Fishing in Karangasem Bali is one of outstanding fishing spots in Indonesia scattered around Amed, Candidasa, Amuk Bay and in the deep ocean. Karangasem fishing is one of spectacular fishing trip Bali with amazing Karangasem fishing charters using both Jukung Bali traditional fishing boat which is can accommodate up to 6 anglers.
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Karangasem is a regency in the east part of Bali, Indonesia. Amlapura is the capital of Karangasem. It has lots of popular things to do in Karangasem ranging from diving to hiking the mount Agung. Besakih Hindu Temple is one of the popular tourist attractions in Bali located in this regency. It’s also known as mother temple. Besides, the regency also popular as rafting activities in eastern Bali precisely in Telaga Waja River and the Tenganan, a Bali Aga village which is the original Bali with their ancient traditions.
Fishing in Karangasem has wide variety of fish target ranging from marlin, mahi-mahi, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, yellowtail amberjack, giant trevally and other pelagic fish. You may also fish wahoo and barracuda both trolling and jigging. Bottom fishing are also one of great types of fishing methods to catch species of grouper and snapper.
You will have a great chance of fishing in Karangasem with local fisherman. You may head of to Gili Tepekong for fantastic fishing spots in Karangasem where many big fish roaming and hunting around. These four islands has variety of fish.
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Other Things to do after fishing in Karangasem, Bali
Diving in Amed, Tulamben & Candidasa
Amed and Tulamben is the fishing village and later it’s become popular diving destination in Bali, while Candidasa eastern waterfront’s city equipped with tourist facilities and popular divers and tourist stop. Amed is a popular macro diving sites where Tulamben has great wreck dive. Candidasa is also a famous diving scattered around small rocky islands namely Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha, Gili Mampang and Gili Selang. Many divers says Candidasa is the best diving sites in Bali.
Rafting at Telaga Waja River
Rafting at Telaga Waja River is challenging rafting tour in Bali. It has longest rafting river in Bali than other rivers such as Ayung River in Ubud and Melangit River in Klungkung. It takes about 2-3 hours rafting ride. It’s offer scenic natural view, rice terrace along the rivers, jungle and green lush trees.
Hiking Mount Agung
Mount Agung is the most sacred mount in Bali and the highest one. It is a challenging hike. It is perfect place to see sunrise in Bali. Besides, you will see beautiful sceneries from the peak. The mount with the height of 3142 meters can be done in a day. It takes about 6-7 hours hike from Besakih temple and perfect to hike during April to October.
Visit Bali Aga Village
Bali Aga is indigenous people in Karangasem which is the original inhabitant of Bali. Bali Aga live in isolated places precisely in the mountain. One of the perfect place to see the origin culture and architecture of Bali, you may visit Tenganan.
Visit Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple is the interesting places to visit after fishing in Karangasem, Bali. Besakih temple is located on the slope of Mount Agung which is the largest and most sacred temple of Bali Hindu.