Hi All.
I don’t even know where to begin, but let me say this loud and clear: DO NOT GO TO VAN BOU FISHING. This place is an absolute disaster from the moment you step foot on their property to the second you (hopefully) leave. I wouldn’t wish this experience on my worst enemy.
First of all, let’s talk about the basics. There were NO FISH. NONE. For a place that calls itself a fishing spot, that’s already scammy enough. People were casting their lines over each other like it was some kind of chaotic circus. There wasn’t even enough space to sit down properly—no room for chairs, no tables, nothing. It was a mess. And don’t even get me started on the state of the facilities. The showers were disgusting—like, straight-up filthy—and the toilets? I don’t even have words. You’d think for the money they charge, they’d at least clean the place, but nope.
Now, the accommodations. We stayed in what they call a “hood house,” and let me tell you, it was like staying in a prison cell. There was NO SPACE at all. The double bunk beds were so close to the ceiling that every time you lifted your head, you’d slam right into it. It was cramped, uncomfortable, and just plain miserable. Definitely not a place for families—or anyone with basic standards of living, honestly.
But the worst part? The way we were treated. It was downright disgusting. The staff monitored us 24/7, walking around like they were prison wardens, making sure we never left their eyesight. It was creepy and made us feel completely unwelcome. They even confiscated some of our belongings during our stay, for reasons that made absolutely no sense. And while they were busy harassing us, they NEVER once came to check on us or ask if we were okay. They didn’t clean up after us, they didn’t maintain the place, and it was clear they couldn’t care less about our experience.
Meanwhile, the white guests were allowed to do whatever they wanted. They were out there having their fun, no questions asked, while we were treated like we didn’t belong. The discrimination was so blatant, it was sickening. And then, to top it all off, they kicked us out at 2 A.M. on a Saturday night for “making too much noise.” We were just enjoying ourselves, nothing crazy, but apparently that was enough to get us thrown out in the middle of the night. It was humiliating and completely unacceptable.
Van bou Fishing is the definition of a scam. It’s dirty, overcrowded, poorly managed, and the staff is rude and discriminatory. They take your money and give you absolutely nothing in return except stress and frustration. If you’re thinking about going, DON’T. Save yourself the time, money, and headache, because this place is a complete and utter joke.
ZERO out of TEN. I wouldn’t recommend this...
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