CNR PAY PONDS
Pay ponds are ponds that are stocked with numerous fishes from around the world. There are currently 2 freshwater pay ponds in Singapore - Fishing Paradise@ORTO and FW3 Iwarna Fishing Pond. However, the government is taking back land leased to FW3 Iwarna and therefore they will be closing down soon, meaning that Fishing Paradise@ORTO will be the only freshwater pond in Singapore.
Fishing Paradise@ORTO
Fishing Paradise is the largest freshwater pay pond in Singapore and it is heavily stocked with monster fishes over the 25kg mark. Their main monster fishes are the Chao Phraya Catfish and the Red Tail Catfish, which happens to be their mascot. FP is also located 10-15 mins from Khatib MRT, making it a convenient place to go. Recently, they have also came up with a luring pond which is stocked with Barramundi and Toman.
Rates:
Main Pond/Luring Pond (Mon-Sun): $12/h, $60/12h
Weekday special: $35/6h for Student/NSF/Retiree
Beginner Pond: $6 for first catch, $5 per catch thereafter
Equipment rental: $5 for Main Pond, FOC for Beginner's Pond
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The hut which also acts as a shop and a payment booth.
First fish landed - a mini Chao Phraya Catfish.
A sceneric view of the main pond.
Second fish landed - a decent-sized Pacu.
Both anglers are hard at work, trying to reel in their catch!
A view of the Beginner Pond. Small area but stocked with lots of huge fishes such as the Patin and Red Tail Catfish.
References:
Facebookcom. (2016). Facebookcom. Retrieved 18 August, 2016, from https://www.facebook.com/Fishing-Paradise-at-ORTO-369311879910809/
In-text citation: (Facebookcom, 2016)