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Dated monthly fishing reports from Bangkok, Andaman, Gulf and the north.

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Perfect calm Andaman Sea at sunrise with liveaboard vessel heading toward granite island silhouettes

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December 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman December 2026: peak season at full intensity, Similan liveaboards running maximum schedules, GT and wahoo excellent, Christmas holiday visitors fill the Phuket-Khao Lak fishing calendar.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Bungsamran Lake in early morning winter light with still water and Bangkok skyline visible beyond

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December 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok December 2026: coolest temperatures of the year, pay-lakes fishing at peak dry-season quality, Bang Pakong estuary superb, Christmas and New Year fishing getaways across the Bangkok circuit.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Sport fishing charter boat heading offshore on the Gulf of Thailand under a clear December sky

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December 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand December 2026: sailfish peak at Chumphon, GT outstanding at Koh Tao and Koh Samui offshore, northeast monsoon delivers the Gulf's finest fishing conditions, holiday season in full swing.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Mekong River at low dry season level with sandbanks exposed and clear water over rocky bed

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December 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand December 2026: Mekong at low structural level, Isaan reservoirs concentrating trophy wallago and featherback, cool-season catfish peak, and the best dry-season fishing of the year begins.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Boulder-bed mountain river in Northern Thailand in cool-season morning mist with clear water flowing

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December 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand December 2026: cool-season peak for mahseer, rivers at ideal dry-season level, Bhumibol Reservoir concentrating trophy fish, and mountain valley conditions at their most dramatic.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 9 min read
Sport fishing boat on perfect calm Andaman Sea with Similan Islands granite rocks visible at sunrise

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November 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman November 2026: peak dry season in full effect, Similan liveaboards at maximum operation, GT and sailfish abundant, and the Andaman's most consistently excellent fishing month of the year.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Bangkok canal at dawn in clear November light with lotus flowers and traditional wooden boat

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November 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok November 2026: dry season arrives, pay-lakes at annual peak, Bang Pakong in prime condition, Loy Krathong full moon lights up the canal system, and all Bangkok fishing fires on all cylinders.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Sailfish breaching in clear Gulf of Thailand water with a sport fishing boat in the background

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November 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand November 2026: sailfish peak at Chumphon, GT at Koh Tao reaching its annual best, Spanish mackerel everywhere, and the northeast monsoon delivers perfect Gulf fishing conditions.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Loy Krathong lanterns floating on Mekong River at night in northeastern Thailand

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November 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand November 2026: Mekong dropping to prime structural fishing level, reservoirs concentrating fish, Loy Krathong lights up the waterways, and wallago and featherback at their annual best.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Clear mountain river in Northern Thailand with boulder rapids and deep pool under cool November sky

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November 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand November 2026: peak mahseer season underway, mountain rivers at ideal wade-fishing level, Bhumibol Reservoir mid-level and concentrating fish, cool-season conditions perfect.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Liveaboard dive boat anchored at the Similan Islands in calm clear Andaman water

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October 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman October 2026: SW monsoon retreating, liveaboard season reopening mid-month, GT and sailfish returning to Similan pinnacles, and inshore fishing transitioning to dry-season quality.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Bangkok waterway in early morning light with boats and traditional buildings along the bank

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October 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok October 2026: flood risk peaks for outer districts, pay-lakes hold firm, Bang Pakong transitions to prime post-monsoon condition, and snakehead canal season winds down.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Sport fishing boat heading offshore into clear Gulf of Thailand waters at dawn

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October 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand October 2026: northeast monsoon establishing, sailfish season opening at Chumphon, GT at Koh Tao improving sharply, and Spanish mackerel abundant along the Gulf coast.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Mekong River at receding water level with sandbars re-emerging and fishing boats visible

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October 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand October 2026: Mekong receding from peak, reservoirs concentrating fish as water drops, Bun Ok Phansa full moon triggers catfish activity, and snakehead season transitions.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Clear mountain river in Northern Thailand at low morning light with boulders and forested banks

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October 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand October 2026: rivers clearing and dropping after monsoon peak, mahseer entering prime wade-fishing condition, Bhumibol Reservoir at maximum level, and cool season approaching.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Storm clouds forming over the Andaman Sea with limestone karsts visible in the distance

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September 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman September 2026: SW monsoon at near-peak, offshore conditions remain rough, inshore reefs still productive, and October window preparations begin for dedicated offshore anglers.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Bangkok canal at dawn with lotus pads and fading monsoon clouds reflecting in calm water

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September 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok September 2026: monsoon slowly eases, pay-lakes remain excellent, canal snakehead still at peak habitat, and Bang Pakong estuary improves as floodwaters begin to recede.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Longtail fishing boat on the Gulf of Thailand against a partly cloudy September sky

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September 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand September 2026: northeast monsoon still weeks away, nearshore species productive, Pattaya reef fishing solid, and Chumphon offshore accessible on calm windows.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Wide brown Mekong River at high water level with forested banks in northeastern Thailand

