Arapaima Monster Fishing Phuket
Exotic Fishing Thailand invites you to try something different on your next vacation in Phuket. Just a one-hour drive from the airport can take you to a one of a kind fishing destination. If you want to target monster fish and exotic species that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, you have found the right place. But don’t get our word for it - try it yourself!
On your day out, you will be fishing from your own private lakeside hut. The views of the surrounding mountains are beyond spectacular and the fishing needs to be seen to be believed. The lake is one of the largest fisheries in southern Thailand with nearly 10 acres of water.
With Exotic Fishing Thailand, the list of your potential targets is so big that it’s hardly possible to mention all 60+ species at once. You will be going after Arapaima, Siamese Carp, Giant Mekong Catfish, Alligator Gar, Chao Phraya Catfish, Wallagoo Leeri, Yellow Cheek Carp and many more.
You will be able to take 12 swims to catch the fish of a lifetime. Your guides will help you throughout the adventure landing the fish, helping with photos, changing leaders, and bait. This is a strictly catch and release fishery where the survival of the fish is paramount. Get ready to get wet as you join your catch in the water for a photograph!
All trips come with two rods, tackle, and an unlimited supply of bait, as well a taxi ride back anywhere in Phuket Krabi or Khao Lak. A lakeside food and drinks service with both Thai and international food will be available.
Exotic Fishing offers a pickup service from Phuket and areas in the vicinity so all you need to think about is if you’re ready to wrestle with a 100 lb freshwater monster fish!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+17Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
71%
Thailand
Dec 20, 2017
Family Package Special - 2 Anglers
Best Fishing experience of a lifetime
I'm dedicated to all things fishing, from sharing tools and advice to showing people exactly where to fish to have the best time on the water. I have to say that Mike and his staff have put together the best of everything in one place. The facility is 5 star and includes beautiful bungalows, the restaurant and service are top notch and the guides are some of the best in the business. My daughter and I definitely made memories of a lifetime on this trip. She pulled in two Amazon red tailed catfish (30 and 70lbs) and I caught one of the famous arapaima topping out at around 155 lbs. There are over 60 species to be caught in this lake and every single person there pulled in fish throughout the day. Thank you Mike for your professionalism and for sharing this special spot in Thailand with me. I can promise that I will be back and I'll bring my friends.
I'm dedicated to all things fishing, from sharing tools and advice to showing people exactly where to fish to have the best time...
Charlottesville, VA
Mar 27, 2018
Full Day Trip
Great place!
We had a great day fishing at Mike’s place. You get your own hut to hang out at while fishing and the guides there are absolutely wonderful. There are a lot of HUGE fish in that lake and if you’re lucky you might hook an arapaima. There’s also a fish park where you can see smaller fish of exotic species and a pond with smaller arapaimas. Last but not the least the food there was phenomenal. We had a blast!
We had a great day fishing at Mike’s place. You get your own hut to hang out at while fishing and the guides there are absolutely...
Captain replied
Los Angeles, California
Jun 3, 2017
Full Day Trip
Amazing full day trip
This was hands down the best fishing trip I have ever been on. If you are reading this look no further, you have to book this trip. It was one of the coolest things I have ever done. I did the full day trip, caught 10 fish, 3 different species and they all put up a heck of a fight. My guide Lek was awesome. If you go you have to go with the extra two rods it is definitely worth it. The place is beautiful, the people are friendly, and if you don't book this trip you are missing out!
This was hands down the best fishing trip I have ever been on. If you are reading this look no further, you have to book this...
Captain replied
Bangkok, Thailand
Jun 13, 2018
Full Day Trip
Full day of awesomeness!!
Do yourself a favor and book a trip with Mike and his wonderful crews. My guide was respectful, attentive and have great care to both me and the fish I caught. The food there was also phenomenal and the view is breathtaking. Ps. Contact them directly for booking and save yourself some money.
Do yourself a favor and book a trip with Mike and his wonderful crews. My guide was respectful, attentive and have great care...
Thailand
Nov 27, 2017
Full Day Trip
Exotic fishing with Capt Mike
Second time i visit Mikes exotic lake Phuket! Rematch on Arapaima this year, didnt succeed last year. After loosing one big Arapaima in the morning the fishing was slow because of the weather. But in the evening hell broke loose and eouforia took place with a fish to remember! A dream came through!! Thanks to Mike and Paul to make this happened! Best regards from Pär-Emil
Second time i visit Mikes exotic lake Phuket! Rematch on Arapaima this year, didnt succeed last year. After loosing one big...
