Fish Species in Thailand
Fish species that can be encountered by anglers when fishing in Thailand.
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Mega Fishing Thailand β freshwater fish species identification and taxonomy pages. Here you will find information about the main game fish species that anglers fishing in Thailand may encounter like catfish, carp and snakehead as well as other native freshwater and brackish water species.
Redtail Catfish β South American Speedster
Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) β an underwater bullet train from South America. Lightning-fast strikes, distinctive red tail fin, grows over 50kg.Discover more...
These magnificent South American catfish are renowned for their incredible speed and devastating power. Their distinctive red tail and prehistoric appearance make them one of the most sought-after predatory species. Feel the raw power of these aquatic missiles at Thailand's premier predator fishing lakes.
Giant Snakehead β Explosive Ambush Hunter
Giant Snakehead (Channa micropeltes) β Thailand's most aggressive ambush predator with devastating strikes on topwater lures.Discover more...
Thailand's native ambush predators β explosive hunters that strike with lightning speed. The Giant Snakehead (Channa micropeltes) is Thailand's most aggressive predator, delivering devastating strikes that will test any angler's nerve and tackle.
Cobra Snakehead β Rare Catch of a Lifetime
Cobra Snakehead (Channa marulius) β the largest member of the snakehead family. The ultimate trophy for specialised snakehead anglers.Discover more...
The Cobra Snakehead (Channa marulius) is the largest member of the snakehead family and a much rarer catch than its Giant cousin. For specialised snakehead anglers, landing a Cobra is the ultimate trophy β a true catch of a lifetime.
Arapaima & Amazon Predators
Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) β the world's largest scaled freshwater fish. Prehistoric air-breathing predator reaching 200kg+.Discover more...
Daily guided fishing trips for Arapaima and Amazon predators β only 1.5 hours from Bangkok with luxury private minivan transport included. Early morning hotel pickup and door-to-door service. Hunt the ultimate freshwater predators at Thailand's premier predator fishing lakes.
OTHER SPECIES GROUPS
Explore every species group you can target in Thailand
GUIDED FISHING
Professional guided trips to target these amazing species
π Bangkok
6 days / 5 nights
Mahseer Fishing The Golden Triangle
After the big success of our prevoius fishing expeditions in the Golden Triangle for mahseer species, we are now able to offer a fully guided experience of the most extreme lure fishing that Thailand can offer!
π― Golden Triangle
π Bangkok
3 days / 2 nights
CARP / CATFISH FISHING
KP Lake is a great destination carp fishing in Bangkok, with plenty of different carp species to catch. Due to its distance from Bangkok we offer this as a 3 day trip and 2 nights in an upcountry hotel.
π― KP Lake
π Bangkok
1 day
Snakehead / Barramundi fishing
Lure and Fly fishing for Barramundi (Lates calcarifer )and Snakehead species (Channa micropeltes and striata) at Bang Na lakes which is a venue made of 4 stocked lakes, all located in the same area, at only one hour drive from Bangkok.
π― Bang Na lakes
π Bangkok
1 day
Predator Fishing
Predator fishing lake, located close to Bangkok, Lure fishing (morning) / dead bait fishing (afternoon). The fish species to be targeted are mainly Arapaima (the lake has the biggest population of Arapaima in Thailand. Also many other imported and native Thai fish species.
π― Predator lake
π Bangkok
1 day
Giant Carp / Catfish Fishing
Daily guided carp fishing trip to the NEW Bungsamran lake in Bangkok. There are no blank fishing days at Bungsamran fishing park, if you need to, just ask us about the Mega Fishing Thailand no catfish catch guarantee.
π― Bungsamran lake
π Bangkok
1 day
Barramundi Fishing Lures and Flies
Experience world-class Barramundi fishing action just 1.5 hours from Bangkok at the famous Bang Pakong lakes. Target one of the world's hardest-fighting sport fish using lures or fly tackle with professional guides, private transport, and full tackle included.
