Fishing Spots ＞ Peninsular Malaysia
large Catfish/Gar/predator(C&R)
2 captains listed · freshwater category. A spot in Batu Arang Exotic Fishing Park (Peninsular Malaysia) targeting large Catfish/Gar/predator(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 nearest airport (Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL / Subang SZB), head into the city or suburbs by car or ride-hailing app (Grab). Prawn fishing ponds are scattered across residential areas and suburbs, so check the exact address and travel time on the facility's Facebook or Google Maps.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) / Subang Airport (SZB) | Car or ride-hailing app (Grab) | SZB is nearest by coordinates; KUL is the main gateway for international arrivals. To the city / suburbs. Prawn fishing ponds are scattered in residential and outlying areas, so check the venue's Facebook / Google Maps for the exact address and travel time |
Coordinates: 3.304563, 101.463313（Open in Google Maps）
large Catfish/Gar/predator(C&R)
As an outdoor fishing pond, the period around June-July with relatively low monthly rainfall is comfortable. Check opening hours, target fish (monster/exotic species), and rod/bait rental availability locally.
A 24-hour, fully catch-and-release exotic pond at Batu Arang in Rawang. The stars are monster fish like alligator gar, Mekong catfish, Amazon redtail catfish, arapaima, and big snakehead. Methods range widely across bait, live bait, lure, and fly, with live lures allowed on single hooks only.
The Kuala Lumpur/Selangor area has a tropical rainforest climate (Af). It is hot and humid year-round, with average highs of 32-34°C and lows around 24-25°C. Rainfall is heavy in October-December and March-April, with frequent afternoon squalls (observations based on Subang Airport 1991-2020 normals).
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.6 | 23.8 | |||
| 33.3 | 24.0 | |||
| 33.7 | 24.5 | |||
| 33.7 | 24.7 | |||
| 33.6 | 25.0 | |||
| 33.3 | 24.8 | |||
| 32.8 | 24.4 | |||
| 32.8 | 24.5 | |||
| 32.7 | 24.2 | |||
| 32.6 | 24.2 | |||
| 32.3 | 24.1 | |||
| 32.0 | 24.0 |
During the rainy season (especially October-December, then March-April), afternoon squalls and heavy downpours are common, and flash floods and flooding can easily occur in urban areas. Check whether there are covered fishing seats, and bring rain gear and a change of clothes.
Things to do in Kuala LumpurFor 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.