8 French Polynesia Fishing Trips Worth Booking

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

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

Set out from Haapiti Surf Lodge with guide Matahi and up to five other people for four hours of offshore fishing around Moorea. Watch for bird hunts and feeding fish while targeting tuna, mahi mahi, king mackerel, marlin, and sailfish. Whales, dolphins, and pelagic sharks may also appear, but catches and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“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”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews

Spend four hours fishing Tahiti’s waters aboard a traditional Poti Marara with local captains from Tahiti Ocean Adventures. Try trolling, popping, jigging, or POITO fishing while seeking mahi-mahi, tuna, bonito, and marlin. Equipment, safety gear, and a local snack are included. The private boat takes up to four people.

“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

Join Matahi and his crew for a private seven-hour fishing day from Papeete. Start at 6:00 am with four to five hours offshore, targeting 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 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

Spend about seven hours aboard KOKOPU NUI with Laurent and the Moorea Evasion team. Fish offshore using trolling, jigging, surface, and deep techniques, then enjoy a sandwich, homemade punch, and views of Moorea from the Pacific. Groups are limited to four fishermen, with hotel transfers available by request.

“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 at 8:30 am for five hours of private big game fishing off Raiatea. Your captain adapts the outing to your skill level, teaching reef and coastal trolling for tuna, barracuda, bonito, and trevally. Lunch comes aboard, with an optional snorkeling stop. 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

Join captain Yoann near Teahupoo for a private four-hour fishing trip aboard a 22-foot Polynesian Poti Marara. Fish with Shimano rods and reels using trolling, longline, rod, or traditional techniques. The boat handles open-water waves, drinks and gear are included, but 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.Bora Bora: Snorkeling and Fishing Tour with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll meet guide Alex at your hotel dock for a private Bora Bora boat trip. Snorkel among rays, sharks, and coral, or fish for grouper, tuna, trevally, and more. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, with an optional motu lunch, towels, drinks, Wi-Fi, and gear 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 his crew aboard ARIKI NUI for a private four-hour fishing trip from Manava Beach Resort in Moorea. You will scan the lagoon for fish, watch seabirds, try sport fishing, and battle bottom fish or larger catches when conditions cooperate. 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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