Fishing Spots ＞ Thailand
Giant Siamese carp/Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Pangasius
4 captains listed · freshwater category. A spot in Gillhams Fishing Resort (Krabi) (Thailand) targeting Giant Siamese carp/Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Pangasius. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Fly to KBV, then about 30 min by resort transfer. A taxi from Krabi Town or Ao Nang also works.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport (KBV) | Resort pickup / car | About 20-45 min | Inland Khao Thong. About 30 min by pickup after arrival. Pickup included in many packages |
| Krabi town / Ao Nang | Taxi |
Coordinates: 8.17811, 98.78037（Open in Google Maps）
Giant Siamese carp/Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Pangasius
Open year-round. Weather is most comfortable in the dry season, Nov–Apr, while fishing peaks roughly from May to mid-December (good even in the rainy season). Home to some of the world's largest Siamese giant carp, arapaima and more.
Near Ao Nang in Krabi Province, this roughly 12-acre still-water lake is run by the British Gillham father and son. Set against jungle and limestone cliffs, it holds over 46 species of giant fish including arapaima, Siamese giant carp and Mekong giant catfish. With arapaima over 500lb, Siamese carp over 200lb and Mekong catfish in the 300lb class, it's Thailand's premier monster freshwater park.
Tropical monsoon climate. Highs ~31–34°C (Mar–Apr hottest), lows ~24–25°C. Dry season Dec–Apr (February driest); rainy season May–Nov, with October wettest (southwest monsoon). (Summarized, as monthly data is not reliable enough.)
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.