Giant Catfish Fishing Holidays In Thailand

Giant Mekong Catfish Fishing Thailand

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Fishing for some of the world's largest freshwater species in the most famous lake in Thailand.

Normally, you wouldn’t associate the land of giants to any Asian country. You typically associate that to Africa, with animals like the elephant and the rhinoceros. But you do not find giants in Asia on land, you find them in the water, in Thailand, part of the Southeast Asia peninsula. Bung Sam Lan, just outside Bangkok, is one of the most extraordinary fisheries in the world. It is a lake of about twenty acres and was converted seventeen years ago from a swamp. It is stocked with a huge variety of native Thai and imported fish: Giant Mekong Catfish from 15 kg to 100 kg, Striped Catfish from 5 kg to 15 kg, Chaophraya Giant Catfish from 2 kg to 30 kg, Giant Siamese Carp from 20 kg to 100 kg and Amazonian Arapaima from 110 kg to 200 kg.

Each day you will be fishing from one of our Thai Style huts along with your guide. We fish two anglers to one guide per hut. All fishing tackle and bait is provided, your guide will set up the tackle depending on what you wish to fish for. To catch the Mekong Giant you fish a simple method feeder loaded with a special recipe of bread, coconut milk and spices.

During the long days at Bung Sam Lan we have the full use of our own private huts for safe storage of all your equipment and relief from the hot sun. Facilities include a kettle for boiling water for a refreshing cup of tea; running water and 240 Volt electricity for that well needed fan.

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FISHING METHODS

Bait Fishing

SPECIES TO CATCH

Mekong Catfish

Season: All year
Weight: 15lb to 260lb
Average Weight: 30lb

Arapaima

Season: All Year
Weight: 40b to 400lb
Average Weight: 80lb

Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.

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TOUR INCLUDES

Flights (WT), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing and tackle.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

Holiday insurance, personal items and local tips.

OPTIONS

Seat upgrades available with British Airways.

VISA

A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Seek medical advice.

PLEASE NOTE

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.

DEPARTURE TAX

There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Thailand, however this can change regularly. Please check before you travel.

FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME

UK - Bangkok (approx 11 hrs).

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg.

TRANSFER TIME

Bangkok airport - Citichic (approx 45 mins)
Bangkok - Bung Sum Lan (approx 1 hr)

other activities

THAI MASSAGE

A traditional Thai massage should be a part of everyone's visit. Once finished you will feel relaxed, good and rejuvenated.

THAI KICKBOXING

A great opportunity to see a live kickboxing fight, which will keep you on the edge of your seat. A big part of the culture and fascinating to watch.

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Giant Mekong Catfish Fishing Thailand