Fishing Spots ＞ Sumatra
Tuna/Billfish/Marlin/Grouper/Barramundi（Kepri）
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Batam (Kepri) (Sumatra) targeting Tuna/Billfish/Marlin/Grouper/Barramundi（Kepri）. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly @wisatabaharibatam ›Ferries are the standard way from Singapore to Batam Island. From HarbourFront (main island side) or Tanah Merah, it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes to each terminal. As immigration is involved, check each operator's schedules and arrange early.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HarbourFront (Singapore) | Batam Centre Ferry Terminal | about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes | A standard route with many departures, close to the city center. |
| HarbourFront (Singapore) | Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal | about 50 to 57 minutes | Fastest at about 50 minutes. Distance about 12 nautical miles (about 23 km). |
| HarbourFront (Singapore) | Sekupang Ferry Terminal | about 50 minutes | A terminal on the western side of the island. |
| Tanah Merah (Singapore) | Nongsapura Ferry Terminal | about 50 minutes | Close to the resort/fishing bases in the northeast of the island. |
Coordinates: 1.08, 104.03（Open in Google Maps）
Tuna/Billfish/Marlin/Grouper/Barramundi（Kepri）
The best fishing season is the dry season, when rainfall is low and the sea is calm (roughly April to October, especially June to October). You can enjoy targeting snapper/grouper, GT, barramundi, and estuary/nearshore fishing. For daily outings, the dawn and dusk feeding times and rising/falling tide cycles are good opportunities. In the rainy season (November to March), rain and waves tend to make departures unstable.
◎ peak: Jun–Oct · ○ in season: Apr–Oct
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Located in the Riau Islands across from Singapore, on rich grounds opening onto the South China Sea. You can target a wide variety, from pelagics like tuna, billfish, and marlin to grouper and barramundi. Overnight charters of two days/one night up to five days/four nights are the norm, with offshore trips reaching out toward Berakit and the Anambas Islands.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Tuna Billfish Marlin Grouper
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An equatorial tropical rainforest climate, hot and humid throughout the year. The rainy season is around November to March, with the most rainfall in December. For clothing, wear light summer clothes all year, with protection against the sun and squalls (hat and rain gear).
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Summer clothes. Prepare for squalls in the rainy season. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Summer clothes. Rain gear gives peace of mind. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Summer clothes. The end of the rainy season. | |
| 29 | 32 | 26 | Summer clothes. Protect against the sun. | |
| 30 | 32 | 26 | Light summer clothes. Take measures against the heat. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Summer clothes. Relatively comfortable in the dry season. | |
| 28 | 31 | 24 | Summer clothes. Dry season. | |
| 28 | 31 | 24 | Summer clothes. Dry season. | |
| 28 | 32 | 24 | Summer clothes. Less rainfall. | |
| 29 | 32 | 26 | Summer clothes. Rain begins to increase. | |
| 29 | 32 | 26 | Summer clothes. The rainy season begins, so bring rain gear. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Summer clothes. The period with the most rainfall. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Montigo Resorts Nongsa | about SGD 250 to 650/night (villa) | A five-star, all-villa resort in Nongsa with private pools. Seaside and fine dining. A quiet resort area close to Nongsapura Ferry Terminal. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Turi Beach Resort | about SGD 130 to 280/night | A four-star beach resort in Nongsa. Over 100 rooms, multiple restaurants, two pools, and an attached St Gregory Spa. Very close to Nongsapura Ferry. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Holiday Inn Resort Batam | — | One of the main resorts in Nongsa. Beachfront, with good access to the ferry terminals (Nongsapura/Harbour Bay). | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Hotel Santika Batam | about RM 150 to 350/night (mid-range) | A three-star hotel in the Batam Centre district. About 3.4 miles to Nagoya Hill mall. Convenient for using Batam Centre Ferry Terminal. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | ibis Styles Batam Nagoya | about RM 150 to 350/night (mid-range) | In Nagoya's business district. 187 rooms, gym, pool, spa, and kids' park. Good access to Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | I Hotel Batam | about RM 150 to 350/night (mid-range) | A mid-range hotel in central Nagoya. Within walking/short distance of Nagoya Hill mall, the downtown area, and Harbour Bay port. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | favehotel Nagoya - Batam | about RM 50 to 150/night (budget range) | A low-priced hotel near Nagoya Hill, Lucky Plaza, and Harbour Bay port. Clean and suited to short stays. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Nagoya地区 バジェットホテル/ゲストハウス各種 | about RM 50 to 150/night | Many around Nagoya and the ferry terminals. Basic but clean. Suited to backpackers and short transits. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Batam Centreエリア 廉価ホテル各種 | about RM 50 to 150/night | Very close to Batam Centre Ferry Terminal with the best port access. Affordable for short stays and business use. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Prawn 933 | Seafood | about SGD 20 to 25 per person | A long-established seafood restaurant on Jalan Bengkong Laut. Fresh prawns and crab at reasonable prices. Open 10:00 to 23:00. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Kelong Seafood Restaurant | Seafood (kelong/over-water) | — | An over-water kelong-style place in Nongsa. Serves live fish at the seaside with a view of Singapore's evening skyline. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Barelang Seafood Restaurant | Seafood (kelong/over-water) | — | Directly connected to a kelong where you can pick your own fish. 30 to 40 minutes by car from Nagoya. Large open-air seating with a view of the Barelang Bridge (up to 1,500 guests). | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Rezeki Seafood Restaurant | Seafood | about SGD 10 to 25 per person | In Nongsa (Batu Besar), about 15 minutes from Hang Nadim Airport. A locally popular spot since the 1980s. Open 10:00 to 21:00. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Kelong Baba（by Kelong Shangrila） | Seafood (kelong/over-water) | — | A popular kelong-style place where you can pick your own live fish. Open daily from morning to evening. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Kopak Jaya 007 Kelong Seafood | Seafood (kelong/over-water) | — | A seaside open-air kelong-style place. Plenty of local seafood such as hepo, crab, shellfish, squid, prawns, and gonggong. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya ベジタリアン食堂 | Vegetarian/Chinese Buddhist | — | A vegetarian restaurant within the temple. You can stop by while sightseeing. Available indoors even in the rain. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.