5 Fishing Trips in Colombo Worth the Fare

1.Lagoon Fishing in Bentota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $75Our pick

Spend about three hours fishing Bentota Lagoon and the lower Bentota River in a private boat with a local guide. Morning, evening and night departures are offered, with gear, bottled water and hotel transfers from select southwest coast resorts included. Catching fish is never guaranteed, but your guide can arrange cooking a catch for an extra fee.

“A really good mornings fishing, pick up from hotel on time 5.45am. We arrived at the beautiful illuminated Buddha and set off in the dark up river. The boat was well equipped and the skipper very knowledgeable, friendly and a great help. WRead more”

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2.Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $96

Tony Tours combines a private, air-conditioned ride from Bentota and nearby towns with a Madu River safari, a Kosgoda turtle hatchery, a moonstone mine, the 2004 tsunami museum, Galle Fort and stilt fishing. The day lasts about 6 to 7 hours, with Buddhi named in connection with the river safari. Lunch is not included.

“We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!”

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3.Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Dutch Fort, Stick Fishing & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $95

Set out from Bentota at 8:30 am in a private air-conditioned car with a driver-guide. The 7 to 9 hour route combines a river boat safari, a sea turtle conservation center, a moonstone mine, stilt fishing, and two hours at Galle Fort. Guide Shiran is named in a tour account describing a day that was individually arranged.

“Most beautiful, economic and memorable trip, everyone was very friendly, supportive and informative from the druver, tour guides abd all oter outsourced parties Thank you shiran tours Love Saleem & Rawhiya”

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4.Negombo: Fishing Village Highlights Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Ride by tuk tuk from Negombo or Waikkal to a fish market, Dutch-era landmarks, a Hindu kovil, a Buddhist temple, and St. Mary’s Church. An English-speaking guide leads this small-group outing, with entry fees and a king coconut refreshment included. The tour lasts four hours, though the time on the ground may vary.

“The knowledge of our driver, the sights we saw.”

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5.From Negombo: City Tour & Fishing Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

In four hours, a private tuk-tuk tour links Negombo’s Lellama fish market, churches, Hindu kovil, Hamilton Canal, Dutch Fort, and Angurukaramulla Temple. An English-speaking guide explains the city’s fishing life and colonial past. Guides named in recent bookings include Samantha, Fernando, and Simon. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and refreshments are included.

“Our tuk tuk driver and tour guide was fantastic! He was punctual, knowledge and a great photographer! We learnt about Negombo and Sr in Lankan culture!”

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