The 8 Fishing Trips in the Pacific Islands That Book Out by the Wet Season

1.Half-day Big Fishing in Moorea on shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $403Our pick

Join Matahi and the Moorea Fishing Adventures team for a four-hour shared offshore fishing trip from Haapiti Surf Lodge. Search for bird activity and feeding fish, then troll for tuna, mahi mahi, king mackerel, marlin, and sailfish. The boat holds up to six people, with morning departures set according to your group.

“Great trip, knowledgeable staff, great views and overall fun with an Easy pickup. Caught one fish and it was not an easy boating day with heavy surf but still a great experience. Loved the views from outside the reef.”

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2.DEEP SEA FISHING 1/2 day (private group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews

Join Tahiti Ocean Adventures for four hours aboard a traditional Poti Marara near Arue. Captain Vehiatua and his crew provide rods, lures, bait, safety gear, and a local snack while you try trolling, popping, jigging, and POITO fishing for mahimahi, tuna, bonitos, and marlin.

“The boat was small with a driver that only put out one line and boated us around for 3 hrs, the only water was a large bottle that was warm and already open. After three hours of nothing we went to the reef area and caught to small guppiRead more”

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3.Private Big Game Fishing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews

Set out from Papeete at 6:00 a.m. with Matahi and his crew for a private seven-hour fishing trip. Spend four to five hours offshore seeking mahi mahi, tuna, marlin, or wahoo, then enter the lagoon for a local meal at a sandbank with rays and sharks nearby.

“Booked trip for my daughter and son in law they had a great trip . Daughter said the captain was very knowledgeable and professional.”

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4.A Day of Big Game Fishing in a small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $644

Spend about seven hours aboard KOKOPU NUI, leaving Moorea’s lagoon for open-water fishing with Laurent and Merry. Choose among trolling, jig, surface, and deep techniques, enjoy a sandwich, homemade punch, drinks, and island views, then take home your catch when conditions allow.

“Laurent and Merry are very knowledgeable and friendly. They worked hard to get us on the fish, we had a great experience.”

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5.Private Big Game Fishing Tour in Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews Top rated

Set out from Uturoa at 8:30 a.m. with a private captain and local guide for five hours of reef and coastal trolling around Raiatea. Learn techniques for tuna, barracuda, bonito, and trevally, enjoy lunch aboard a boat reserved for your group of up to four, and stop to snorkel in the lagoon if you wish.

“We had a fantastic day on the water!!! We highly recommend!! Loved our guide and our captain. A great experience.”

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6.Wholesale Fishing in Poti Marara at Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327Best value

Set out from Teahupoo at 8:00 am for a private four-hour fishing trip aboard a 22-foot Poti Marara. Captain Yoann supplies Shimano rods, reels, drinks, and local fishing know-how. Try trolling, longline, rod fishing, or traditional Polynesian methods while the green mountains of Tahiti frame your time at sea.

“Great day with Yoann on private outing. Super comfortable boat typically Polynesian fishing and well equipped. Quality equipment and professional captain. I recommendAuto-translated”

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7.Snorkeling and Fishing Tour with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Join Alex for a private Bora Bora boat tour focused on snorkeling, fishing, or both. See reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and coral gardens, then fish in the lagoon or near the pass. The four-hour option includes hotel pickup, gear, towels, drinks, Wi-Fi, and optional lunch on a motu.

“Perfect day! Our host was amazing, took us to the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. 10 out of 10 would recommend it!”

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8.4 Hour Ariki Fishing Activity in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $364

Join Captain Yannick and a local crew member aboard the ARIKI NUI for four hours around Moorea’s ocean and lagoon. You’ll watch birds, search for fish, try sport fishing, and battle bottom fish or larger catches. The private trip requires at least two participants and includes gear, fruit, drinks, beer for adults, and souvenir photos.

“The Captain and 1st mate were very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and its history. Although the sport fish weren’t biting that day we were able to fight some very large grouper and other bottom fish.”

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