The fishery comprises of 2 well-established lakes in the centre of the resort that are long renowned for their history of producing big fish. Both lakes are well matured and benefit from tree-lined banks resulting in a scenic secluded angling environment. In terms of lake topography both lakes are somewhat similar with water depths ranging from 4 feet margins to deeper areas in excess of 40 feet in open water. This means that each lake is able to accommodate a variety of angling techniques to suit your desired form of fishing and can be enjoyed by anglers of all abilities.

Cha Am Fishing Park - Nestled Amongst Thailand's Tranquil Countryside

LOCATION

Cha Am Fishing Park is situated near the coast in the Southern part of the Phetchaburi Province Western Thailand. In relation to other areas this means that the fishery is within a short drive of several tourist destinations; 10 minutes from Ch-am centre, 15 minutes from Jurassic Mountain Resort, 30 mins from Hua Hin and 2.5 hours from Bangkok making it ideal for a day trip whilst visiting the area.

If you would like to visit any of the attractions in the local area such as stunning beaches, Monkey Mountain, the bat cave, temples and much more speak to your guide for more information.

FACILITIES

There is a restaurant on site with a spacious seating area overlooking the lakes which offers a wide selection of dishes comprising of both Thai and European themes. Alternatively, meals can be delivered to you whilst fishing. Cha-am fishing park also boast a tackle shop situated adjacent to the restaurant, several toilets and a swimming pool meaning that the venue is suited to family trips.

 

Onsite restuarant delivers a choice of Thai and Western cuisine to your swim

 

THE METHOD LAKE

 The Method lake is 3 acres in size and may be regarded as a ‘runs-water’ given its good head of species consisting of Mekong catfish (up to 120lb+), Striped catfish (up to 15lb), Siamese carp (up to 90lb) and Pacu (up to 30lb). In addition to this, there are additional smaller species present including Rohu, Java Barb, Silver barb and Asian redtail catfish.

The restaurant bank offers concrete platforms adjacent to the water’s edge coupled with ample seating and shading from the weather and is the favourite choice of most anglers. In addition to this there are also singular flatform areas adjacent to the restaurant which can accommodate two anglers comfortably. However, the far bank offers sun shading from Palm trees and seating is also available. Due to less angling pressure this bank can often be worth considering when targeting Siamese carp and Pacu in order to avoid other species.

The Method Lake - Great for Kids & Guaranteed Action

A Striped Catfish landed at the Method Lake

METHOD LAKE - ANGLING TECHNIQUES

Traditional Thai methods have proven to be most effective for targeting Mekong catfish and striped catfish, consisting of a method feeder suspended beneath a float cast into open water at differing depths depending upon weather conditions. By building a baited area with accurate casting, a bite a cast is expected as we work to build a feeding frenzy.

If you prefer to target Pacu with the chance of a Siamese carp then a delicate float fishing approach fished on the bottom has proven to be fruitful. Fishing from the far bank may be favoured in order to avoid the striped catfish which are prominent on the left side of the lake. Also avoiding angling pressure allows for a stealthy approach to target such species in the margins on bread-flake.

Exciting Float Fishing Techniques for Carp & Catfish
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SPECIEMEN LAKE

The specimen lake is slightly smaller being 2 acres in size and receives significantly less angling pressure. This coupled with over-hanging trees surrounding marginal bays produces an intimate water that offers opportunities along the edge.  Target species include Siamese carp (up to 90lb), alligator gar (up to 40lb), Amazon redtail (up to 40lb) and Pacu (up to 30lb). In addition to this other species include specimen sized arapaima, barramundi along with Sorubim and Chao Phraya catfish.

There are 3 established swims to fish from in addition to the bungalows which offer both comfortable seating and shading from the weather all surrounded by palm trees and grass banks leading to the water’s edge providing a picturesque setting.

The Specimen Lake offers a wider selection of bigger predatory & carp species

A view from the bottom of the lake

SPECIMEN LAKE - ANGLING TECHNIQUES

A subtle waggler set-up fished over-depth in the margins is a simple but effective form of fishing that can account for the majority of species listed but primarily Pacu and Amazon redtail when fished along the margins close to overhanging vegetation. Accurately hand feeding ground-bait at regular intervals throughout the day can often result in several fish stirring up the bottom only a few feet from the edge whilst the float is placed into position.

A similar method also involving a float set-up to target the Siamese carp is aptly referred to as ‘on the drop’ where a slow sinking hook bait is presented (usually bread) and cast to showing fish in open water. The hook bait during freefall mimics the free offerings to produce instinctive takes from the Siamese carp as they respond to the sound of the bait entering the water. This is more suited towards the active angler and whilst this method may be more demanding, the result can be rewarding.

If you would prefer to relax whilst targeting the Siamese carp, then a feeder packed with bread feed fished on the bottom means that you are able to sit back and relax in-between casts. This technique is very similar to targeting the striped catfish and benefits from accurate casting to the same area to help build the swim and draw fish to the area.   

On a sunny day with little wind, the alligator gar can often be spotted just beneath the surface as they chase prey species. This provides a perfect opportunity to present a bait on the surface for them and is a super exciting method packed with anticipation. By casting beyond them and slowly retrieving the bait into position you observe them home in on the hook-baits and the action unfold.  

One of the smaller Mekong catfish from the Method Lake

TACKLE & BAIT

Our extensive experience of angling means we can provide the perfect tackle to suit each venue. Fish Thailand will provide all items you will require consisting of 4 x Jurassic Mountain Thai Sport custom-built rods coupled with Shimano OC 8000 bait runners with each rod being utilised for a different technique; waggler, on the drop, suspended method feeder and method feeder. This means that throughout the day we will be able to instantly change between techniques maximising your fishing time.

An abundance of bait including ground bait, loose feed and an array of different hook baits will be on hand to suit desired species and changing conditions during the session making it a trip to remember.

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Target Fish Species In Cha Am Fishing Park Thailand

	Arapaima			Alligator Gar
	Barramundi			Chao Phraya Catfish
	Giant Snakehead			Pacu
	Redtail Catfish			Mekong Catfish
	Siamese Carp			Indian Carp

 

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