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Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Giant Siamese carp/Alligator gar/Redtail catfish
2 captains listed · freshwater category. A spot in Jurassic Mountain Resort (Hua Hin) (Thailand) targeting Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Giant Siamese carp/Alligator gar/Redtail catfish. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Most drive south from Bangkok (a little over 2 hr) or use HHQ. On-site there are 12 guest rooms and a restaurant (transfers/parking available).
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) | About 30 min | About 28 km. About 5 km from central Cha-am | |
| Bangkok (BKK / DMK) | Car (heading south) | About 2.5 hrs | About 215 km. The access note says 'a bit over 2 hrs'. On-site lodging (12 rooms) and a restaurant (pickup / parking available) |
Coordinates: 12.75, 99.9(Open in Google Maps)
Arapaima/Mekong giant catfish/Giant Siamese carp/Alligator gar/Redtail catfish
A year-round freshwater resort (arapaima, Mekong catfish, Siamese carp, gar). Most comfortable in the cool season, Nov–Feb.
◎ peak: Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec · ○ in season: year-round
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Western gulf-coast climate near Hua Hin. Warm year-round with highs ~30–34°C; the cool season, Dec–Jan, is pleasant; rain is heaviest in Oct–Nov. Dry season Nov–Apr. (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.