Fishing Spots ＞ Thailand
Barramundi/Grouper/Snapper/Squid
5 captains listed · estuary category. A spot in Krabi / Ao Nang (Thailand) targeting Barramundi/Grouper/Snapper/Squid. 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 Team Krabi(FB) ›The gateway to the Andaman Sea is Krabi Airport (KBV). From Bangkok (BKK/DMK) it is about a 1.5-hour domestic flight, or after arriving on an international flight, transfer by car to the city, Ao Nang, or Nopparat Thara Pier. The piers are the departure hubs for boat tours and fishing boats.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (BKK/DMK) | Domestic flight to Krabi Airport (KBV) | About 1 hr 20-30 min | Operated frequently by Thai Airways, AirAsia, etc. |
| Krabi Airport (KBV) | Taxi/private transfer to Ao Nang | About 30-50 min | About 30 km. Varies with traffic around Ao Nang |
| Krabi Airport (KBV) | Shared shuttle bus to Ao Nang | About 60 min or more | Cheapest, but takes longer with multiple stops |
| Krabi Airport (KBV) | Taxi etc. to Nopparat Thara Pier | About 28-45 min | The pier is the departure hub for boats and fishing boats |
Coordinates: 8.06, 98.91（Open in Google Maps）
Barramundi/Grouper/Snapper/Squid
The best fishing is the dry season, November-April. During this period the Andaman Sea is calm, ideal for boating and fishing. Bottom and reef targets such as grouper, snapper, barracuda, and trevally bite well, and in deep water there is also a run of sailfish, tuna, and marlin. Barramundi can be targeted in the Krabi River.
○ in season: Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec
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Krabi/Ao Nang on Thailand's Andaman coast is built around island-hopping charters out of Ao Nang pier. The close grounds 15 minutes out are shallow and mostly small fish, while the deeper water around Bamboo Island toward the Phi Phi group produces better sizes. Troll or bottom-fish for grouper, barracuda, king mackerel and queenfish, and toward night you can jig for squid too. Its strength is that trips run year-round.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Barramundi Grouper Snapper Squid
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A tropical climate with high temperatures year-round. The dry season is November-April (December-February is especially best) with clear skies and calm seas. The rainy season is May-October with heavy rain from the southwest monsoon, peaking in September.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 32 | 22 | Short sleeves/light clothing. Comfortable in the dry season; protect against strong midday sun | |
| 27.5 | 33 | 22 | Short sleeves/light clothing. Best of the dry season, little rain and comfortable | |
| 28.5 | 34 | 23 | Short sleeves. Hot with strong sun; hat and sun protection | |
| 29 | 34 | 24 | Short sleeves/light clothing. The hottest period; stay hydrated | |
| 28 | 32 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. Start of the rainy season; prepare for squalls | |
| 28 | 32 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. Hot and humid | |
| 27.5 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. Be ready for sudden squalls | |
| 27.5 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. High humidity; quick-drying clothing is handy | |
| 27.5 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves + solid rain gear. Peak rainfall month | |
| 27.5 | 31 | 24 | Short sleeves + rain gear. End of the rainy season, still much rain | |
| 26.5 | 30 | 23 | Short sleeves/light clothing. Start of the dry season, heading toward stable weather | |
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Short sleeves/light clothing. Best of the dry season, often clear and comfortable |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Rayavadee | From around USD 500/night | Top-tier villa resort adjacent to Krabi Marine National Park. On the Railay Peninsula side, accessed by boat | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort | Around USD 110-150/night | 5-star on Klong Muang Beach. Golf, spa, large pool | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi | Around USD 90-140/night | Upper-tier resort at the south end of Ao Nang Beach. Spa, pool, within walking distance of the beach | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Krabi Resort | Around USD 60-100/night | Directly connected to Ao Nang Beach. Two pools, beachfront bar | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Panan Krabi Resort | Around USD 60-90/night | 4-star in central Ao Nang. Balcony in every room, within walking distance of the beach | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Holiday Ao Nang Beach Resort Krabi | Around USD 50-80/night | Mid-range resort with a pool, near Ao Nang Beach | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | @Aonang Guesthouse | Private room from around USD 20-35/night | Clean, quiet guesthouse. 15-20 min walk to the beach | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Nomads Ao Nang | Dorm from around USD 17/night | Backpacker hostel in Ao Nang | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Tan Hostel x Cafe | Dorm from around USD 9/night | Budget hostel with a cafe. Cheapest tier | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lae Lay Grill | Seafood/Thai cuisine | — | Known for its view overlooking the sea from a hilltop. One of Ao Nang's most popular spots, with hotel pickup | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| KoDam Kitchen | Thai cuisine | — | Popular spot with good value. Its signature is seafood curry served in a coconut shell | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Bussaba Thai Restaurant | Thai cuisine (northern)/seafood | — | Northern Ao Nang. A long-standing 15-year establishment with fresh seafood too | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| D&E's Jungle Kitchen | Thai cuisine (local) | — | Run by a local family. Rustic bamboo-and-thatch atmosphere, generous portions | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| The Last Fisherman Bar | BBQ/seafood bar | — | South end of Ao Nang Beach. Nightly BBQ, Thai cuisine + light meals | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Ao Nang Night Market | Stalls/street food | Cheap | Grilled seafood, skewers, pad thai and more, casually | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.