Fishing Tour in Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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100% of guests recommend
Duration
4 Hours
Tour Type
Adventure & Extreme Activities
Group Size
8 persons
Location
Galle
Overview
Fishing in Hikkaduwa is an exciting and challenging experience. Hikkaduwa is also naturally blessed with numerous fishing spots, thanks to a vast coral reef that provides food and habitat for many fish species. The Hikkaduwa fishing tour takes place 6–12 nautical miles away from the coast. The Hikkaduwa fishing season starts after the second monsoon ends (November–April), and the best fishing period is from February to March. The possibility of Hikkaduwa fishing during the period is over 90%.
The Hikkaduwa fishing tour is accompanied by a well-experienced local fishing crew, and they will direct you to great fishing spots using their experience.
First Inter-Monsoon Season (March–April)
South-West Monsoon Season (May–September)
Second Inter-Monsoon Season (October–November)
North-East Monsoon Season (December–February)
Deep Sea Fishing in Hikkaduwa
The Hikkaduwa fishing tour takes place 6 - 12 NM away from the shore, and it is a 3 - 4-hour trolling fishing tour in Hikkaduwa. There will be a local fishing guide who has experience of over 15 years of experience, and he will take you to fishing spots based on his experience. If you are beginners, then he will teach you using the fishing rods, and he will share some fishing techniques with you.
Possible fish species
- Yellow tuna
- Seer
- Giant trevally,
- Bigeye Tuna
- Skipjack tuna
- Little Tunny
- Wahoo
- Blue Marlin and marlin
Standard Local Fishing Boat Specification
- Local standard motorboat: 19.5 ft. in length and 5 ft. in width.
- Boat engine capacity: 15 - 40 hp.
- Life Jackets available
- maximum capacity 3 guests per boat
Recommendations
- casual dress
- Good sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
Tour Highlights
1. Private guided fishing tour (3 - 4 hrs)
2. Local seafood lunch at a local restaurant
3. Explore the beautiful Hikkaduwa coast landscaping
Payments and Cancellations
Payment policy
The tour will be confirmed upon the payment.
You may need to check the availability before making the payment.
Cancellation policy
If you are going to cancel the activity before the 24 hours of the operation take place, then we will not apply any cancellation charge.
If the activity is cancelled from HotelExpress.lk (our) end because of unexpected weather conditions, you will be fully refunded (100%), or you can book an alternative activity instead of the refund.
Included
Guide Well experienced Boatman/ Fishing guide
Equipment All required fishing equipment
Encampment Private charter boat with Refreshments
Transport Free Pick & Drops to Galle - Unawatuna hotels
Food Local Sea food lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Starting Point
Starting Point
At Hikkaduwa fishing point (you will be picked up from the hotel 1 hour before starting the fishing tour and at 6 a.m. report to the Hikkaduwa fishing point)
Starts At
Starts At
The morning fishing tour starts at 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The evening fishing tour starts at 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Note: we are highly recommending a morning fishing session, and the possibility of fishing is so high.
Duration
Duration
Between 3 and 4 hrs.
After the fishing tour, have a local lunch at a restaurant or, if it's evening, a chilled beer
FAQs
Is this a private fishing tour?
Yes, it is. We will host only you and your partners only.
We do not add any other customer with your fishing tour because of the present health and safety issues
What is the best time of day for fishing?
It is an early morning tour starts at 6.30 a.m. and possibility of fishing early morning over 90% and sea also perfect for sailing
Why do you not recommend evening fishing? Then why do you offer it?
After the 12 p.m. windy and hard to sail and when the sunlight upon to ocean surface gets shiny hence hard to spot the fishing spots.
We have given evening fishing as an option. Who wants fishing but who cannot do in the morning but evening possibility of fishing very poor
What type of night fishing do you offer?
Yes! we are flexible enough to customize and we also looking to offer wonderful experience
Can I do night fishing?
Yes! We will provide torch and required lights
What happens if the weather is bad or windy?
If you could not do fishing because of terrible weather and if you complain before you sail, then we will cancel the operation and money will be fully refunded. But once you sail and if you complained, then we cannot refund the money because we already incurred cost for the particular operation, therefore, we cannot refund.
So please ensure keep complaints before you sail and check the weather before you sail. It does not matter even last minute if you cancel the tour and cost can refund
How long is the fishing trip?
It is 3 - 4 hrs. Standard time and you can extend the duration pay additional payment per hour USD $70
Can we combine trolling fishing and anchor fishing?
Yes! Hikkaduwa night fishing tour starts at 8 p.m. and ends around 11 p.m.
Will I get a refund if HotelExpress.lk cancels the trip?
Yes! fully refunded from our side because of the Weather or unexpected circumstance
How will I know if the trip is cancelled or if the time changes?
We will keep post before the operation takes place in 24 hrs. If you did not receive any message from our end, that’s mean scheduled operation of activity takes place as it is
How do you do trolling fishing?
Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water. This may be behind a moving boat, or by slowly winding the line when fishing from a static position, or even sweeping the line from side to side.
Trolling fishing is a highly successful method and best session is in the morning
What is anchor fishing?
The boat is not moving and is anchored near a fishing spot such as a coral reef or rocky area. There is no specific best time, but at night there is more success
What health and safety measures are followed?
We will follow the WHO-given guidelines, and we will ensure 100% safety on our side
Is the boat trip safe? Have there been any past accidents?
We will sail with our valued customers only in perfect weather, and we will test all boats before the sailing. So, the possibility of such an incident is very rare.
So far, we never come across such unpleasant experience 😊 but sudden engine trouble can happen and in case such issue our boatman can fix it in few minutes and in case if he could not fix, we will transfer to your alternative boat.
We will provide life jackets and our fishing guides are excellent swimmers, and they have worked with fishing for over 15 years. Therefore, they can manage any kind of emergency
Do we need to release the fish after catching?
No! it is up to you and you can cook own fish and taste it. That’s the best way of you can celebrate the hard-working fishing with chilled beer
How many people can join one boat?
Standard fishing Boat: maximum 3 guest because maintain the boat stability and at a time maximum 3 pax can do fishing at a time comfortably
Tour Location
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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James Walker
01/17/2026 15:01
Highly Recommended Hikkaduwa Fishing Tour
The Hikkaduwa fishing tour was a truly authentic experience. Spending time with local fishermen and learning traditional fishing methods was fascinating. The early morning sea views were beautiful, and the experience felt genuine and well organized. A great way to see the real coastal life of Sri Lanka.
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