Bangkok. Here you can find a huge variety of entertainment for visiting guests, one of which is fishing. Perhaps the most lazy tourist has not heard about the sophistication of sea fishing in Pattaya. Just for fans of exotic fishing, we have collected all the information about it in our article.
Features of fishing in Thailand
Have you decided to go fishing in Pattaya on your own? Then for this you will first have to familiarize yourself with the features of this hobby in order to get unforgettable emotions in the process and return to the hotel with a big catch. For example, for fishing at sea, most professionals prefer to use spinning as a universal tackle, but if it comes to fishing on the lake, you should pay attention to the usual float rod. This feature is caused by the fact that quite a lot of large trophy fish are found in the sea, and only small specimens are found in lakes at a shallow depth.
Also, do not forget that the quality of the catch depends not only on the place, but also on the time of the day that the tourist chose for fishing. For example, in order to catch the rarest stingray, it is strongly recommended to go to the sea in the dark when it goes to feed. In addition, correctly selected bait plays an important role. Well, if your plans include the bait of a whole flock of underwater inhabitants, then professionals advise using pre-prepared bait with pheromones or electrical devices called bite activators. In general, the more theoretical information is available to the fisherman, the richer his catch will be.
List of marine and freshwater inhabitants
Judging by the reviews, fishing in Pattaya is a rather interesting and unusual activity. This is due to the fact that here you can catch almost any kind of fish that is found on the territory of the Russian Federation. However, do not forget that the resort town is also rich in exotic inhabitants, which have not been met by most Russian fishermen. Throw a fishing rod with a piece of meat for sea bass, and a small shark gets on the hook - this is really unexpected! And this is just one example. In the list below you will find the names of the most exotic marine life that can be caught by an ordinary fisherman:
- squid;
- piranha;
- grouper;
- shark;
- tuna.
Also, do not forget that in the lakes there are also quite interesting representatives of the underwater world. Among the most interesting individuals: grass carp, Chinese carp, golden carp, and many different predators. Professional fishermen believe that only one species of fish, trout, does not live in Pattaya. This may sound a little exaggerated, but it has a lot in common with reality.
Sea fishing outside the city
As a rule, most tourists prefer to go to this event with a group of other fishermen, accompanied by a professional guide. Thus, it is possible not only to enjoy the boat trip, but also to return home with a rich catch, because the guides know the fish places in the sea and even pre-fish them for tourists - all this for only 1,500 rubles per person.
If you decide to go to the sea on your own, it is recommended to use the Bali Hai pier as a starting point. Here you can rent not only a swimming tool, but also a sufficiently large number of gear that will certainly come in handy during fishing. Although without the help of an experienced fisherman, you are unlikely to be able to find a fishing place, so at least consult with a port employee.
Lake fishing in the forest
Fishing on a lake in Pattaya is a truly exotic activity that can turn into the most unexpected catch. Decorative catfish, carnivorous piranhas, and even snakeheads, one of the largest freshwater fish species, live in local water bodies. In rare cases, individuals whose size exceeds human growth can be caught.
One of the most popular freshwater ponds for lake fishing in Pattaya is Monster Lake, a two-hour drive from the city. Despite this fact, many tourists go for fish here. If you believe the reviews, then there are more than 30 species of fish found in Africa, Australia and Asia.
Fishing in leisure parks
If you do not have a special desire to go fishing out of town, then you can visit one of the fishing parks in Pattaya. Such places are specially created for those tourists who do not have time for a long trip, but they are willing to pay from 1000 to 1500 rubles for entry. The variety of fish in local ponds will not leave indifferent even the most fastidious fisherman.
However, professional fishermen are unlikely to like fishing in fish parks, since it is forbidden to take fish with you from these establishments. The entire catch is immediately released back into the river, and for neglecting these rules there is a serious penalty. Although such a place is considered ideal for relaxing with family and children.
Self fishing tackle
If you do not want to buy tickets for sea fishing, and getting to the forest lake is too tiring for you, you can try your luck on the seashore in some quiet place. However, for this you will first have to acquire good gear. Most professionals prefer to use spinning with a fishing line cross section of at least 0.4 millimeters. Well, so that the fish doesn’t break loose, it’s worth buying several hooks of the twelfth number - the best option for catching medium and large fish. As for the bait, its choice is extremely individual and depends on the variety of fish that is planned to catch.
Instead of a conclusion
As you can see, fishing in Pattaya is a rather fascinating and uncomplicated activity that will suit both a professional and a beginner fisherman. If you still doubt this, we recommend watching a short video in which the fisherman talks about all the subtleties of fishing in the sea.
We hope you have a desire to visit this wonderful resort city in Thailand in order to enjoy this exotic and exciting adventure. Most tourists relate to such an event solely as entertainment, but if your goal is to capture captured fish, then Pattaya will do just fine for this. It will be enough to study the theoretical information and buy good gear.