Phuket and Krabi provinces. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, huge garoupa and every kind of shark imaginable are a boat ride from shore. Phang-nga Bay plays host to some of the most rare species of aquatic life in the world, including the rare swimming iguana. Over the past 15 years, deep-sea fishing competitions have grown in size and popularity with Phuket and Krabi as centres for a growing fleet of contenders. Tournaments are especially popular during the calm season between September and May when contenders reel in record catches of sailfish, marlin, wahoo and barracuda. Major gamefishing contests are run according to the rules of the International Gamefishing Association which mandate a "catch and release" requirement for sharks, under-weight fish, and billfish such as marlin and sailfish.
For gamefishing, the twin islands of Racha Yai and Racha Noi, some 50 minutes out of Phuket, offer some of the best local fishing to be had. Sailfish, black marlin, wahoo and tunas make this, along with excellent snorkelling, a good choice for the novice and experienced angler alike.
Power boats are also available for charter for deep-sea fishing expedition out of the Andaman Sea resorts of Phuket and Krabi. Power cruises come fully equipped with fighting chairs and heavy tackle. For those who just want to go along for the ride, the scenery is as breathtaking as the activities.
In Pattaya, the Bang Saray Fishing Lodge arranges boat, tackle, and guides for reasonable fees. In the rocks south of Pattaya lurk species native to the Gulf of Thailand: red snapper, yellow jack, bonito, black-tipped sharks, cobia and giant garoupers.
TOUR OPERATORS Note: When making international calls to Thailand, add 66 and omit the leading O.
Aloha Tours
44/1 Viset Road, Ao Chalong, Phuket 83130
Tel: 0 7638 1215, 0 76381220.
Fax: 0 76381592
Bang Saray Fishing lodge
42 Moo 5, bang Saray, Chon Buri 20251
Tel: 0 3843 6757, 0 3843 6680-2
Blue Water Anglers
35/7 Sakdidet Road, Muang, Phuket 83000
Tel: 0 7639 1287.
Fax: 0 76391342 info@bluewater-anglers.com
Dorado Big Game Fishing Charters
Phuket Highland Ville, 73/37 Moo 1, Kathu, Phuket 83120
Tel: 0 7620 2679, 0 7632 3077
Fax: 0 7620 2679
dorado@phket.loxinfo.co.th
Day trips and liveaboard fishing safaris
pattaya Gamefishing Club
Cafe Kronberg, Soi Diana Inn, pattya, Chon Buri 20260
Tel: 0 3842 3303, 0 3842 3809
Phuket Big Game
27/117 Choke Thip Villa, Ch along, Phuket 83130
Tel: 0 7628 3270.
Fax: 0 7628 3271 info@reelhooker-phuket.com
Phuket Sportfishing Centre
PO Box 214, Phuket 83000
Tel: 0 76214713.
Fax: 0 7623 6182 wahoo@phuket.loxinfo.co.th
Thai Marine leisure c/o Phuket Boat lagoon,
20/2 Thep Kasattri Road, Ko Kaew Phuket 83200
Tel: 0 7623 9111,076273320-1 .
Fax: 0 7623 8974
tml@thaimarine.com
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