The 8 Best Fishing Trips in Polynesia

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

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

Join Matahi and a small group of up to six for four hours offshore from Moorea. Watch for bird activity, tuna, mahi mahi, marlin, sailfish, dolphins, and whales while trolling for a powerful catch. Shared charter means other people come along, and departure time varies between 6 and 10 a.m.

“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 fishing boat. Captain Vehiatua and his crew provide rods, lures, bait, safety gear, and a local snack while targeting mahimahi, bonito, tuna, and marlin around Tahiti.

“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

Leave Papeete at 6:00 a.m. with Matahi and his crew for a private seven-hour fishing day. Spend four to five hours offshore seeking mahi mahi, tuna, marlin, and wahoo, then enter the lagoon for a local meal at a sandbank among rays and sharks. Pickup is offered, and your group of up to four has the boat to itself.

“We had a great time. We were able to catch a 130 lb yellow fin tuna. A definitely must do and was the highlight of our trip!”

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

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

Join Laurent and Merry aboard the KOKOPU NUI for a seven-hour private fishing trip from Coco Beach, limited to four fishermen plus companions. Try trolling, jigging, surface, or deep fishing beyond Moorea’s lagoon, with tackle, lunch, homemade punch, and any catch included.

“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 for a private seven-hour fishing day with a captain and local guide. You’ll spend about five hours learning reef and coastal trolling for tuna, barracuda, bonito, and trevally, with lunch aboard and an optional lagoon snorkeling stop. The boat fits up to four people, and you may keep your catch.

“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

Join Captain Yoann for a private four-hour fishing trip from Teahupoo on Tahiti’s south peninsula. The traditional 22-foot Poti Marara handles trolling, longline, rod fishing, and harpoon mahi-mahi. Shimano rods and reels, drinks, guidance, and a dramatic Teahupoo setting are included. Lunch and transport are not.

“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”

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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 lasting about four hours. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and possibly manta rays, or fish for grouper, snapper, tuna, wahoo, GT, and bluefin trevally. Hotel pickup, gear, towels, drinks, Wi-Fi, and optional lunch are included.

“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

Meet at Manava Beach Resort at 8:00 am for a private four-hour fishing trip aboard ARIKI NUI. Captain Yannick and a local crew member guide you through Moorea’s lagoon and ocean, with chances to spot birds, watch fish, and battle large grouper or sport fish. Fishing gear, fruit, drinks, beer, and souvenir photos are included.

“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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