Thailand is one of the most extraordinary freshwater fishing destinations on earth — and the species list is the reason why. Nowhere else in the world can you walk up to a lake and realistically target an Arapaima the size of a man, a Giant Mekong Catfish that could fill a bathtub, a hard-charging Amazon Redtail Catfish, and a surface-smashing Giant Snakehead all in the same day. Bangkok's fishing parks and wild reservoirs hold an incredible mix of native Thai giants and exotic imported species that draw serious anglers from every corner of the globe. Whether you have one day or one week, a target species in mind or just an appetite for something extraordinary — Thailand will deliver. Here's what's waiting for you.
Chaopraya Catfish aka Dog Eating Catfish Mayhem
Not to be mixed up with the Giant Mekong Catfish, the Chaopraya Catfish (Pangasius sanitwongsei) is another species that should be on every anglers bucket list when coming to Thailand. This fish can weigh up to 300 kilograms though it not common anymore due to over fishing. The species is actually listed as critically endangered but they are thriving at fishing lakes all over Thailand and at Bangkok Fishing Guide, we unlocked the secret to targeting them at IT Lake Monsters. Home to various large fish, IT Lake Monsters offers the best chance to land one of these giants and the fight is to die for. For a chance at landing these magnificent creatures, contact bkkfishingguide@gmail.com
