Fishing Spots ＞ Thailand
GT/Tuna/Grouper/Squid（Racha/Similan）
9 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Phuket (Thailand) targeting GT/Tuna/Grouper/Squid（Racha/Similan）. 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 @phuketfishingcharters ›The gateway is Phuket International Airport (HKT). There are few direct flights from Japan, so routing via Bangkok (BKK/DMK) or Singapore (SIN) is common. From HKT, you reach each marina (Chalong/Ao Po/Boat Lagoon) by taxi or shuttle.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (BKK/DMK) | Direct domestic flight to HKT | About 1 hr 32 min (flight) | Thai Airways/AirAsia/Vietjet etc. operate frequently |
| Singapore (SIN) | Direct flight to HKT | About 1 hr 52 min (flight) | Singapore Airlines/Scoot/Thai Lion Air, about 50 flights per week |
| Phuket Airport (HKT) | Taxi/shuttle to Ao Po Marina | About 21 min | Close to the airport and convenient |
| Phuket Airport (HKT) | Taxi/shuttle to Boat Lagoon | About 24-29 min (about 24 km) | Varies with traffic |
| Phuket Airport (HKT) | Taxi/van/bus to Chalong Pier | About 1 hr (about 42 km) | In the south; takes even longer in traffic |
Coordinates: 7.88, 98.39（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Tuna/Grouper/Squid（Racha/Similan）
The best time for big fish is the high season of November to April when the sea is calm. Sailfish peak in January to March (caught year-round, and abundant around Racha Yai even in the rainy season of June to August). GT run March to November, especially March-April and October-December. Tuna are good from June to November. The Similan Islands operate only from October to April, with marlin/sailfish at their peak from November to April.
◎ peak: Jan–Mar · ○ in season: Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec
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The main arena is the Racha and Similan islands in the Andaman Sea. Boats run from Chalong pier, and around Racha Noi you can expect big fish on GT popping around the full moon. Similan trips run roughly Oct-Apr only due to sea conditions; Nov-Apr is peak billfish and sailfish trolling, and yellowfin peak Oct-Jan.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：GT Tuna Grouper Squid
*Photos are not re-hosted; we link to each social account (R8). Auto-updated with the latest posts.
A tropical monsoon climate with a year-round average of about 28C, hot all year. The dry season is November to April (low humidity, clear skies, the best time); the rainy season is the southwest monsoon from May to October (rainfall peaks in May and September-October). Bring rain gear in the rainy season.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.7 | 32.7 | 22.7 | Short sleeves, light clothing (comfortable in the dry season) | |
| 28.4 | 33.9 | 22.9 | Short sleeves, light clothing (dry season) | |
| 28.9 | 34.3 | 23.5 | Short sleeves, heat protection (the hottest period) | |
| 29.0 | 34.0 | 24.1 | Short sleeves, hat/sun protection (the hottest) | |
| 28.6 | 32.8 | 24.3 | Short sleeves plus rain gear (start of the rainy season) | |
| 28.2 | 32.3 | 24.2 | Short sleeves plus rain gear | |
| 28.1 | 31.9 | 24.3 | Short sleeves plus rain gear | |
| 28.0 | 31.6 | 24.3 | Short sleeves plus rain gear | |
| 27.6 | 31.4 | 23.8 | Short sleeves plus solid rain gear (rainiest) | |
| 27.5 | 31.5 | 23.5 | Short sleeves plus rain gear (rainfall peak) | |
| 27.6 | 32.0 | 23.3 | Short sleeves, light clothing (start of the dry season) | |
| 27.4 | 31.9 | 22.9 | Short sleeves, light clothing (comfortable in the dry season) |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa | About 20,000-40,000 baht per night | A large luxury resort on Mai Khao Beach. Very close to the airport, advantageous for departing the next morning. By car to each port | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | The Nai Harn | About 15,000-30,000 baht per night | A luxury resort on Nai Harn Beach in the south of the island. About 15 min by car to Chalong Pier and Rawai Port, relatively close for early-morning departures | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort | About 4,000-8,000 baht per night | Inside Boat Lagoon Marina. Within walking distance of the marina where charter boats depart, with convenient dining | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa | About 6,000-12,000 baht per night | A mid-size resort on Mai Khao Beach. Near the airport and quiet. By car to the departure port | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central | About 3,000-5,000 baht per night | Toward the north end of Patong Beach, about a 2 min walk to the beach. Close to the entertainment district, convenient for meeting charter shuttles | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | ibis Phuket Patong | About 2,000-3,500 baht per night | Central Patong, about a 5 min walk to the beach. Functional and clean, easy to use as a base for pier shuttles | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | The Marina Phuket Hotel | About 1,500-3,000 baht per night | A modern mid-range hotel in central Patong. Sky pool and sky bar, very close to malls and dining streets | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kan Eang @ Pier | Seafood | 600-1,200 baht/person | A long-established spot on Chalong Bay (founded 1973). Pick from the live tanks and have it cooked, with sunset and waterfront views; Japanese menu available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Mor Mu Dong | Southern Thai cuisine/seafood | 300-600 baht/person | A stilt-house hideaway over the mangroves in Chalong. The specialty is deep-fried mackerel stuffed with curry. Great value | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Mook Manee | Seafood | 500-1,000 baht/person | A large restaurant between Rawai pier and the seafood market. Locally caught lobster is the signature dish | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Salaloy | Thai cuisine/seafood | 400-800 baht/person | Along Rawai Beach. The outdoor seats with a sea view are popular | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Mee Ton Poe | Local (Chinese-style noodles) | 100-250 baht/person | A long-established spot for Phuket's famous Hokkien noodles (Hokkien mee). About 70 years of traditional preparation | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Rawai Seafood Market | Seafood market | 300-700 baht/person | A style where you buy seafood at Rawai seafood market and have nearby shops cook it. Fresh and transparent pricing | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (4 accounts, period 2025-06–2026-07, 16 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.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.