π― Bang Pakong
π Chiang mai
Full day (overnight available)
Snakehead and Jungle Perch Fishing
Wild fishing in Thailand - Mae Ngat Dam is located 85 km northwest of Chiang Mai, and is part of the spectacular Sri Lanna National park. We fish here for the Giant Snakehead and Hampala Barb also called Jungle Perch.
π― Mae Ngat reservoir
π Chiang mai
24 hours
Dream Lake Resort Chiang mai
Dream Lake Fishing resort in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Check out the latest packages and pricing for Northern Thailand's premiere fishing venue Dream Lake fishing resort. A beautiful small fishing lake in Thailand, located 8 km away from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.
π― Dream Lake
π Chiang mai
1 day
Borsang Fishing Park Giant Catfish
At this venue we guarantee you will catch a nice fish. The average size of catfish is 5 -20kg (11lb - 45lb) and the chance for bigger ones is fairly good. The Giant Mekong catfish is well known in Thailand as a brute and a tackle destroyer.
π― Borsang Lake
π Bangkok
4 or 5 days (optional)
Sea Fishing Gulf Of Thailand
Koh Kut is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks as the fourth of all Thailand's islands or the second to Ko Chang in Trat. On a trip you have booked with us, the boat is yours. The crew and team guides are at your service 24 hours a day.
π― Koh Kut (Gulf of Thailand)
π Bangkok
5 days / 4 nights
SRINAKARIN Jungle Fishing
Remote wild lure fishing for Giant, Cobra and Striped Snakehead plus Jungle Perch at Srinakarin reservoir, Kanchanaburi. 5 days / 4 nights on a traditional Thai floating house, guided by Thailand pro fishing guides.
π― Kanchanaburi
π Bangkok
3 days / 2 nights
SRINAKARIN Jungle Fishing
Remote wild lure fishing for Giant, Cobra and Striped Snakehead plus Jungle Perch at Srinakarin reservoir, Kanchanaburi. 3 days / 2 nights on a traditional Thai floating house.
π― Srinakarin, Kanchanaburi
π Bangkok
5 days / 4 nights
Southern Thailand Snakehead Trip
Remote wild lure fishing for Giant Snakehead on a 5 day / 4 night adventure in Southern Thailand, staying at a seaside hotel. Guided by Thailand pro fishing guides.
π― Southern Thailand
π Bangkok
5 days / 4 nights
Khao Laem Dam Snakehead Fishing
Remote wild lure fishing for Giant Snakehead at Khao Laem Dam, Kanchanaburi. 5 days / 4 nights on a traditional Thai floating house, guided by Thailand pro fishing guides.
π― Khao Laem Dam (Kanchanaburi)
SPECIES BY LATIN NAME
Full Species Index
Introduced
- Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula)
- Arapaima (Arapaima gigas)
- Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
- Peacock Bass (Cichla temensis)
- Red Bellied Pacu (Piaractus brachypomus)
- Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus)
- Ripsaw Catfish (Oxydoras niger)
- Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias hybrid (C. gariepinus Γ C. macrocephalus))
- Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)
- Suckermouth Catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus)
- Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum)
- Tiger Catfish (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum)
Other Species
Carp and Barbs
- Big Head Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
- Black Shark Minnow (Labeo chrysophekadion)
- Catla (Labeo catla)
- Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Giant Siamese Carp (Catlocarpio siamensis)
- Hampala Barb (Hampala macrolepidota)
- Hovenβs Carp (Leptobarbus hoevenii)
- Jullienβs Golden Carp (Probarbus jullieni)
- Mrigal Carp (Cirrhinus cirrhosus)
- Rohu (Labeo rohita)
- Stracheyi Mahseer (Neolissochilus stracheyi)
- Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)
Catfish
Snakeheads
We look forward to seeing you fishing in Thailand with us soon whether you are a match angler, species hunter or big fish specialist Join us at one of the many unique and amazing fishing parks, lakes, rivers, reservoirs and dams that are here in Thailand. There really is an unforgetable fishing in Thailand experience for all anglers at all levels from all backgrounds.