Nam Theun

Nam Theun is a river flowing through ຊຽງຂວາງ, Laos. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Nam Theun, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

19.7947, 103.9440 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Hampala barb

Fishing Techniques

• For Hampala barb

  Target areas with fast-flowing water, rocks, and overhanging vegetation as Hampala barb are ambush predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Nam Theun.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Nam Theun should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for ຊຽງຂວາງ before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Nam Theun.

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