Fishing Spots ＞ Borneo
Jigging/GT/Offshore
5 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Miri (Borneo) targeting Jigging/GT/Offshore. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
The gateway to Miri is Miri Airport (MYY). Direct flights are available from Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Singapore, operated by carriers such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air and Scoot. From the airport, you travel to the city and port by car.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Direct flight (Malaysia Airlines / AirAsia / Firefly / Batik Air) | About 2 hours 24 minutes | Frequent service with plenty of flights. The main route to Sarawak and Miri. |
| Kota Kinabalu (BKI) | Direct flight | One of the main cities served from Miri. Convenient for access via Sabah. | |
| Singapore | Direct flight (Scoot) | Scoot operates a low-cost direct flight to Miri. |
Coordinates: 4.4, 113.99（Open in Google Maps）
Jigging/GT/Offshore
The best season for fishing in Miri (jigging, GT popping, offshore) is roughly March to October. Good weather means few trip cancellations and a wide variety of target fish. During the northeast monsoon (November to February), sea conditions tend to be rough and departures are unstable. Target fish include GT, kingfish, queenfish and red grouper (shallow waters 20-60m), as well as yellowfin tuna, amberjack, bigeye trevally/giant trevally types, giant grouper, barracuda and wahoo (deep waters 80-450m, toward the Brunei border). As a tackle guide, jigging uses PE4 or higher (40lb leader, 300m or more of line) and popping uses PE6 or higher.
○ in season: Mar–Oct
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Off Miri the best season is Mar-Oct, the dry season, when departures are reliable. Run several hours by big boat out to the offshore banks such as the Batu Mat and Suai reefs near the Brunei border to build a jigging and bottom-fishing program. GT, yellowfin, and big grouper are the main targets, with tackle around PE 4-plus and 200-400 g jigs.
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Miri has a tropical rainforest climate, hot and humid throughout the year. Temperature variation is small, around 29-31°C during the day. Rain increases during the northeast monsoon (roughly November to February), with November and December being the wettest (monthly rainfall can exceed 400mm).
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves and breathable clothing. Rain gear (more rain during the northeast monsoon). | |
| 27 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves. Carry rain gear. | |
| 27 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves. Sun protection. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Hat and sunscreen. | |
| 29 | 31 | 26 | The hottest period. Prioritize light, breathable clothing and stay frequently hydrated. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Sun protection. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Sunscreen and hat. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Sun protection. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Sunscreen. | |
| 28 | 30 | 25 | Short sleeves. Carry rain gear (around the start of the monsoon). | |
| 27 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves plus rain gear. Heavy rain during the northeast monsoon. | |
| 27 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves plus solid rain gear. The wettest period. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Miri Marriott Resort & Spa（ミリ・マリオット・リゾート＆スパ） | — | A five-star beachfront resort facing the South China Sea. It has one of Sarawak's largest free-form pools, the Mandara Spa, and a beach restaurant on the sand. Very close to Miri Airport. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Pullman Miri Waterfront（プルマン・ミリ・ウォーターフロント） | — | A five-star hotel combining a downtown location with beach access. Spacious sea-facing rooms, an infinity pool and a spa. Close to Bintang Megamall and the City Fan park. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Imperial Hotel Miri（インペリアル・ホテル・ミリ） | — | A highly rated hotel attached to the Imperial Mall. Central location, convenient for shopping and dining. Excellent review scores. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Kingwood Boutique Hotel Miri（キングウッド・ブティックホテル・ミリ） | — | Four-star. Within walking distance of Imperial Shopping Mall, Tua Pek Kong Temple and Bintang Plaza. Highly rated for cleanliness and location. Restaurant and cafe on site. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Mercure Miri City Centre（メルキュール・ミリ・シティセンター） | — | A mid-range chain hotel in the city center. A convenient location for sightseeing and business use. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Meritz Hotel（メリッツ・ホテル） | — | A four-star business-class hotel attached to Bintang Megamall. Directly connected to a commercial complex with about 200 shops, very convenient for shopping and dining. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Mega Hotel（メガ・ホテル） | — | A reliable family-friendly choice. Family suites, breakfast included, and air conditioning and TV provided. City center. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Kingwood Boutique Hotel Miri（同・廉価ルーム利用） | — | The same hotel as the higher tier, but with rooms at reasonable rates depending on the season. Central location, well placed for sightseeing on foot. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | OYO 90972 JJ Homestay | — | A budget guesthouse close to the city center and Marina Beach. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, parking, and a terrace and garden. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Seafood Centre（アポロ・シーフードセンター） | Seafood (Chinese) | — | A famous restaurant in central Miri. Butter prawns (prawns stir-fried in butter) and steamed fish are the standout, popular menu items. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Meng Chai Seafood（孟仔海鮮） | Seafood | — | Plenty of fresh seafood such as crab, fish, squid and shellfish. The BBQ garlic-grilled pomfret and tom yum are well regarded. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Tasty Point | Local Chinese cafe (Sarawak laksa) | — | Locally famous as a top spot for Sarawak laksa. Also serves curry chicken and kolo mee. Air-conditioned seating. Open 07:00-14:30. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| WZT Cafe | Local Chinese cafe (kolo mee) | — | Along the main street in the center. Famous for its kolok mee (kolo mee), kaya toast and fried noodles. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Summit Cafe | Kelabit cuisine / local | — | A buffet-style spread of unusual highland ingredients such as jungle fern and cassava leaves cooked with belacan. Also good for vegetarians. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Tamu Muhibbah Food Court（タムー・ムヒバ・フードコート） | Food court / various local dishes | — | A lively food court. A range of local dishes available at lunchtime. You can try a variety of menu items at reasonable prices. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Miri Waterfront Esplanade（屋台群） | Hawker stalls / seafood | — | Bustling hawker stalls along the waterfront. Fresh seafood can be enjoyed from the evening onward. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (3 accounts, period 2021-11–2026-07, 15 posts). Not actual catch statistics—posting frequency ≠ real catch; treat as a reference indicator with biases (popular-account skew, etc.). Sources are the linked posts.
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Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.