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Batu Pahat Light Jigging FIshing: Golden Snapper, Kurau and Senangin with Captain Tony Lim (Kurau Haven) and David Ho
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| Fishing Batu Pahat with the legends. |
It had been more than two years since our previous Batu Pahat fishing trip. I thoroughly enjoyed our first Batu Pahat kurau jigging trip for reasons that only a bottom fisherman would understand.
Batu Pahat offers the chance to catch excellent table fish. The fishing style also suits us because the main targets include golden snapper, grouper, grunter, kurau and senangin.
If you are unsure about the last two species, read our guide explaining the difference between kurau and senangin.
When slots became available for another trip, joining was a no-brainer. This time, I travelled with Biao, Bao, Ho and Baks. It was also Bao’s birthday, which made the trip even more special.
Batu Pahat Fishing Trip Details
Location: Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Fishing boat: Kurau Haven
Captain: Captain Tony
Fishing organiser: David
Fishing style: Light jigging and bottom fishing
Target species: Golden snapper, grouper, grunter, kurau and senangin
Contact: David at +65 9015 4088
Fishing boat: Kurau Haven
Captain: Captain Tony
Fishing organiser: David
Fishing style: Light jigging and bottom fishing
Target species: Golden snapper, grouper, grunter, kurau and senangin
Contact: David at +65 9015 4088
Contact David directly to confirm the latest trip availability, charter price, departure location, equipment requirements and fishing arrangements.
Breakfast at Kedai Kopi dan Makanan Laiyi
Before fishing, we had breakfast at Kedai Kopi dan Makanan Laiyi in Batu Pahat.
This neighbourhood roadside coffee shop serves hearty Malaysian breakfast food. The noodles can be paired with curry or lor sauce, while the meatballs are particularly addictive.
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| Queuing with the locals for our pre-fishing breakfast. |
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| How I missed Malaysian-style noodles with curry or lor sauce. |
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| I opted for noodles with meatballs. |
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| Biao opted for nasi lemak. |
Tai Yuan Durian on the Kurau Haven Boat
I had fished from Kurau Haven before and found the boat spacious and comfortable. Captain Tony made this trip even more memorable by bringing durians from his own farm to celebrate Bao’s birthday.
The durians were from the Tai Yuan cultivar, sometimes locally called Black Pearl. The flesh was less pale than the Tai Yuan durians we usually encounter in Singapore. Its strong fragrance and creamy texture made the pre-fishing celebration very enjoyable.
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| Not sure why David had to ikejime the durian. Heard it enhances the taste. |
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| Beautiful Tai Yuan durian flesh. |
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| Happy birthday, Ah Bao! |
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| Captain Tony. What a lad. |
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| It felt like we had already accomplished our purpose for the trip. |
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| Really enjoy sia. |
Light Jigging for Golden Snapper
One noticeable feature of fishing in Batu Pahat is the opportunity to target particular bottom species. Captain Tony is a die-hard golden snapper specialist, and we received a good number of hits on jigs.
Golden snapper, commonly called ang cho in Singapore and Malaysia, are prized both for their fight and eating quality. Light jigging made the strikes more exciting and allowed us to cover the lower section of the water column.
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| A Batu Pahat golden snapper caught on the naughty jig. |
Kurau and Senangin Fishing
Biao managed to land a senangin using a bare tai kabura setup. The fish were not feeding aggressively, which made the catch particularly interesting.
We do not get many opportunities to use this technique in Singapore. Bao also continued his usual habit of catching fish with an eging rod.
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| Kurau jig and eging rod. A very Bao combination. |
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| Photobombing the Batu Pahat fishing action. |
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| A senangin caught using a bare tai kabura setup. |
Batu Pahat Fishing Catch Report
The final catch was decent, although the fish were not the sizes we hoped to find. The variety and light-tackle action still made the trip enjoyable.
David also helped to clean the catch before we brought it home.
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| David cleaning the fish for us. |
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| A decent catch, although not the sizes we were looking for. |
Kurau Haven Fishing Boat and Jetty
Kurau Haven is a spacious and comfortable Batu Pahat fishing boat. The elevated platform is particularly useful for jigging because it provides additional casting space and a clearer view of the fishing area.
Boat: Kurau Haven
Captain: Captain Tony
Jetty location: View Kurau Haven on Google Maps
Facilities: Spacious fishing deck, elevated platform and basic shower facilities
Captain: Captain Tony
Jetty location: View Kurau Haven on Google Maps
Facilities: Spacious fishing deck, elevated platform and basic shower facilities
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| The Kurau Haven drop-off point in Batu Pahat. |
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| The boat is spacious and comfortable. |
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| Kurau Haven features an elevated fishing platform. |
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| Basic shower facilities are available at the jetty. |
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| I enjoy fishing from elevated platforms. They are very useful for jigging. |
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| Easy boarding at the Kurau Haven jetty. |
Dinner at Swee Kee Tonic Soup
After fishing, we made our customary dinner stop at Swee Kee Tonic Soup in Batu Pahat.
Every time I eat the curry fish head there, I am reminded why Batu Pahat golden snapper is the real deal. The flesh is sweet and flavourful, especially when the dish is prepared using a freshly caught fish.
Other dishes included black chicken soup, furong egg, tea leaf eggs and kangkong.
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| Black chicken soup is one of the must-order dishes. |
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| A simple furong egg. |
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| Tea leaf eggs! |
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| Singaporeans must have kangkong. |
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| Curry fish head made with freshly caught golden snapper. Bestest. |
Watch the Batu Pahat Eging Action
Oh yes, this guy also. Last warning sia.
Watch Bao’s eging and fishing antics during our Batu Pahat trip on TikTok
Final Thoughts on Fishing in Batu Pahat
This Batu Pahat fishing trip had everything we enjoy: light jigging, quality bottom fish, local breakfast, farm-fresh durian and a proper post-fishing dinner.
The fish were not particularly large, but we managed golden snapper, senangin and other bottom species. Fishing aboard the spacious Kurau Haven also made the day comfortable.
For anglers interested in light jigging and bottom fishing in Batu Pahat, contact David to confirm the latest trip arrangements. Fishing results are never guaranteed, but the combination of fishing, food and good company makes the journey worthwhile.
Tight lines and stay hooked on Baktao!
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