Lagoon Fishing in Bentota: An Unforgettable Experience for Fishing Enthusiasts

Experience the thrill of lagoon fishing in Bentota with Bentota Travel Mart. Enjoy morning, evening, and night fishing trips, with the option of trolling or bottom fishing. All-inclusive package with no hidden costs.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bentota River - The renowned Bentota River, located in the southern region of the country, empties into the Indian Ocean, creating a lagoon at its final stretch. This area is perfect for fishing activities.
  • Bentota Travel Mart - .
  • Bentota Beach - .
  • Wadduwa Beach - .
  • Kalutara Beach - .
  • Beruwala Beach - .
  • Ahungalla Beach - .
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Fishing boat and equipment provided with an expert guide
  • Option to cook and dine with your catch at an extra cost
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Lagoon Fishing in Bentota is offered by Bentota Travel Mart (BTM) for tourists staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Maggona, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, and Wadduwa. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are provided from these locations.
For those passionate about fishing and eager to enjoy a…

Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annabell382
Mar 27, 2026
Fishing Bentota - We had a glorious morning on the river with our guide. He had been taught to fish on the river by his grandfather so knew all the good spots. Highly recommend this trip.
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Tonyvf5398lb
Aug 8, 2025
Great experience - I booked this BTM activity along with a river safari and a turtle hatchery visit ahead of our family visit to Sri Lanka. Communications with Sam were clear and responsive throughout. The activities themselves once we arrived turned out to be some of the best of our holiday. In particular this lagoon fishing experience. Our guide, Harindra, worked super hard to make sure we always had a good chance of fish and we finished our morning with a mix of species which we had great fun catching. Highly recommended.
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150peterm150
Jan 20, 2025
Fishing, wildlife and an experienced guide - 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. We managed to catch 5 trevally whilst taking in the lovely river. Kingfishers, giant bats, grey herons, eagles and a giant lizard swimming. Fantastic trip well worth the early morning start
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Wanderer30468139380
Dec 15, 2024
Super parti de pêche - we are very very delighted with our fishing session. Harinda is a very good guide who took us to very good locations. we had around ten fish, one very big. Really delighted with our activity ;)
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Winfrieds901
Nov 4, 2024
Highly recommended - Was aü very nice fishing trip. In particular, I would like to mention the boat driver Harry, who was super friendly and helped with many tips.
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Valemanchester
Apr 26, 2023
Best river fishing experience 🎣 - We had a fun day on the river with the boat. Captain was professional and we caught some nice fishes. Sam is very friendly and easy to communicate guy, he is always ready to help you!
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Janerc1096hp
Mar 10, 2023
Great experience. - Evening fishing on the lagoon in Bentota. We were picked up around 1630 and taken to the lagoon. Our professional fishermen were very knowledgeable, friendly & polite. First casts out we both had bites and my husband brought in a ladyfish. Mine got away! Evening time on the lagoon is a lovely time to go, not just for the fishing. We saw huge fruit bats & fish eagles! In 2 hours we caught a Jack fish & 4 ladyfish. All in all a very good experience
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526rupertd
Apr 12, 2022
Bentota Lagoon Fishing - The team did a great job in helping our kids fish for the first time. Even the wet weather did not dampen the mood
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Elmar2210
Feb 6, 2020
Holidays in Sri Lanka - Small excursion by boat, friendly welcome, picked up by car at the hotel unfortunately little caught (fishing is lucky) then still 2 beautiful fish, at the end still a small tour through the mangroves, view of monkeys, frog crocodile and snake. Disadvantage:No toilet on the boat. Fishing equipment not exactly the best. Price is OK. Friendly captain and chauffeur.
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Ellen
Feb 9, 2020
Fishing on the Bentota River - We went fishing on 5/6/2020 in the morning. Picked up at the hotel on time by driver Sam. The boat was ready, the friendly guide looked for a good fishing spot, but the fish didn't feel like biting much this day:D After fishing he took us to the mangroves. There we have seen all kinds of animals: iguana, white frog, baby crocodile, green snake.. Fun day, worth repeating!
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From $55
up to 4 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).