Freshwater Fishing in Thailand

DISCOVER THAILAND’S INLAND WATERS

Thailand’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs open up a completely different side of fishing. Beyond the coast are wild waters, huge dams and specialist fishing parks where anglers can target everything from hard-fighting native predators to some genuinely enormous freshwater fish.

It can be as adventurous or as easy-going as you want: head into the countryside with local knowledge, spend a day beside a managed lake, or build fishing into a wider Thailand trip. Beginners, families and experienced anglers can all find an option that fits.

Freshwater anglers camping and fishing beside a Thai lake at sunset

BOOKABLE FRESHWATER FISHING

Choose a fishing day — then see exactly where it is

These experiences are currently bookable through Viator. Open any one in Thailand Explorer to jump straight to its fishing location, see the hook marker and continue planning from the map.

CHIANG MAI

$69Subject to change

Chiang Mai Fishing Park Day

Bo Sang Fishing Park

A relaxed managed-lake fishing day with tackle, bait, assistance, meal and Chiang Mai transfers.

🎣 Giant catfish · Mekong giant catfishSee Detail →

BANGKOK

$287Subject to change

Predator Fishing Adventure

BKK Fishing Tour

Guided predator session targeting Chao Phraya catfish, snakehead, barramundi and pacu.

🎣 Predators · Lures · Guided daySee Detail →

BANGKOK

$383Subject to change

Big Barramundi Lure Fishing

BKK Fishing Tour

Private lure-fishing day built around hard-fighting barramundi, with equipment and transport.

🎣 Barramundi · Private trip · Lure fishingSee Detail →

BANGKOK

$478Subject to change

Mekong Catfish & Siamese Carp Fishing

BKK Fishing Tour

A dedicated big-fish day targeting native Mekong catfish and Siamese carp with tackle and bait supplied.

🎣 Mekong catfish · Siamese carpSee Detail →

PATTAYA / RAYONG

$80Subject to change

Private Lake Fishing Experience

Pattaia Fishing Park

Private family-friendly lake fishing in Ban Chang with equipment, gazebo, assistance and catch-and-grill format.

🎣 Tilapia · Catfish · Carp · Private lakeSee Detail →

PHANG NGA

$503Subject to change

Full-Day Freshwater Lake Resort Fishing

Exotic Fishing Thailand

11-hour specialist lake day with guide, equipment and transfers. Target giant exotic freshwater species.

🎣 Arapaima · Mekong catfish · Siamese carpSee Detail →

Bangkok note: the three BKK Fishing Tour products can use different managed fisheries depending on the target species. Explorer therefore takes you to the operator’s documented freshwater fishing anchor rather than pretending every booking uses one fixed lake.

FRESHWATER SHOPPING CENTRE