Endowed with a wide variety of marine and inland angling destinations, Malaysia hosts a plethora of fish species in both environments. The tropical seas hold most of the main target species of tropical game fish including the king of the seas, the Black Marlin and the Blue Marlin. Striped Marlin have also been taken and the Pacific Sailfish is common. Tuna - Yellowfin, Bigeye and dogtooth are found in the deep water areas around atolls and drop offs. Wahoo, Giant Trevally (GT), Cobia, Narrowbarred Mackerel, Dorado, Barracuda, Escolar, Rainbow Runner, Greater Amberjack and big Sharks add to the variety of game fish to be found. | | The rivers and lakes, surrounded by primeval tropical rainforest, provide a backdrop to angling second to none. This pristine rainforest waterways, although more limited in the number of species extant, never less, can test anglers' skills to the limit. Many other species exist, often not in the record book, while quite a number of species are not even identifiable. Recently, Malaysia has recorded its first International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world records in both environments. The Malaysian Red Mahseer, the ferocious Giant Snakehead and the Hampala Barb all possess superb fighting qualities. |
