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Desaru Fishing Trip with Ah Long Fishing Charter Malaysia
.jpg "Desaru fishing catch with Ah Long Fishing Charter")
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| A decent Desaru fishing catch despite five cut-offs from Spanish mackerel, locally known as batang. |
We returned to Malaysia for another Desaru fishing trip with Ah Long Fishing Charter. Fishing around Tanjong Lompat can be unpredictable, but this two-day offshore adventure gave us a decent mixture of reef fish, plenty of cut-offs and the usual Baktao fishing kakis entertainment.
The wind made fishing more challenging at times, but we still managed to put together a respectable catch. We also encountered several Spanish mackerel, commonly known as batang, although they won most of the encounters by cutting our lines.
Desaru Fishing Trip Details
- Date: 10 to 11 May 2025
- Location: Tanjong Lompat, Desaru, Johor, Malaysia
- Fishing charter: Ah Long Fishing Local Charter
- Tide: Medium rising tide with a strong evening current (ChatGPT said this)
- Fishing style: Bottom fishing and slow jigging
- Target species: Parrotfish, grouper, golden snapper, cobia and Spanish mackerel
Fishing at Tanjong Lompat, Desaru
We set out from the Desaru jetty for the fishing grounds around Tanjong Lompat. Conditions were slightly windy, which affected our drifts and made bait presentation more difficult. Nevertheless, the group continued working the bottom and exploring different areas throughout the trip.
Desaru fishing trips can produce a mixture of reef and pelagic species. This makes the area suitable for anglers who enjoy switching between bait fishing and jigging, depending on the current and activity below the boat.
.jpg "Good eating reef fish caught during a Desaru fishing trip")
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| Great-eating fish from the waters off Desaru. |
Our Desaru Fishing Catch
Our overall catch was decent considering the conditions and the number of fish that escaped. Several Spanish mackerel attacked our rigs during the trip, but we were cut off approximately five times.
Batang have extremely sharp teeth, so landing one without a suitable leader can be difficult. Their sudden strikes still provided plenty of excitement, even though we did not manage to bring them aboard.
The fish we landed included a selection of good-eating reef species. The catch was not spectacular in size, but there was enough variety to keep everyone interested.
.jpg "Windy offshore fishing conditions at Tanjong Lompat Desaru")
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| It was a little windy during our Desaru fishing trip. |
Bottom Fishing and Slow Jigging in Desaru
We used a combination of baited bottom rigs and slow-jigging setups during the trip. When fishing the seabed, it was important to use enough weight to maintain contact despite the wind and current.
Our setups included:
- Shimano Torium 16HG with PE2.5 braided line
- Mustad circle hooks in sizes 3/0 and 5/0
- Slow jigs weighing between 80g and 120g
- Live-bait rigs using sabiki-caught selar and tamban
- Fresh squid and live prawns for bottom fishing
Jigging allowed us to explore the middle and lower sections of the water column for more active fish. However, the Spanish mackerel in the area made things risky. A jig can disappear very quickly once a batang slices through the leader.
Anglers planning a similar trip should bring sinkers and jigs in several weights. The most suitable weight will depend on the water depth, current and speed of the boat’s drift.
.jpg "Fish caught with Ah Long Fishing Charter in Desaru Malaysia")
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| Time to display the fish properly for the camera. |
Fishing with Ah Long Fishing Charter
This was another enjoyable local-style fishing trip with Ah Long Fishing Charter in Desaru. Conditions were not perfect and several promising fish escaped, but that is part of offshore fishing.
The combination of accessible fishing grounds, reef species and the possibility of encountering larger pelagic fish makes Desaru a popular short fishing getaway for anglers travelling from Singapore.
.jpg "Angler displaying catch from Desaru offshore fishing trip")
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| Biao again?! |
.jpg "Offshore boat fishing near Tanjong Lompat Desaru")
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| We went... too far. |
Final Thoughts on Our Desaru Fishing Trip
It was not a record-breaking catch, but it was still a productive weekend considering the windy conditions and repeated cut-offs from Spanish mackerel. We returned with several good-eating fish and, more importantly, another memorable fishing trip with the kakis.
As usual, we arranged the catch at the end of the session for the compulsory group photograph. Apparently, the fish must also be straightened before the photo can be taken!
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| Must straighten the fish before taking the final catch photo. |
We will certainly return to explore more of the fishing grounds around Tanjong Lompat. Hopefully, we will be better prepared for the batang on our next Desaru fishing adventure.
Have you fished with Ah Long Fishing Charter or around Tanjong Lompat before? Share your Desaru fishing experience in the comments below.
Tight lines and stay hooked on Baktao!
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