Trophy fishing in Sri Lanka
The Indian ocean surrounding Bentota Sri Lanka, is rich with tuna, Jack fish, red and white snappers, Barracuda, sharks, groupers and the stunning Wahoo, making a morning deep-sea fishing here is fantastic.
The most likely catch for sea fishing: the average catch are species such as giant trevally, whose weight ranges between 25-35 kg, however, come across instances and over 40 kg yellowfin tuna weighing 15 to 45 kg, giant groupers weighing up to 40 kg, sailboats up to 50 kg, large grouper and Barracuda, as well as various types of coral fish and even exotic Dorado
Trophies: Barracuda, Jack fish, red & white snappers, Barracuda, sharks, groupers, Wahoo. the catch here can be quite large size of trevally, yellowfin tuna and different colors sea bass. Out on the ocean in July and August, while fishing, one can observe large pods of dolphins and whales.
Fishing: You will be picked up directly from the pier Malovana early in the morning and You will spend 4-5 hours on a fishing trip off the coast of Bentota Sri Lanka. Sea fishing can be booked for 4 hours and 10 hours.
Guide to fishing in English. For an extra fee English-speaking guide on the boat. Standard method of deep-sea fishing in Sri Lanka is trolling. The quality of the gear used poppers, sliders, jig lure. For bait use squid, shrimp, mackerel, Bonito. Boats are equipped with all the necessary equipment and are best suited for well-organized deep-sea fishing. Depending on the size of the boat, you can fish in casting for poppers and sliders from 4 to 6 fishermen.
Food: the villas provide Breakfast for an additional fee.
The island itself is located near the equator. The climate is tropical, warm and humid. So on the island all year round keeps the same temperature. The average of 26 °C (January) to 28 °C (may). Due to the proximity of the mainland to the North of the island is hotter than the South.
The rainy season lasts from July to may in the center, from December to January in the North and East coasts.
When purchasing a tour to the island of Sri Lanka must know that the season for a holiday in the South — Western part of the coast is from October to April, and in the North-Eastern part of the coast, season for a holiday is the time from March to November.
Possible flight options. Personal calculation for Your date.
From the airport by renting a car. Megatur provides this service. Personal calculation to fit Your needs and the type of car.
Or transfer Colombo Airport - Bentota hotel.
The most likely catch for sea fishing: the average catch are species such as giant trevally, whose weight ranges between 25-35 kg, however, come across instances and over 40 kg yellowfin tuna weighing 15 to 45 kg, giant groupers weighing up to 40 kg, sailboats up to 50 kg, large grouper and Barracuda, as well as various types of coral fish and even exotic Dorado
Trophies: Barracuda, Jack fish, red & white snappers, Barracuda, sharks, groupers, Wahoo. the catch here can be quite large size of trevally, yellowfin tuna and different colors sea bass. Out on the ocean in July and August, while fishing, one can observe large pods of dolphins and whales.
Fishing: You will be picked up directly from the pier Malovana early in the morning and You will spend 4-5 hours on a fishing trip off the coast of Bentota Sri Lanka. Sea fishing can be booked for 4 hours and 10 hours.
Guide to fishing in English. For an extra fee English-speaking guide on the boat. Standard method of deep-sea fishing in Sri Lanka is trolling. The quality of the gear used poppers, sliders, jig lure. For bait use squid, shrimp, mackerel, Bonito. Boats are equipped with all the necessary equipment and are best suited for well-organized deep-sea fishing. Depending on the size of the boat, you can fish in casting for poppers and sliders from 4 to 6 fishermen.
Food: the villas provide Breakfast for an additional fee.
Climate
The island itself is located near the equator. The climate is tropical, warm and humid. So on the island all year round keeps the same temperature. The average of 26 °C (January) to 28 °C (may). Due to the proximity of the mainland to the North of the island is hotter than the South.The rainy season lasts from July to may in the center, from December to January in the North and East coasts.
When purchasing a tour to the island of Sri Lanka must know that the season for a holiday in the South — Western part of the coast is from October to April, and in the North-Eastern part of the coast, season for a holiday is the time from March to November.
How to get there
Possible flight options. Personal calculation for Your date.From the airport by renting a car. Megatur provides this service. Personal calculation to fit Your needs and the type of car.
Or transfer Colombo Airport - Bentota hotel.
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Season: the Main fishing season in this area is November 1 - April 30, but in any case, all depends on the weather conditions. In the offseason, also possible for sea fishing.
The off-season from 1 may to 31 October river fishing: In the off-season try fishing in the lagoon. This happens in more quiet waters at the edge of the mouth of the river further upstream, where you will have the opportunity to catch mango snapper, snapper, mullet and catfish. Lagoon fishing is also a great way to enjoy the scenery of the rivers and wildlife around Bentota, Sri Lanka. Fishing is possible in the early morning or late afternoon for a few hours.
The off-season from 1 may to 31 October river fishing: In the off-season try fishing in the lagoon. This happens in more quiet waters at the edge of the mouth of the river further upstream, where you will have the opportunity to catch mango snapper, snapper, mullet and catfish. Lagoon fishing is also a great way to enjoy the scenery of the rivers and wildlife around Bentota, Sri Lanka. Fishing is possible in the early morning or late afternoon for a few hours.