Captain replied
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
+17Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
71%
Thailand
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Best Fishing experience of a lifetime
Family Package Special - 2 Anglers on December 20, 2017
I'm dedicated to all things fishing, from sharing tools and advice to showing people exactly where to fish to have the best time on the water. I have to say that Mike and his staff have put together the best of everything in one place. The facility is 5 star and includes beautiful bungalows, the restaurant and service are top notch and the guides are some of the best in the business. My daughter and I definitely made memories of a lifetime on this trip. She pulled in two Amazon red tailed catfish (30 and 70lbs) and I caught one of the famous arapaima topping out at around 155 lbs. There are over 60 species to be caught in this lake and every single person there pulled in fish throughout the day. Thank you Mike for your professionalism and for sharing this special spot in Thailand with me. I can promise that I will be back and I'll bring my friends.
I'm dedicated to all things fishing, from sharing tools and advice to showing people exactly where to fish to have the best time on the water. I have to say that Mike and his staff have put together the best of everything in one place. The facility is 5 star and includes beautiful bungalows, the restaurant and service are top notch and the guides are some of the best in the business. My daughter and I definitely made memories of a lifetime on this trip. She pulled in two Amazon red tailed...
Charlottesville, VA
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Great place!
Full Day Trip on March 27, 2018
We had a great day fishing at Mike’s place. You get your own hut to hang out at while fishing and the guides there are absolutely wonderful. There are a lot of HUGE fish in that lake and if you’re lucky you might hook an arapaima. There’s also a fish park where you can see smaller fish of exotic species and a pond with smaller arapaimas. Last but not the least the food there was phenomenal. We had a blast!
We had a great day fishing at Mike’s place. You get your own hut to hang out at while fishing and the guides there are absolutely wonderful. There are a lot of HUGE fish in that lake and if you’re lucky you might hook an arapaima. There’s also a fish park where you can see smaller fish of exotic species and a pond with smaller arapaimas. Last but not the least the food there was phenomenal. We had a blast!
Los Angeles, California
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Amazing full day trip
Full Day Trip on June 3, 2017
This was hands down the best fishing trip I have ever been on. If you are reading this look no further, you have to book this trip. It was one of the coolest things I have ever done. I did the full day trip, caught 10 fish, 3 different species and they all put up a heck of a fight. My guide Lek was awesome. If you go you have to go with the extra two rods it is definitely worth it. The place is beautiful, the people are friendly, and if you don't book this trip you are missing out!
This was hands down the best fishing trip I have ever been on. If you are reading this look no further, you have to book this trip. It was one of the coolest things I have ever done. I did the full day trip, caught 10 fish, 3 different species and they all put up a heck of a fight. My guide Lek was awesome. If you go you have to go with the extra two rods it is definitely worth it. The place is beautiful, the people are friendly, and if you don't book this trip you are missing out!
Bangkok, Thailand
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Full day of awesomeness!!
Full Day Trip on June 13, 2018
Do yourself a favor and book a trip with Mike and his wonderful crews. My guide was respectful, attentive and have great care to both me and the fish I caught. The food there was also phenomenal and the view is breathtaking. Ps. Contact them directly for booking and save yourself some money.
Do yourself a favor and book a trip with Mike and his wonderful crews. My guide was respectful, attentive and have great care to both me and the fish I caught. The food there was also phenomenal and the view is breathtaking. Ps. Contact them directly for booking and save yourself some money.
Thailand
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Exotic fishing with Capt Mike
Full Day Trip on November 27, 2017
Second time i visit Mikes exotic lake Phuket! Rematch on Arapaima this year, didnt succeed last year. After loosing one big Arapaima in the morning the fishing was slow because of the weather. But in the evening hell broke loose and eouforia took place with a fish to remember! A dream came through!! Thanks to Mike and Paul to make this happened! Best regards from Pär-Emil
Second time i visit Mikes exotic lake Phuket! Rematch on Arapaima this year, didnt succeed last year. After loosing one big Arapaima in the morning the fishing was slow because of the weather. But in the evening hell broke loose and eouforia took place with a fish to remember! A dream came through!! Thanks to Mike and Paul to make this happened! Best regards from Pär-Emil