Vietnam’s dry season offers some of the most enjoyable fishing conditions of the year. With less rain, cooler temperatures, and clear water, it’s a favorite time for anglers who want comfortable days on the water and visual, technical lure fishing.
If you’re planning a fishing trip during the dry months, here’s what changes — and how each of our tours performs under these conditions.
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What Makes the Dry Season Special for Fishing
Clearer Water
With little to no rainfall, sediment stays settled and visibility improves.
Clear water means:
• Fish can see lures better
• Natural colors become more effective
• Sight-based predators are more active
This is ideal for lure fishing, especially around structure.
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Cooler, More Comfortable Weather
Dry season coincides with winter months, bringing:
• Cooler mornings
• Mild daytime temperatures
• Low humidity
Long sessions are more comfortable, and anglers stay focused longer — which directly improves results.
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Sunny, Beautiful Days
Blue skies and calm conditions make for:
• Safer boat travel
• Predictable fishing windows
• Stunning sunrise sessions
It’s one of the most enjoyable times to be on the water, especially for visitors.
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Topwater Fishing: The Dry Season Highlight
One of the biggest advantages of the dry season is early-morning topwater action.
As the sun rises:
• Fish move shallow
• Light levels are low
• Surface strikes become aggressive
This is when poppers and surface lures shine. Slow retrieves, long pauses, and patience often lead to explosive hits just after first light.
Many of our most memorable sessions start quietly — and then erupt as the sun breaks the horizon.
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How Our Tours Perform in the Dry Season
Mangrove Forest Tour
Clear water makes casting accuracy more important than ever. Fish sit tight to structure, and well-placed lures get punished.
Dry season is excellent for:
• Precision lure fishing
• Soft plastics and shallow hardbodies
• Early-morning surface bites
Explore this experience on our
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Oyster Farms Tour
Dry season conditions are especially good here.
Clear water + heavy structure means fish react fast and hit hard. Weedless presentations become extremely effective, and early topwater sessions can be outstanding.
This tour consistently produces strong bites during the dry months and is one of our most reliable options.
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Salt Fields Tour
With stable weather and shallow water, the dry season allows fish to spread out and hunt actively.
This is a great time for:
• Shallow-running hardbodies
• Covering water efficiently
• Visual strikes in calm conditions
The open landscape combined with winter light makes this tour especially enjoyable during dry months.
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Lure Selection During the Dry Season
Because the water is clearer:
• Natural baitfish colors perform best
• Shrimp patterns work extremely well
• Subtle presentations outfish aggressive retrieves
Topwater lures shine at sunrise, while soft plastics and shallow hardbodies take over as the sun climbs.
If you’re unsure what to bring, we provide all gear and adapt lure choices daily based on conditions.
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Is the Dry Season the “Best” Time to Fish?
Fishing doesn’t stop outside the dry season — it simply changes.
What the dry season offers is:
• Comfort
• Clarity
• Consistency
• Visual, technical fishing
For many visiting anglers, that combination makes it an ideal time to experience Vietnam’s wild brackish fisheries.
For seasonal planning tips, see our guide on
the best time of year to fish in Vietnam.
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Plan Your Dry Season Fishing Trip
All our trips are private, lure-focused, and fully guided.
We adjust tactics daily based on tides, clarity, and fish behavior to give you the best possible experience.
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