Thaioneon Sport Fishing

Seasons & Species
Compared to most of the fishing spots in South East Asia, the Sailfish here are present in incredible numbers. In fact, nowhere else do you have the chance to see these beautiful animals jumping around and tailing in such a numbers.
Pacific Sailfish are present most of the year with peaks occurring between June and October during the southwest monsoon season. During these peaks months, 10 to 15 or more Sails raised in a day’s fishing, are the norm. Join us and discover why Phuket is the Sailfish capital of South East Asia!!!
Black Marlin have an excellent run from October to March, however, the Marlin numbers are not as strong as the sailfish. Phuket’s Blacks are usually juveniles between 120 and 450 lbs although bigger fish have been hooked. The best fishing is usually around the full moon and the new moon. The hot spots are primarily at the drop-off west of Phuket and Similan islands.

Tuna are common all year in the waters surrounding Phuket and there are several varieties; Yellowfin, Dogtooth, Skipjack, Mackerel Tuna, Eastern Little Tuna and Longfin. Wahoo are plentiful during the SW monsoon season, King Mackerel (Tanguigue), Narrow Barred Mackerel (Tenggiri) and Barracuda are other members from the “razor gang” always present. Giant Trevally’s are huge and plentiful and can always produce fantastic action on popper. Other offshore species available all year round include Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Rainbow Runner, Blue Finned Trevally, Golden Trevally, Queenfish, Cobia, Coral Trout, Mangrove Jack and a wide variety of reef fish.

The information provided must be considered “only” a guideline. Many factors have an influence on the migratory path of pelagic species. Water temperature, wind, current and bait can cause these normal patterns to fluctuate.

Weather & Sea Conditions
Thailand has year round tropical climate with an overall average humidity of 66% to 82%. In Phuket there are only two seasons, a dry and a wet, with small temperature differences between the two. The NE monsoon season from November till the end of April and the SW monsoon season from May till the end of October. The weather during the NE monsoon is a dry sunny offshore breeze, where as the SW monsoon is an onshore wind that brings in the rains from the Indian Ocean. Sunny skies, nice breezes and moderate temperature characterize the dry season and this is the driest time of the year. During this period the sea conditions are usually excellent. Phuket is incredibly fortunate as extreme weather and sea conditions are uncommon. Very few fishing days are lost in fact due to heavy seas or tropical storms. In the wet season particularly during September and October it might be raining for some time but prolonged periods of heavy rain only occur occasionally. Yet extended periods of sunshine and blue skies are more than common. As a matter of fact several anglers prefer to show up at this time, as the crowds are thinner and climate is pleasant. However due to a combination of uncertain weather and sea conditions during the wet season we do not operate live-aboard safari to the Similan islands. On the other hand day trips are available year round and the SW monsoon season is excellent for Sailfish and Wahoo which can be caught in great number in the nearby Racha Yai and Racha Noi islands.
Finally sea surface temperatures are generally warm year round ranging from 79 to 84 F (26 to 29 C).