Cambodia Fishing: Guide to Practise in Traditional Way

With a long-lasting history, hand fishing in Cambodia is ideal as the dense system of rivers and lakes covers everywhere. In the river in the spate season, because the water is obvious, in the house on stilts, you can see schools of white catfish swimming, hiding around the house's roof. You can sit on the floor, drill a hole, and fish for white catfish with worm bait. Catfish stick a lot because they are very daring to eat.

Besides fishing activities, dining is also quite interesting. The food service area is also a famous food court with many delicious dishes ensuring quality. The fish is carefully selected with a clean and healthy source of fish thanks to being taken directly from the natural environment.

Hand fishing in Cambodia

Traditional fishing in Cambodia is cultivated according to the flood season. The rainy season in Cambodia is the golden time for fishing, from April to November. For example, around April, the water rises due to a lot of rain, so fishing is excellent.

Next to July and August is the time to catch up on all kinds of catfish. The incredible water overflowed the bank, crossed the garden, and overran the rice fields. It leads the worms to move up the hill and make the fish follow the trail.

• Fishing in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is one of the spots of amazing fishing in Cambodia. Many large and long dams are suitable for fishing along the Mekong River area. This area is tranquil, the water is deep enough and ideal for many types of river fish, so it also attracts many anglers.

If you are looking for a private place, ecological lake fishing locations are an option worth considering. There are fishing lakes with catching carp weighing 5kg or more often. These sites are located conveniently for moving, so anglers regularly organize competitions there.

Fishing in Phnom Penh

• Fishing in Battambang

Fishing Battambang can be less popular than that of Phnom Penh. However, it doesn't mean that you can ignore the charm of this place. Fishing ponds have been invested with impressive trees and miniatures for nearly ten years. The system of fishing ponds is vast; the water is interconnected and opens to a large canal, so fish and shrimp are very abundant.

Fishing Villages are covered with green from the entrance to the deep corner of the campus with various trees. Another strength of fantastic fishing at Battambang is that fishing rods are served free of charge; guests are only charged based on the number of kilograms of fish caught.

• Fishing in Siem Reap

If you are a fan of Cambodia fishing in peace, this will be a great opportunity to improve your skills. If it's the first time you experience it, you will have an exciting time practicing patience. Anyone who comes once will return because the fish is massive, but the space is tranquil, airy, and close to nature, thanks to the rustic and poetic rural model design style.

Unlike others that don't supply too much privacy, Fishing in Siem Reap has interesting leaf huts full of fishing aids such as fishing line, bucket, bait, and a hammock to relax in a while.

• Weather 

The ideal time for fishing is around June to the end of December. This period is when heavy rains bring abundant food, causing fish to come out of shelters. This is also the time when fish grow and thrive. The anglers need to watch the water and pay attention to the flow of the water to estimate where the fish live and where they will come to feed to drop the bait.

• Local conditions

First, you have to watch the water level when you go fishing. Fishing location is also an essential factor in determining the level of fishing. It would be best to choose a place with bushes, bamboo, rapids, and areas with obstacles, where fish follow the water.

In addition, depending on the characteristics of the fish you want to fish, you need to consider whether to go fishing day or night and what kind of fish likes to eat to choose bait. Anglers need to be patient and wait. After all, sometimes they sit all night without fishing because they choose the wrong fishing position or the trick is not attractive. Selecting the prime time to drop fishing and selecting the proper fishing position is an essential factor in determining the success of the fishing session.

• What to pack

Except for accessories provided by the owner, you should carry away some things as:

- Umbrella: This item will protect you from the sun. When summer comes, the weather is hot and sunny, and the presence of an umbrella is nothing more wonderful.

- Tent: In the case of night fishing, you can buy more lights and air mattresses and set up a tent to rest your back. If you are sleep-deprived and have trouble sleeping, a tent can reset your biological clock.

- Sunglasses: Wearing sunglasses helps limit headaches and migraines when going out in the hot sun. 

With free weekends, a recreational fishing spot in Cambodia is a perfect choice. It is also a way to relieve stressful moments and bring a peaceful and wonderful moment when getting results.

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