Malaysia's rivers and lakes, set amidst lush tropical rainforest, deliver fishing experiences.
The two massive man-made lakes of Kenyir, covering a surface area of around 380 sq. km and Temenggor at around 150 sq. km, both developed for the creation of hydroelectric power, provide numerous fishing challenges. King of these waters is the Giant Snakehead, a powerful and ferocious predator. Although Malaysia boasts over 250 species of freshwater fish, it is only a handful that are of interest to the angler.
The Royal Belum Forest reserve in the part of Temenggor has excellent, but remote fishing to challenge the hardiest of anglers. A few houseboats ply the man-made lakes and provide simple but relaxing accommodation and fishing. Other basic accommodation is available upriver, deep in the jungle.
Camping trips can be arranged and all supply small boats with outboard engines for anglers and sightseers alike. The virgin jungle backdrop makes for excellent pictures, totally at one with nature. If you are lucky, sharp-eyed and really quiet, there is a generosity of wildlife to be seen in Malaysia's forests. Monkeys, wild pig, elephant, deer and Tapir are the most seen mammals.
Tigers also inhabit the forests of the peninsula, though they are rarely encountered. Bird species from the fish hunting eagle to hornbills, humming birds and jungle fowl can be spotted regularly.
