Snakehead Fish In Malaysia
By andrew november 13.
Snakehead fish in malaysia. Giant snakehead is a native fresh water fish and can be found across fresh water lakes swamps and slow flowing river across south east asia. Sight fishing for snakeheads in malaysia. In malaysia and singapore they are known locally as the toman while in indonesia they are called gabus or haruan not to be confused with another species of smaller snakehead known as the common snakehead also called haruan and are cultured in fish ponds and reservoirs as game fish because they put up a strong fight when hooked the giant snakehead is also a good fish to eat and is often. Giant snakehead fishing in malaysia every addicted snakehead angler should once in his hers life time join us for a multi day snakehead safari to lake temenggor or to lake kenyir.
The giant snakehead fish is native to malaysia and can be found all over the country mostly in ponds and lakes and certain rivers. The giant snakehead or locally called toman is a monster fish with a notorious reputation. Our snakhead lure fishing is done from 6 meters fibreglass boats with a 40 hp outboard engine that can comfortable fish two anglers a local certified guide will drive the boat. A challenging fish to target in a magnifient environment.
They have known to survive prolonged droughts by burrowing deep into muds. Giant snakehead feeds on other fish and other small creatures that shares the same habitat. Royal belum and temenggor lake are some of the best places to catch these vicious yet stunningly beautiful fish that can reach 10kg 22 pounds or more in their. Secretary of the interior gale norton said these fish are like something from a bad horror movie at that time there was a proposal to outlaw the import and interstate transportation of the voracious live snakehead fish in the us.
Mature giant snakehead is a very beautiful fish.