Phuket Fishing, Thailand

Everyone knows that Phuket offers some of the world's best beaches, diving and nightlife. What you might not know is that Phuket also offers world-class sportfishing and angling. Blue and black marlin, sailfish, dog-tooth tuna, giant trevally, jacks and even swordfish have been caught in Phuket and its surrounding waters, and the fishing community's firm catch-and-release policy helps ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to test themselves against these magnificent animals. Phuket's charter companies know all the best spots and will get where you want to be in comfort and style.

Sportfishing

As Phuket's gamefishing industry is still in its infancy, there is an abundance of gamefish to be found in the region. Mangrove estuaries and shallow island reefs are home to numerous species of light tackle gamefish including sea bass, barracuda, giant trevally, queenfish and mangrove jack. Farther out in the deeper waters of the Andaman Sea roam a multitude of blue water, pelagic species like black marlin and sailfish, as well as king mackerel and tiger sharks. (Read More...)

Fishing Seasons

Different seasons bring different quarry for the deep sea fishing enthusiast. Find out when and where to go after black marlin, dog-toothed tuna, giant trevally and dolphin fish (dorado) with our handy seasonal fishing guide. Also check out our directory of experienced fishing charter companies. The early bird may get the worm, but the informed one gets the sailfish. (Read More...)

Fishing Tours Around Phuket

Charter a boat with friends for the day (or longer) or join a fishing trip. Trips to nearby islands such as Racha Island, operate year round while longer range trips, e.g., to the Similan Islands, north of Phuket, operate during the high season from November to March only. (Read More...)

Fishing Spots and Practical Info

It's a big ocean and if you want to land the big ones you'll need to know where to look for them. There are plenty of great waters for seeking the prize fighters, many of them located right off the coast of Phuket. Others are farther afield, requiring a multi-day charter to sound out (what a pity). (Read More...)

Fighting Fish

Get a first hand account of the wonders of Phuket sportfishing in this entertaining and informative article by Colin Piprel, author of Bangkok Knights, Kicking Dogs and Yawn (A Thriller). (Read More...)