Siam Elliot Fishing

If you rent our equipment (rod, reel, lures and line), all you need to bring is a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, light-coloured clothing (in case you can't stand the hot sun) and two light meals.

If heavy rain or strong wind makes fishing unsafe on your booked day, we will offer you another date. Deposits are non-refundable: the deposit amount for each trip is shown on its booking page.

It depends on the trip. Most of our boats take up to 2 anglers plus the guide. The Cheow Lan Lake Large Boat and the Cheow Lan Apex Expedition take up to 4 anglers. Bigger group? Book an extra boat.

Yes we do, provided life jacket and drinking water within ice-bath.

Yes. We provide airport pick-up from Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, both Bangkok airports (Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang), Phuket, Surat Thani and Udon Thani. The price depends on your destination, so contact us for a quote.

By card, bank transfer or cash. You pay a deposit online when you book, and all prices are in Thai baht (THB).

If heavy rain, strong wind or high water make fishing unsafe, we will move your trip to another date. Trips are rescheduled, not refunded.

Yes, as long as you let us know at least 14 days before your trip.

No, we handle all of that for you. National park fees are included in most of our trips.

Catch and release is part of the game, but taking 1–2 fish home is acceptable.

It depends on the fish. Giant Snakehead: rainy season (fry-ball season). Mahseer: from the rainy season into the cold season. Hampala: cold season.

Basic English, but rest assured: our guides are trained to work with foreign guests and use a translation app well for technical fishing talk.

Yes. We recommend PE 1.5–2 for spinning, and PE 3 with a 50 lb fluorocarbon leader for baitcasting. You can also rent our top-tier set for THB 500.

Our trips are not for beginners, unless you are ready to fail and learn. Kids are welcome, and partners who don't fish are welcome to stay on board.

Yes to all: there is shade, toilet access and life jackets on every trip.

Yes. Most boats take 2 anglers, and one group can book up to 4 boats.

Yes, on our all-inclusive trips (Cheow Lan Apex Expedition and the Exclusive Trip with Eric). Just tell us your dietary needs when you book. Food and drinks are not included on other trips.

Yes, we can help you arrange a place to stay near the fishing spot.

Yes, our guides take photos and video of your catch.

Tips are at your discretion. A normal tip is at least 10% of the trip price.

Yes. Bookings made less than 3 days before the trip have a THB 300 last-minute fee.

No, travel insurance is not required.