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Where to see authentic stilt fishermen in Koggala?

Ravana Tour Specialist August 18, 2026

You can see authentic stilt fishermen out and about along the shallow coastal reefs near Koggala, Ahangama, and Weligama, mainly in the early morning or late afternoon, when the fish become more active.

Visitors should know that this traditional practice has, in most places, moved into a tourist thing. Right now, many of the people sitting on the crossbars are staying still for photographs, rather than casting for survival. If you want to take pictures, it is common to talk about a small tip first, beforehand, so everything feels fair.

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