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September 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand September 2026: Mekong at near-peak flow, Isaan reservoirs full and productive, giant catfish season building, and flooded paddy fields offer explosive snakehead action.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Rain-swollen mountain river in Northern Thailand with forested banks and misty hills behind

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September 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand September 2026: rivers at full monsoon height, mahseer in fast-water lies, Bhumibol Reservoir near peak level, and Mae Klong system at prime catfish conditions.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Submerged forest at Cheow Lan Lake in peak monsoon with karst towers and still water surface

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August 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman coast August 2026: SW monsoon still firmly in control, offshore remains closed, but Cheow Lan peaks at maximum flood, Phang-Nga Bay shines, and Surin shore offers surprise weather windows.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Rain-streaked Bangkok canal with lotus pads and overcast monsoon sky reflected in still water

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August 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok August 2026: monsoon at peak intensity, pay-lake circuit excels in the cool overcast, canal snakehead at maximum habitat, and Bang Pakong floodwater timing determines estuary success.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Sport fishing boat returning at sunset on the Gulf of Thailand with calm water and golden sky

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August 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand August 2026: GT and longtail tuna season at peak, yellowfin action strong around Koh Tao pinnacles, squid jigging productive at night, with a note on tropical storm vigilance.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Isaan reservoir at full pool with submerged tree stumps and green monsoon sky reflected in still water

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August 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand August 2026: Isaan reservoirs at full pool, Mekong holding strong, giant snakehead dispersed across maximum habitat, and city pay-lake circuits delivering reliable results.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Full monsoon reservoir in northern Thailand with drowned forest edges and green valley walls

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August 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand August 2026: Bhumibol near full pool, giant snakehead at their annual best in flooded margins, rivers in full monsoon, and Phayao Lake's weed beds deliver peak featherback action.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Misty karst limestone towers rising from Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park during monsoon season

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July 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman coast July 2026: offshore remains firmly closed as peak SW monsoon builds seas to 3–5m; Cheow Lan Lake fishing peaks, and Phang-Nga Bay mangroves deliver exceptional wild barra.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Overcast morning at a Bangkok fishing lake with monsoon clouds reflected in still water

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July 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok in July 2026: peak SW monsoon delivers daily storms, pay-lakes fish brilliantly in the post-rain cool, Bang Pakong rises hard, and canal snakehead action hits its annual high.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Charter fishing boat on calm Gulf of Thailand waters at sunrise with distant coastline

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July 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand July 2026: GT season in full swing, longtail tuna schooling hard off Chumphon, Spanish mackerel running, and Hua Hin delivers its best shore-fishing month of the year.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Mekong River at high water near Nong Khai at dusk with Laotian hills across the broad brown current

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July 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand July 2026: Isaan reservoirs approaching full pool, Mekong high and powerful, snakehead at peak in flooded paddies, and Mun River catfish action intense in the current-breaks.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Morning mist over Bhumibol Reservoir in Tak province with limestone hills and green monsoon slopes

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July 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand July 2026: Bhumibol filling fast as Ping rises, giant snakehead peak in flooded margins, stream mahseer window closes, and Phayao Lake enters its most productive period.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Offshore fishing boat on deep blue Andaman Sea waters with storm clouds building on the horizon

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — May 2026

Andaman charter season closes in May 2026: final sailfish and GT windows, Tap Lamu liveaboards wrapping seasonal routes, and offshore conditions turning with the monsoon.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Early morning light over a Bangkok fishing lake with mist rising from the water

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Bangkok Fishing Report — May 2026

Bangkok pay-lake fishing in May 2026: heat peaks, dawn sessions dominate, early monsoon storms roll in, and lure anglers adapt tactics across the city circuit.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 4 min read
Fishing charter boat on calm Gulf of Thailand waters with a bright morning sky

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Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report — May 2026

Gulf of Thailand fishing in May 2026: as the Andaman closes, Pattaya and Koh Samui deliver mid-pelagics and strong squid jigging while the Gulf coast becomes Thailand's saltwater alternative.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 6 min read
Wide river scene in northeast Thailand at dawn with a traditional fishing boat and mist on the water

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Northeast Thailand Fishing Report — May 2026

Northeast Thailand fishing in May 2026: Sirindhorn and Lam Pao reservoirs in pre-rains clarity, Mekong wild fishing builds tension ahead of the monsoon, and Isaan delivers its dry-season finale.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 6 min read
Clear mountain reservoir in northern Thailand surrounded by forested hills in the early morning light

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Northern Thailand Fishing Report — May 2026

Northern Thailand fishing in May 2026: Mae Ngat and Bhumibol reservoirs offer pre-monsoon clarity, mahseer move into feeder streams, and the final dry-season window closes.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Rocky Andaman coastline at low tide with green hills and overcast monsoon sky near Krabi

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June 2026 — Andaman Fishing Report

Andaman coast June 2026: offshore charters suspend as seas build to 3–4m, but shore anglers at Phuket and Krabi and Cheow Lan reservoir offer real alternatives worth planning for.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Early morning mist over a Bangkok fishing lake with lotus pads and distant city skyline

