Visitors to Phuket have access to some of the world’s most inexpensive sports fishing. Even though sports fishing in Phuket is far less expensive than other areas of the world, this does not mean there is not of high quality. Indeed, the Andaman Ocean around Phuket, especially out towards the Similan islands, is noted as providing some of the best game fishing to be found anywhere.

A whole range of species can be caught from either boat or shore, and this includes both blue and black Marlin, Wahoo, Dorado, Tuna, Kingfish and a whole range of other species.

Fishing on Phuket is good all year round, but for the very best sports fishing you’ll need to visit between June and October. During this time the Marlin and Sailfish are almost always feeding at dawn and dusk. During this time of year it is possible to take a single day charter out from southern Phuket, from either Chalong or Rawai, which will take in the two sister islands of Racha Noi and Racha Yai. These islands are fairly close to shore, and a full day’s fishing is likely to reward the fishermen with everything from Tuna to possibly Black Marlin. Other popular fishing spots around Phuket are Cape Panwa, Maikhow Beach, Bangtao Beach and Maiyang Beach.

Trolling is the primary technique used by sports fishermen around the island of Phuket, using a combination of live bait and lures. Additionally, for those who prefer to fish from land, then spinning is also an excellent technique to employee, especially close to the mangrove swamps, where some of the large Trevally and Queen Fish can be found.

Anyone who has any interest in fishing should consider taking advantage of the exceptionally cheap sports fishing charters which can be found on Phuket. It really is a chance of a lifetime, there is nowhere else in the world where you have the possibility of catching Marlin and Sailfish at such a low price.