Fishing Spots ＞ Sumatra
GT/Popping
1 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Simeulue (Sumatra) targeting GT/Popping. 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 @swifishingaceh ›The gateway to Simeulue Island (off Aceh Province, Indian Ocean) is Lasikin Airport (IATA: LKI) near Sinabang in the southeastern part of the island. Domestic flights from Medan (Kualanamu/KNO) and Banda Aceh (BTJ) are the main routes, and there are also ferry routes from Meulaboh and Singkil on the mainland side. Both flights and ferries are prone to weather-related changes, so confirm in advance.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medan (Kualanamu Airport KNO) | Susi Air / Wings Air → Lasikin Airport (LKI) | About 1 hour 30 minutes | The most common air route. The airport is near Sinabang. |
| Banda Aceh (BTJ) | Susi Air → Lasikin Airport (LKI) | Susi Air operates flights from Banda Aceh. The number of flights is limited. | |
| Meulaboh | ASDP car ferry (RORO) → Sinabang Port | About 12 hours | About 3 sailings per week (e.g., Tue/Fri/Sun departing 15:00). The schedule varies with the weather. |
| Singkil (North Sumatra) | ASDP car ferry → Sinabang Port | About 12 hours | Several sailings per week. There are also sailings from Labuhanhaji (about 8-9 hours). |
Coordinates: 2.55, 96.39（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Popping
The best season for surfing is April-October, especially May-August when large, powerful swells from the Indian Ocean make waves suited to experts. April, September, and October have calmer waves suited to intermediate surfers. For fishing (GT and inshore), this drier period (roughly April-October) when swells and weather are stable and it is easier to head out to sea is the prime time, while the rainy peak of October-November tends to worsen departure conditions.
○ in season: Apr–Nov
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A GT-popping mecca set in the Indian Ocean off Aceh. Around the surrounding islands such as Mincau and Lasia, target GT, yellowfin, and big grouper on poppers and jigs. Spanish mackerel, wahoo, and sailfish also join in. The calm dry season (roughly late Apr-Oct) is the easiest time to plan around.
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A tropical rainforest climate (Köppen: Af) with high temperatures and humidity all year. There is no distinct dry season, with substantial rainfall every month, and October-November is the rainiest. Facing the Indian Ocean, it is prone to incoming swells. Temperatures are stable throughout the year, around 27-30°C during the day and 22-25°C at night.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 29 | 24 | Short sleeves and light, breathable clothing plus rain gear | |
| 26 | 26 | 18 | Mainly short sleeves, with a thin layer in the morning and evening plus rain gear | |
| 28 | 30 | 24 | Short sleeves and quick-dry fabric plus rain gear | |
| 26 | 27 | 20 | Short sleeves and light clothing plus rain gear | |
| 27 | 28 | 21 | Short sleeves and quick-dry fabric plus rain gear | |
| 28 | 30 | 24 | Short sleeves and light clothing, sun protection | |
| 27 | 28 | 24 | Short sleeves and quick-dry fabric | |
| 28 | 29 | 25 | Short sleeves and light clothing, sun protection | |
| 27 | 28 | 22 | Short sleeves and light clothing plus rain gear | |
| 26 | 27 | 22 | Short sleeves plus solid rain gear (rainfall peak) | |
| 26 | 27 | 22 | Short sleeves plus solid rain gear (rainfall peak) | |
| 26 | 27 | 23 | Short sleeves and light clothing plus rain gear |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Mahi Mahi Surf Resort | From Rp2,000,000/night | A surf resort in Sinabang. Bungalows, multilingual staff, a surfing base. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Batu Rundung Surf Resort | From Rp1,300,000/night | A 3-star resort in Desa Angkeo, Teupah Barat. Diving, yoga, and boat rental, with mountain views. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Simeulue Surflodges (Simeulue Island Surf Resort) | From Rp800,000/night (weekly packages available) | Oceanfront in Matanurung, Teupah Tengah. Saltwater pool, rooms with private balconies, treehouse/cabana, breakfast included. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Graha D'Fit.Lm | Around Rp500,000/night | Air Dingin, Simeulue Timur. Overwater rooms with sea views, lounge. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Frahza Homestay | Rp350,000-400,000/night | Teupah Selatan. Homestay style; consult in advance for long stays. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Ibuk Home Stay | — | Matanurung Raya, Teupah Tengah. A guesthouse with meals, owner-run and homey. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Losmen Baroqah | Rp200,000/night | Jalan Pahlawan, central Sinabang. For backpackers; very cheap with AC and private bath. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Sinabang市内の格安ホームステイ（複数） | From Rp103,000/night | A cluster of cheap homestays in central Sinabang. About 44% in town are in the affordable range of Rp750,000 or less. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warung Mie Sinan | Aceh noodles and seafood | About Rp10,000-70,000 | A popular spot in central Sinabang (since 2006). The signature mie lobster (Aceh noodles with lobster), plus 9 kinds including squid and shellfish dishes. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| ミー・ロブスター(Mie Lobster)を出す路上ワルン各所 | Local seafood noodles | Rp10,000-70,000 | A Simeulue specialty. Even at unpretentious street warungs you can eat noodles with a whole lobster. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (2 accounts, period 2023-04–2026-06, 10 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.