Room Stay with Fishing — 6,000 THB / night

Includes accommodation for 2 guests and 2 rods (which may be shared between 2 people). The same all-inclusive rate applies to single nights or multi-night packages. No daily extra rod fees — bring a mate and split a room.

Room Stay — No Fishing — 1,400 THB / night

Includes accommodation for 2 guests sharing 1 room. The resort is for everyone — families, non-anglers and groups that want the lakeside base without fishing.

Day Ticket Fishing — 5,000 THB / day

Fishing for the day with no accommodation — 5,000 THB, including bait, tackle and a rod. Add a night's stay and the fishing day is included in the 6,000 THB Room Stay with Fishing rate.

7-Night / 7-Day Fishing Package — 40,000 THB

Seven nights' accommodation with seven full days of fishing — bait, tackle and rods included. This is our classic Mekong catfish trip. Stays of other lengths are charged at the nightly rate of 6,000 THB with fishing / 1,400 THB without.

• Premium rods, reels, line and terminal tackle hire
• Bait package — pellet, lahm, bread groundbait, hookbaits and dead bait
• Access to both lakes and the full resort: 14 lakeside lodges, swimming pool, restaurant & bar, Wi-Fi and parking

Transfers are not included in package prices but can be arranged at fixed rates — see the transfer table below and our Getting Here page.

Two distinct waters holding more than 37 freshwater species, with confirmed catches including:

• Mekong Catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) — stocked to 275 lb / 125 kg
• Siamese Carp (Catlocarpio siamensis)
• Amazon Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) — incl. albino and tiger-redtail forms
• Asian Redtail Catfish (Hemibagrus wyckioides)
• Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Pangasius sanitwongsei)
• Arapaima (Arapaima gigas)
• Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) — incl. albino form
• Clown Featherback (Chitala ornata)
• Atlantic Tarpon, Barramundi, Nile Perch, Arowana
• Giant Snakehead, Goliath Tigerfish, Giant Trevally
• Ripsaw, Wels, Wallago Leerii, Piraiba, Tiger Shovelnose
• Pacu, Tambaqui, Salween Rita Catfish, Jullien's Golden Carp
• Hungarian Common & Mirror Carp, Koi Carp, Sawai Catfish
• Tilapia, Red Tilapia, Walking Catfish

Traditional European-style carp fishing with specimen tactics, plus artificial lure fishing for predators. See the Species page for detailed profiles of each of the 37+ species, including their scientific names and lake records.

• Surat Thani Airport (URT) — 10 minutes (direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang ≈ 1 hr 15 min · Chiang Mai ≈ 1 hr 50 min)
• Surat Thani Train Station — 15 minutes
• Surat Thani Bus Station — 25 minutes
• Donsak Pier (ferry to Koh Samui, Phangan & Tao) — 90 minutes
• Khao Sok National Park — 1 hour
• Rajjaprapha Dam (Cheow Lan Lake) — 45 minutes
• Khlong Nam Sai natural pool — 30 minutes
• Wat Tham Singkhon — 15 minutes
• Phang Nga — 2 hours
• Krabi — 2 hours
• Phuket — 3 hours

Transfers are not included in accommodation rates — they're arranged for you at the fixed prices below. Book them on WhatsApp when you reserve your stay.

Larger groups may need a bigger vehicle — we'll advise when you book. All transfers are booked on WhatsApp when you reserve your stay.

• 14 lakeside lodges (lake view, air conditioning, lake-view balconies)
• Two fishing waters holding 37+ species
• On-site restaurant & bar — modern Asian and Western cuisine, Thai favourites, beers, wines and cocktails
• Swimming pool, lake-view dining, free parking, Wi-Fi
• Day trips to national parks, islands, beaches and local markets
• Pet-friendly: no (only service animals)
• Multi-lingual team — English and Thai

Q: Where is Paradise Fishing Resort located?
A: In Surat Thani, southern Thailand. Address: 52 Moo 4, Nam Rob, Phunphin, Surat Thani 84310. About 10 minutes from Surat Thani Airport (URT), 15 minutes from Surat Thani Train Station, 25 minutes from Surat Thani Bus Station, 90 minutes from Donsak Pier (the ferry to Koh Samui, Phangan and Tao), 1 hour from Khao Sok National Park, 2 hours from Krabi and 3 hours from Phuket.

Q: What fish can I catch?
A: 37+ freshwater species across two lakes, with Mekong Catfish stocked to 275 lb, Siamese Carp, Amazon Redtail, Asian Redtail, Barramundi, Arapaima, Chao Phraya Catfish, Clown Featherback, Tarpon, Ripsaw, Alligator Gar, Atlantic Tarpon, Arowana, Giant Snakehead, Goliath Tigerfish and many more.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Room Stay with Fishing is 6,000 THB per night for 2 guests with 2 rods. Room Stay without fishing is 1,400 THB per night for 2 guests sharing 1 room. Day ticket with no accommodation is 5,000 THB — add a night's stay and the fishing day is included in the 6,000 THB rate. A 7-night / 7-day fishing package is 40,000 THB including bait and tackle. On-arrival payment in Thai baht.

Q: What is included in fishing packages?
A: Premium rods, reels, line and terminal tackle hire, full bait package (pellet, lahm, bread groundbait, hookbaits, dead bait) and access to both lakes. Plus 14 lakeside lodges, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi and a pre-booked transfer from Surat Thani Airport.

Q: How do I book?
A: Direct only. WhatsApp +66 88 639 6656 or email paradisefishingsurat@outlook.com. We do not list on third-party booking sites — direct contact is the only official channel.

Q: Are day trips included?
A: Khao Sok, Rajjaprapha Dam, Khlong Nam Sai, the islands and other nearby day trips can be arranged and booked through the resort — see Families & Non-Anglers for the full list of attractions.

Q: Are children welcome?
A: Supervised children are welcome at the resort. Please keep them at a safe distance when large fish are being landed and photographed — some species (arapaima, alligator gar) are sharp-toothed or spiney.

Q: Can we self-drive?
A: Yes. Tap our Google Maps link on the Getting Here page and message WhatsApp for the GPS pin and exact directions.