Fishing in Indonesia

Indonesia - a large island country, washed by the seas and oceans. It includes such large islands as Java , Bali , Sumatra . Going on vacation , tourists can safely include fishing in Indonesia in the list of their entertainment, as each locality in its own way is interesting in terms of fishing.

Features of Indonesian fishing

The deplorable state of contaminated Indonesian rivers does not allow fishing here with gear. Therefore, many locals and tourists prefer ocean and sea fishing. You can fish with a fishing rod and on a private stocked pond. Fishermen-lovers consider fishing in Indonesia a real lottery, because no one can ever foresee whether he will catch a hundred kilogram tuna or a kilogram of small fishes.

Fishing in Indonesia has some features compared to other countries:

  1. Season. You can fish in this country all year round, but in the rainy season you should not go out to sea. It is better to come here for fishing from April to October.
  2. Prohibitions. In Indonesia, there are no restrictions on fishing. Catch can be taken with you, or, having enjoyed the process of catching, release into the water. The only thing that is forbidden is the barbarous fishing with dynamite. Poachers for such actions may receive a prison term or a large fine.
  3. What to go fishing on? You can fish both in coastal waters and in the open sea. The traditional mode of transportation is a boat or, as it is also called, a longboat with a outboard motor. It can be rented from local residents or in a specialized firm. For family fishing rent a yacht. Go fishing better with the guide. He will help pick up the bait and help if a big fish gets on the hook.
  4. Tackle. In Indonesia, fish fly fishing on the shallows or by trolling. For fishing, you can use bottom nets and spinning with a strong fishing line and strong fishing rod, which you can buy or rent. Many people like night fishing, when a small fish is attracted with a bright spotlight, and large catch is followed after it.
  5. Types of fish. In the sea and ocean waters are caught tuna and stingray, karanx and marlin, barracuda and mahi-mahi. You can catch a small shark here. Especially fascinating is fishing for an exotic inedible seldom king. This fish grows to four meters in length, but some specimens can be ten-meter long. Its distinctive feature is a bright fin on the head resembling a crown. The herring is caught in a small herring.

How is fishing in Bali?

Near the coast of Bali, there are many different fish. Taking tackles, a boat and an experienced guide among the locals, you can go for sea fishing. If you are lucky, you will catch a giant horse mackerel or tuna, mahi-mahi or other sea fish. As a bait, usually a small fish or a spinner is used. Caught caught by your order can be prepared in any coastal cafe or restaurant. If you are fishing from a yacht, then you will prepare a dish of fish right on the ship's galley.

Fishing on the island of Java

One of the popular places for fishing in Indonesia is the island of Java. In its western part there are beautiful reefs, next to which bites the striped, black and blue marlin. Lies here and yellow tuna. These giant fish can be caught with the help of trolling and surface baits in the form of a large wobblers and an octopus.

How do you fish in Sumatra?

Lake Toba , which is located on the island of Sumatra - is an excellent place for freshwater fishing. In its waters, carp and catfish live. In the west and north of the lake you can catch mackerel, marlin, wahoo, sailfish. A unique mangrove thickets in the east of Sumatra are habitats of salmon, barramundi, mackerel. The best months for fishing here are April, May and November.

Fishing in Indonesia is a pleasure obtained against the backdrop of beautiful nature, amazingly beautiful sunsets and flocks of dolphins, which often accompany fishermen's boats.