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Fishing in Sawai Lake.
Phuket.
"Phuket's Fishing Park."
(Year round).
Click here to view a gallery of fantastic fish from Sawai Lake Phuket.
Sawai Lake, Phuket’s new fishing park is a fantastic new fishing venue located an
Set in a peaceful location away from the crowds, fishing in Phuket at Sawai Lake you
can enjoy action all day with many hard fighting Thai fishes, such as Giant Mekong
Catfish to 40 kilos, Striped Catfish to 20 kilos, Giant Siamese Carp to 10 kilos, Striped
Snakehead and Featherback to 4 kilos.
Introduced species include Arapaima to 65 kilos, Alligator Gar to 10 kilos, Pacu to 6
kilos, Rohu to 4 kilos, Red Tail Catfish to 12 kilos and Tilapia to 1.75 kilos.
Most of these fish are very fast growing and put on weight very quickly, with some
species growing by 5 kilos per month!
The lake holds lots of Red Bellied Pacu that are quite easy to catch when you know
how, and are one of the most exciting fish in Thailand to fight, often jumping clear of
the water and going on very fast long runs.
As well as the big fish, there are lots of smaller fish such as Tilapia, Pacu, Striped
Catfish, Rohu and Walking Catfish that provide sport almost non–stop and therefore
suitable for very light tackle fishing or pole fishing, and great fun for all the family.
However, fishing in Thailand is all about big fish, so for the specimen hunter the lake
offers a very good chance of landing one of the most sought after fish of many anglers
fishing in Thailand, the Arapaima.
The Giant Mekong Catfish that inhabit the lake are also more challenging than at
Bungsam Lan Lake in Bangkok with only a few of the200 fish in the lake so far
being landed.
Due to our fantastic early results at the lake, bait restrictions are now in force, and
anglers wishing to use our most productive baits are charged an extra 4,200 THB on
top of the prices listed below, should they want to fish with certain baits.
The reason for this is to prevent too much pressure on the Arapaima population,
which are a very delicate fish and need very careful handling to prevent stress on the
fish which can result in the unfortunate death of the fish.
Under no circumstances can an Arapaima be taken out of the water or weighed, and
anglers wishing to have there photograph taken with an Arapaima must get into the
water with the fish, along with the fishing guide.
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Several of the species at Sawai Lake can also be targeted on fly–fishing equipment,
the main species being Pacu. Other species that also take fly include Arapaima,
Tilapia, Giant Gourami, Alligator Gar, Redtail Catfish and Featherback. We have a
selection of flies that are proven to catch fish available for a very reasonable price.
Alternately check out our webpage here for more information concerning fly–fishing
in Thailand and have a go at tying some of the patterns for yourself. Please note we do
not supply fly–fishing equipment and so you need to bring along your own rods, reels
and lines should you want to try fly–fishing.
Casting is restricted in some areas of the lake, where roll casting has to be adopted.
Fly–fishing at Sawai Lake is not easy, and you have to work hard to get results,
however should you want to switch methods to bait–fishing, this can be done at any
time during your trip.
Facilities at the lake include a stylish modern restaurant serving excellent Thai and
western cuisine, along with a bar area where you can celebrate your biggest fish, or
drown your sorrows and hear tales about "The one that got away!"
Food and drink can also be ordered and brought to you where you are fishing.
On site there are clean toilets and showers, bait and tackle shop.
All fishing trips include:
Round trip transfer between your Phuket hotel
and Sawai Lake.
Full assistance of a fishing guide.
All fishing equipment and bait.
Unlimited fishing from 8.00 until 18.00.
Not Included:
Food, soft drinks and alcohol
(these can be purchased very cheaply at the lake).
Total price per person:
2300 THB + 7% VAT per day.
Two or more anglers, 2000 THB + 7% VAT each per day.
Extra rods including bait: 300 THB each.
Non–fishermen are welcome to join you
completley free of charge, if there is enough room in the car.
Fishing Khao Lak recommends these hotels for this destination ––>
We are looking forward to seeing you, so until then,
Tight Lines!
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