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Racha Yai & Racha Noi Big Game Fishing Tour from Phuket Experience a full-day deep sea fishing adventure in the crystal-clear waters south of Phuket. This tour combines trolling fishing while cruising with bottom fishing around productive reefs near Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands. Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, the experienced local crew provides all fishing equipment, bait, guidance, and assistance throughout the trip. During the day you’ll enjoy beautiful Andaman Sea scenery, lunch served onboard, and the chance to catch a variety of tropical game fish before returning to Phuket. Tour Itinerary 08:00 08:30 | Hotel Pick-up Your day begins with hotel pickup from selected Phuket areas before transferring to Ao Chalong Pier. 09:00 | Depart from Ao Chalong Pier Meet the crew, receive a short safety briefing, prepare your fishing equipment, and cruise towards the famous fishing grounds around Racha Islands. 09:30 | Trolling Fishing Begins As the boat heads offshore, multiple trolling lines are deployed behind the boat. This technique targets larger pelagic species swimming in open water. Possible catches include: * Spanish Mackerel * Wahoo * Barracuda * Giant Trevally (GT) * Longtail Tuna * Skipjack Tuna * Cobia * Queenfish * Rainbow Runner 12:00 | Lunch on Board Enjoy a freshly prepared Thai-style lunch while relaxing on deck surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. 13:00 | Bottom Fishing at Racha Yai & Racha Noi After lunch, the captain anchors over productive reefs where guests switch to spinning or bottom fishing using fresh bait. Common reef fish include: * Red Grouper * Coral Trout * Snapper * Emperor Fish * Sweetlip * Triggerfish * Goatfish * Trevally * Rabbitfish * Various Reef Fish Species The crew assists with baiting hooks, landing fish, and sharing local fishing techniques. 15:00 | Return Cruise with Trolling Fishing continues during the return journey with another opportunity to catch larger pelagic species while cruising back toward Phuket. 17:00 | Arrival at Ao Chalong Pier Return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel. Fishing Techniques * Trolling Fishing * Bottom Fishing * Spinning Fishing * Live & Floating Bait Fishing Tour Highlights * Full-day deep sea fishing experience * Professional local fishing crew * Trolling and bottom fishing in one trip * High-quality fishing rods and tackle provided * Lunch, drinking water and soft drinks onboard * Suitable for beginners and experienced anglers * Beautiful scenery around Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands * Opportunity to catch both pelagic and reef fish * Comfortable fishing boat with shaded seating area, restroom and spacious fishing deck