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June 2026 — Bangkok Fishing Report

Bangkok in June 2026: SW monsoon locks in, pay-lakes fish hard all morning, Bang Pakong floods into prime snakehead territory, and post-storm topwater goes electric.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Sunrise over calm Gulf of Thailand with a charter fishing boat and distant island silhouettes

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June 2026 — Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report

Gulf of Thailand June 2026: charter season opens strong as GT inshore schools push in, Hua Hin delivers solid shore options, and Koh Tao's dive-season overlap brings exceptional pelagic action.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Wide view of the Mekong River at dusk near Nong Khai with a Laos hillside visible across the water

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June 2026 — Northeast Thailand Fishing Report

Northeast Thailand June 2026: Mekong rising fast, Ubol Ratana and Lam Pao spreading into prime snakehead country, Mun River charging, and striped catfish gorging in monsoon current.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 10 min read
Morning fog lifting from a mountain reservoir in northern Thailand with forested karst ridgelines in the background

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June 2026 — Northern Thailand Fishing Report

Northern Thailand June 2026: Bhumibol post-drawdown turnover, mahseer pushing into Mae Ping feeders ahead of pre-spawn, and Mae Klong tributaries rising fast with the first monsoon pulse.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 8 min read
Turquoise Andaman Sea viewed from a charter boat on a calm April morning

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Andaman Fishing Report — April 2026

April 2026 Andaman Sea fishing: the last reliable charter month before the southwest monsoon. Sailfish, GT, and blue-water species peak before the season closes.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Dawn mist rising over a Bangkok fishing lake in early morning calm

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Bangkok Fishing Report — April 2026

Bangkok fishing in April 2026: Songkran heat drives fish deep at dawn. What's biting at Bungsamran, the lakeshore parks, and the city's urban canals.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Charter boat heading offshore from Pattaya into the Gulf of Thailand morning haze

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Gulf of Thailand Fishing Report — April 2026

Gulf of Thailand fishing in April 2026: Pattaya and Koh Samui side improves as the Andaman closes. Offshore and reef species firing as conditions settle.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Mountain reservoir in northern Thailand with forested hills reflected in still morning water

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Northern Thailand Fishing Report — April 2026

Northern Thailand fishing in April 2026: reservoir season's final weeks before pre-monsoon. Mahseer, snakehead, and big catfish in the last of the clear water.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 6 min read
Tropical fishing scene at dusk with warm orange sky over the sea

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — March 2026

March 2026 brings the Andaman season to its close: sailfish thinning but still catchable in the first half, heat building by month's end, and the final liveaboard itineraries of the year running before the monsoon arrives.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Bangkok fishing lake at dawn with golden light and mist rising from the water

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Bangkok Fishing Report — March 2026

Bangkok's heat builds through March 2026 but dawn sessions at Bungsamran and IT Lake Monsters remained productive. The early-morning window becomes the month's defining factor.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 7 min read
Fishing rods rigged and ready on a tropical charter boat

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — February 2026

February 2026 continues the Andaman sailfish peak with sustained northeast monsoon conditions, productive GT popping on the northern reefs, and excellent liveaboard fishing across the Similan and Surin groups.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 6 min read
Fishing platform extending over a large tropical lake in clear morning light

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Bangkok Fishing Report — February 2026

Late cool season fishing remained highly productive through February 2026, with Bangkok's pay-lakes delivering strong catfish and arapaima sessions before the heat begins to build.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Sailfish leaping from blue tropical sea water

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — January 2026

January 2026 marks the Andaman sailfish peak: cool dry northeast monsoon conditions, blue water inshore, and sails aggregating in numbers that define the season for visiting anglers.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Angler by a peaceful lake in cool morning light surrounded by tropical vegetation

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Bangkok Fishing Report — January 2026

Bangkok's coolest and most comfortable fishing month delivered outstanding results in January 2026. Giant Mekong catfish and arapaima were the stars at the city's premier pay-lakes.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Offshore fishing boat on calm tropical blue water

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — December 2025

December 2025 delivers peak Andaman conditions: sailfish running hot offshore, GT popping consistent across the northern reefs, and liveaboard itineraries firing on all cylinders.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Calm tropical lake at dawn with mist rising from the water surface

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Bangkok Fishing Report — December 2025

Peak cool season delivers Bangkok's finest fishing of the year. December 2025 saw excellent catfish and arapaima action amid holiday visitor crowds at the city's top pay-lakes.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Calm blue Andaman Sea at dawn with fishing boat silhouette

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Andaman Sea Fishing Report — November 2025

The Andaman charter season opens in November 2025 with improving sailfish action, consistent GT popping, and favourable northeast monsoon conditions settling across the region.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 5 min read
Angler fishing from a platform on a tropical lake at dawn

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Bangkok Fishing Report — November 2025

Bangkok's pay-lakes come alive as the cool season arrives. November 2025 brought easing monsoon rains, dropping temperatures and excellent catfish and carp action.

ThaiAngler Editorial · 4 min read