Fishing has been a traditional livelihood in Thailand, due to the country’s expansive coastline and also due to the extensive use of seafood in Thai cuisine. On the island of Phuket, fishing used to be the dominant occupation prior to the influx of tourists to its white sandy beaches. Thus it is appropriate that a marriage between these two occupations is one of the most popular activities among tourists. Fishing tours in Phuket enables visitors to appreciate the life of an average fisherman, which is usually concealed behind the windows of the holiday resorts that provide accommodation. Secondly, it also provides the same adrenaline rush that any sea journey is associated with. The beautiful blue water, rimmed by the picture post card beaches are a wonderful backdrop for a fishing adventure.
Located on the south western coast of Thailand, the ocean of Phuket is famous for its bounty of various different types of fish. Among the species seen here are Marlin, King Mackerel, Tuna, Sailfish and even the elusive Dolphin. An excursion out to the sea can be booked at some of the establishments offering fishing trips, usually this includes pick-up from the hotel, a packed lunch, fishing gear and heaps of excitement!
The type of excursion can be chosen by the tourist, the most popular being a daytrip which allows one to return to shore around dusk. The more adventurous choose to go night fishing as this allows one to experience a technique known as bottom fishing. The species of fish caught is different and among among them are Snapper, Grouper and Barracuda. Make sure to get some rest prior to this trip, as the return to the hotel is usually in the wee hours of the morning.
Special packages can be arranged on request such as sailing out over the island of Racha Noi into deeper waters to have a crack at the big fish such as tuna and Wahoo. Fishing excursions are just one of the many activities that can be enjoyed by guests staying at a Phuket resort. The best place to stay to experience the offshore life is at one of the many Phuket villas such as the Anantara Phuket, Thailand.
