Fishing in Moorea

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Moorea is the pride and joy of French Polynesia. Located only 10 miles west of Tahiti, Moorea is part of the Society Islands archipelago in the South Pacific...

Moorea is the pride and joy of French Polynesia. Located only 10 miles west of Tahiti, Moorea is part of the Society Islands archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. Featuring a unique landscape with green high montains and crystal clear lagoons, this paradise island offers excellent surfing conditions and plenty of adventure activities including snorkeling, hiking & 4X4 safari.

Fishing in Moorea is one of the most exciting activities. Offshore fishing produces pelagic fish including wahoo, marlin, yellowfin, bigeye and dogtooth tuna. Fishing the flats and reefs, fly fishing in Moorea or spinfishing may produce species like bohar snapper, bonefish, bluefin trevally or napoleon wrasse.

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Most popular fishing boats charters in Moorea

MRION

3 22,00 ft

Moorea, Moorea (PF)

From $500
FREE Cancellation 1 days notice

AK FISHING

3 26,25 ft

Moorea, Moorea (PF)

From $750
Deposit non-refundable

Moorea Fishing Adventures

8 23,00 ft

Moorea, Moorea (PF)

From $800
Deposit non-refundable

Moorea Evasion - Kokopu Nui

12 29,53 ft

Moorea, Moorea (PF)

From $728
Deposit non-refundable

Joseph

5 20,18 ft

Tahiti, Tahiti (PF)

From $489
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Olphi Nui

4 29,53 ft

Tahiti, Tahiti (PF)

From $900
Deposit non-refundable

Reviews from the users

Nico est très sympa, on a eu la chance de faire de gros thon jaune en même temps. Des souvenirs incroyable.
Rudy Dodin

Great guides, beautiful water, spent extra time as we didn’t catch any fish but overall great experience
Krista Crawley

Trop bien ! Excellent moment passé avec le guide, je recommande ! Du poisson au sec !
Karl BITEAU

We didn’t catch any fish, but Sebastian was a wonderful captain! Thank you!!
Julianne Stone

6 boats for charter near by Moorea

Tips & Tricks, bait and more

Moorea is a true Indo-Pacific fishing paradise. Fishing along the white sandy beaches and wading the flats anglers look for bluefin trevally, snapper and bonefish. 

On the reefs napoleon wrasse, bohar snapper and coral trout can be caught bait fishing, fly fishing or jigging. Around the reefs the hard fighting dogtooth tuna, bluefin trevally, giant trevally and grouper can be hooked on jigs, poppers and natural bait.

Moorea is a great big game fishing destination. Offshore, fishing charters target blue marlin, yellowfin, bigeye and dogtooth tuna, wahoo and dorado.

Top sport fishing species in Moorea

FISHING SEASON IN Moorea

The best months for sport fishing in Moorea are from October to June.

Although you can hook up blue marlin all year round, summer is the peak season for marlin fishing in Moorea. Especially from December to June, when the water is the warmest.

During winter (June, July & August) the sea is colder and can get pretty rough. But still, catching a marlin in Moorea in winter isn't impossible.

Inshore fishing, flats fishing and reeffishing can be done all year round in Moorea. Here you can expect to find a variety of fish including small barracuda, lagoon bonito, trevally jacks, blue fin trevally, snappers and groupers.

Key takeaways

Avg Capacity: 7 people
Popular fishing techniques: Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling
Average price: $750 per day
Low season price: $720 per day
High season price: $1300 per day
Included: Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Moorea

Depending on the boat, a fishing charter in Moorea can accommodate up to 12 passangers, although most charters are for 7 people.

Typically in a charter in Moorea, a fishing boat charter will include the use of the boat, Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures. Some charters may also include Snacks and Drinks, while others may allow you to bring your own.

The cost of a fishing charter in Moorea can vary depending on the duration of the trip and the size of the boat (number of people in your group), the fishing technique or the fish species you want to target. Prices can range from $500 for 4 hours and 3 people to $1300 for 7 hours and 8 people.

The types of fish you can catch on a fishing charter in Moorea will depend on the time of year. Some common fish species that can be caught in Moorea include: Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Bluefin trevally.

In Moorea, the most popular fishing techniques include Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling, Marlin fishing, Popping, Deep sea fishing.

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