Live Bait Shrimp straight from our pond in Rompin, Pahang

Live Bait Shrimp in Rompin, Pahang for Deep Sea Fishing

In short: Live shrimp bait straight from our pond at Kampung Kajang Merchung, Pahang. Open daily from 4am to 10pm, so you can collect before your boat leaves. Pickup only. Sizes and price on WhatsApp +60 19-265 9132.

Why anglers use live shrimp

A live shrimp kicks and moves on the hook, and that movement draws predators on the bottom, especially in slow current when dead bait gets ignored. Many East Coast skippers ask for live bait on snapper and grouper trips.

What it catches

• Jenahak (snapper) and grouper on wrecks and artificial reefs.
• Threadfin bream on bottom rigs.
• Spanish mackerel on a drifting line.
• Sea bass in estuaries.

How to hook it

Most anglers pass the hook through the head, in front of the dark spot, so the shrimp stays alive. For drifting, some hook it at the base of the tail. Step by step guide in Malay: cara memasang umpan udang hidup.

Keeping bait alive

• Use an insulated cooler box and a battery aerator.
• Keep the box out of direct sun.
• Do not overcrowd.
• Change some of the water when it turns cloudy.

How to buy

1. WhatsApp +60 19-265 9132 the day before your trip with the quantity and size.
2. We confirm stock and price.
3. Collect at Kolam Udang Rompin, Kampung Kajang Merchung, 26680 Pekan, Pahang, 4am to 10pm daily.

Bahasa Melayu: umpan udang hidup Rompin. Want fresh prawns to take home too? See our Rompin prawn farm for tiger prawns and white shrimp.

Planning a fishing trip around the pond

The pond opens at 4am every day, so you can collect bait before the boats leave. Approximate drive times from the pond without traffic: Kuala Rompin 25 minutes, Pekan 45 minutes, Mersing 1 hour 20 minutes, Kuantan 1 hour 30 minutes and Kemaman 2 hours 25 minutes. Directions are on the Rompin live bait shop page.

What to bring so the bait survives the drive

• A container with a lid and a battery air pump. Live shrimp die quickly without oxygen.
• Space in the car away from direct sun.
• For long drives, tell us the travel time on WhatsApp so we can pack accordingly.

The full routine for keeping shrimp lively on the boat is in our Malay guide, cara simpan udang hidup supaya tahan lama.

How much bait to order

Tell us how many anglers are going, how long you will be on the water and the target fish. We will suggest a quantity and size on WhatsApp 019-265 9132 before you drive over. Rigging tips are in cara memasang umpan udang hidup and bait choice by fish in umpan pancing laut dalam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy live bait shrimp near Rompin?

At our pond: Kolam Udang Rompin, Kampung Kajang Merchung, 26680 Pekan, Pahang. Open every day from 4am, so you can collect before your boat leaves.

How much is live bait shrimp?

It depends on size and quantity. WhatsApp +60 19-265 9132 for today’s price.

How long does live bait stay alive?

With an insulated box, clean water and a battery aerator, bait stays active for a full trip. Keep it out of the sun and do not overcrowd the box.

Which fish does it catch?

Anglers on the East Coast use it for jenahak (snapper), grouper, threadfin bream, mackerel and sea bass.

Do you deliver to the jetty?

No, pickup at the pond only. Message us the day before so the bait is ready.

Check bait stock: WhatsApp +60 19-265 9132