As the largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia has 17,499 islands from Sabang to Merauke. The total area of Indonesia is 7.81 million km2 which consists of 2.01 million km2 of land, 3.25 million km2 of the sea, and 2.55 million km2 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Is a country with an area of water greater than land area, therefore Indonesia is referred to as an Maritime State, and capture fisheries production in Indonesia has increased every year. In 2017, production was only around 6,424,114 tons. 2018 increased by around 300,000 tons
The beauty of the maritime and seafood owned by Indonesia certainly has the best quality. Start a beautiful island that will fill the sea such as coral reefs and sea plants. The area of coral reefs in Indonesia reaches 50,875 square kilometers which accounts for 18% of the total area of the world's coral reefs and 65% of the total area in the coral triangle. Most of these coral reefs are located in eastern Indonesia.
The beauty of the Indonesian sea encourages tourism. So many diving spot in Indonesia, not only diving and snorkeling, fishing is one of most popular activity and hobby in Indonesia, even in 2018 Indonesian ministry of marine and fisheries held Indonesia Fishing Tournament/Festival in Banggai, Central Sulawesi . There're so many reason on why Indonesian love fishing start from refreshing, psychiatric therapy, reducing stress, to consume their own catch.
As a country blessed with a rich marine life, it is easy for anglers to choose the perfect spot to fish in Indonesia. It looks like that you can angle anywhere as long as the wave is not too dangerous and the weather is not extreme.
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1. Weh Island, Aceh province
The first one on the list is the fishing spots in Weh Island. In this island, the sea condition is pretty well, that’why there are so many fishes that you can find beneath the sea. Usually, the people who coming in here already rent some fishermen boats in the first place.
This island which is located in the far west side of Indonesia is ot only a place for the divers, but surprisingly good for the fishers out there. Kind of fish you can find in here is sronger than other areas. The things you can get from here is the GT, tuna, or even the gigantic Megamouth Shark.
- Opening Hours : The island always open
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
2. Mentawai Island, West Sumatra province
Swithching from there, we would go to the an island named Mentawai. This island is always known for its beautiful sea ecosystem, and it’s true. Many tourists from countries around Indoenesia even from afar coming to this island to look for its attractions.
But the thing is, in this island, the fishers can visit the potential fishing areas that inhabited with so many kind of fishes. Basically, if you lucky enough, you’ll get Baracuda fish and GT. The size of a GT in this sea can be gigantic.
- Opening Hours : The island always open
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
3. Pelabuhan Ratu Coast, West Java province
The Pelabuhan Ratu or the Queen Port is in the first place. This famous beach also has the special fishing spot beside the beauty of its beach and panorama.
Yep, a little bit far from the beach lips, you can see the fish gathering. That’s the good spot, that’s the best spot to do penetration. With a little patient, you can catch so many fishes with just hanging around in one spot. And, if you lucky enough.
- Opening Hours : Opens 24 hours a day
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket
4. Beaches in Gunung Kidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is not only known for the culture and art that really thick. For the fishing, Yogykarta also has one best spot located in Gunung Kidul area. It’s easy to reach the beach, because there will be some people that can bring you there by using their transportation service.
If you going from the city center, maybe you need to take at least an hour to reach it. And then, once you arrive in there, you can see that on the beach there are several rocks and corals all over the area. Because of that, this spot n Gunung Kidul is really suitable for the fisher who like to do some rock fishing.
- Opening Hours : Always opens
- Entry Ticket : Rp15.000,- to enter the beach
5. Karimunjawa Island, Central Java province
Beside included as the best snorkeling spots in Indonesia, the famous Karimunjawa also included as the best fishing spots in Indonesia. Many people love the condition of the water, which is still fresh and also clean. That kind of water is also fish favorite.
With some short time sailing, you can already see the small fishes that want to welcome you in the cold Karimunjawa sea. You can catch them too though, and use them as a snack if you want. Catching and cooking the small and common fishes aren’t prohibited, as long as you keep the sea clean from the trash you’ll made.
- Opening Hours : The island always open
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
6. Bali Island
Bali island is one of the known places in Indonesia. So many people will recommend the Bali as a beautiful location to visit during holiday. For the family, this can be a great alternative, because beside visiting here is pretty much affordable, the things tourists can get in here are way beyond worth it.
Other fact that can be found in this Bali island is, there are some fishing spots available for interested fishers. Starting from the East to the South sea of Bali having so much potential. And in there, you can find a lot of fish species like GT, Spanish Mackerel, Ruby Snapper, and many more.
- Opening Hours : The island always open
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
7. Awang Bay, Lombok
Going to the east side of Bali island, there’s this Awang Bay which is located in the area of Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. This bay also included in the bigger bay called Ekas Bay, which is like the biggest bay in Lombok area.
In 2005, the was an improvement of the area, government built a port that can be used by fisheremen to sell their stuff, and many other people who can also take advantage from this port. Well, the area is like one of the riches area that has much sea sources.
- Opening Hours : Opens 24 hours a day
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket
8. Prajurit and Kandang Island, Lampung province
With many of their people working as fishermen, those two islands are considered the gem for fishing. Located on Lampung regency, those islands are still become the favorite places. You can start from the Bakahuni port, and then continue your journey with smaller boat.
Then you can pick for the first place you want to go to, either of Both has just the same fish types, like Mackerel or Giant Travely. Yep, you can find so many Giant Travely in the area. The people in here usually target the mackerel to be sold at the high price in the fish market. You can take the mackerels home by the way, there’s so many of them.
- Opening Hours : Both island always opens
- Entry Ticket : Rp50.000 to enter the island.
These are the seas located on Maluku area of Indonesia, still virgin and clean. The seas also have the high potential as the best fishing spots, but in the depth of 500 meters under the sea. You maybe want to be careful of what creature you’re gonna catch on those deepest depth of the sea.
If you lucky enough, you can catch the fishes with the great size, for your best record. But if you’re not, you can hanging around still, enjoying the magnificent beauty of the seas, and maybe go swimming or snorkeling afterwards.
Opening Hours : There’s no opening hour
Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
10. Riau Islands
Moving from there, going on to the east side of Indonesia again, just beside the island of Borneo, there are islands that called Riau islands. The islands that exist near the capital city of Riau have some benefits for the fishers.
In those islands, you can pick the two islands, Mapur, which is the nearest to Singapore, and then the second one is Tunjuk island. The second island is usually where the fishermen would go, because by looking at the virgin sea ecosystem, you can judge that there will be some exotic fishes.
- Opening Hours : The island always open
- Entry Ticket : No entry ticket (only cost for boat)
So that is our article about best fishings spots in Indonesia. Usually, the fishing activity would be more fun if you go to those locations with a complete crew and friends. Even thouh we’re not getting one interesting catch in there, it’s still fun because you can also have this kind of antusiastic aura all over the place.
