Bangkok Fishing

Thailand's chaotic capital, Bangkok, isn't the first place most people would think of visiting for a fishin trip. But actually on the outskirts of town and within a few miles of the metropolitan boundaries there are numerous lakes and reservoirs providing great fishing experiences. In fact, you'll find some of the planet's biggest frehswater fish in these Bangkok lakes. So expect a fight!

Bor Ngao Nam

Established for more than 15 years, this well-stocked lake offers the angler the chance to try his hand with some big Mekong Catfish, Tilapia and Snakeheads. The lake is around 1/2 km long by 80 metres wide, and varies is about 7 metres deep at its deepest.

The lake operates a stict catch and release policy, except on Tilapia and Striped Snakehead.

To get there follow Phudthamonton Sai 2 until the Todsakan intersection, then turn right and follow the road for 5 km. The entrance to Bor Ngao Nam will be on your left.

Main Species	Striped Catfish (Typical weight: 5 - 20 kg) Jullien's Golden-price Carp (1 - 15 kg) Giant Mekong Catfish (20 - 80 kg)
Opening Hours	08.00 - 22.00
Rates	120 Baht / bait
Address	8/1 Phudthamonton Sai 2 Pasicharoen, Bangkok
Tel.	(+66) 02-421-1434
More Info	Website (in Thai)

Lung Lee Fishing Park

About 300 metres long and with an average depth of 3.5 metres, this lake maintains a stock of more than Giant Mekong Catfish from 10 - 50 Kg in weight.

The lake is on the Suphanburi road, about 3 - 4 km from Talingchan next to Wat Lad Pla Duk on the left hand side. It is well signposted at the intersections along the way.

Main Species	Mekong Giant Catfish (60 tons stock) Striped Catfish (150 tons stock) Tilapia Silver Barb Jullien's Golden-price Carp Gunther's Walking Catfish
Opening Hours	All day
Rates	100 Baht (includes up to 2kg of fish to take home) After 17.00 - 60 Baht (includes 1 kg of fish) Extra fish - Tilapia, Silver Barb and Jullien's Carp 25 Baht / kg. Giant Mekong Catfish and Striped Catfish are catch and release only.
Events	Fishing Competition every Saturday and Sunday - 90 Baht per entrant
Tel.	(+66) 02-923-5333
More Info	Website (in Thai)

Buengsamran Fishing Park

This former quarry is now a truly magnificent fishing park - it's both an area of stunning beauty and home to lots of big fish. There are known to be over 40 species in this lake, including snakeheads, various types of carp and catfish and Tilapia - all in all a great showcase of Southeast Asian tropical species.

As well as the obvious draw of the fishing, the park also offers a very well stocked tackle shop and a lakeside restaurant offering plenty of tasty refreshments.

Main Species	Asian Redtail Catfish Spotted Featherback Striped Snakehead Giant Snakehead Mekong Giant Catfish Gunther's Walking Catfish Siamese Giant Carp
Area	150,000 Sq.m.
Rates	Various
Address	Soi Wat Suwanprasit Klong Jan, Bangkapi, Bangkok
Tel.	(+66) 02-734-9272, 02-734-9270
More Info	Website (in Thai)

Jamsai Fishing Park

Main Species	Striped Catfish (2 - 15 kg) Mekong Giant Catfish (50 kg) Tilapia Silver Barb
Rates	100 Baht / day
Address	Soi Wat Ladpladuk Talingchan - Suphan Rd, T. Bangrakpattana, A. Bangbuathong, Nonthaburi
Tel.	(+66) 02-922-9208

Ruan Pae Fishing Park

Area	1,400 rai
Address	Soi Mitmaitree 28, Nongjog, Bangkok
Tel.	(+66) 02-317-8000