BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp

Let your angling ambitions take you to the exotic Thailand waters — catch some of the most vibrant and gargantuan species this corner of the world has to offer. There’s nothing like exploring the natural wonders with an experienced guide leading the way, and Mr. John Ang with BKK Fishing Tour is just the right guy!

He holds a record for Giant Snakehead (26 Ib) and specializes in freshwater fishing. Mr. John Ang has been fishing these waters for more than a quarter of a century and he gladly shares that vast experience with both veterans of the sea and first-time anglers.

Your adventure will start in Bangkok — John will pick you up from your hotel and then drive you to the lake for eight incredible hours of fishing fun. He can take large groups, but 2-4 anglers are the sweet spot.

He’ll work his hardest to put you on brag-worthy trophies, such as Giant Snakehead, Giant Mekong Catfish, Giant Siamese Carp, Arapaima, and Featherback. Your weapon of choice will be heavy tackle and John will teach you all the tricks and hacks for landing the biggest catch. Please note that he supports a strict catch-and-release policy.

He has the best professional gear in store for you, by top brands such as Shimano. All tackle and fishing licenses will be included in the price, along with delicious traditional Thai food and refreshments. John’s wife is his first mate and she’ll be there to help you with everything you need. GoPro videos and photos are also something you can expect!

If you have any second thoughts about bringing your kids, don’t hesitate — there’s no minimum age, just attend to your little ones while reeling in the giants.



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  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $621
    Giant Mekong Catfish and Giant Siamese Carp are some of the biggest freshwater fish in the world. You can expect great fights and many catches on this trip. You'll also get to chase after Giant Snakehead, Arapaima, and Featherback. You're guaranteed to have lots of fun and quality photos and videos to prove it.
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FAQs about BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp

BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp offers the following trip to customers:
  • THB 11,500 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Trips booked with BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and other)
  • Live Bait
  • Snacks (Various)
  • Drinks (Water and Coke)
  • First Mate (Tips welcome )
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Fried rice, papaya noodles, traditional Thai food)

BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp offers the following fishing technique:
  • Heavy Tackle

Top targeted fish species with BKK Fishing Tour – Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp include:
  • Carp
  • Catfish

Meet the Charter Operator

BKK Fishing Tour
Bangkok, Thailand
21 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2014
Capt. John Ang is originally from Singapore and has been living in Thailand for the past 25 years. He and his crew are stationed and operating out of Bangkok. Fishing has always been the captain's passion and he loves meeting anglers from all over the world. He specializes in freshwater fishing in Thailand and loves to introduce visiting anglers to native Thai fish such as Giant Snakehead, Featherback, Giant Mekong Catfish, and Giant Siamese Carp. Currently, Captain John is the IGFA world record holder for Giant Snakehead, which weighed 26 Ibs.

About this listing

Targeted species

Carp Carp
Catfish Catfish

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and other
Live Bait
Snacks
Various
Drinks
Water and Coke
First Mate
Tips welcome
Fishing License
Lunch
Fried rice, papaya noodles, traditional Thai food

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Bangkok to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Marco C.
Singapore, Singapore
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Full day Giant Catfish/Siamese Carp with John

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 27, 2022
It was my first time fishing giant fish and I couldn’t do it without John, ended up with 5 carb + mekong. John picked...
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Diane B.
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Full day Giant Catfish Siamese Carp with John Ang

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 3, 2023
Brilliant days fishing, communication throughout was excellent, picked up early at the hotel and taken to the lake. All equipment...
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Benjamin D.
Holmes Beach, FL
Excellent
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Mekong catfish trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 26, 2023
These fish definitely have some power. If you’re in bkk and looking for a battle,  these are your guys. They wind was rough...
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Brad G.
Hayward, California
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BKK John Amazing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 6, 2022
What a great day. Excursion met every expectation and more. Would highly recommend if your ever in Thailand 🇹🇭 taking...
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John S.
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 9, 2023
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