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Smith Marine Floating Restaurant (kelong) — fishing guides & charters

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goldenSnapper/Seabass

2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Smith Marine Floating Restaurant (kelong) (Peninsular Malaysia) targeting goldenSnapper/Seabass. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish
Snapper
Area
Peninsular Malaysia
Water type
Sea
Nearest int'l airport
JHB · Senai International Airport
Coordinates
1.3972, 103.9616 Open in Google Maps
Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)
05:0311:1516:3722:5006121824

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport)

Senai International Airport (Johor Bahru, IATA: JHB). Drive from Senai / Johor Bahru toward Pengerang in southeastern Johor to the Sebana Cove jetty. From there, a short boat ride takes you to the Smith Marine floating restaurant (kelong) on the Johor Strait.

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To: JHB — Senai International Airport
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Airport transfers & charters: Johor BahruTransfers and private cars from the airport into town.See on Klook →
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Coordinates: 1.3972, 103.9616(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

goldenSnapper/Seabass

Located in the relatively calm waters on the Johor Strait side, it is generally usable year-round.

How to fish here

For Snapper On reefs and sunken structure, drop jigs, metals or soft plastics near the bottom and work them slowly, bumping the bottom — slow is the key.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page

Info & reviews

Google reviews
Smith Marine Floating Restaurant (kelong) — details & reviews
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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear

Hot and humid tropical climate, with squalls possible throughout the year.

If the sea gets rough

In rough weather or thunderstorms, the boat transfers may be affected.

Things to do in Johor BahruFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →

Nearby spots to combine in one trip

Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.

Source: each captain/guide's public social accounts. Only public handles and URLs are listed. Please contact captains in their preferred language; a premium (non-local) rate is standard given the extra coordination.
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