Fishing Spots ＞ Vietnam
GT/Popping・Jigging
2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Phu Quy (Vietnam) targeting GT/Popping・Jigging. 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 only route to Phu Quy Island is to travel overland to Phan Thiet port on the mainland and then cross by speedboat. From Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet takes about 4-5 hours by car, bus, or train. The island lies about 120km southeast of the port, and travel time varies depending on sea conditions.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phan Thiet port (Phan Thiet) | Speedboat (Superdong / Phu Quy Express / Trung Trac) | About 2.5-3.5 hours | Services run mainly in the early morning (generally departing 6:30-7:30, with some at 5:30 or 15:00 depending on the run). Fares are around 350,000-580,000 VND. Advance booking recommended in peak season. Rough seas may cause cancellations or longer travel times. |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Travel to Phan Thiet by car, bus, or train, then speedboat | About 4-5 hours to Phan Thiet + about 2.5-3.5 hours by boat | There is no direct option; you must go via Phan Thiet port. |
Coordinates: 10.52, 108.93（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Popping・Jigging
The best season is the dry season from December to June. The seas are calm with plenty of clear weather, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and fishing. Fishing for GT and tuna as well as diving are centered on this period. Visibility is also higher in the dry season. July-November is the rainy season with rough seas and a high risk of typhoons and storms, making cancellations frequent, so it is unsuitable. Note that even in the dry season, winds are strong from November to early March (especially December-February).
◎ peak: Mar–Jun · ○ in season: Jan–Jun, Dec
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For GT The classic approach is popping/casting a diving pencil or popper across the surface; when fish are shy, jigging a heavy metal jig also works.
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An oceanic monsoon climate, warm year-round (generally 24-29C). It is characterized by winds 2-3 times stronger than the mainland, and from November to early March (especially December-February) the northeast monsoon brings strong winds and rough seas. May-November is the rainy season (rainfall concentrated especially in May-June), and December-June is the dry season with calm seas.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 24 | Light long sleeves or a light cover-up. Windy | ||
| 26 | 25 | Mainly short sleeves + a windbreak cover-up | ||
| 27 | 26 | Short sleeves, summer clothes. Sun protection | ||
| 28 | 27 | Short sleeves, summer clothes. Protect against sunburn and heat | ||
| 29 | 28 | Summer clothes. Rain gear (start of rainy season) | ||
| 28 | 28 | Summer clothes + rain gear. Peak rainfall period | ||
| 28 | 28 | Summer clothes + rain gear | ||
| 28 | 28 | Summer clothes + rain gear | ||
| 28 | 27 | Summer clothes + rain gear. Watch for typhoon season | ||
| 28 | 27 | Summer clothes + rain gear. Watch for typhoon season | ||
| 27 | 26 | Mainly short sleeves + windbreak. Winds strengthen | ||
| 26 | 25 | Light long sleeves or a cover-up. Windiest of the year |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | La Isla Bonita | About 3,800,000 VND/night (whole house) | A bohemian-style whole-house villa over 400 m². For groups and families | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Villa Nhà Hàng Xóm | About 750,000-950,000 VND/night | Beachfront, opened January 2024. Marine sports available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Sandy Boutique House | — | A seaside boutique house. Has an attached cafe and family gathering space | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Vitamin SEA Homestay | About 500,000-810,000 VND/night | Cu Lao Thu in the island center, very close to the beach. Santorini-style white walls and blue arches, 6 room types | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Mộc Homestay (モックホームステイ) | 2-night 3-day package about 1,500,000 VND | Entirely wooden building. Air conditioning, private bath, shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk. BBQ from about 290,000 VND | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Nhà Mer Homestay (ニャー・メル) | — | Minimalist interior, large glass windows. Kind staff, airport transfer and group bookings available. Highly rated (9-point range) | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Homestay LinhCa | From 200,000 VND/night | A sailor-themed dormitory. A budget lodging with a modern interior | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Homestay Xuân Hương (シュアンフオン) | — | A budget homestay with very high guest ratings. Pets allowed | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Homestay LyTiSea | 390,000-720,000 VND/night | Beachfront, wooden furniture. BBQ service available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhà Hàng Cột Buồm | Seafood restaurant | — | In the island center. Fishermen bring in fresh fish daily. Specialties are Hue emperor crab (cua huynh de) and grouper hotpot, tomato stew, and soup | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Quán Lộc Phát – 68 | Seafood eatery | — | Fresh seafood such as moon crab, lobster, sea urchin, and shellfish. Emperor crab is also available | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Bè cá Anh Sáng | Seafood (floating pens) | — | Tam Thanh district. Recommended by locals. Fresh moon crab, yellow snail, lobster, grouper, and more | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Quán Ông Già | Local eatery | — | Ly Thuong Kiet street, Tam Thanh district. Simple but always busy. Grouper, squid salad, salt-and-pepper shrimp | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Quán Long Vĩ | Seafood eatery | — | No. 5, Tam Thanh residential area. A seafood eatery popular with locals | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.