How far do you have to be upstram or downsteam from temples before its OK to fish? No one I have ask seems to know and I can't get an answer on google, can you help?

I don't think there is any legislation per se but it depends more on the temple itself.

It would be cheeky for example, to tackle up near one of those tourist temples in Thonburi where you can actually hand feed the fish with expensive bread, yet at 2 canalside temples near me in Samut Prakan the area where two temples (of my knowledge) back on to the canals are very popular fishing spots especially for the lads after those horrid bony catfish.

I'd say just ask at the temple first to be sure and you'll soon be shown a decent spot....what bait to use...what tackle to use...where to cast...how to use your reel....

I don't think there is any legislation per se but it depends more on the temple itself.

It would be cheeky for example, to tackle up near one of those tourist temples in Thonburi where you can actually hand feed the fish with expensive bread, yet at 2 canalside temples near me in Samut Prakan the area where two temples (of my knowledge) back on to the canals are very popular fishing spots especially for the lads after those horrid bony catfish.

I'd say just ask at the temple first to be sure and you'll soon be shown a decent spot....what bait to use...what tackle to use...where to cast...how to use your reel....

Thanks for replying. I do nothing but catch and release, and don't need to fish sanctuary waters, but don't want to get in trouble as well. We have several temple areas near here, and everyone I have ask so far don't know!

If there are no signs prohibiting capture of water creatures you can fish there. Nobody is going to get in your way, unless it is right at the temple's front door, coz that will be perceived as unacceptable someone may run their mouth at you, possibly a monk. Don't worry about it too much.

While there may not be signs, be sensitive to the locals. They may consider fishing there as unlucky, it's certainly the case at one near me.