8 Fishing Trips in French Polynesia to Build a Day Around

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 big-fishing trip from Haapiti Surf Lodge. You will search offshore for bird activity, fish schools, tuna, mahi mahi, marlin, and possible marine wildlife. Departures vary from 6 to 10 a.m. and are confirmed one day ahead.

“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 a private four-hour fishing trip from Arue aboard a traditional Poti Marara. Your local crew uses trolling, popping, jigging, and POITO techniques while seeking mahimahi, bonito, red tuna, and marlin. Gear, safety equipment, and a local snack are included.

“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

Start at 6:00 am for a private seven-hour fishing trip from Papeete with Matahi and his crew. Fish offshore for mahi mahi, tuna, marlin, or wahoo, then enter the lagoon for a local meal at a sandbank among 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”

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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 for a seven-hour, small-group fishing trip from Coco Beach in Moorea. Aboard KOKOPU NUI, you can try trolling, jigging, surface, and deep-water techniques, watch for whales and dolphins, enjoy lunch and homemade punch, and take home your catch.

“So many things happened that made this trip one of our worst, unsafe experiences!!”

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5.Private Big Game Fishing Tour in Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews Top rated

Set out from Uturoa with a private captain for five hours of reef and coastal trolling around Raiatea. Fish for tuna, barracuda, bonito, and trevally, enjoy lunch aboard, and stop for snorkeling in the lagoon if you wish. The boat carries up to four people.

“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

Meet Captain Yoann at Teahupoo Leisure and Fishing Boat for a private four-hour outing aboard a 22-foot Polynesian Poti Marara. Fish near Tahiti’s Teahupoo Peninsula using Shimano rods, trolling gear, longlines, or traditional techniques. Drinks are included, but lunch and transport are not.

“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 with snorkeling, fishing, or both. You may see manta rays, eagle rays, stingrays, reef sharks, and coral gardens, then add lunch on a motu. Towels, drinks, gear, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup 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

Join Captain Yannick and a crew member for four hours around Moorea’s lagoon and ocean. Fish for grouper and larger sport fish, watch birds, scan for marine life, and enjoy fresh 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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