Fishing in Sri Lanka
14 species across 16 spots
Sri Lanka offers fishing across 16 spots with 14 species in marine, freshwater, brackish, marine, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
The Negombo Lagoon is a productive fishing ground for Indian mackerel, with a mix of fresh and saltwater.
Popular dive site with shallow reef patches; easy access and frequent sightings of dwarf dragonet.
Man‑made wetlands surrounded by paddy fields; accessible for day trips and popular among local anglers.
14
Species
16
Spots
Species
14
Dwarf dragonet
Synchiropus postulus
marine
Walking snakehead
Channa orientalis
freshwater, brackish
Yongeichthys criniger
Yongeichthys criniger
marine, brackish
Indian mackerel
Rastrelliger kanagurta
marine
Yellow-brown sillago
Sillago panhwari
marine
Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
marine
Bengal yellowfin seabream
Acanthopagrus datnia
marine, freshwater, brackish
Bombay-duck
Harpadon nehereus
marine, brackish
Climbing perch
Anabas testudineus
freshwater, brackish
Panna croaker
Panna microdon
marine, brackish
Pool barb
Puntius sophore
freshwater, brackish
Quilon electric ray
Heteronarce prabhui
marine
Cercamia laamu
Cercamia laamu
marine
Pethia stoliczkana
Pethia stoliczkana
freshwater