Fishing Spots ＞ Sumatra
1 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Barelang Fishing Pond (Sumatra) targeting Grouper/Barramundi(C&R). Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
From the airport toward the Barelang Bridge, head south along the Trans Barelang road by taxi or ride-hailing app. From abroad, enter Batam via a ferry from Singapore to Batam Centre port (about 1 hr 10 min) and continue overland.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) | Taxi or ride-hailing app south down the Trans-Barelang road (toward Barelang Bridge) | About 60-90 min | Nongsa district in eastern Batam Island. To the fishing spots in the Barelang area. Main departure points are Jakarta (CGK, 100+ flights a week), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), etc. |
| Singapore | Ferry to Batam Centre Port, then overland | About 1 hr 10 min | Enter Batam by ferry, then overland |
Coordinates: 0.948, 104.088（Open in Google Maps）
Grouper/Barramundi(C&R)
For sea fishing, the best time is February-September (especially June-September) when rain is light and the sea is calm. Target fish include GT/trevally species, mangrove jack, grouper and barracuda. The fishing pond is open year-round.
For Grouper Barramundi Bottom fishing is the go-to.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page
An equatorial tropical rainforest climate. With an annual average of about 27C, it is hot and humid all year with an annual temperature range of about 1.5C. Rain is heavy throughout the year, but November-December is the wettest, while February and June-September are relatively drier.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.9 | 25.4 | |||
| 28.6 | 26.4 | |||
| 28.2 | 26.0 | |||
| 27.5 | 25.4 |
In the rainy season (November-January), strong winds and high waves risk trip cancellations, so a roofed saltwater pond or shore fishing under the bridge serve as alternatives.
Things to do in BatamFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.