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Where is the Best Fishing Park in Pattaya

Not all fisherfolk are comfortable fishing from a boat - especially in deep water. If you're one of them, you will find some delightful and interesting freshwater fishing parks, ponds, and lakes around Pattaya.

The inland pools and ponds compete very well with Bangkok for big catfish and giant carp. We've seen reports of monster catfish being caught up to thirty (30) kilograms in weight.

Pattaya Fishing Park Venues for Beginners

Visiting anglers are sometimes surprised to find out that Pattaya has a host of coarse and fly fishing hotspots.

The best of the local lakes and pools in east Pattaya, Na Jomtien, and Bang Saray provide homes and tight lines for monster-sized Siamese carp, Mekong giant catfish, pacu, yeesok, snakehead, barramundi, and prawn fishing.

One of Pattaya's best freshwater parks is located a few miles south of the city close to the Sukhumvit Highway.

It is a favourite venue for local anglers who often give helpful reviews about the fish landed and the facilities at the lodge. Prices for a day's fishing including the gear start from 400 Thai baht.

Here's the deal:

There are two banks where you can cast from - and a third less accessible for the really adventurous fishers. The main bank is easy to access and most fishing lodges have tables and chairs for relaxing and eating.

Pattaya Fishing Park has a good combination of shaded areas and sunny spots. You'll often get a pleasant breeze cooling things down in the afternoon.

The staff provide fishing equipment for rent and it usually comes with bait. They will provide fisher guides if you need some help.

If you're fishing for catfish, the preferred bait in the lake tends to be bread (available for purchase at about 35 baht a kilo).

How to Fish in Freshwater?

Most of the expert fisherpeople use a float or a ledger to land a monster. In most cases, great care and speed will be taken to return the catch back into the water.

In other words:

The staff try to prevent any unnecessary suffering for the fishes. For example, one of the Tight Lines Fishing Park reviews says they use antiseptic spray after removing the hook to help prevent infection.

Fishing Parks in Pattaya & Jomtien

Several lakes in the area offer different prices and experiences. Some allow anglers to keep their catch, typically charging a nominal fee.

Whereas, others operate on a catch-and-release basis and charge a higher entry fee. These freshwater venues provide a variety of species and can be enjoyed by novices and experienced anglers.

Pro Tip: Some of the most popular fishing spots in Pattaya are along the beaches. Often, fishing for fun can be as simple as targeting small fish or octopus as the sun sets in the west.

Freshwater Predatory Fishing in Pattaya

If you've never heard of "predatory fishing", it refers to monster-size fish that have been introduced into purpose built parks and lakes.

You will find most predatory lakes contain Arapaima gigas, redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus), tiger shovelnose catfish, barramundi, spotted featherback (Chitala ornata), and black-finned pacu (Tambaqui).

Thus... you're almost guaranteed to have a big catch!

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Pro Tip: This short video [3:05 seconds] presented by "Take Me Fishing Travel" explores five of the most fascinating and breathtaking fishing destinations around Pattaya, Chonburi Province in Thailand.

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