Big Game 5 – Racha Yai (Full Day) Spinning & Jigging
Departs from Chalong Pier, Phuket
Book a private charter fishing trip with our Big Game 5 – Racha Yai. Rent the entire boat with skipper and crew. Our Phuket fishing charters trips are daily depending on boat availability.
Spend the full day spinning and jigging around Coral Island area. Get the opportunity to catch Grouper, Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Yellowfin Tuna and many more game fish using heavy-duty rods and reels specially used for jigging.
Racha Yai Island
Located around 20km south of Phuket, Racha Yai is a great fishing spot. The island also has some incredible diving and snorkeling sites due to its clear waters and abundant marine life. The island is also home to several hiking trails, and amazing views of the Andaman Sea.
This trip's itinerary does not include island visit, only fishing nearby. If you would like to explore the island, please mention it in your booking.
Fishing Techniques Used
- Spinning
- Jigging
Included
- Fishing Gear, Bait/Lure & Fuel
- Special Jigging Bait/Lure
- Snorkeling Masks
- You Keep Catch
- Catch Cleaning & Filleting
- Fighting Chair
- Lunch & Soft Drinks
- Toilet
- Ice Box
- Insurance
- Life Vests
- Hotel Transfer (for transfer free zones)
- English Speaking Crew
Excluded
- Island Admission Fee
- Docking Fee
- Long Tail Boat
Fishing Program
- 08:00: Pick-up at your hotel
- 09:00: Depart from Ao Chalong Pier
- 09:30: Spinning & Jigging will be started and boat will head to Racha Yai Island
- 12:00: Swimming, snorkelling, and lunch is served along with soft drinks and fruits
- 13:45: Spinning & Jigging will be started as we head back to Ao Chalong Pier
- 17:00: Arrive at Chalong Pier and transfer back to your hotel
- 17:30: Arrive at your hotel
Timestamp and activity order are approximate and for guideline only. Minor adjustments to itinerary is possible - please let us know in your booking.
FAQ's
What fish can I catch on the fishing trip?
Depending on the season, you’ll have a different chance of catching different types of fish. Most commonly caught fish on this trip are skipjack tuna, mackerel and occasionally Grouper, Giant Trevally and Barracuda. If you’re looking to catch the larger fish, we recommend our fishing trips to Racha Yai or Racha Noi islands, since it’s located further out from Phuket. You can also visit our Phuket Fishing Seasons page here.
Can I bring alcohol, or my own drinks or food?
Can you purchase alcohol and serve it to us?
Unfortunately, we’re not able to purchase any alcohol. You can however, bring your own to consume on the trip.
Can I take/bring home the fish with me?
What happens if the weather is too bad?
The weather is constantly monitored by us and we frequently check Thai Meteorological Department’s website for weather updates and warnings. If the weather/sea conditions are too bad, or TMD has issued a warning, we will inform you before your trip and ask to move to another date, which also suits you. New trip date also depends on boat availability. You can also choose to cancel the trip and get refund 100% of purchased price. Please see Terms & Conditions for more details.
How do I pay?
As of 01 April 2024, due to various ‘no shows’, we only accept advanced payment that are made through Sommai Fishing Tour’s website, using payment link which will be sent to your email from contact@sommaifishingtour.com or official Facebook/WhatsApp (sometimes under Hello Andaman Tours).
Payment Options Available:
Charter Trips – Credit/Debit card, WeChat, AliPay and PromptPay
Join-in Tours – Credit/Debit card and PromptPay
Cash payments (for specific areas)
If you stay in Phuket – Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong areas, we might be able to arrange for someone to pickup payment (cash in THB only accepted). Please contact us in such case.
What is the latest time I can book a trip?
Can I cancel or change the date of the trip?
You can cancel the trip 24 hours before trip and get a refund, however, depending on when your payment was made, a small cancellation fee might be applied. T&C applies, please see Terms & Conditions. You can also change trip date (depending on availability) at least 24 hours before your trip free of charge. Later cancellations are subject to a charge. Please see Terms & Conditions.
What if I prefer vegetarian, pescatarian or halal food?
We are able to arrange some food preferences. Please mentioned it in your booking under ‘Requests’, otherwise all our food served is Halal.
Can I drive to the meeting point for the tour using my own transportation?
Can the itinerary be changed?
Small adjustments to the itinerary is possible such as Island visits, less time spent on swimming/snorkeling and more fishing, late pickup time etc. Please make sure to mention it under ‘requests’ in your booking.







