MAHSEER FLY FISHING, IN THE RIVERS OF CHEOW LAN IN KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND.
Thai Freshwater Fishing offer guided fly fishing trips for Thai Mahseer, to the clear jungle rivers, in Khao Sok National Park, in south Thailand.
For an optimum fishing experience we recommend fishing trips of at least three days because of the travel time to these locations.
With the largest concentration, of Thai Mahseer, in Thailand. We allow ourselves to call, the rivers of Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, the Thai Mahseer capital of Thailand. You will be surprised at the numbers of fish that hang out, in these clear jungle rivers.
These rivers are a dry fly and sight fishing paradise for the fly fishermen who like to test their skills on shy fish. Here we catch the wary Thai Mahseer in clear jungle rivers, with nymphs and dry flies. The power of the Thai Mahseer is truly amazing; they hit hard and fight dirty, with an incredible power. Customers often compare the take and speed of the Thai Mahseer to the famous saltwater Bonefish, and in the same time you will fish in some incredible beautiful surroundings you will not find elsewhere in Thailand.
The Mahseer fly fishing in Thailand, reminds one of the finest trout fly fishing you can find for example in New Zealand.
The fly fishing locations in Khao Sok National Park consist of 3 big rivers and 4 smaller streams. The Thai Mahseer is a very shy fish and to enjoy this fly fishing experience optimal we advise not more than 2 anglers per stream/river. We recommend 9 ft. fly fishing rods between weights 6-8 for these rivers and fish.
The rainy season (May to October) in Khao Sok National Park is the spawning season for the Thai Mahseer. The biggest fish, from Cheow Lan Lake will travel upstream in the rivers and smaller streams to there spawning grounds. In this period there will be a likelihood of colored water due to monsoon rains. The best time to catch these fish is at the end of the rainy season, when the river waters start to clear.
The dry season in Khao Sok National Park, gives you the best of fly fishing, the rivers stocks of Thai Mahseer are up to 4-5kg, which provide excellent action. The water, generally, is crystal clear, so therefore the best method, of fly fishing, is to stealthily stalk up the river and spot your fish first, before tempting it with a dry fly or nymph. The sight fishing style of fly fishing means that the more river that is covered, the more fish that will be found. So be prepared to walk.
The rewards to this effort are that when everything falls into place seeing a large Thai Mahseer take your dry fly or nymph, and you are hooked on the fish of your dreams. Do keep in mind that if you are concerned about your casting skills, Thai Mahseer are wary and cunning. They won’t give you too many chances so success comes from understanding how to deceive the fish and in being able to get the fly in the right place at the right time. Reasonable expectations will keep even beginners happy.
On an average day you can expect to have the opportunity to catch a reasonable number of reasonable sized fish. How many are landed depends on the skill of the fly fisherman!
You will return to our Bungalow at Cheow Lan Lake at the end of the fishing day. But if you really want to get away, our recommendation is overnight trips in the jungle, in that way you can move higher up in the rivers in Khao Sok and camp overnight. (You will sleep in a hammock, camp near the river. Thai Freshwater Fishing is the only fishing company who has great experience with camping in the Cheow Lan, Khao Sok jungle). Fly fishing in places where few people have been fishing before, we promise a trip to remember!! (The prices below also include, all fishing and camping equipment, and are tailored to suit your request).
The pinnacle of fly fishing, is fishing for wild fish, in wild places. Be adventurous, and choose something that will live on in your memory well beyond your trip. So if you thinking of trying, Mahseer fly fishing in Thailand, here are a few facts you might like to know.
The rivers in Khao Sok National Park that connect with Cheow Lan Lake are undeniably Thailand’s most prolific Thai Mahseer destination, we cannot promise big fish, but they are there. In the rivers, there has been caught a Thai Mahseer of no less than 13 kilograms and in Cheow Lan Lake one of no less than 17 kilograms. This Thai Mahseer was caught on a baited hook.
Equipment.
When booking a guided fishing trip with Thai Freshwater Fishing, all fly fishing equipment is included. We use only high quality fly fishing equipment but you are obviously welcome to use your own, if you prefer to do so. We have chosen to write exactly what equipment we provide so you can see the quality of the fly fishing equipment, we provide, free of charge:
Fly rods: Sage fly rod. models: Xp, Sp, Rplxi, R.L Winston fly rod.
model: Boron ll-Mx and Thomas & Thomas fly rod. model: Vector weight 6 to 9.
Fly reels are: Abel Super Series, Loop Fly Reels, model: HD ,LW and Tibor Fly Reels: model: Everglades QC.
We use Scientific Anglers fly lines. As leaders we use Airflo polyleader and Rio fluorocarbon as tippets.
Our guides will carry good supplies of the necessary flies for this trip but are always willing to see new patterns, a good way to get new inspiration to new patterns. We manufacture our own high-quality flies on Mustad, Owner and
Gamakatsu hooks. These flies have been extensively tested and are the best flies you can get. We know which flies works in these waters, and we will share our trade secrets with you!
MASHEER FLY FISHING IN CHEOW LAN, KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK, PACKAGE:
What is Included in the Price?
• All transport from Phuket Airport or any hotel in Phuket and Khao Lak to Cheow Lan Lake.
• Accommodation in our bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake (bed linen provided free of charge)
• Three meals per day.
• Use of longtail boats in Cheow Lan Lake.
• Use of all fishing equipment (although you may bring your own equipment if you wish)
• Professional English-speaking fishing guide and local guide
• Bottled water, soft drinks, tea, coffee and fruit snacks
Not Included in the Package:
• International or Domestic airfare to Phuket, Thailand.
What to Bring on your fly fishing trip:
• Sunglasses (we recommend Polaroid light)
• Sun block
• Towels
• Fishing hat
• Lightweight waterproof clothing.
• Extra socks
• Sturdy shoes or boots (with a tight fit) that can release water. Our fishing
guides use Simms flat sneaker boots with wet wading socks. We do not recommend hip
waders for the Khao Sok rivers as you might have to cross a river with deeper waters.
• A camera - and your very best smile!
• Clothes for Fly fishing should be greenish in color so you blend in with the natural surroundings and don’t
frighten the fish. Recommended: light long pants and light long-sleeve shirts.
Peak season Mahseer fly fishing in Cheow Lan, Khao Sok National Park: September - March.
Package price in Thai Baht
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2 days |
3 days |
4 days |
5 days |
6 days |
7 days |
| 1 angler |
24,000 |
33,000 |
41,000 |
53,000 |
64,000 |
74,000 |
| 2 anglers |
27,000 |
36,000 |
44,000 |
57,000 |
69,000 |
80,000 |
Prices are in Thai Baht. To convert to your own currency use Currency converter .
With our Mahseer fly fishing trips in Cheow Lan, Khao Sok National Park, there really are no hidden extras. The price quoted above includes all taxes, equipment hire, food, accommodation and transport (excluding flights into Phuket).
Thai Freshwater Fishing is about Quality: from our equipment to our tailor made tours.
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