Asia
Fishing in
Thailand 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Thailand15.87°, 100.99°
Trip types in Thailand
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- Natural waters
- Cost
- Free
- Validity
- Unlimited
- Available online?
- No
Fishing prohibited in temples, military facilities, dams, and hydroelectric power plants. No closed seasons, minimum sizes, or catch regulations.
Book fishing tours in Thailand
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- None
- Catch limits
- None
- Prohibited methods
- No specific restrictions
- Catch & Release
- Not mandatory
Thailand is very straightforward for anglers. There is minimal state regulation. Fishing parks are well-organized and offer world-class experiences with exotic giant fish.
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Bungsamran Lake Bangkok (Gestreifte Korallenwelse, Mekong Catfish)
- —Pattaya Fishing Parks (Various species)
- —Hua Hin Fishing Lodge (Rotflossen-Antennenwels, Alligator Gar, Siamese Carp, Arapaima)
- —Golf von Thailand & Andamanensee (Sailfish, Valleyang, King Mackerel)
- —Chiang Mai Region (Riesenmammutwelse, Siamese Carp, Tigerwelse)
Target fish
Freshwater
Yes - lakes and rivers
Saltwater
Yes - Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea
3,000-4,000 Baht per day (with boat), fishing park packages approximately 1,500 Baht
Best season: Rainy season June to November with best catch chances. December to mid-February in the north: fish sluggish, rare bites
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Dead bait fish (mackerel), meat baits (chicken hearts, sausage), natural or artificial worms. Cut-resistant gloves recommended. Local fishing shops sell complete equipment.
- Fishing guides
- Book local guides through hotel or travel agency. Costs approximately 3,000-4,000 Baht per day with longtail boat and complete equipment.
- Transport
- Longtail boat bookable with guide. Transport usually organized by guide.
- Safety
- No major safety hazards. Wear cut-resistant gloves due to spines on catfish and razor-sharp gill covers on barramundi. Respect for large fish (Buddhist tradition).
- Customs & taking fish home
- Respect Buddhist traditions. Exercise caution when handling large fish.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Free
Guide prices
3,000-4,000 Baht per day (with boat), fishing park packages approximately 1,500 Baht
Daily budget
Variable: from 1,500 Baht (fishing park) to 4,000 Baht (guided tour with boat)
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