Also known as Game Fishing or Offshore Fishing, this is a novel tourist activities in Sri Lanka emerged in recent times. This has added to the ancient art of fishing in Sri Lanka from stilt fishing. Certainly, deep-sea fishing tours in Sri Lanka are quite apart from the traditional methods. Far Eastern & International commercial fish markets and their demand for large fish have enabled this modern venture into deep-sea fishing in the Ocean surrounding Sri Lanka.

It involves the launch of Larger fishing vessels such as Trawlers & frigades with a length of at least 30 feet to be able to sail into the deeper ends of the Ocean, spread out large nets in order to sweep into large widths & the depths of the selected area of ‘calm’ to ‘catch’ large fish with massive mass. The types of fish thus caught are typically Tuna, Shark, Wahoo, Sailfish, Swordfish & Blue Marlin.

Whilst many consider deep sea fishing tours in Sri Lanka a leisure activity, they actually demand a lot of observation. It also requires plenty of strategy, still patience, and strength to handle cables to lift huge weights of large creatures. Tourists in Sri Lanka can easily incorporate this as one of the best activities, even for day tours. Why not consider fishing whilst watching the vessel rocks over the calm & unpredictable waves of the ‘still’ water?

Indeed, Sri Lanka is an extraordinary region to take part in deep sea fishing. As with all sea-based activities, Sri Lanka’s deep sea fishing is depending on the season. Usually the Western and Southern coasts accessible from November to April. On the other hand, East coast is greater appropriate from May to September.

Travellers can select to fish from the seaside itself or even attempt troll fishing. We provide all protection jackets, rods, bait, and other equipment. You can arrange fishing tours as day trips or as part of a longer itinerary.

Also known as Game Fishing or Offshore Fishing, this is a novel tourist activities in Sri Lanka emerged in recent times.
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