Chiang Mai Fishing

Go Freashwater Fishing in and around Chiang Mai Thailand.

Thailand is the favorite vacation destination. More and more people are flocking to Thailand every year for some interesting activities like cross country biking, trekking and fishing.

Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has become a very popular spot for the big game fishing. Usually people have to head out to sea for big game fishing, but in Chiang Mai you can do the same in its lakes and rivers. Apart from big fishes like the Mekong Catfish and the Giant Snakehead there are other fresh water species too.

Chiang Mai has become popular for fishing because anglers just enjoy their fishing in the different lakes, rivers, water reservoirs and private fishing parks.

Chiang Mai fishing offers many locales for fishing. The Mae Ngat, Mae Kuang and Queen Sirikit dams are famous for the bountiful presence of Siamese Giant Carp, Giant Snakehead and the Mekong Giant Catfish. The famous lakes for fishing are, Bor Sang, Kewlom, Shado and the lake in Kor Mae Ping national park. Many anglers prefer to combine camping with fishing so that they can stay right by the side of the river or lake.

Chiang Mai Fishing Lakes

A favorite among the tourists is the Dream Lake fishing resort for Chiang Mai fishing. It is 8 kilometers away from Chiang Mai city and is a small lake. Friendly and helpful staff and the presence of a very large variety of fish, makes this truly a dream come true for an angler. The accommodation is in bungalows and two fishing rods are provided to each bungalow, with the availability of baits at very competitive rates.

Anglers, who enjoy fishing with lures, will find Chiang Mai fishing for a Snakehead very challenging. The favorite spot for this is 85 kilometers away from Chiang Mai city at the Mae Ngat dam, which forms part of the beautiful Sri Lanna National Park. Fishing here is also a challenge as you will be fishing in places of flooded trees and other snags. Surface lures like Pencil, Buzz baits and Poppers are advised and are available there. Accommodation is available in floating house boats for full day and multiple day trips.

A group of thirty, man-made ponds of varying sizes make up the Barramundi Lake. In Chiang Mai, fishing in this spot, is well known for its Barramundi fish. When lured these fish really fight hard and energetically try to get away. The depth of the ponds varies from half to two meters. An action packed time is guaranteed with lure and fly fishing techniques.

Now on the Chiang Mai fishing scenario, different tour operators have started fishing tours. There is a fishing tour which will take you to Paradise Lake for the full day from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm. The paradise is a beautiful lake for fishing of the Giant Mekong Catfish. These fish are well known for destroying the tackle fishing line and can provide long bouts of furious fishing.

With all these amazing places, Chiang Mai fishing truly gives every angler a very fulfilling experience.

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