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Sport Fishing in Sri Lanka |
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With its extensive coast-line and numerous reservoirs and lakes, Sri Lanka is an excellent location to participate in, and enjoy the exciting sport of inland and deep sea fishing. Inland fishing can be arranged at any time of the year due to the relatively smooth flow of water on inland waterways and reservoirs located around Sri Lanka. However, as with all sea-based activities, deep sea fishing in Sri Lanka is also seasonal , with the Western and Southern coasts accessible from November to April . You have the option of fishing from the beach itself or venture out to sea in an in-built or out-board fibre-glass motor boat to try your hand at troll fishing. Safety equipment such as jackets as well as rods and bait, and other equipment will be supplied by us . Fishing expeditions can be arranged as day tours or as part of a longer itinerary. |
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| Deep Sea fishing : Use of heavy tackle | ||
The Western and Southern Coasts are accessible for Deep Sea Sport Fishing from November to April |
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| The “game” fish present in the costal belt would be : | ||
| Barracuda, Seer, Great Travilly and Queen Fish. As you go deeper towards the shelf, Sail fish, Blue or Black Marlene, Tuna, Wahoo and a few more allied species could be spotted | ||
| Morning session – from 6.30am to 10.00am Evening session – from 2.30pm to 6.00pm |
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| Locations | ||
| West Coast - Negombo [ November to April] | ||
South Coast - Aluthgama, Bentota [November to April] |
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| Estuary/Brackish water inland lake and rivers; Use of light tackle | ||
Fish usually caught here would be , Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Bull eyed Mackerel and during instances where the salinity levels increase depending upon the elevation of inland lakes, smaller Travilly and Barracudas could be hooked on. |
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Morning session – from 6.30am to 10.00am |
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| Evening session – from 2.30pm to 6.00pm | ||
| Locations | ||
Bolgoda Lake |
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