Free Loei airport pickup for staying guests
Loei · North-east Thailand
Thailand's hidden species lake
More than 40 species, a lakeside bungalow and home cooking in Loei, north-east Thailand. If you stay with us, we pick you up from Loei airport for free.
Pallatrax barbless-hook lake · Hosted by Pond & Jez · Fishing 7:00–18:30, every day
30+
species in one lake
3 rods
Shimano, Sonik and Fox, included
3 meals
a day with the 24-hour package
Free
pickup from Loei airport for staying guests
Prices 2027
Pick your session
Prices are per angler per day from 1 January 2027. Rods, reels, rod pods, bite alarms and bait are included, and every ticket is for one angler.
Day ticket
3,500 ฿
per angler per day · about $105 · €95 · £80
- Fishing 7:00–18:30
- 2 rods: Shimano 12000D reels, Sonik rod pods, Fox alarms
- 2 bags bread, 2 bags rice husk, 1 kg pellets, 1 kg dead bait
- Food and drinks not included
24-hour package Best value
5,100 ฿
per angler per day · about $150 · €135 · £115
- Lakeside bungalow and swimming pool
- 3 meals a day, Thai or Western, and free soft drinks
- 3 rods: Shimano 12000D reels, Sonik rod pods, Fox alarms
- 2 bags bread, 2 bags rice husk, 2 kg pellets, 1 kg dead bait
- Free pickup from Loei airport
Extras
- Non-fishing partner or friend: 1,000 ฿ per day, 3 meals and soft drinks included
- Extra rod: 600 ฿ per day
- Arrive the night before: 1,000 ฿ per booking, no food
Planning several days? Send us your dates and we will reply with a price for the whole trip.
Booking for December 2026? 2026 prices still apply: day ticket 2,800 ฿, 24-hour stay 4,800 ฿. See full prices.
The fishing
What's waiting in the lake
The lake is stocked with fish species from Asia, South America and Africa: giant carp, catfish, arapaima, gar and stingrays. All hooks are barbless to keep the fish in perfect condition.
Only here Species you can only catch at our lake: golden mahseer, blue mahseer, zebra shovelnose catfish, Chinese high-fin banded shark, rock bacu, longnose catfish and Tocantins Irwin. See them all →
Arapaima
Pla Chon Amazon
Siamese giant carp
Pla Kahor
Mekong giant catfish
Pla Buk
Alligator gar
Pla Jolakay
Amazon redtail catfish
Pla Amazon Daeng
Tiger shovelnose catfish
Pla Sua
Motoro stingray
Pla Kabeng Motoro
Sturgeon
New at the lake
Stay
Wake up a few steps from your rods
The bungalow sits right on the lake, with a swimming pool next to it. The double bed splits into two singles, so two anglers can share.
- Air conditioning, fan and free Wi-Fi
- TV with Netflix and YouTube, fridge with soft drinks
- Shower and fresh towels when needed
Food
Home cooking, Thai or Western
A full English breakfast before you cast, then Thai or Western dishes for lunch and dinner. Three meals a day and soft drinks come with the 24-hour package. Outside food and drink are not allowed.
Your hosts
Meet Pond & Jez
Loei Jungle Fishing Lake is Pond and Jez’s home. Pond speaks Thai and English, guides you on the bank and cooks your meals. Jez speaks English, so you can plan everything in your own language.
Guests say they arrive as customers and leave as friends.
Reviews
What anglers say
★★★★★
“To sum up, my best freshwater experience ever.”
Robert Miller · Facebook review
★★★★★
“I caught 7 different species in one day and they were all in perfect condition. We come as customers and we leave as good friends.”
Frank S. · Guest review
★★★★★
“Jez and Pond are great hosts and every whim is very well catered for… A must visit for any fisherman.”
Brian B. · Guest review
Getting here
Fly to Loei, we pick you up
Fly from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Loei in about 1 hour 10 minutes with AirAsia. If you stay at the lake, we pick you up from Loei airport and drive you to the lake for free.
Address: 351 Moo 1, Ban Thakham, Tambon Chayaiphuk, Mueang Loei, Loei 42000, Thailand.
FAQ
Questions anglers ask
Where is Loei Jungle Fishing Lake?
In Ban Thakham, just outside Loei town in Loei province, north-east Thailand (Isan). GPS: 17.55231, 101.74410. The nearest airport is Loei, about 1 hour 10 minutes by plane from Bangkok Don Mueang.
What fish can I catch?
More than 40 species, including arapaima, Siamese giant carp, Mekong giant catfish, alligator gar, Amazon redtail catfish, tiger shovelnose catfish, goonch, motoro stingray and sturgeon. Some species can only be caught here, including golden and blue mahseer, zebra shovelnose catfish and the Chinese high-fin banded shark. See all species.
How much does it cost?
From 1 January 2027 a day ticket is 3,500 THB and the 24-hour package is 5,100 THB, per angler per day. Until 31 December 2026 the prices are 2,800 THB and 4,800 THB.
What is included in the 24-hour package?
The lakeside bungalow and pool, three meals a day, free soft drinks, three rods with Shimano 12000D reels, Sonik rod pods and Fox bite alarms, bait for the day (bread, rice husk, 2 kg pellets, 1 kg dead bait) and free pickup from Loei airport.
What are the fishing hours?
Fishing is from 7:00 to 18:30, every day.
Can my partner come if they do not fish?
Yes. A non-fishing partner or friend on the 24-hour package pays 1,000 THB per day, with three meals and soft drinks included.
Do I need my own tackle?
No. Rods, reels, rod pods, bite alarms and bait are included. You can bring your own rods with at least 50 lb braid for carp and 80 lb braid for predators. Only barbless size 2 and 4 Pallatrax Gripz hooks are used.
How do I book?
Send your dates and number of anglers with the booking form or on WhatsApp (+66 96 532 4426). Pond and Jez check the dates and confirm your booking.
Member of the Pallatrax Associated Fishery Scheme · Pallatrax barbless-hook lake
Request your dates
Tell us when you want to come and how many anglers. Pond and Jez check the dates and reply on WhatsApp or by email.