Tired of lively excursions to the sights of the island and want something special and really memorable? How about going fishing in Bali? Such a hobby will appeal not only to fans of this interesting sport, but also to an ordinary person who has never had time to fish, for example, a child. So feel free to reel fishing rods and buy all the necessary bait. You will have an exciting and exciting pastime!
All the charm of island fishing
When it comes to fishing in Bali, most tourists immediately imagine a fascinating pastime on a yacht with a loved one or friends. However, for such an event it is not at all necessary to pay for a swimming facility and follow the advice of a guide. It will be enough to rent a few gear at a local store, find or purchase a suitable bait and go in search of a good place to relax.
Fishing in Bali from the coast is unforgettable, especially if you organize a similar event together with your dear people. You can find some quiet place on the beach, make a fire and throw fishing rods. While your children and the other half will try to catch a seagull or sea crab, you can pull out several sea bass, tuna, or even a small shark from the water, if the bait and tackle are properly selected.
Features of sea fishing
Still, paid fishing in Bali with access to the sea is a priority for a person who came to the island specifically in order to catch an amazing trophy. A similar hobby is divided into the following varieties:
- coral fishing - organized on coral reefs near the island;
- night fishing - starts at about 19:00 and ends at midnight;
- deep sea fishing (trolling) - fishing at great depths.
Each of these hobbies is distinguished by its unique features and nuances. In the following sections, we will talk in more detail about what such events are. In addition, the information will also be diluted with reviews of tourists taken from various thematic forums.
What is coral fishing?
A similar question is asked by many fishing enthusiasts who came to Bali for the first time. However, the name of the event speaks for itself - it is the fishing of marine life using a boat in places where a large number of corals accumulate. During this process, the ship is usually anchored, but if it comes to the capture of a large species, then it can drift from one place to another.
Coral reefs have always been famous for their rich underwater world, so a good bite is guaranteed even for a novice fisherman who knows little about fishing. Here is just a basic list of the underwater inhabitants your catch may consist of:
- coral trout;
- parrot fish;
- butterfly fish;
- surgeon fish;
- grouper.
For catching, you can use an ordinary float rod with a cross section of fishing line of at least 0.4 mm, however, if you want to catch a large individual, then a good sea spinning is ideal. As for the bait, it can be very diverse (depending on the type of fish you plan to catch).
Night fishing in Bali
The Canggu region has always been famous for its huge fish resources, however, most fishermen in Bali relate to this occupation only as a business. Tourists are willing to pay several hundred dollars to go to the open sea and catch an underwater inhabitant who is different in appearance from the usual fish. The local population understands this well and organizes the most unusual and interesting events for guests. One of these activities is night fishing.
In the evening and at night, you can catch especially large varieties of sea bass, rays and even sharks, if you know their habitat. Spinning with a strong fishing line, on which several hooks are fastened at once, is used as gear. In addition, when fishing, the usual bottom fishing rod shows up pretty well, especially if you can fish on it. Most fishermen who want to catch a trophy species go hunting at night.
Deep sea fishing or trolling
Judging by the reviews, this type of fishing can be called the most popular in Bali. Organization of the event takes place a few days before its start. Several fishermen gather at the indicated place and at the appointed time, after which they go on a boat to the open sea. Fishing in the company allows not only to significantly save on tickets, but also get to know other tourists.
If you plan to use your own gear, then give preference to a special shortened spinning, which does not exceed a length of 0.5 meters. The cross section of the fishing line is 0.6 millimeters or more. As a bait, an imitating bait (twister, spinner, lure and so on) is usually used. To catch a really big catch, you must be able to respond in time to the bite while the boat is moving.
Fishing on the lake
If you believe the online reviews, fishing in Bali is one of the most interesting activities, especially when it comes to relaxing on a clean lake. The peculiarity of the inland waters on the island is that they are always full of fish, which is just waiting to be caught. Therefore, fishing here will be relevant at any time of the year, unlike sea fishing.
Based on the reviews of tourists on the Internet, it can be assumed that Batur and Bro are considered the most optimal reservoirs for fishing. Although the local population is very skeptical about fishing, you can often meet old people here who catch large varieties of gold carp and Chinese crucian carp. As tackle, an ordinary float rod or spinning rod is used.
Video and conclusion
We hope that the information in our article helped you better understand what fishing is in Bali. Do you have any questions or want to know more interesting facts about holidays on the island? Then we recommend that you watch a short video, the author of which talks about the features of sea fishing from a boat in Bali.
As you can see, in order to catch large fish, it is not at all necessary to possess any special knowledge and skills. It will be enough to purchase a ticket for a yacht, after which you will be delivered to a place that is literally teeming with fish, and the guide will gladly teach you the basic nuances regarding an exotic occupation. Well, or you can try to test your own strength by finding a secluded place on the lake. Have a nice bite!