Prawning in the City: A Unique Singaporean Experience
Prawning is a popular activity in Singapore that's great for anyone looking for a fun and unique experience. Essentially, prawning involves catching freshwater prawns using a rod and bait. However, you’re not close to the ocean, you are catching prawns from a pool or aquarium filled with prawns. It's a great way to unwind with a beer and spend time with family and friends, while enjoying the thrill of the catch. Prices range from $12-$20 / hour.
There are several prawning locations in Singapore, ranging from indoor prawning ponds to outdoor fishing parks. One popular spot is Hai Bin Prawning at Punggol, which is located near the scenic Punggol Waterway Park. Here, you can rent a rod and buy bait by the hour or for the whole day. The ponds are stocked with plenty of prawns, so you're almost guaranteed to catch something.
Another great location for prawning is the ORTO Fishing Park in Yishun. This park has over 10 prawning ponds, each with different types of prawns and varying levels of difficulty. The park is open 24 hours, so you can enjoy prawning any time of the day or night. You can rent a rod and buy bait at the park, and there's even a restaurant that can cook your catch for you.
For those looking for an indoor prawning experience, there's also the Fishing Village at Downtown East. This indoor prawning pond has a cozy atmosphere and is perfect for a rainy day. You can rent a rod and buy bait by the hour or for the whole day, and there's even a café where you can enjoy a meal while waiting for your catch.
When we tried our luck, it took us close to an hour to catch 2-3 prawns - it is definitely not easy the first time trying this! The owner took pity on us and threw in a couple of additional prawns so that we could grill them on the BBQ and have at least a few bites to reward our efforts.
Some folks may not have the patience to prawn, but it’s a fantastic way to chill out for a few hours, sit back with a beer, and hang out with friends!
