Sabah is an east Malaysia state located in the island of Borneo. It is a popular holiday destination famous for its natural beauty.
Some of the biggest attractions in Sabah are:
- Climbing Mount Kinabalu – one of the tallest peak in Southeast Asia
- The endangered orang utan
- The pygmy elephant
- Scuba diving in Mabul and Sipadan islands – some of the top dive sites in the world
Besides fishing in its surrounding seas, Sabah’s jungle rivers are also home to the much revered super-strong pelian (mahseer / Tor tombroides) and the super hard-hitting sebarau (Hampala bimaculata and Hampala macrolepidota aka hampala barb) .
Some coastal estuarine rivers in Sabah are also popular for Borneo black bass fishing.
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Check out some Sabah fishing images
Many Sabah rivers are known for their “Tagal”.
What is a Tagal?
In summary, the Tagal system is a fishery resource management which involves local community and the Fisheries Department of Fisheries.
Depending on the location, populated rivers are divided into green, yellow and red zones.
- Green zone = fishing activities are allowed with permission from the local tagal committee
- Yellow zone = fishing allowed and fish harvesting may be done by the the local tagal committee based on their decisions with could be annually or once every couple of years
- Red zone = strictly no fish harvesting but some tagal rivers allow catch and release lure and fly fishing for a fee and under supervision
More Food Experiences
A fishing trip is not complete without experiencing the different local food delicacies. Malaysia is a food paradise and Sabah is no exception, offering their own styles and tastes.
How much is it for fishing of mahseer and hampala for one person per day? Also when is the best season for fishing?
Rates may be determined by location of river be conditional on time of year/season (some are closer and some are quite a distance away). Price may start from around 2,000 MYR depending on package. Best to provide us with full requirements using our contact form above. Best time of year could be January to April and August to early November.
Hi,
Can I have more details on black bass trip in sabah
Thanks
Hi, apologies but we’re currently not taking any trips for black bass at this moment so we’d rather not provide any information that may be inaccurate for now.