Top 10 Fishing Spots in Southeast Asia

Tioman / South China Sea

The three main fishing destinations in the southern region of Malaysia are the islands Aur, Pemanggil and Tioman. This latter is the more popular and developed island of the three where you can find accommodation and facilities for all budgets. Tioman is fit for anglers of every level. From Tioman, you can charter a boat or join a group and take a trip to some of the best sports fishing spots in the South China Sea. Black Marlin is the most famous catch in this part of the seas, but you will also find sailfish, yellow tuna, giant trevally, and barracuda.

Redang / South China Sea

From March to October, the northern east coast of Malaysia provides really good angling for both beginner and experienced fishermen. Redang Island is known to be a deep sea fishing paradise. Indeed, there is a drop off called " The Tongue of the Ocean" where the depth is not far from 1830 m. You will have the chance to catch jacks, snappers, narrowbarred mackerels, sailfish and barracudas. It is very important to remember that Redang and Perhentian Islands waters are part of Marine Park so it is strictly forbidden to fish within these limits, so you must go further offshore before to begin your sports fishing.

Langkawi / Andaman Sea

In the southern Andaman Sea, located 60 nautical miles south west of Langkawi is Pulau Perak (also called Silver Island) is an island made of limestone and granite rock. This area has been known to produce big eye tuna, rainbow runner, striped marlin, giant trevally, and sailfish. Sports fishing trips to Pulau Perak are usually 3 to 4 days duration with liveaboard fishing boats available for charter from Langkawi.

Bali / Indonesia Sea

Whereas the Indonesian Island is mostly know for its culture, its beaches and its party life, it is actually also a good place to go fishing. In Bali, anglers can enjoy good to excellent fishing all year round. And who says excellent fishing says of course, good variety of fish available: Spanish mackerel, trevallys, sail fish, barracuda, blue marlin...

Sabah / Sarawak / South China Sea

Endowed with a wide variety of marine and inland angling destinations the states of Sabah and Sarawak, in Malaysian Borneo, both host a plethora of fish species and presents the angler with an opportunity to discover one of the world's top fishing destinations. he tropical seas hold most of the main target species of tropical game fish including the king of the seas, the Black Marlin and the Blue Marlin. Striped Marlin have also been taken and the Pacific Sailfish is common. Tuna - Yellowfin, Bigeye and Dogtooth are found in the deep water areas around atolls and drop offs. Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Cobia, Narrowbarred Mackerel, Dorado, Barracuda, Escolar, Rainbow Runner, Greater Amberjack and big sharks add to the variety of game fish to be found.

Phuket / Andaman Sea

Andaman Sea is rich and plentiful with fish and helps Phuket gaining a good reputation in matters of angling and game fishing. The list of fish is long and starts with the sought after sailfish, one of the fastest fish in the sea, the Black Marlin, Queenfish, Dorado, Rainbow Runner, etc...

Maldives/ Indian Ocean

Fishing in Maldives is a great activity to do as you are literally surrounded by seas, and thus it is an important source of income for the islands. There you can experiment nice game fishing (sailfish, marlin, barracuda, yellowfish tuna, wahoo, swordfish and many other big fishes) and also night fishing, which is the most popular type of fishing in Maldives. At night you will be pleased to encounter snappers, emperors, barracuda, squirrel fish, jacks and a lot of others...

Flores / Indonesia sea

Flores is an island part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and a good fishing destination. It has lively waters and numerous fishing villages where locals can teach you their tips to catch a fish.

Andaman Islands / Andaman Sea

Andaman islands are often said to be the first fishing game destination in southeast asia. Indeed you can catch Black & Blue Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish, Sailfish, Tuna monster, Dogtooth Tuna and XXL size Giant Trevally to name just a few.

Natunas Riau islands / South China sea

These islands, located in the Natuna sea, between West Malaysia and Kalimantan, enjoys uncrowded coasts and beautiful beaches and fishing spots where you will be able to find a large variety of fish.