Point of interest
Traditional Stilt Fishing
4 locals recommend,
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Tips from locals
Thusitha
January 5, 2020
stilt fishing is one of the ancient way of fishing in srilanka. you can see stilt fishing only in koggala area from the all over the world. its a very hard thing to sit onna stick and wait untill you get some small fish. now a days it became bit commercialised. if you want to take a picture of them from far you have to pay 500 rupees and if you want to take a picture on the stick you have to pay 1000 rupees. but it worth i think.you can see them just next to the habaraduwa police station and infront of boi ground and the temple.
stilt fishing is one of the ancient way of fishing in srilanka. you can see stilt fishing only in koggala area from the all over the world. its a very hard thing to sit onna stick and wait untill you get some small fish. now a days it became bit commercialised. if you want to take a picture of them…
Serendipity
April 12, 2019
An ancient way of fishing. Recommended to visit after 4pm close to sunset. Since this has become so touristic recently they will expect you to pay a small fee to take pictures of the fisherman or get on stilts. Negotiate the price in advance to avoid unpleasant situation.
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Location
Koggala, SP