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Last Updated: July 2026 – If you’re an angler traveling in Vietnam, you might be wondering: where can I buy fishing gear in Ho Chi Minh City? The good news is there are plenty of local fishing stores (known in Vietnamese as “Đồ câu cá”) scattered around the city. From small local shops to international tackle brands, you’ll find everything you need — rods, reels, lures, and accessories.

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🔎 How to Search for Fishing Stores in Ho Chi Minh City

If you want to explore on your own, open Google Maps and type in: Đồ câu cá

This means “fishing gear” in Vietnamese, and it will show you dozens of local shops across the city. Most are family-owned stores selling a mix of rods, hooks, and lures — perfect if you need something quickly while in town.

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🏆 Our Top Fishing Store Recommendations

Based on our team’s experience, here are two of the best options depending on what you’re looking for:

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1. Best Fishing Store for Quality Gear & Authentic Japanese Lures: Tackle Berry

📍 Google Maps Location
👉 Facebook Page

If you want high-quality fishing equipment, Tackle Berry is the place to go. This is a Japanese fishing store chain known worldwide for its authentic rods, reels, and lures. You’ll find genuine Japanese tackle here that’s hard to come by in Vietnam.

• Distance from city center (Bến Thành Market): About 5 km (15–20 minutes by Grab car or bike).
• Easy, fast ride — just type “Tackle Berry Ho Chi Minh” into Grab.

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2. Best Local Fishing Store: Cửa Hàng Dụng Cụ Câu Cá Tuấn Hàng Xanh

📍 Google Maps Location
👉 Facebook Page

For a more local experience, visit Tuấn Hàng Xanh Fishing Store. This shop carries affordable gear, plenty of local tackle, and everything you need for casual fishing in Vietnam. It’s a great choice if you want to see where locals shop for their equipment.

• Distance from city center (Bến Thành Market): About 6 km (20–25 minutes by Grab).
• Very accessible, just ask Grab to take you to “Hàng Xanh” and you’ll be close by.

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🎣  Local Insider Tip – Updated for 2026:

Did you know that Daiwa rods and reels are produced right here in Vietnam?
That’s why you’ll often find genuine Daiwa gear at amazing local prices — like Tatula XT rods and Exceler reels for nearly half the cost of overseas stores.

👉 Read our full guide: Why Daiwa Gear Is Cheaper in Vietnam to learn why and where to get the best deals.

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🎣 Don’t Want to Carry Gear? Join a Private Fishing Tour

Let’s be honest: tracking down specific saltwater lures or dragging a heavy rod tube through Tan Son Nhat International Airport can be a major hassle.

If you’d rather skip the logistics and jump straight into the action, let us handle everything. When you book a private charter with Angler’s Vietnam, we provide:

* **Top-Tier Tackle:** Premium rods, reels, and fine-tuned technical lures suited specifically for our wild estuary environments.

* **Target Species:** Guided trips targeting hard-hitting Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, and heavy-pulling Grouper.

* **Door-to-Door Logistics:** Private transport directly from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to the best mangrove and oyster farm habitats.

* **100% Private Experience:** We only book one group per day—meaning our undivided attention is on your lines. 👉 Skip the tackle shop lines and head straight to the water. Book your fishing tour now and discover the wild side of Saigon.