Tanjung Lesung Fishing Trips

The name Indonesia has its roots in the two Greek words, “Indos” meaning Indian and “Nesos” meaning Island. This is an excellent description for the world’s largest archipelago, consisting of more than 17.500 islands. Bordered by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, Indonesians refer to their country as “Tanah Air”, which means land and water.



This vast water area of over three million square meters makes Indonesia the ideal country for sport and recreational fishing. The Sunda Strait , the nautical gateway to Indonesia and Southeast Asia beyond, is not only known for washing the shores of Krakatau volcano and Ujung Kulon National Park. Separating the islands of Java and Sumatra, the Sunda Strait also has the reputation of being one of the best game fishing grounds in Indonesia.


The game fishing in Ujung Kulon is outstanding with hotspots in Karang Copong, Karang Jajar, Panaitan/Tanjung Parat, Karang Kereta and Tanjung Layar.
A shallow reef lies off the corner of Peucang Island in Ujung Kulon and this popular spot is known as Karang Copong. This area is especially popular with smaller boats because it is normally sheltered from the wind. Tenggiri, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and further out where the area gradually deepens into the Panaitan Strait, Marlin and Sailfish can be caught.

Lying opposite of Karang Copong, the rougher waters of Karang Jajar guard the entrance of the Panaitan Strait. Here, boaters have to endure strong tides and big swells from the Indian Ocean to catch huge Giant Trevally, Dogtooth or Yellowfin Tuna, or marlin.
Tanjung Parat is, due to its sheltered position, another favorite spot for fisherman with smaller boats. Wahoo, Marlin and Sailfish, and large Giant Trevally at the nearby Batu Asin, are commonly found in these waters.

Probably the most rugged and exposed coastline in Ujung Kulon is the Southwestern extremity of Sanghiang Sirah and Karang Kereta. A spectacular cliff shoreline with tropical forest on even the steepest slopes plunges steeply into the Indian Ocean, These close inshore deep waters give ideal conditions for a wide variety of game fish.

The Tanjung Layar area, marked by the historical Tanjung Layar lighthouse, is characterized by a rough and rocky sea bottom. The many species of bait fish in these waters attract the big predators such as Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Tenggiri, and Giant Trevally.