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Squid/Hairtail/Snapper/Grouper/Billfish
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Chumphon (Thailand) targeting Squid/Hairtail/Snapper/Grouper/Billfish. 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 TK Fishing Chumphon(FB) ›Chumphon is a province on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand, with Chumphon Airport (CJM) as its gateway. It can be reached from Bangkok by plane, overnight train, or bus, and Koh Tao is accessed by high-speed catamaran ferry. The airport lies about 35 km north of Chumphon town, and you travel into the city by minibus.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (Don Mueang Airport DMK) | Plane → Chumphon Airport (CJM) | About 1 hour | AirAsia/Nok Air operate direct flights. From the airport to town (about 35 km north) it is roughly 150 baht by minibus. |
| Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) | Overnight train (Southern Line) → Chumphon Station | About 8–9 hours | Several services run daily. The fare is about 4–45 USD. The most comfortable standard route. |
| Bangkok (Sai Tai Mai Southern Bus Terminal/Mo Chit) | Long-distance bus → Chumphon | About 9–12 hours | Express bus about 382 baht, VIP bus about 438 baht. Overnight services available. |
| Chumphon (Lomprayah Pier) | High-speed catamaran ferry → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) | About 1 hour 45 minutes–2 hours | Operated by Lomprayah. First departure around 07:00. The gateway to Koh Tao. |
Coordinates: 10.5, 99.18（Open in Google Maps）
Squid/Hairtail/Snapper/Grouper/Billfish
Sailfish are said to peak around the southern Gulf of Thailand and Chumphon from November to February. Meanwhile, offshore migratory fish such as yellowfin tuna and dogtooth tuna are best targeted from March to September, when the sea calms (because during the southwest monsoon the Malay Peninsula shields the upper part of the gulf). Note that, compared with the Andaman Sea side, the gulf side has a somewhat lower encounter rate for billfish and large tuna.
◎ peak: Mar–Jun · ○ in season: Mar–Sep
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A fishery targeting the Chumphon Islands out in the Gulf of Thailand, headlined by squid. The squid boats carry big green fishing lights, and the season runs roughly October to March. The mix is wide, from reef fish like grouper and snapper to pelagics like barracuda and mahi-mahi. The best window is the October-May dry season, when larger boats run overnight trips. The draw is emptier water than the more touristed areas.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Squid Hairtail Snapper Grouper
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A tropical monsoon climate, hot and humid throughout the year. Located on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the rainy season runs roughly from October to December, with October being the wettest. January and February are the driest and most comfortable.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 31 | 22 | Short sleeves, light clothing. The coolest month and pleasant in the dry season. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Short sleeves. The driest month. Take sun protection. | |
| 28 | 33 | 24 | Short sleeves. Hot and dry climate. Hat and sunscreen. | |
| 28 | 33 | 26 | Short sleeves. The hottest month. Stay well hydrated. | |
| 28 | 32 | 26 | Short sleeves. Hot and humid, with rain beginning to increase. Bring rain gear. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Short sleeves. Hot and humid. Be prepared for sudden showers. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Short sleeves. Hot and humid. Bring a folding umbrella. | |
| 28 | 31 | 25 | Short sleeves. Hot and humid with squalls. Bring rain gear. | |
| 27 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves. Rain increases. Bring rainwear. | |
| 27 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. The wettest month. Waterproofing essential. | |
| 26 | 30 | 23 | Short sleeves + rain gear. The peak of the rainy season continues. Umbrella and waterproof shoes. | |
| 26 | 30 | 22 | Short sleeves, light clothing. Rain lingers but it begins to cool down. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | The Nest Private Beach Resort (ザ・ネスト プライベートビーチリゾート) | About 90 USD~/night | A private-beach-style resort in the Hat Sai Ri area. Breakfast included. On a quiet stretch of coast south of Chumphon town, it is one of the higher-class lodgings in the area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Armonia Village Resort and Spa (アルモニア ヴィレッジ リゾート＆スパ) | — | About 1 km from Thung Wua Laen Beach. Outdoor pool, two restaurants, and bungalows with private balconies. A beach-style resort with an on-site spa. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Nana Beach Hotel (ナナ ビーチ ホテル) | — | A comfortable hotel in the heart of Thung Wua Laen Beach. A beachfront property with an outdoor pool and poolside bar. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | A-Te Chumphon Hotel (エーテー チュムポン ホテル / SHA Plus) | About 34 USD~/night | A 3–3.5-star property on Tha Taphao Road in town. Outdoor pool, free parking, fitness, and breakfast included. Convenient as a base for the ferry port and sightseeing. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Nana Buri Hotel (ナナ ブリ ホテル) | — | In the center of Chumphon town. Arranges Lomprayah speedboat tickets to the islands and offers hotel transfers. A town-center hotel handy for ferry users. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | CleanWave Resort Chumphon (クリーンウェーブ リゾート チュムポン) | — | Right in front of Hat Thung Wua Laen. A mid-range beach-side resort with a garden, free parking, and a private beach area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | HOP INN Chumphon (ホップ イン チュムポン) | About 17 USD~/night | A simple, clean budget chain in town. Good for cost-conscious travelers, short stays, or an overnight before the ferry. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Salsa Hostel (サルサ ホステル) | About 9 USD~/night | About 0.6 km from the city center. A cheap backpacker hostel, among the lowest price ranges in Chumphon. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Tawan Resort (タワン リゾート) | — | Bungalow-style at Thung Wua Laen Beach. Affordable, with air conditioning and a refrigerator. A budget beach lodging with a garden, free parking, and a terrace. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Seafood (パパ シーフード) | Seafood | — | One of the largest and most popular seafood restaurants in Chumphon town. Located in front of the railway station, open-air. A 'choose-it-yourself' style where you pick your own fresh seafood. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| San Sai Seafood Restaurant (サンサイ シーフード) | Seafood / Southern Thai & Isan cuisine | — | On a quiet beach overlooking Ko Phithak, in business for over 20 years. Specialties include pad thai, hoy tod (oyster omelette), and khanom buang. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Ruen Cha Mao Restaurant (ルアン チャ マオ) | Seafood / Thai cuisine | — | A calm wooden restaurant on Ao Bo Mao Beach. Traditional Thai cuisine using seafood caught by local fishermen. Bustling with locals on weekends. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Chumphon Night Market (チュムポン ナイトマーケット／旧パッタイ通り) | Street stalls & street food | — | Along the main road in the city center. Once called 'Pad Thai Street,' it has many pad thai and hoy tod stalls. An evening dining spot also offering som tam and more. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Talad Sod Chumphon (タラート ソッド/市場) | Market & light meals/sweets | — | A fresh-produce market between Pracha Uthit and Poraminmanka. You can enjoy light bites such as khanom buang (a taco-shaped sweet) and kluay tod (fried bananas). | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Pak Nam Chumphon / Sairi Beach の海沿い食堂群 | Seafood | — | A cluster of seaside eateries lined up at the Pak Nam estuary and Sairi Beach. With good views, you can enjoy fresh seafood at more reasonable prices than in town. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.