Title: Koggala Lake in Southern Province - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Koggala Lake Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Koggala-Lake-Hotels.0-l553248635929513065-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Southern Province](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Southern Province](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Koggala Lake Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Koggala-Lake.d553248635929513065.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Province Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Province.d553248635964611309.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Koggala Lake Tours and Activities ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055022/5663edf6-51ff-4b81-ad55-7891df4e41a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055022/5663edf6-51ff-4b81-ad55-7891df4e41a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Koggala Lake Activities Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) Private & custom tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) History & culture [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) Adventure & outdoor [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) Wildlife & nature [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) Classes & workshops [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) Air, helicopter & balloon tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635929513065&location=Koggala+Lake&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Koggala Lake Price found within the past 48 hours. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Jungle-Beach-Unawatuna.d553248621562725824.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eagles' Catalina Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Koggala at Eagles' Catalina Golf Course. [](https://expedia.ca/Eagles-Catalina-Golf-Course-Koggala.d904314764227026944.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kathaluwa Old Temple You can learn about the history of Koggala when you stop by Kathaluwa Old Temple. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Kathaluwa-Old-Temple-Koggala.d553248635975793661.Vacation-Attraction) #### Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum in Koggala. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Martin-Wickramsinghe-Folk-Museum-Koggala.d553248621568180552.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stilt Fisherman You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Stilt Fisherman in Koggala. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 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