Rules, Regulations and Bag Limits
Currently rules and regulations with regard to angling are being drafted by the government. However, at present, no legislation has been imposed on angling in general. The only exception to this is with regard to national and marine parks. In national parks a permit to fish is required and is obtainable for a fee of approx USD3 from parks' offices. A camera fee of approx USD2 is also imposed. In marine parks, fishing is not permitted within 2 nautical miles of the park boundary.

In order to sustain the quality of angling, catch and release is hiqhly recommended for the majority of species.

Climatic Conditions
Generally Malaysia is fishable throughout the year. However, regional variations exist.

West Coast Peninsula Malaysia - August to March, generally best with fishing peaking November to February. Can be fished the whole year subject to local and regional weather patterns.

South China Sea - March to October, seas generally calm. From November to January it is not advisable to venture out to sea.

Sulawesi Sea - Fishing throughout the year, however, seasonal weather patterns from December to February can make fishing difficult at times. Yellowfins are more common in the first half of the year.

Freshwater - All freshwater fishing is best between March and October. Seasonal flooding may occur between November and February.

Precautions
As with all tropical destinations, it is advisable to carry high UVA/UVB sunblock skin protection and good quality polarised sunglasses. Hats should be worn at all times during exposure to sun. Anti-malarial protection is strongly recommended.

Insurance
All angling visitors should arrange their own personal accident insurance and sufficient cover for their fishing tackle, cameras and other valuables.

Guarantees
Many factors need to be considered when it comes to angling and even if all the required measures are taken to ensure a good trip there is still no known method to force a fish to bite. Excellent catches, however, should prevail.

Food and Drinks
All customised fishing itineraries include meals as part of the package while at sea, camping or at major lakes. This, however, is mainly local food. Mineral water is also usually provided. All other drinks and meals are at one's own expense.

Fishing Periodicals/Magazines
1. Rod & Line
(English Edition - Monthly)
(Chinese Edition - Monthly)
Life Publishers Berhad
2nd Floor, Nanyang Siang Pau Building
No.l, Jalan SS7/2, P.O.Box 8565
46793 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-462 2118 Fax:03-462 2l23/3l

2. Pancing
(Bahasa Malaysia Edition - Monthly)
Life Publishers Berhad
2nd Floor, Nanyang Siang Pau Building
No.l, Jalan SS7/2, P.O.Box 8565
46793 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel:03-462 2118 Fax:03-462 2123/31

3. GP
(Bahasa Malaysia - Monthly)
Danan Makmur Sdn.Bhd
55A, Jln. USJ 10/lA, UEP Subang Jaya
47620 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-736 9066 Fax: 03-736 9068