A man fishing in Parakrama Samudraya in Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa

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A tourist catch a big fish in Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
A man catch a Smooth Breasted Snakehead in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Two men ride a pontoon in Parakrama tank in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
The boat riders ride their boat in calm water in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
A beautiful view of Parakrama samudraya water tank in Sri Lanka
A fish species of Sri Lanka Featherback fish

Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa

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  • 3 - 4 hours
  • 1 - 4 Pax

Starting From:

35$

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Overview

Inland fishing in Polonnaruwa takes place in “Parakrama Samudraya water tank” and it is man built water tank. It is collecting the rain water and pump it to cultivation by Great Parakmabahu King (1153–1186). Parakrama Samudraya water tank 2nd biggest water tank in Sri Lanka. Parakrama Samudraya water tank is the key tank supply the water entire Polonnaruwa district. 

If you are looking to experience inland fishing tour while you are spending holiday, then Polonnaruwa inland fishing is the one of best place to do the inland fishing. Polonnaruwa inland fishing tour will take place with local typical fisher. 

Polonnaruwa fishing takes place traditional way using a local fishing rod and after the fishing you will experience the way of local fishers living style. 

Fish species in Polonnaruwa lakes.

  • Smooth Breasted Snakehead
  • Alien
  • Ceylon Snakehead
  • Red Snapper (Thambalaya)
  • Tilapia (Korali)

Operational Details

  • Starting and Ending

    • Morning (6.30 a.m.–10.30 a.m.)
    • Evening (3.00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.)

    Note: we are highly recommending morning fishing session and possibility of fishing so high.

  • Starting Point

    Report to Pothhul Viharaya at 6 a.m. and we will pick any hotel in Polonnaruwa.

    Included

  • Guide
    Well experienced Boatman
  • Equipment
    All required fishing equipment
  • Site transfer
    Private local canoe with Refreshments
  • Transport
    Free Pick & Drops to the hotel
  • Snacks
    Local farmer’s house visits and snack

    Additional Details

  • Boat Specification

    Local standard paddling canoe with boatman

  • Recommendations

    • casual dress
    • Good sunscreen
    • Hat and sunglass
    • Interesting readings (If you are not patient enough 😊)

    Rates Per-Person

    Package 1
    1
    • 1 Pax

    Rate per-person

    90$

    2
    • 2 Pax

    Rate per-person

    60$

    3
    • 3 Pax

    Rate per-person

    45$

    4
    • 4 Pax

    Rate per-person

    35$

    Tour Highlights

    1
    Explore the nature and beauty of Countryside
    2
    Private guided fishing tour
    3
    Bird Watching
    4
    Local people living style and snacks
    5
    Experience the Traditional fishing methods

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    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.

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    A fish species of Sri Lanka Featherback fish
    A man fishing with a net in Parakrama tank Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    The tourists catch a Thilapiya fish in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A view of beautiful sunset in fishing area Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A tourist catch a big fish in Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A man catch a Smooth Breasted Snakehead in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    Two men ride a pontoon in Parakrama tank in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    The boat riders ride their boat in calm water in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A beautiful view of Parakrama samudraya water tank in Sri Lanka
    A fish species of Sri Lanka Featherback fish
    A man fishing with a net in Parakrama tank Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    The tourists catch a Thilapiya fish in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A view of beautiful sunset in fishing area Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A tourist catch a big fish in Inland Fishing in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    A man catch a Smooth Breasted Snakehead in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    Two men ride a pontoon in Parakrama tank in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
    The boat riders ride their boat in calm water in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

    FAQ

    Yes! we do not add any other customer with your fishing tour because of the present health and safety issues

    It is early morning fishing tour (6 a.m.) Has over 90% of the high possibility of fishing

    In our experience, the evening has less possibility but you try the luck. 

    We have given evening fishing as option who wants fishing but who cannot do morning

    Absolutely No! we are offering as value addition for this inland fishing and offer wonderful experience

    No! because wild elephants are getting to water and it is bit risky to do late evening fishing

    If you could not do fishing because of bad weather and if your complaint before you sail then we will cancel the operation and money will be fully refunded. But once you sail and if your complaint, then we cannot refund the money because we already incurred cost for the particular operation, therefore, we cannot refund. 

    So please ensure keep complaints before you sail and check the weather before you sail. It does not matter even last minute if you cancel the tour and money can be refunded

    It is 3 hrs standard time and you can extend the duration pay additional payment. Per hour USD $ 15

    Yes! fully refunded from our side because of the Weather or unexpected circumstance

    We will keep post before the operation takes place in 24 hrs. If you did not receive any message from our end, that’s mean operation as scheduled

    We will follow the WHO given guidelines and we will ensure 100% safe from our side

    We will sail with our valued customers only in perfect weather and all boats are tests before the sailing. So, possibility of such an incident is very rare.

    So far, we never come across such terrible experience 😊 but sudden engine trouble can happen and in case such issue our boatman can fix it in few minutes and in case if he could not fix, we will transfer you to an alternative boat. 

    We will provide life jackets and our fishing guides are excellent swimmers and they have worked with fishing for over 20 years on a particular coast. So, they can manage any kind of emergency.

    No! it is up to you and you can cook own fish and taste it and you can celebrate the hard working with chilled beer 😊 

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