Introduction

The tropical seas of Malaysia teem with a myriad of fish species. It is, however, the fish at the apex of the food chain which is of interest to the angler. These fish, whether they are pelagics or demersals, offer great sport and challenge to the angler, ever striving to land that big one. In undiscovered Malaysia, that opportunity is real.

Bluewater game fishing is primarily located in the South China Sea and the Sulawesi Sea while other areas offer excellent sport in bottom and wreck fishing. In certain areas, day trip fishing is possible while other areas require overnight or extended 'live on board' trips. Most boats in Malaysia tend to be converted trawlers or refurbished inshore net fishing boats. The quality of these boats, however, varies from place to place, some being equipped with full facilities, others with basic amenities only.

Accommodation varies in scope from star rated hotels to basic island chalets or live on board boats with full facilities to a mixture of all the above.

Recent research shows over 700 species of marine fish in Malaysian waters. There are over 30 species of Grouper alone. You often never know what you will come up with.