Fishing locations in Pattaya can be varied: At one end there are ponds stocked with Tilapia that the locals pay to take home, right up to destination fishing resorts such as Hookers, where tourists pay handsomely to catch imported monster fish such as the Arapaima and Alligator Gar. In the middle, there are a number of lakes and ponds that contain a good variety of species, where you can take smaller fish such as Tilapia and Rohu carp home and release larger specimens. 

These smaller fishing parks are often inexpensive and attract locals and foreigners alike. Many serve food and drinks to customers and make great spots to fish with friends while you sample a local beer or two.