If you love fishing but don’t have time for a long trip, Ho Chi Minh City offers incredible wild fishing spots just a short drive away.
From brackish mangrove creeks to open salt field lakes, you can escape the city, cast your lure, and be surrounded by nature — all in the same day.
Whether you’re visiting Vietnam or living locally, here are the best wild fishing experiences near Ho Chi Minh City, each available as a private guided tour with Angler’s Vietnam.
🌿 Mangrove Forest Fishing – Classic Southern Vietnam Experience
Just 90 minutes from the city center, our Mangrove Forest Fishing Tour takes you deep into tidal creeks lined with mangrove trees.
The water is shallow and full of roots, creating perfect ambush zones for barramundi, mangrove jack, and sea bream.
🎣 What to Expect:
- Calm, scenic surroundings far from the noise of the city
- Casts tight to structure for exciting, visual strikes
- Great all-year-round fishing
💡 Tip: Use weedless soft plastics or shallow jerkbaits to avoid snags and get the perfect presentation.
👉 See our Mangrove Forest Tour
🦪 Oyster Farm Fishing – Strong Fish and Stronger Currents
If you’re looking for something tougher, the Oyster Farm Rivers are the ultimate challenge.
Located in brackish waters where rivers meet the sea, these areas are filled with oyster structures that attract big predators — but also make fishing technical and demanding.
🎣 Target Species:
- Grouper
- Mangrove jack
- Barramundi
We use weedless soft plastics with bullet weights to get the lure into the strike zone fast and avoid snags.
It’s a true test of patience and skill — perfect for experienced anglers.
👉 Book the Oyster Farm Fishing Tour
🌾 Salt Field Lakes – Open Water & Active Fish
For those who prefer open water and faster species, the Salt Field Lakes Tour is the most relaxed and action-filled option.
These wide, shallow lakes are home to barramundi, ladyfish, Pacific tarpon, and threadfin salmon.
🎣 What Makes It Special:
- Perfect for topwater and finesse lure fishing
- Beautiful coastal landscape and peaceful setting
- Great for anglers of all levels
This is the best place to enjoy fast bites, light tackle, and Vietnam’s famous saltwater barramundi.
👉 Learn more about the Salt Field Lakes Tour
🚤 All Tours – Private, Easy & Close to the City
Every fishing tour is private — just you, your guide, and the wild.
We handle everything from hotel pick-up, boat, fishing gear, and lures, so you can enjoy a full-day adventure without worrying about logistics.
You’ll be back at your hotel by evening — tired, happy, and with wild fishing stories to tell.
🌴 Wild Fishing Made Simple
Fishing near Ho Chi Minh City is the perfect way to connect with nature and experience a side of Vietnam few visitors ever see.
👉 Book your fishing tour today
and turn your free day into a wild adventure on the water.
