Koggala Lake

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

#likealocal
Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

#likealocal


Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Steps Garden Resort
Villa Hundira
J Leaf Hotel

Tours & day trips

See all 191 activities

Adventure & outdoor

See all 48 activities

Water activities

See all 38 activities

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 14 activities

Popular places to visit


Top Koggala Lake Hotel Deals

Tri by Amaya

Tri by Amaya

4 out of 5
Koggala Lake Ahangama
Tri by Amaya
The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle

5 out of 5
Habaraduwa Koggala Galle
The Fortress Resort & Spa Galle
Villa Mayurana By Edwards Collection

Villa Mayurana By Edwards Collection

5 out of 5
Pelassa Road, Santhosagama Ahangama
Villa Mayurana By Edwards Collection
The Beach Cabanas

The Beach Cabanas

3.5 out of 5
Matara Road Koggala
The Beach Cabanas
South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)

South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)

3.5 out of 5
South Point Cottage, Ahangama Koggala Southern Province
South Point Cottage - Whole Villa 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)
Koggala Beach Hotel

Koggala Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Matara Road[ Koggala
Koggala Beach Hotel
The Long Beach Resort

The Long Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Koggala Koggala
The Long Beach Resort
Villa Alba

Villa Alba

4 out of 5
Kathaluwa Thiththagalla Rd Ahangama Southern Province
Villa Alba
Ko Lake Villa Rooms lakeside Beach

Ko Lake Villa Rooms lakeside Beach

3 out of 5
Madol Duwa Rd, Madolduwa Road, Ahangama Koggala Southern Province
Ko Lake Villa Rooms lakeside Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels. Plan this year’s big trip and save.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Book Flight + Lodging, save up to 100% of flight price - Savings based on flight + lodging package prices as compared to the price of the same components available for booking separately before all discounts and rewards applied. Your bundled savings cover up to 100% of your flight. Savings vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and travel suppliers. Savings not available on all flight + lodging package bookings.