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It is an image of such quiet, photogenic beauty that it has come to represent Sri Lanka to the world. The Tradition Stilt fishing \u2014 known locally as &#8220;kottu&#8221; fishing \u2014 is believed to have originated during World War II when fishermen devised the stilts to fish in shallow water too rough for boats. Today it is as much a cultural performance and visitor attraction as a working fishing method. &#8220;Balancing on the stilt above the Indian Ocean at sunset, with the sky turning pink and the sea sparkling \u2014 it was one of the most joyful, silly, unforgettable things I did in Sri Lanka.&#8221; Best Time to Visit The golden hour \u2014 after sunrise and before sunset \u2014 provides the most beautiful light for photography. Early morning is particularly recommended when the sea is calmer and the light is extraordinary. Local fishermen warmly welcome visitors to try the stilts themselves. \u00a0 INCLUDE THIS IN MY TOUR ALL EXPERIENCES ALL EXPERIENCES Stilt Fishing at Koggala Sri Lanka&#8217;s Most Iconic Image Few images of Sri Lanka are more instantly recognisable than the stilt fishermen of Koggala \u2014 men perched on thin wooden poles above the breaking surf, casting their lines into the turquoise Indian Ocean with extraordinary balance. It is an image of such quiet, photogenic beauty that it has come to represent Sri Lanka to the world. The Tradition Stilt fishing \u2014 known locally as &#8220;kottu&#8221; fishing \u2014 is believed to have originated during World War II when fishermen devised the stilts to fish in shallow water too rough for boats. Today it is as much a cultural performance and visitor attraction as a working fishing method. &#8220;Balancing on the stilt above the Indian Ocean at sunset, with the sky turning pink and the sea sparkling \u2014 it was one of the most joyful, silly, unforgettable things I did in Sri Lanka.&#8221; Best Time to Visit The golden hour \u2014 after sunrise and before sunset \u2014 provides the most beautiful light for photography. Early morning is particularly recommended when the sea is calmer and the light is extraordinary. Local fishermen warmly welcome visitors to try the stilts themselves. \u00a0 INCLUDE THIS IN MY TOUR ALL EXPERIENCES","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/spaceslick.com\/voyentratravels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stilt-Fishing-Voyentra-Travels.jpg","thumbnail_width":1000,"thumbnail_height":700}