The Queen Sirikit Dam is located 4 hours from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. When fishing in Thailand at this place you can be guaranteed of breathtaking scenery. The peace will only be broken by truly amazing and adrenalin pumping surface lure action when your top water lures are attacked by Thailands top freshwater predator, the Giant Snakehead or Toman (Pla chado).
The Giant Snakeheads aggression is legendary and you can be sure that once hooked this fish is not going to play the easy game, You will be battling to keep these Giant Snakeheads from snagging you and breaking your line at every chance they get.
These action shots show the kind of fishing we are talking about here, the waters are crystal clear which makes for even more excitement ( if that was possible) as the battle unfolds in front of your eyes.
The surface strikes are heart stopping, anybody who has done this kind of fishing before will tell you exactlythat.
This guided fishing trip will take you to the largest reservoir in Thailand the Queen Sirikit Dam, which is about 129 km long.
The dam is located near Uttaradit and is definetly one of the best waters for Snakehead and Jungle Perch in Thailand, The breathtaking views and the excotic nature of this area just add to the whole attraction of this fishing tour in Thailand.
This one is designed for skilled Lure-Fisherman, the fishing at this water needs precise Casting because you will always be fishing in areas with Submerged trees and lots of other snags.
Your english speaking guide and Thai boatman will work tirlessly to get you into the right places and on the fish. After that it is up to you to do battle with these fierce predatory fish.
Fishing for snakeheads or jungle perch is the ultimate challenge and the success depends often on the right season.
We do not offer this trip during the cool winter season, we start fishing here from the end of February until the end of October. During these months you have a good chance to hook one of these fierce predators.
1. Day: 9.00a.m pick up from your hotel or guesthouse in Chiang Mai. Transfer to the reservoirs 3-3.5hours Lunch at the raft. Lurefishing in the afternoon until dawn. Return to the raft for dinner and overnight stay
2.Day: Start 5.30-6.00a.m. with a local boatman to explore the resevoir. Fishing until 11.00a.m., Return to the raft about noon for lunch. Start again fishing between 2.30-3.00p.m. until dawn. Return to the raft for dinner and overnight stay
3.Day: Start 5.30-6.00a.m. with a local boatman to explore the resevoir. Fishing until 11.00a.m., Return to the raft about noon for lunch. We take a rest and leave about 3.00p.m. heading back to Chiang Mai
Price: 27.500,-Baht per angler
All fishing trips include: Roundtrip transport from Chiang Mai. Boat rental, basic accommodation on a raft, all food, drinking water, softdrinks. Full guide assistance. We provide spinning reels and rods and lures for our guests, but anglers who wish to use a baitcaster, or who want to try their hand at fly fishing, will have to bring their own tackle. It is also recommended that you bring, during the raining season (June-October), wet weather clothing along with you.
Tours are exclusive for max. 2 anglers per trip, booking has to be completed 1 month in advance.
This trip is really adventureous and you will spend the nights on a floating bambooraft out on the water.
The accomodation is on a Thai style floating raft based at the edge of the dam where there is s very good resteraunt that serves delicious Thai food and a minimart very nearby.
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If you would like to book a tour to go fishing for Snakeheads at the Queen Sirikit Dam near Chiang Mai Thailand then please dont hesitate to email tours@megafishingthailand.com for more info and pricing.
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For more information about the amazing Snakehead fishing in Thailand click here. Or you can find more info about giant snakeheads, striped snakeheads and cobra snakeheads in our Snakehead section by clicking here.
The Queen Sirikit Dam is located 4 hours from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. When fishing in Thailand at this place you can be guaranteed of breathtaking scenery. The peace will only be broken by truly amazing and adrenalin pumping surface lure action when your top water lures are attacked by Thailands top freshwater predator, the Giant Snakehead or Toman (Pla chado).
