Try your luck at reeling in Indonesia’s famous dancing fish

Fishing can be a chore instead of an attraction for some, but not here in Bintan. Instead of hot concrete and mosquito-infested jetties, colourful platforms form the fishing bay near the Swiss-Belhotel in Lagoi Bay. Anyone can fish here, both the young and young at heart. The fish here also swim within a confined area, which means your chances of landing a whopper are also significantly higher!

Helpful staff on-site will teach you how to cast your line, how to check if you have a fish on your bait and how to reel in your catch. If you’re squeamish about baiting the live crickets on your line, don’t worry, the staff will do it for you.

The best times to fish are in the evenings, when the fish get some respite from the unrelenting Indonesian heat and come to the surface. It’s said that you can catch Bawal, Nila, Patin, Mujair and even the famous Gurame or dancing fish that you often see in Indonesian restaurants. We were told that a party even managed to catch 30 fishes in 1 hour!

This is a good wholesome activity for the whole family to enjoy and a nice relaxing way to spend an evening. 

Price: Rp100,000/hour/pax (SGD10)
Address: Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay, Jalan Gurindam Duabelas, Plot 27-29, Lagoi Bay, Bintan, Indonesia