Introduction

Fishing is a fantastic way for families to bond while enjoying the great outdoors. Singapore offers a variety of family-friendly fishing spots where both beginners and seasoned anglers can cast their lines and reel in some fun.

LONGKANG FISHING

Longkang (drain) fishing is perfect for the little ones to get their feet wet, both literally and figuratively. They can choose to catch and release or bring the fish home as pets.

ORTO

Multi-recreational park ORTO offers one of the best-known longkang fishing spots in Singapore. With non-slip concrete flooring with depths from 10cm to 30cm, it’s safe for kids of varying heights and ages. Also located within ORTO are 24-hour prawning and fishing ponds catering to families and fishing enthusiasts. Older kids can try catch-and-release at their beginner pond for just $5 per catch.

How much $12 per child
Where 81 Lorong Chencharu
Web www.orto.sg

Fish @ Bugis+ & Fish @ Ang Mo Kio

For the only rooftop longkang fishing pond in town, head to the rooftop garden of Bugis+. Parents can also try their hand at saltwater and freshwater prawning. They have another branch at The Grassroots Club (open to the public), a stone’s throw from Yio Chu Kang MRT station.

How much $12 per hour
Where #07-05 Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street | The Grassroots Club, 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
Web www.funatfish.com

Mainland Tropical Fish Farm

A one-stop shop for all your aquaculture needs, Mainland Tropical Fish Farm has been serving Singaporeans since the 1970s! Younger visitors can also do some longkang fishing in a beautifully landscaped ‘stream’ and feed some fish.

How much is $4 per child
Where 1 Pasir Ris Farmway 1
Web www.fb.com/mainlandfishfarm

Qian Hu Fish Farm

Make a visit to Qian Hu Fish Farm if you’re looking for a large range of ornamental fish from all over the world. They retail everything from marine to freshwater fish, home aquarium supplies, and more. Visitors can also enjoy farm tours, fish spas, and of course, longkang fishing for the kiddies.

How much $6 for 30 minutes | $10 for 60 minutes
Where 71 Jalan Lekar
Web www.qianhufish.com

FISHING & PRAWNING PAY PONDS

Older kids and adults can try fishing or prawning in pay ponds for a practically guaranteed catch. You could either bring it home or have a seafood feast cooked for you on the spot.

D’Best Recreation

Spanning five hectares, it’s Southeast Asia’s largest seawater pay pond. Stocks are replenished three times daily so you can fish to your heart’s content 24 hours a day. There are also Pro and Premium Ponds where seasoned anglers can hold out for mega rewards like giant trevallies. Recharge at the onsite bistro and lifestyle fishing convenience store.

How much Sure Catch: $20 for first catch; $15 thereafter | Main Pond: from $52.50 per half day or from $46 per night
Where 90 Pasir Ris Central
Web www.dbestfishing.com.sg

CatchNRelease Iwarna

Willing to go off the beaten track for a spot of catch-and-release fishing? While you don’t end up with a yummy fish dinner, you could go home with the distinction of having caught a monster freshwater fish. These include alligator gar, barramundi, carp, peacock bass, snakehead, and a variety of catfish.

How much Mini Pond: $10 for 2 hours | Main Pond: $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 3 hours, $30 for 6 hours
Where 70 Pasir Ris Farmway 3
Web www.fb.com/catchnrelease.iwarna

Hai Bin Prawning

How about heading to Punggol to fish for prawns and shrimp instead? The ponds at Hai Bin are well-stocked with different varieties, sometimes including yabby, crab, and lobster! You can even barbecue your catch on the spot.

How much $20 for 1 hour, $36 for 3 hours, $100 for 10 hours
Where 6 Tebing Lane
Web www.haibin.com.sg

ATC Fishing Village

Just opposite Jurong Bird Park is The Village @ Jurong Hill, a little enclave that’s home to ATC Fishing Village. While it’s open 24 hours daily, go on weekends for your chance to catch prawns. There are fat crabs and yabby to be caught too.

How much Prawning: $20 for 1 hour, $36 for 3 hours, $50 for 5.5 hours | Fishing: $25 for 1 hour, $15 per hour thereafter
Where 241 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Web www.fb.com/ATCfishingvillage

OFFSHORE FISHING

How about chartering a boat complete with an expert fishing guide who knows all the best offshore fishing spots? The fun excursion out at sea could even include a barbecue.

Wanderlust Adventures

For four hours in a day, cast all your cares aside and focus on casting that rod instead. After Captain Q and crew show you where to hook the best coral trout and snapper around the Southern Islands. Ready to say “Ay, ay, Cap’n”?

How much From $699 for 4 hours
Web www.wadventures.com.sg

SeaMyLife Charter

Explore the waters off Singapore on board a 44-foot Tempest express cruiser with Captain Cliff. With almost 30 years of running fishing charters under his belt, he will show you the most efficient fishing techniques. SeaMyLife Charter is excellent for families with young kids as they’re happy to customize the trip to your needs.

How much From $650 for 8 hours
Web www.fishingbooker.com

Kayak Fishing Fever

Combine the fun of kayaking and sustainable catch-and-release fishing in the seas of Singapore with Kayak Fishing Fever. Packages are tailored for beginners and beyond, both in kayaking and fishing. Your guide is a certified lifesaver, and life jackets and all equipment are provided. Just bring sunblock, hats, and water bottles!

How much From $129 per person for 4 hours (SRV vouchers accepted)
Web www.fever.sg

FISHING AT RESERVOIRS, WATERWAYS, AND WATERFRONT PARKS

Here’s a list of reservoirs, waterways, and waterfront parks where it’s legal to fish.

• Bedok Reservoir
• Changi Beach Park
• East Coast Park (Bedok Jetty)
• Geylang River
• Jurong Lake
• Kolam Ayer ABC Waterfront
• Kranji Reservoir
• Lower Peirce Reservoir
• Lower Seletar Reservoir
• MacRitchie Reservoir
• Marina Reservoir
• Pandan Reservoir
• Pang Sua Canal
• Pasir Ris Park
• Pelton Canal
• Rochor Canal
• Sembawang Park
• Serangoon Reservoir
• Upper Seletar Reservoir
• West Coast Park