Sittikul Travel Game Fishing

Ko Samui is situated in the Gulf of Thailand, which teems with a variety of fish like barracuda, white and red snapper, shark, cobia, mackerel, sailfish, grouper, gar, travally, queen fish and sting ray.

For people who love to throw a line into the waters, we offer fully equipped boats ready to sail with our guides on board. If you love the taste of fresh fish, you can take your catch home and prepare it any way you like.
Nothing beats big game fishing in ko samui. It is a peaceful and relaxing way to enjoy nature and bond with family or friends. To place a hook in the water and to wait for that first nibble is a lesson in patience for sure; but the joy and anticipation of not knowing if you are about to land a world record fish or get hung up on a rock is a just reward.

Normally, time spent fishing is always worth the trouble of rigging the line, trying to untangle a bird’s nest of fishing string or cleaning the fish afterwards. However, the good thing about going out fishing here on Samui is, that’s all done for you!
Our big game fishing tour guides around ko Samui are old hands in the art of sport fishing. The Thais have been fishing these waters for centuries. They know just where to take the boat so that you will have an excellent chance of catching a fish. Also, our guides do everything for you. They rig the lines, show you how to get the line in the water, tell you the signs to look for to indicate a fish is on your hook and even put the stinky squid on your hook for you; and when you do land the big one, they will take it off the hook for you. So, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the best of fishing without doing any of the dirty work.

The boats we use for big game fishing around ko Samui are beautiful wooden, 12-meter boats with inboard engines, which are always kept immaculately clean. They are painted in bright reds, blues and a variety of other eye-catching colors. The bow of each boat is decorated with typical Thai-style yellow flowers and ribbons to bring the boat good luck and make it safe.  The boats has a cover to protect you from the sun, comfortable benches, and a small cooking area, as well as toilet facilities.

Another great aspect of going out on our boats for a big game fishing tour is the journey itself. Watching the crew get the boat ready for lunch and the trip out to the first anchoring point is fun and interesting all by itself. It is amazing how our crew knows where exactly to take the boat, and they take great pride in pinpointing their anchor in the right location. If no fish are to be found there, we up anchor and speed away to the next likely spot.

After a full day or night of fishing, you are safely returned to shore. At this point, all the fish are brought out and you can finally see the fruits of your labor all pilled up in a bucket. These fish should be judged not by how big or small they are but by how good they are going to taste. For a small extra fee, our crew will offer to clean and prepare your fish so that they will be ready to be thrown into the frying pan or cut up into pieces for some curry. Eating your catch really is the best way to top off a great and satisfying fishing trip.

The only things that you need to bring are a towel, some sunscreen and a good helping of patience. Oh, and always remember the old saying, “A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work”.

Our big game fishing tour will take you to some of the best fishing locations around Koh Samui.

We offers two options for Big game fishing

Fishing and a bit of snorkeling trip at South of Koh Samui and neighboring islands
This option is ideal for those who wish to indulge in some fabulous big game fishing and also take enjoy a little snorkeling. This all day package includes the use of all fishing and snorkeling equipment, bait, transfers, refreshments and lunch.  It an excellent choice for mixed groups and those who don’t wish to fish but simply soak up the sun, take in the stunning views above and below the water in a relaxing cruise of the surrounding islands. 

You will be collected from your accommodation at around 9:00am when you will be taken to the South of Koh Samui; where you will board one of our three traditional Thai wooden boats.  On board; shaded areas, clean toilets, showers, sun deck, barbecue, refreshments and of course, the fishing equipment will await you.

Group sizes will be limited to 12 people to ensure you the best experience and the most personal service.
Upon boarding, our guide who speaks good English will give a short briefing on weather and sea conditions, different fishing areas and techniques for the safest, most enjoyable and most fruitful fishing.  They will also explain how to use the ‘Big Game Fishing’ gear so that you stand the best chance of catching the ‘Big One’!

The captain has a lot of experience with fishing trips, therefore  he will take you to the spots where the biggest fish can be caught; the locations are usually those that lie south of Koh Samui such as Wang Bay, Koh Mudsoom, Koh Taen and Koh Rarb.

