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Khao Laem Reservoir

Lake fishing  Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi · 06:57 - 19:57

Khao Laem Reservoir is a lake in Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:42–20:42 Night 20:42–06:12

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Mekong Giant Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
Pangasianodon gigas
21%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wallago Catfish
Wallago Catfish
Wallago attu
17%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Redtail Catfish
Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
16%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Snakehead
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Siamese Giant Carp
Siamese Giant Carp
Catlocarpio siamensis
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Hampala Barb
Hampala Barb
Hampala macrolepidota
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arapaima
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Khao Laem Reservoir is a lake in Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi.

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Redtail Catfish, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi and Siamese Giant Carp.

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mekong giant catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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More waters nearby

Bungsamran Lake Bang Kapi, Bangkok · 249.5 km away Cha-am fishing lakes (Pilla Lake area) Cha-am, Phetchaburi · 263.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Khao Laem Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Mekong Giant Catfish, Wallago Catfish, Redtail Catfish, Giant Snakehead, Barramundi, Siamese Giant Carp, Hampala Barb and Arapaima.

Do you need a fishing license at Khao Laem Reservoir?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Khao Laem Reservoir?

Mekong Giant Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Khao Laem Reservoir right now?

Right now Mekong Giant Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 21%.