Fishing In Malaysia

Fishing in Malaysia is one of the many activities that you can do while you are here. Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak are surrounded with long coastlines hence sea fishing here is a must for serious anglers. The best time for fishing here is from the months of March to October.

Serious anglers will go to the Spratlys Islands, located in South China Sea off the north-west coast of Sabah. The Spratlys is virtually unexplored with coral atolls rising from the depths of 1km to 2km. The four main reefs here are Swallow or Layang-Layang Reef, Dallas Reef, Royal Charlotte Reef and Ardasier Reef.

Head for Pulau Aur or Pulau Dayang in South China Sea off the coast of Johor if you are looking for Black Marlin. These islands are not too crowded as they are located further away from the mainland. If you are into Sailfish, try the coast off Kuala Rompin, Johor.

If you are into freshwater fishing, lakes and rivers fishing are other options that you can do. Kenyir Lake in Terengganu and Tememggor Lake in Perak are the two main inland fishing that are popular with serious anglers. Giant Snakehead or Toman is one of the species that thrives on these man-made lake. Other smaller lakes are Lake Bera and Lake Chini, shallow swampy lakes located in Pahang.

For beginners, there are many lakes and ponds located near the city and townships that you can try your angling skills before graduating to more serious game fishing destinations. Some of the lakes are state-owned and you will need to apply for permit to fish here. There are also many private ponds that you can fish for a fee.

It is always a good idea to learn the types of fish that you are fishing. Here are some of the main freshwater and marine species that you probably will encounter.

Fishing In Malaysia - Freshwater Species

Fishing In Malaysia - Marine Species

Lakes and Rivers

Kenyir Lake
This man-made lake in Terengganu is the biggest in South East Asia. Malaysian Mahseer and Giant Snakehead(Toman) can be found here.

Kelong Fishing

Kelong Paradise Waterfront Resort
You can stay overnight and fish here. This kelong in the Straits of Malacca is located off the coast of Sabak Bernam.

State Government-Owned Ponds & Private Ponds

Fishing In Petaling Jaya
There are 5 public parks that you can fish managed by MBPJ. You will need to apply for permit to fish here.

Fishing In Shah Alam
There are 8 public parks that anglers will soon be able to fish once the MBSA open it to the public for fishing.

Danau Serendah
This private fishing pond is located near Serendah Waterfalls.

Shah Alam Agriculture Park
You will need to buy fishing permit ticket to fish here.

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