Barramundi Fishing in Thailand
Fish Thailand’s exclusive venue, Boon Mar Ponds, offers the most prolific and exhilarating barramundi fishing in Thailand. Known for their explosive strikes and acrobatic leaps, these prized game fish provide unforgettable action for lure and fly anglers alike.
Located just 80 km east of Bangkok in the Bangpakong district of Chachoengsao province, Boon Mar Ponds is easily accessible—just 1 ¼ hours from downtown Bangkok. Nestled in the lush, peaceful Thai countryside, these ponds were originally developed for barramundi fish farming, ensuring a healthy and thriving population.
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Boon Mar Ponds features 30 man-made ponds ranging from 0.5 to 3 acres, each with consistent depths of around 2 meters. As part of the Fish Thailand experience our guests enjoy exclusive access to a private pool – completely off-limits to the public. This ensures the resident barramundi remain aggressive and highly responsive to lures and flies, delivering non-stop action.
Here it’s common to land 30 barramundi per angler in a single day, with fish averaging between 5 lb – 15 lb. The strikes are explosive, making every cast a heart-racing experience!
Lure Fishing for Barramundi – A Thrilling Challenge
Lure fishing in Thailand is an exciting, highly engaging technique and Boon Mar Ponds offers some of the best barramundi fishing in Bangkok. Lure casting is more than just fishing – it’s hunting, as anglers roam the banks targeting barramundi; adjusting retrieval speeds and depths to trigger aggressive strikes.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced lure angler, the world famous barramundi delivers an unforgettable fight.
Fish Thailand supplies each angler with a full armory of specialist lure fishing equipment. Our lure rods are made for the specific purpose of working a lure into life. This coupled with braid-loaded fixed spool reels ensure every twitch, pull and jerk is felt through the rod; painting a mental picture of the lure’s movement beneath the surface – a skill that enhances the thrill of the chase!
When Will A Fish Strike A Lure?
Defensive/Territorial Strike: A lure retrieved aggressively through a barramundi’s comfort zone will trigger a defensive/territorial strike.
Instinctive Strike: A lure invading a barramundi’s feeding zone will trigger an instinctive strike.
Feeding Strike: A lure imitating a bait fish will trigger a strike when hungry.
Opportunist Strike: A lure retrieved to imitate a wounded fish will trigger a strike even when not hungry. Law of nature seems to be that anything that looks different or acts differently is singled out and attacked first.
What Makes A Great Lure Angler?
Watercraft: Being able to locate fish, to some this is instinctive and to others it comes from years of lure fishing experience.
Lure Action: To be able to make a lure act enticingly at all retrieval speeds; also to be able to convincingly make a lure act like a wounded fish when necessary.
Accuracy: Predatory fish typically inhabit margins, snags, or submerged vegetation; often it is vital to cast and work the lure deep in these zones without snagging up.
Retrieval Speed: Knowing when to retrieve the lure quickly or slowly depending on conditions and target species.
Depth: Temperature & barometric pressure are just two of many factors which determine the feeding depth of fish. This can change several times in the same day, and it is important to adjust the operating depth of the lure to suit the changing conditions.
Fly Fishing for Barramundi – A Bucket List Experience
For fly anglers barramundi fishing in Thailand is a must-experience adventure. The Fish Thailand team knows that barramundi is high on every fly fisherman’s bucket list and Boon Mar Ponds offers the perfect fly fishing conditions.
Fly Fishing Friendly Environment
- Clear banks and tree lines set well back – no obstacles for your back cast
- No need for long casts – barramundi often hold near the margins
- Ideal for both experienced and beginner fly anglers
Why Fly Fishing for Barramundi is Unbeatable
- Explosive aerial fights – barramundi are notorious for leaping out of the water
- Aggressive strikes – each take is a violent hit that sends adrenaline rushing
- Full connection – every headshake, tail flip and sudden run is magnified through the fly rod
Usually (elsewhere) barramundi fishing can be a difficult challenge for any angler using even conventional techniques; this challenge and difficulty factor is multiplied for fly anglers. However the fly angler has no better chance than at Boon Mar Ponds with Fish Thailand guides, everything about this venue is screaming out for fly anglers to enjoy the rare opportunity of experiencing the power of catching barramundi on fly tackle.
Kids Fishing Activities in Bangkok
For families and children, Fish Thailand offer a stress-free introduction to barramundi fishing in Bangkok at Boon Mar Ponds.
Why it’s perfect for kids & families:
- No snags or obstacles – easy, frustration-free fishing
- Lure fishing made simple – kids can cast, retrieve and hook fish with ease
- Barramundi fight hard but don’t exhaust anglers – perfect for beginners
- Hands-on guidance from our expert fishing guides
The Fish Thailand Team ensures children & beginners learn essential casting, retrieving and fish-playing skills making it a fun and educational experience.
Booking Your Fishing Adventure Today
From family days out to experienced lure & fly anglers, a day trip fishing in Bangkok at Boon Mar Ponds will be the highlight of your Thailand holiday with memories to last forever.
