Kayak Fishing in Singapore: Sentosa & East Coast Day, Sunset and Night Tours
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with basic fitness; you should be comfortable getting in and out of a kayak and pedaling for short bursts.
Overview
Pedal into Singapore’s coastal fringes aboard Hobie fishing kayaks and fish reefs, channels and sand flats around Sentosa and the Southern Islands. Guided day, sunset and night trips teach techniques and put you on snappers, groupers and trevally while offering a unique city-from-the-sea perspective.
Kayak Fishing in Singapore: Sentosa & East Coast Day, Sunset and Night Tours
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At first light the Singapore skyline loosens its grip on the horizon and the sea answers with a cool, briny palm. You push off from a low concrete ramp onto glassy water, settle into an orange Hobie fishing kayak, click your feet into the Mirage Drive and feel the craft glide as if it were part of your body. Around you, the Southern Islands sit like quiet reefs on the lip of the city — islands that dare you to chase the snap and tug of a tropical fish while the mainland hums on。
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Adventure Tips
Timing the Tide
Plan morning or sunset trips for calmer water and better bite activity; avoid peak onshore wind days.
Sun Protection
Bring a wide-brim hat, SPF 30+ sunscreen and a long-sleeve quick-dry shirt — the sun is intense on open water.
Footwear and Grip
Wear reef shoes or neoprene water shoes with good traction; kayaks can be slippery and shore landings often have sharp coral.
Travel Light but Hydrated
A small dry bag for phone, snacks and extra water keeps essentials safe; bottled water is provided but carry a backup if you sweat heavily.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- green sea turtle
- white-bellied sea eagle
History
The Southern Islands served as quarantine and naval outposts in the colonial era; Sentosa was once Pulau Blakang Mati before redevelopment into a recreation precinct.
Conservation
Operators emphasize reef-friendly anchoring, selective harvest and catch-and-release when possible to protect local reef communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wide-brim hat or cap
Protects against strong tropical sun during the paddle and while waiting for bites.
summer specific
Reef shoes
Protect feet during beach landings and provide traction on wet kayak surfaces.
Quick-dry long-sleeve shirt
Blocks sun and dries quickly when splashed, helping with comfort on longer trips.
summer specific
Small dry bag (5–10L)
Keeps phone, snacks and spare clothes safe from spray and sudden showers.