About this tour
When Sarah from our team booked the Phuket game fishing tour, we knew we were in for a proper day on the Andaman Sea. You'll head out from Chalong Pier on a proper sport-fishing vessel equipped for trolling and bottom fishing—hunting sailfish, marlin, wahoo, and tuna depending on the season. The boat's built for anglers of all levels, with crew on hand to help if you've never held a rod. The nine-to-ten-hour day mixes active fishing with lunch and a swim stop near Racha Yai Island. It's a working fishing trip, not a leisure cruise, and the crew will cook your catch fresh onboard if you land something worthwhile.
Highlights
- Big-game trolling for sailfish, marlin, wahoo in open water
- Crew cooks your fresh catch onboard — genuine sea-to-table
- Switch to bottom fishing and handline work near the island
- Free swim time in clear water between sessions
- Fully equipped vessel with professional-grade fishing gear
- Lunch buffet and soft drinks included throughout the day
- English-speaking crew handles the instruction and safety
What to expect
Sarah's day started early with a pickup from Patong (or your chosen zone) and a boat briefing at Chalong Pier. The first few hours are spent trolling in open water—lines out, crew watching for strikes. You'll cast or hold a rod depending on your style; the crew keeps things moving and handles tangles or tired arms. Around mid-morning you'll motor toward Racha Yai and switch to bottom fishing with spinning reels or handlines, which feels more active and hands-on.
Lunch comes onboard with a buffet spread, and if anyone's hooked something decent, the galley crew prep it fresh for you. You get a proper swim break in the shallower water before the afternoon push—a final trolling session back toward shore. The pacing suits anglers genuinely keen to fish; it's not a scenic cruise with occasional rod time. Expect sun exposure, a bit of rock-and-roll from the swell, and the real possibility of coming home empty-handed.
What travellers say
- Crew cooks your catch fresh on deck—genuine working boat, not theatre
- Professional-grade tackle and spacious deck for multiple anglers
- English guides scale instruction to beginners and experienced anglers alike
- Reasonable inclusions: lunch, transfers from main zones, full tackle
- Real trolling and bottom fishing mixed through the day
- Full sun and salt spray demands strong sunscreen and sun awareness
- Boat motion; not ideal if you're prone to seasickness
- Pickup coverage is patchy—skip if you're in Surin, Kamala, or far north
- No guarantee of a catch—weather or fish luck can disappoint
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is properly equipped sport fishing, not a tourist gimmick. The crew know what they're doing, speak English, and will scale instruction to your experience. If you land fish, eating your own catch cooked fresh on deck is a genuine highlight. The boat's spacious, gear's professional-grade, and transfers from the main tourist beaches are included.
It's a full day in sun and salt spray—bring strong sunscreen and plan for genuine fatigue. The boat rocks; not ideal if you're prone to seasickness. You may not catch anything, and the boat goes out rain or shine. Not suitable if you're pregnant, have spinal injuries, or are very young (infants must sit on a lap). Infants and very small kids won't enjoy nine hours on a fishing boat. Pickups don't cover Surin, Kamala, or further north; check your location before booking.
Tackle, mask and snorkel, lunch, soft drinks, water, a towel, life jacket, and accident insurance. Bring your own proper towel for showers. Wear UV-protective clothing if possible.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.