What fish can you catch in Myanmar?

In Myanmar, you can catch 3 species including Mystus leucophasis, Short mackerel, Bombay-duck.

Where are the best fishing spots in Myanmar?

The best fishing locations in Myanmar include Irrawaddy River – Mandalay Stretch, Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar, Mergui Archipelago.

What fish can you catch in Myanmar?

In Myanmar, you can catch 3 species including Mystus leucophasis, Short mackerel, Bombay-duck.

Where are the best fishing spots in Myanmar?

The best fishing locations in Myanmar include Irrawaddy River – Mandalay Stretch, Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar, Mergui Archipelago.

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Fishing in Myanmar

3 species across 3 spots

Myanmar offers fishing across 3 spots with 3 species in freshwater, marine, brackish waters. Suitable for intermediate to expert anglers.

Best months: Nov–feb, October to december, November‑february

Top Spots

Irrawaddy River – Mandalay Stretch1 species

Large, slow‑moving sections of the Irrawaddy host abundant Mystus leucophasis, especially around submerged sandbars and river bends.

Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar1 species

The Gulf of Martaban is a significant fishing ground in Myanmar. Short-bodied Mackerel are known to inhabit these waters.

Mergui Archipelago1 species

Remote islands and pristine channels of the Mergui Archipelago are a bucket‑list destination; the species is present but harder to locate due to limited access.

Species

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Species

Mystus leucophasis

Very Common

freshwater

Irrawaddy River – Mandalay Stretch

Short mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

Common

marine, brackish

Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar

Bombay-duck

Harpadon nehereus

Occasional

marine, brackish

Mergui Archipelago

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Fishing in Myanmar

3 species across 3 spots

Myanmar offers fishing across 3 spots with 3 species in freshwater, marine, brackish waters. Suitable for intermediate to expert anglers.

Best months: Nov–feb, October to december, November‑february

Top Spots

Irrawaddy River – Mandalay Stretch1 species

Large, slow‑moving sections of the Irrawaddy host abundant Mystus leucophasis, especially around submerged sandbars and river bends.

Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar1 species

The Gulf of Martaban is a significant fishing ground in Myanmar. Short-bodied Mackerel are known to inhabit these waters.

Mergui Archipelago1 species

Remote islands and pristine channels of the Mergui Archipelago are a bucket‑list destination; the species is present but harder to locate due to limited access.

Species

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