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Siamese Giant Carp fishing

Catlocarpio siamensis

About Siamese Giant Carp

The Siamese giant carp is the largest member of the carp family and one of the heaviest freshwater fish in the world, native to the Mekong basin. Critically endangered in the wild, it is now mostly caught in Thai fishing parks where it grows huge on pellet and bread baits. Hooking one means a long, dogged, deep fight that tests even heavy tackle.

Typical size: Commonly 10 to 50 kg; trophy fish over 100 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 150 kg (historic wild fish; varies by water).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, dusk
Habitat
Lake, River
Season by month

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Siamese Giant Carp?

Siamese Giant Carp fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

Where can you catch Siamese Giant Carp?

Siamese Giant Carp is most often found in lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.