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Giant Stingray

Hunting a 100+ kg freshwater stingray from a boat on the Mae Klong River. Catch & release.

Where
Mae Klong River · Samut Songkhram
Duration
10–12 hours
Group
1–3 anglers
Format
Freshwater · day
Price
from ฿21,000

Why this format

One of the largest freshwater species on the planet. In 2015, a stingray about four meters long was caught and released on the Mae Klong. This is fishing that takes patience, for one chance you will remember for the rest of your life.

Target species

  • Giant freshwater stingray
  • Catfish

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

How the day runs

  1. 05:30Transfer from Bangkok (about 1.5 hours)
  2. 07:30Boat on the river and heavy tackle
  3. 08:00Live-bait fishing and waiting for the bite
  4. 13:00Lunch on the river
  5. 17:30Return to Bangkok

Included

  • Transfer
  • Boat and local guide
  • Heavy tackle, 80–130 lb
  • Bait
  • Lunch
  • Photos and measurement of your trophy

Not included

  • A guaranteed bite: these are wild fish

Where we fish

Mae Klong River · about 1.5 h from Bangkok

Catch and release only, with a licensed guide.

We don’t fish in marine national parks or sanctuaries: Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng, Shark Point. That’s Thai law, and it protects you.

Add-ons

Second dayDoubles your chances
Bangkok MonstersA two-day combo
VideoA camera operator on the boat

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal? I’ve heard about arrests for fishing.

Yes, and it’s our core principle. Tours are run by a licensed operator, with a licensed Thai guide on board and boats holding Marine Department permits. We don’t fish in marine national parks (Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng) or marine sanctuaries: fishing there is prohibited by law.

How do I pay?

A 30% deposit secures your booking. We accept international cards, bank transfer or company invoice, USDT, and cash in THB or USD on site. The balance is paid on the day of the trip. Invoice and confirmation in English.

What if there’s a storm?

The captain decides whether to go out based on the Thai Meteorological Department forecast. If a trip is canceled because of weather, you get free rescheduling or a full refund of your deposit. In monsoon season we suggest sheltered spots or freshwater in advance.

I get seasick. Will this work for me?

Choose November to April, a private half-day trip and a boat with a wide hull. We’ll plan a route with short runs. For the most sensitive, there are freshwater lakes, where there is no swell at all.

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