Hook & Hydra
Book your next trip with Hook & Hydra and find out what the fishing in Brunei River is all about. Captain Hook will be your guide, so you'll benefit from their sportfishing experience.
Book your next trip with Hook & Hydra and find out what the fishing in Brunei River is all about. Captain Hook will be your guide, so you'll benefit from their sportfishing experience.
Hoping to cast a line in Bandar Seri Begawan? Then BNFW Charters has a trip with your name on it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Pepe is prepared to put you on fish. You're likely to fish for Snakehead, and more with any luck.
"Catching snakehead is unique and not easy. But Sharol was an excellent guide - in fact, we went out a second time with him." — Anthony,
Long Mayan fishing charters put you in the heart of Brunei's wild side, where lush rainforest, winding rivers, and nearby coastal waters promise a true Bornean angling adventure. This inland village offers a springboard to mangrove-lined estuaries and productive inshore zones, with calm backwaters that are ideal for light tackle and topwater action. Expect classic Southeast Asian targets in brackish and nearshore waters, including hard-fighting barramundi and various snappers and groupers that prowl structure, roots, and creek mouths.
When conditions allow, you can venture from the inshore channels toward the open South China Sea. Offshore and near reefs, anglers look for fast-moving pelagics and reef bruisers—trevallies, mackerel, barracuda, and more—using a mix of trolling, jigging, and casting. Local captains tailor trips around the day's tides and weather, focusing on edges, current lines, and underwater contours where predators ambush bait. Whether you prefer casting lures into tight mangrove pockets or dropping jigs along reef drop-offs, there's a style here to match your pace.
Fishing is possible year-round, with itineraries shaped by seasonal patterns, tides, and water clarity. Families and first-timers appreciate relaxed estuary sessions, while experienced anglers can chase powerful game fish along coastal and offshore structure. Many crews provide quality tackle and safety gear, and they'll share local techniques that make a difference—from slow-pitch jigging to precise casts along timbered banks. If you're seeking a destination that blends serene river scenes with access to bluewater thrills, Long Mayan offers a uniquely Bruneian experience that rewards patience, curiosity, and a love of wild places.