French Polynesia · FISHING
This is the shortlist to send someone planning the same trip: 8 fishing charters that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Half-day big-game fishing in Moorea with a small shared group, chasing tuna and billfish, with morning pickup from Haapiti.
“complete waste of time. first off, it says "fishing trip for 2", note this is not a trip for 2, its not a private tour - it is a shared tour with several other strangers. we wasted 45 minutes picking up other guests and then got dropped off in a completeRead more”
Private 4-hour deep sea fishing on Tahiti aboard Poti Marara. Pickup in Arue, heavy gear, local snack, targets like tuna 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”
Private big-game fishing in Papeete, 7 hours from 6am, offshore fishing then a lagoon sandbank meal with rays and sharks.
“Fabulous day with Matahi and his crew. Perfect combination of great guys that worked nonstop to put me on the fish but also were so wonderfully entertaining and informative about traditional fishing techniques in the area. Learned so muRead more”
Small-group big game fishing from Moorea. 7am to 3pm on KOKOPU NUI with trolling, jigging, lunch, and bring-home catch.
“Laurent and Merry are very knowledgeable and friendly. They worked hard to get us on the fish, we had a great experience.”
Private big game fishing in Raiatea for up to 4, with 5 hours of fishing, lunch onboard, and optional lagoon snorkeling from Uturoa.
“We had a fantastic day on the water!!! We highly recommend!! Loved our guide and our captain. A great experience.”
Catch fish on Tahiti’s Teahupoo Peninsula from a real Poti Marara boat, with Shimano gear, drinks, and an expert captain. 4 hours.
“Great outing with Yoann, we had a great time and the fish was there! I highly recommend! The boat is very well equipped and the fishing gear at the top of the quality, you will not be disappointed! Mauruuru YoAuto-translated”
Private Bora Bora boat tour for snorkeling and optional fishing, with hotel pickup and gear. Lunch option 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!”
4 hours of Moorea lagoon sport fishing with a native captain, gear provided, fresh fruit and drinks, and chances at grouper.
“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.”
The water, the interior road, and what each of them costs.
