If you fancy fishing in Thailand for mighty Catfish, Carp and predators with the likes of Arapaima, Redtail Catfish and Barramundi to just mention a few. At a purpose built and designed fishing resort, with your accommodation beside the water, all top branded fishing tackle provide, guiding service, great food, English run and unbelievable fishing action? Well look no further than the Brand New Stuart Gillham’s Resort.
Set in 17 acres and located only 1hour from Bangkok and about 20 minutes from the famous Krabi in Southern Thailand is the creation and dream of ex-pat Stuart Gillham from the UK, who built and runs this resort along with partner Benz, his son Sean and Sean's partner Noi.
This purpose built manmade fishery set in 17 acres and located only 1hour from Bangkok has a beautiful landscaped lake of around 9 acres which has been stocked with 42 exotic species such as Arapaima (a species from the Amazon in South America) where in the wild its record size is 83kg! The biggest one caught at this resort so far was a 200kg (over 400lb) and this is not the biggest one in the lake. Other species include the Mekong Catfish up to 120kg. The biggest caught so far is 87kg This is the current IGFA world record which beat the old record also caught here of 84 kg. The resort also holds the current IGFA Chao Phraya Catfish record at 41 ½ kg, Siamese Carp up to 70kg with biggest to date going 56kg not claimed as the line was touched by another person. Another very popular species is the Red Tail Amazon Catfish which when stocked were up to 16kg. Biggest recorded so far is 41kg and they are averaging around 28kg. There are some 20 Barramundi to 15kg already in the lake. Imagine how big they will be in the future considering the astounding growth rate already recorded by a number of species. Another new addition in Feb 2010 was Nile perch stocked at 9 months old and weighing 10lb. Also Atlantic tarpon to 10lb have been stocked. The lake holds six different species exceeding 100lbs, with at least 14 species over current IGFA world records.
If you want to indulge in other activities whilst at the resort you are only 19km's from the lively seafront town of Ao Nang. The town boasts many top class restaurants, pubs, clubs and unspoiled white sandy beaches. In the surrounding national park there are hot springs and waterfalls with stunning emerald pools to take a refreshing swim after your walk through dense forests. Close by there is also some of the best elephant trekking in Southern Thailand. There is also horse riding, golf courses, shopping for copy designer named goods and souvenirs, boat trips to surrounding islands and white water rafting.
FISHING METHODS
Bait Fishing, Freshwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Arapaima
Season: All Year
Weight: 80b to 400lb
Average Weight: 130lb
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Alligator gar
Season: All year
Weight: 10lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 20lb
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Arawana
Season: All year
Weight: 5lb to 12lb
Average Weight: 7lb
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Asian Red Tailed Catfish
Season: All year
Weight: 15lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 25lb
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Barramundi
Season: All year
Weight: 10lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 15lb
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Big Head Carp
Season: All year
Weight: 15lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 20lb
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Black Pacu
Season: All year
Weight: 15lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 25lb
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Chao Phraya Catfish
Season: All year
Weight: 40lb to 130lb
Average Weight: 60lb
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Common Carp
Season: All year
Weight: 20lb to 25lb
Average Weight: 20lb
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Giant Freshwater Stingray
Season: All year
Weight: 100lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 110lb |
Giant Snakehead
Season: All year
Weight: 6lb to 18lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Mekong Catfish
Season: All year
Weight: 60lb to 2300lb
Average Weight: 110lb |
Amazon Red Tailed Catfish
Season: All year
Weight: 15lb to 95lb
Average Weight: 45lb |
Siamese Carp
Season: All year
Weight: 20lb to 160lb
Average Weight: 35lb |
Tiger catfish
Season: All year
Weight: 4lb to 42lb
Average Weight: 9lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (WT), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing and all tackle & bait.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, local tips and food & drinks.
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 as dependant on region visited
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).
Bangkok - Krabi (approx 1 hr).
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 - Bangkok Central Hotels (approx 45 mins)
Krabi airport - Gillhams Fishing Resort (approx 40 mins).
WALKING / SIGHTSEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as some of Thailand's beautiful temples.
SHOPPING
Bangkok offers a diverse range of shops including traditional Thai markets, high fashion boutiques, and designer jewellery stores.
