Inland capture fisheries are carried out principally in rivers, lakes, swamps and reservoirs. These fisheries have long been part of Thai culture and are an important source of animal protein for the rural people. Most fisherfolks in this sub-sector are small-scale. Only fishing in large impoundments is commercial in nature. In 2007, inland capture fisheries produced 224 000 tonnes, valued at Baht 8 442 million. Production from inland capture fisheries since 2005 has increased by almost 13 percent.
Fishing gears used include gillnets, longlines, hook-and-line, scoop nets, cast nets, and lift nets. Among these fishing gears, gillnets are the most popular and efficient, particularly in swamps and reservoirs. Thai silver barb, snakehead, walking catfish, local carps, and Nile tilapia are caught.