Hiwakea

I think spearfishing is, unfortunately, generally quite a misunderstood sport that has been given a bad name by the locals who once they get good, abuse their skills in a way that does result in unsustainable fishery. 

I wish to get to learn to know as many people who do spearfish to talk about it and educate those who don't understand this problem, in order to make spearfishing more publicly acceptable, have clear-set rules known to the local as well as the foreign spearos regarding species, quantity and size. 

Spearfishing in Thailand is a pretty delicate matter, in which if we all work together, talk about it and be educative about our passion we might one day actually have a positive effect on the ecosystem we thrive in.. 

Feel free to PM if you're likeminded. 

Spearfishing Koh Samui at the Marine Park is also NOT allowed. Though, there are several places nearby outside of the border of the marine park. A friend expat does private day trips Spearfishing/Free diving around Koh Samui with great success. Very sustainable, only to shoot what we eat and have our bellies filled and spend the rest of the day exploring and practicing bottom time.  

Hello Everyone, 

I'm new and signed up to this forum for this particular question.  

Normally I go out off the south of Samui on my boat and rock it at fishing down in the Gulf. 

However, now my boat is at the shop to get some upgrades done and I really have the urge to sit near the water and to go fishing. 

I could go to the Nathon pier, cast out and go out fishing in the sea there, though I always see locals go fishing at the Chaweng Lake and I'm very curious what is to catch there? 

Also, if it's interesting to actually go fishing there, what tackle and bait would be used? Worms? Crickets? Bread? Corn? Or would you suggest trying out everything. I'm sure there must be a wonder bait that works for most, predatorily species? 

I'm not interested to go out fishing at the private TOPCATS lake for several reasons, as for the Russian lake near Chaweng. 

Wishing everyone a great day!