Everyone knows that
Phuket offers some of the world's best beaches, diving and nightlife. What
you might not know is that Phuket also offers world-class sportfishing and
angling. Blue and black marlin, sailfish, dog-tooth tuna, giant trevally,
jacks and even swordfish have been caught in Phuket and its surrounding
waters, and the fishing community's firm catch-and-release policy helps
ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to test themselves
against these magnificent animals. Phuket's charter companies know all the
best spots and will get where you want to be in comfort and style.
As Phuket's
gamefishing industry is still in its infancy, there is an abundance of
gamefish to be found in the region. Mangrove estuaries and shallow island
reefs are home to numerous species of light tackle gamefish including sea
bass, barracuda, giant trevally, queenfish and mangrove jack. Farther out in
the deeper waters of the Andaman Sea roam a multitude of blue water, pelagic
species like black marlin and sailfish, as well as king mackerel and tiger
sharks.
It's a big ocean and
if you want to land the big ones you'll need to know where to look for them.
There are plenty of great waters for seeking the prize fighters, many of
them located right off the coast of Phuket. Others are farther afield,
requiring a multi-day charter to sound out (what a pity).
