Sport-fishing or Game Fishing is not that famous here in the Philippines. But the past years it has been gaining some grounds. Pantabangan Dam (in Google, it is captioned as Pantabangan Lake) is one of the places where you can experience it. I also remember that Siargao island offers this kind of experience too.
The Panoramic Pantabangan Lake. Notice the clouds covering some parts of Nueva Ecija’s mountain ranges
I have to say that Pantabangan Dam is not only for anglers. It’s for families who just want to experience the outdoors. It’s picturesque, the view of the lake is really refreshing to the eyes.
My boatman told me that large mouth bass are like celebrities here. Americans, Japanese and Korean anglers visit Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija to get that high from sportfishing. I wasn’t able to catch some fish when we toured the dam but it was a breeze to be on the boat and just be awed at the simple beauty of the mountains, of the dam, of nature, of the people around.
The place was scenic and peaceful. Imagine that strong gush of wish touching your face. Awesome!
Locals also told me that people go here to camp, on motorbikes, mountain bikes.
Kara having a tour around the lake
I wish I can show a picture of myself holding a big bass but the boatman told me that bass can be caught only in the morning so better luck next time. Anyway, I guess I have to be contended with a picture with her. haha She is one of the tourism staff in the region. Me wants to go back to… ♥
What an awkward moment!
If you have any question, do contact: Emmy Pantabangan at 0917-881-3375 (She is not the one in the photo)
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Ayeeee! <3
Panalo sa diskarte <3
if you are there, matatawa ka sa akin
sabay kamot ng ulo hahaa
you saw this right? really awkward, i was caught unaware
Is she one of the owners of the Dam? Her ancestors? Babalik talaga dun for something really serious matter. Good for that James. Simple Beauty huh!
its a nice place to hang out, drink beer, have some bbq.
a place where families can camp out and enjoy the outdoors
Patulong tayo kay Josh Uy kasi taga-Nueva Ecija girlfriend niya
haha just haha! how are yah mica?
This is really helpful. I am now aware that there are activities that can be enjoyed at Pagtabangan Dam. Nice one.
hope you enjoy it when you visit jhe
nice info james never heard of that pa..
nice awkward moment din..bagaaay
my dad used to go fishing there & according to him it’s really a nice place & also a little scary pag malakas ang alon. his 1st visit to the place was swerte. he was able to take home with him more than 20 pcs bass. btw James OKS yung picture mo ha
cute ninyong dalawa sa last pic. hehehe nahiya ang lolo. bagay…pwede po request ng follow up pic yan
At kinilig naman ako bigla. excited na for the next post about this kilig thing.hehehe. Go James!