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While we can always buy processed food from supermarkets, there’s just something innately satisfying about catching our own food. As such, it’s no wonder why prawning is an enjoyable hobby many Singaporeans have. While prawning might sound like something only retirees do, you’d be surprised that many young adults (and even children!) enjoy this shrimple activity too. Here’s our rundown of the best prawning places in Singapore with the cheapest rates!
From $10/hour
With just eight days left to visit, you better hurry down to Ah Hua Fishing before they relocate to Malaysia at the end of January 2025! While you’re prawning away, the kids can have fun feeding koi fish ($1 per bottle) or try their hand at pole fishing (from $25/hour). The vibe at Ah Hua is super laidback, with a real kampong feel that’s a refreshing change from the more urban prawning spots around Singapore. It’s also fully-sheltered so you can head down even on rainy days!
Address: 125a Pasir Ris Road, S(519121)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
From $10/hour
If you’re not in the mood to hit up the best clubs in Singapore past midnight but still want something fun and spontaneous, we recommend going to Fish @ Bugis+ to do some prawning! With some of the cheapest prawning rates from $10/hour, you can spend the whole night on this rooftop prawning farm. Did we mention that the venue also doubles up as a sports bar? Yes, there are regular live screenings of soccer matches at their beer garden complete with refreshing cider and beer towers!
Address: Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, #07-05/06, S(188067)
Opening Hours: Daily, 12am – 6am, 9am – 12am
From $10.90/hour
Other than the Jurong Bird Park and the Singapore Science Centre, Jurong is home to ATC Fishing Village, hands down one of the cheapest prawning places in Singapore. Their prawns tagged in different colours give you a chance to win anything from $2, $5, $10, or even an extra hour of prawning. But here’s the catch (pun intended): this special rewards system is only available on Monday and Friday evenings, so mark your calendars! And if you think it’s just about prawns, think again — there’s a whole variety of crabs waiting to be caught too. Plus, don’t miss their special weekend deals, where you can reel in exclusive mud crabs from the yabby pond.
Address: 241 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, S(629143)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
From $11/hour
East side is the best side, and guess what? We’ve got a brand new prawning spot in Pasir Ris: Bait N Catch! With four freshwater ponds full of BIG head prawns and yabbies, it’s a seafood lover’s paradise. And don’t worry if you’re a prawning noob – the bite rate here is so good, even your grandma could catch something! From their Facebook page, you can tell there are always promos and prizes up for grabs, making it a fun and exciting experience every time. Expect nothing but happy smiles and a guaranteed good time!
Address: Aranda Country Club, 60 Pasir Ris Drive 3, S(519497)
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am – 3am
From $11/hour
You and your broskis getting older? Instead of sticking to the kopitiam hangs, where it’s all beer and gossip, why not head to one of the cheapest prawning spots in Singapore? This Punggol prawning spot offers a laid-back vibe with yellow plastic chairs and makeshift tentages, giving it that nostalgic fishing village feel. Their unique reward system makes it even more fun — if you’re lucky enough to catch a tagged prawn, you’ll walk away with $10 in cash. And if you manage to catch enough for a feast, you can enjoy a BBQ session at their dining area afterwards.
Address: 60 Punggol East, Golf Club, #01-11, S(828825)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
From $11.80/hour
This is perhaps one of the most well-known prawning places – Prawning at Orto. While most might remember them from their Yishun location, they’ve since relocated to West Coast. Here, you’ll find two spacious prawning ponds, mostly stocked with big-head prawns (yum!). Plus, you can enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned environment while you fish. The best part? Everything is provided for you at no extra cost – baits, rods, and even charcoal grills to cook your catch on the spot (say whattt!).
Address: 27 West Coast Highway, #01-13, S(117867)
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am till late
From $12.80/hour
Prawning brings joy to people from all walks of life. That is the vision that Hai Bin Prawning holds on to. And it does live up to that by offering packages of up to 10-hour sessions (valid for six months) so that anyone and everyone can enjoy prawning. Beyond the cheap prawning rates, we love how its Banyan Bar and Kitchen have yummy finger food like chicken wings, fries and calamari rings you can sink your teeth into. Psst… for the pro prawners, you’ll be glad to know they often hold in-house events where you can win a Boston Lobster — so get ready to show off your prawning skills!
Address: 6 Tebing Lane, #01-04, S(828835)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
From $13.30/hour
Address: SAF Yacht Club, 43 Admiralty Road West, S(759962)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
From $18.60/hour
Take a trip down Pasir Ris Town Park for D’Best Fishing experience with your kids! Their main seawater fishing pond is styled after a kelong, which instantly transports you back into the 70s. It helps that the prawns are released in intervals so you have a quality fishing experience. D’Best Fishing also has an indoor pond for beginners where you can learn to bait a hook and properly cast a fishing rod.
Address: Pasir Ris Town Park, 90 Pasir Ris Central, S(519635)
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
If you’re never gone prawning before, the activity might seem a little tough. After all, how do I know when a prawn is really tugging on my hook? Here are three prawning tips you should take note of:
Given that there are many large ponds in the prawning farms, it can be hard to find the best spot. If you suspect that your current spot is barren, drag or recast your line to another spot and check for bites again.
Good things (in this case, prawns) come to those who wait. Rushing to another spot quickly might cause the bait to drop off and jeopardise your earlier efforts. However, don’t get too laid back either because you’ll never know when a prawn will come biting!
To ensure you make the most of your buck, you need to know the right prawning technique so as to not let those prawns slip back into the water. For instance, you have to ensure that the bait touches the bottom of the pond because prawns hover there instead of mid-water. Check out the video below to improve your technique:
Armed with this list of cheap prawning places in Singapore, we hope you now have one more activity to add to your to-do list during the weekends! Need more fun suggestions? This list of holiday activities to do might help you out! If you prefer indoor activities, we suggest visiting the best art jamming studios or have a dip at the best onsens in Singapore.
This article was updated on 22 January 2025. Additional research done by Shermyn Tan.
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