Fishing In Malaysia, 10 Hottest Spot
Fishing in Malaysia might not be limited and restricted to the usual hot spot like Rompin or even Port Dickson. There are other hot fishing spot that you might want to give it a try, if you are an expatriate or visitor in Malaysia. Here are my top ten, or maybe not top ten but ten fishing destination that you have to give it a try. I have chosen 10 fishing destination in Malaysia that are suitable for avid anglers with proper fishing facilities and boat charters that will help you plan for your next fishing trip. This list includes freshwater and saltwater fishing destination located across Malaysia.
#10 TANJUNG TUAN, PORT DICKSON
Jigging and Light Offshore Casting is Port Dickson main fishing technique. Close to Kuala Lumpur and just 40 minutes from the shore, Port Dickson is the most growing fishing spot in Malaysia. It can be a weekend trip gateway or simply a day of fishing outing. Port Dickson is well known with its Queenfish but still can packs a punch to avid anglers with trophy catches like Giant Trevally, Diamond Trevally and Barred Mackerel. Port Dickson is definitely on of the hottest spot for fishing in Malaysia.
#9 ROYAL BELUM STATE PARK, PERAK
If you love the outdoor and still fond for fishing, then we believe Royal Belum State Park, Perak is the place to be. Royal Belum is one of the best fresh water fishing spot in Malaysia. Filled with natural beauty and home to the Jungle Perch, Mahseer and Giant Snake Head. Boathouse, Boating and Jungle Trekking are three main options for anglers to experience Royal Belum as it will definitely go down to one of the best freshwater fishing in Malaysia.
#8 FISH VALLEY, SEMENYIH
Looking for short gateway from KL, enjoying a beautiful scenery of green valley and a lake that are filled with variety of species? Fish Valley, Semenyih is the best place to be. Nothing to serious, a great place for avid anglers to enjoy their weekend with friends and families. Not forgetting a good Chinese Restaurant to fill your tummy after a full day of fishing. Stocked with Patin, Pacu, Carps, Arapaima, Mekong Catfish, Barb and Tilapia.
#7 JARAK ISLAND, PERAK
Serious Saltwater angler? Jarak Island is a must visit fishing spot. Considered as one of the best jigging spot in the west coast, Jarak Island is filled with trophy species like the Giant Trevally, Cobia, Barred Mackerel and if you are lucky Dog Tooth Tuna. Bottom Fishing, Jigging and Popping are several options available for anglers. Either charter a day trip boat or even 3D2N stay in a professional fishing boat, Jarak Island will one the best reason to start fishing in Malaysia.
#6 TASEK BERA, PAHANG
Serious Freshwater angler? Tasek Bera is the place for lure casting and freshwater fishing. Tasek Bera mainly is not famous for fishing activity but our team has experience first hand fishing in Tasek Bera and the experience was phenomenal. There is still a lot of untouched fishing spot accompanied with beautiful natural swamp vegetation and lake. Tasek Bera has its own wonders to be shared with fellow avid anglers.
#5 THYE FISHING VILLAGE, KEDAH
Serious Freshwater angler? Tasek Bera is the place for lure casting and freshwater fishing. Tasek Bera mainly is not famous for fishing activity but our team has experience first hand fishing in Tasek Bera and the experience was phenomenal. There is still a lot of untouched fishing spot accompanied with beautiful natural swamp vegetation and lake. Tasek Bera has its own wonders to be shared with fellow avid anglers.
#4 TIGER 5, PERAK
Tiger 5 is a saltwater game fishing pond that are stocked with Queensland Grouper. This mighty Goliath can grow up to 100kg and Tiger 5 average size is 15kg and maximum 30kg. Not only grouper, Tiger 5 also stocked its pond with massive Barramundi and they will captivate you with its acrobatic jump to free itself from the anglers hook. Definitely will go down to one of the best Saltwater fishing pond in Malaysia.
#3 TIOMAN ISLAND, PAHANG
Tioman Island offers a range of light jigging and bottom fishing for anglers. Situated at one of the best East Coast Island, Tioman will be a great place to enjoy white sandy beaches and a fun day of fishing activity. Grouper, Trevally, Barred Mackerel and Barracuda are some of the species that are available around Tioman Island. Fishing in Malaysia will be an enjoyable moment for visitors, thus start now and plan for your next fishing trip 🙂
#2 KUALA ROMPIN, PAHANG
Malaysia is gifted with many fishing grounds and trophy species to be explored by anglers from all over the world. One of the most sort after location was Rompin, Pahang. This has been a location for anglers to capture the fastest fish in the ocean kingdom, the famous Sailfish. Malaysia has been one of the great migrating route for this magnificent species and usually the Sailfish Season starts from as early as July and ends in October. This species has created a unique value for Rompin economy as hundreds of angler from around the world join in to tame this fast swimming giants.
#1 TUKUN PERAK, LANGKAWI
Jarak Island is not extreme enough for you? Tukun Perak will be the next best place for Saltwater fishing. Jigging, Popping and Bottom fishing are some of the technique that are applicable in Tukun Perak. Variety of Pelagic species like Snappers, Groupers, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Barred Mackerel will surely entice avid anglers to set a fishing trip to Tukun Perak.
