Hua Hin Fishing, Sailing and Boating

Sea Fishing
A number of years ago the only way to get out sea fishing would be to hire a local to take you. Now a number or tour operators organize boat and fishing trips from Hua Hin, where you can catch and keep your fish. There are also a few that do evening squid fishing excursions. Rods and equipment can be included and the most likely catches will be bass, snapper, squid and the odd ray.

One well-established operator out of Paknampran offers day trips out to sea on either a large teak wood boat that can cater for up to 40 passengers or on a brand new solar powered Solar Cat. Eco tours among the mangroves of the Pran river on Thailand's only electrically powered boat can also be arranged.

Fore more information on boat and fishing trips see Mermaid Cruises

Freshwater Fishing
If you are a keen freshwater angler, you can find a well run, established fishing lodge just a few kilometers west of Hua Hin. It has two large, very deep ponds that are home to a large varietly of popular freshwater fish and many more exotic species. Some 39 different types of fish can be found here including Arapaima, Alligator Gar, Giant Gourami, Siamese carp, pacu and some rather large catfish. Tackle and bait are available for hire and there is a restaurant/bar area to relax in as well. Two bungalows for overnight accommodation have been recently added to the facilities.

For more information see the Hua Hin Fishing Lodge

Sailing and Boating
There has been talk about the formation of a Hua Hin sailing club but as yet nothing has materialised. The nearest marina is in Paknampran, around 28km south of Hua Hin. The local Hua Hin fishing pier only allows local fishing vessels to berth and is also too shallow to support anything larger. As mentioned above a number of tour operators now offer boating excursions and charters around Hua Hin and further south.