Once everyone is settled the tour guide will help those fishing to bait up using the live bait stored in the on board holding tanks, this includes squid which will be used when bottom fishing / line fishing to catch cobia,  sailfish, snapper, grouper, gar, stingray, queen fish and many more. Your tour guide will then tell you about the array of different fish in Thailand’s waters and how you can catch them.

On the trip 4 trawling gear lines will also be available for use en route from and to the pier and between fishing spots, giving you the chance to go after the really big ones such as barracuda and mackerel! At lunchtime the boat will a stop at Koh Tean’s.  The island of Koh Tean is a small island off Samui’s southern shore; it is only partially inhabited. According to local villagers dogs cannot survive there. This is probably because of high-frequency calls of bats that populate the caves and tree tops there, although some blame the island spirits. 

Here, on board, in one of the island’s secluded bays, a simple Thai lunch will be served and you will have the opportunity to barbecue your catch!  If you would prefer to eat it later then our staff will fillet it for you to take back to your resort to be cooked for you in the restaurant.  Water and soft drinks will be included, as will fresh fruits for dessert.  There are also ice coolers available to use, should you wish to bring your own drinks with you.

For snorkelers, there will be plenty of time here to jump into the clear water, cool off enjoy the aquatic life present in the shallow bays of the islands.  In addition to beautiful hard and soft corals, you can see a range of colorful reef fish.  All you have to do is let us know when you book that you would like to snorkel. After lunch, more fishing and trawling will take place until you arrive back at the pier at 4:30 pm, where your taxi will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

All transfers to and from your hotel, insurance, the use of fishing rods, lines, trawling equipment, fresh bait and lures, lunch, and refreshments, are included in the cost of the trip.  Please note that although we do our utmost to keep to schedule; the itinerary of this trip will be dependent on weather conditions and may be subject to change in the interest of customers’ safety and enjoyment.

Schedule:
09:00 - 09:30 Transfer from your hotel to the pier.
09:45 Departure South Koh Samui - Trawling for barracuda and mackerel
11:00 Arrive Koh Mudsoom or Koh Taen - bottom fishing, snorkeling
12:00 Buffet lunch is served on the boat at Koh Tean.
13:00 Fishing / snorkeling at Koh Tean bays.
16:00 Departure to Koh Samui - Trawling for barracuda and mackerel
17:00 Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Tour Price: 1,600 Thai Baht, Baht 950 for children

We will stop at one of the Ko Phangan bays around 12:00 and have a delicious buffet lunch. There is also the opportunity to cook the freshly-caught fish, but some people prefer to take their catch with them to prepare them later. The boat we use for this tour have been modified to include all regular facilities as well as showers, sun deck, and full-size toilets.

Included in the trip are transfers to and from your hotel, the use of fishing rods, lines, trawling equipment, fresh bait and lures, a lunch served on the boat and cooled drinks.

Schedule:
09:00 - 09:30 Transfer from your hotel to the pier.
09:45 Departure to Ko Phangan - Trawling for barracuda and mackerel
11:00 Arrive at Haad Rin beach, Ko Phangan - bottom fishing, snorkeling
12:00 Buffet lunch is served on board.
13:00 Fishing / snorkeling at Ko Phangan bays.
16:00 Departure to Koh Samui - Trawling for barracuda and mackerel
17:00 Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Night Fishing
There is also an option to go night fishing but only as a privet charter. The underwater world follows a day/night rhythm similar to ours, meaning that at night there are different kinds of fish to be caught than during the day. Upon arrival at the first fishing site, you will begin to hunt for squid. Bright lights are used to attract the squid which are then easily caught. The live squid is used as bait later during the trawling session on the second fishing site. Privet charter start at 8,000 Baht for up to 4 guests.

Schedule:
19:00 Transfer from your hotel to the pier.
19:45 Departure to the first fishing area. 20:00 Arrival at the first fishing area. First you will hunt for squid that is used as bait later on.
22:00 fishing at the next fishing area. (trawling)
02:00 Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel.