The 4 Best Sri Lanka Fishing Trips

1.Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $110Our pick

Start around 7:00am with private pickup near Bentota and nearby south-coast towns. Visit the Bentota mangroves by boat, a turtle center, Ambalangoda mask makers, the Tsunami Museum, Galle Dutch Fort, and Koggala stilt fishermen. Lunch, entry fees, water, and transport are included.

“We had a jam packed day on this trip- we had a wonderful time seeing and experiencing plenty without feeling rushed. It was great value for money! Dinesh picked us up on time and got us from place to place safely. We saw crocodiles, monkRead more”

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2.Galle Day Trip & Stilt Fishermen from Koggala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $75Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Milan to Galle Fort, Rumassala’s Peace Pagoda, Jungle Beach, Koggala’s stilt fishermen, and Habaraduwa Turtle Hatchery. The private tour suits families and small groups, with flexible pacing and hotel pickup.

“Really very good tour with a charming guide, Milan. Took us to all the good sites in the area and nothing was too much trouble. He was able to take us to an antiques shop for in a remote part of Galle and in general he was very obliging. Can recommend.”

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3.Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $80

Set out with an English-speaking driver-guide for a private 9 to 11-hour trip along Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. You’ll visit Galle Fort, a turtle conservation project, Buddhist temple, mask workshop, tsunami museum, mangroves and stilt fishermen. Samir leads some river safaris, with Dinesh providing safe road transport.

“We had a really good day out. Nothing was too much trouble. We called to watch fishermen bringing in their nets and to a busy local fishing harbour. The river trip was excellent and we saw a lot of wildlife including crocodiles, monkeys, fruit bats, monitor lizards, a snake, lizards etc. I had always wanted to see the fishermen at Galle and it was great to see them catch fish from the stilt fishing poles. We called in at other sights as well including the turtle sanctuary and the Galle Fort. We were picked up from the harbour at 5.30am and returned bang on the 6pm arranged time to catch…”

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4.Lagoon Fishing in Bentota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $75

Spend about three hours fishing Bentota Lagoon by private boat with a local guide, rods, tackle, water, and hotel transfers included. Troll and bottom fish in the river and lagoon, then ask about having a good catch cooked for dinner at an extra cost.

“A really good mornings fishing, pick up from hotel on time 5.45am. We arrived at the beautiful illuminated Buddha and set off in the dark up river. The boat was well equipped and the skipper very knowledgeable, friendly and a great help. WRead more”

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