Overview
Negombo is the best place for fishing tours in Sri Lanka and naturally blessed with great fishing spots around the Negombo coast. fishing in Negombo is one of exciting experience in Negombo and there is high possibility of fishing Yellow fin tuna in Negombo fishing tour. mostly Negombo fishing tours take place 4 - 8 NM away from the shore. Negombo fishers have an inborn talent in fishing and making delicious seafood cuisines. Negombo fishing possibility over 70% in fishing tour in Negombo but specially month of December - March is the peak season Fishing in Negombo and fishing possibility over 90% during that period. Negombo is the biggest fishing city in Sri Lanka and around 70% of domestic consumption fish and seafoods supply in Negombo. over 90% export fishery industry handle by Negombo fishers.
Deep sea trolling fishing is the best way to do the fishing in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka naturally blessed with warm water around the island. Sri Lanka is the one of best fishing spot in the world. You can do fishing throughout the year and fishing spots may vary because of the monsoon effects.
There are 4 monsoon changes in Sri Lanka and 2 major monsoon changes affect fishing in Sri Lanka.
First Inter Monsoon Season (March–April)
South-West Monsoon Season (May–September)
Second Inter Monsoon Season (October–November)
North-East Monsoon Season (December–February)
Negombo coast belongs to South-West and South-West coast season is from November–April. Due to warm waves and the current of the ocean, Negombo's best fishing season is December-March. Negombo is the best spot for tuna fishing in Sri Lanka and there is a high possibility of fishing Yellow Fin Tuna Negombo Sri Lanka. Majority of Negombo population in fishery industry and key income sources related to Fishery.
Deep Sea Fishing in Negombo
Negombo, deep sea trolling fishing is taking place 4–8 NM away from the shore and it is 3 - 4 hrs trolling fishing tour in Negombo. There will be a local fishing guide, who has experience over 20 years and he will take you hop fishing spots based on his experience. If you are beginners, then he will teach you using the fishing rods and he will share some fishing techniques with you.
possible Fish species
Yellow fin tuna
Barracuda
Seer
Giant trevally,
Queen Fish
Sailfish
Blue or Black Marlene
Tuna
Wahoo
Operational Details
Starting Point
Near the Jetwing Beach Hotel in Negombo
Starts At
- Morning fishing tour starts at 6.30 a.m –10.30 a.m
- Evening fishing tour starts at 3 p.m –6.30 p.m
Note: we are highly recommending morning fishing session and possibility of fishing so high
Finishing Point
Near the Jetwing Beach Hotel in Negombo
Pick Up
Pickup from the hotel 1 hrs before starting the fishing tour
Duration
4 hours
Included
Guide
Equipment
Encampment
Transport
Entrance
Food
Refreshment
Not Included
Extended Transport
Additional Details
Standard Local Fishing Boat Specification
- Local standard motor boat 15 – 19 ft length and 5 feet width boat.
- Boat engine capacity 25 H.p.
- Life Jackets available
- maximum capacity 2 pax per boat
Professional Fishing Boat Specification
35ft ft length and 9 ft width boat.
Center cockpit
Toilets
8 pax capacity and at once can-do fishing 4 pax.
Life Jackets available
Recommendations
casual dress
Good sunscreen
Hat and sunglass
Rates Per-Person
Fishing trip on Standard Local Fishing Boat with Sri Lankan seafood lunch
Professional Fishing Boat and fishing trip with Sri Lankan seafood lunch
Grilled Supplement with Two beers
Tour Highlights
Private guided fishing tour (4 hrs)
Local sea food lunch at fisher’s house
Visiting to local fish market and explore the salty fishing process
Free snorkeling session (20–30 minute)
Tour Locations
Payments and Cancellations
Payment policy
- Tour will confirm up on the payment.
- You may need to check the availability before making the payment.
Cancellation policy
- If you are going to cancel the activity before the 24 hours of the operation, take place, then we will not apply for any cancelation charge.
- If the activity cancels from My Ceylon Adventures (our) end because of unexpected weather condition effect then Fully refunded (100%) or you can book alternative activity instead of the refund.