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Surfing
7 TOP 10 BIG GAME FISH IN PHUKET
Though not one of the world’s
main surfing desti nations, Phuket’s
west coast nonetheless offers ample
opportunities to catch a wave. Kata
and Bangtao beaches host annual
surfing and windsurfing competi­
tions. Other surf spots include Kalim,
Naiharn, and Surin beaches.
Parasailing
8
As the speedboat accelerates,
your parachute pulls you up into the
sky to enjoy stagger ing over head
views of emerald waters and green
hills. Once the excitement of takeoff Grouper swimming amongst coral
is over, you’ll soon feel relaxed whilst 1 Sailfish
surveying the scene below. The ocean’s fastest fish migrates
through waters near Phuket during
the summer months.
2 Yellow Fin Tuna
These beautiful, powerful fish have
long been one of the favorite prey
of big-game anglers.
3 Dogtooth Tuna
These massive fish dwell near elevated
tropical reef pinnacles in the deep
waters around Phuket.
4 Dorado
Sometimes called mahi-mahi, these
surface-dwelling, ray-finned fish are
fantastically colorful.
Sailing on a Chinese junk 5 Giant Trevally
Sailing
9 Though not physically huge, the giant
trevally puts up one of the toughest
Phuket Sail Tours: MAP C5;
fights in the sea.
199/20 Moo 5, Srisoonthorn, Thalang; 6 Wahoo
087 897 0492; www.phuketsail The meat of the wahoo, a prized
tours.com big-game fish, is con sidered a delicacy
Cruise to uninhabited islands with by many gourmet cooks.
pearly sand beaches, palm trees, 7 Spanish Mackerel
and blue waters. Chartered yacht, With its razor-sharp teeth, this fish
sailboat, and junk trips offer an often cuts its way through trolling bait.
opportunity to explore unspoiled 8 Barracuda
locations in the Andaman Sea. This toothy, ray-finned fish eats almost
Phuket Wake Park
0 everything. It is well known for its
frightening appearance.
MAP J2 • Phuket Cable Ski,
86/3 Moo 6, Vichitsongkram Road, 9 Black Marlin
One of the most prized captures in the
Kathu • 07620 2527 • Open 9:30am– Asia Pacific, the black marlin makes for
sundown daily • www.phuketwake the perfect trophy.
park.com 10 Grouper
Since 1997, Phuket’s only wake park The biggest grouper ever caught off
has given wake boarders and water Phuket, captured with shark bait,
skiers a setting to hone their skills, weighed nearly 198 lb (90 kg).
with ramps, kickers, and slide rails.
Following pages Performance at the famous Simon Cabaret at Patong Beach, Phuket

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