The 13 Best Indonesia Fishing Trips

1.Amed: Private Sunrise Fishing & Catch-and-Cook Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 5h 30m Our pick

Start before the day heats up with an English-speaking Amed captain such as Wayan, Made, Juli, or Waran. Fish from a new boat with quality gear, watch the sunrise, and try for mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, GT, or sailfish. Your catch can become dinner at a local restaurant later.

“An absolutely unforgettable experience! Our guide was incredibly kind and caring, we immediately felt welcomed like friends. We were lucky enough to catch 9 fish, all while enjoying a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. And the best part: in the evening, he invited us back and had cooked the fish for us, it was absolutely delicious! A truly authentic, generous, and heartwarming moment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this extraordinary experience”

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2.East Bali Spear Or Line Fishing Tour At Virgin Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $60

You’ll travel by private vehicle to Virgin Beach, stopping at Kusamba’s salt farms and Bukit Asah before fishing from a traditional outrigger boat. Guides such as Wayan and Velon teach line fishing and spearfishing, with snorkel gear available. Lunch includes your catch, rice, vegetables, sauces, and drinks.

“We had a great time on our trip. Arya the driver was very helpful and friendly. Wayan and Velon the fishermen were really good, they put us in the right spot to catch lots of fish. We did more snorkeling than spear fishing but it was still good. The staff on the beach barbecued the fish we caught. Overall a great trip, would recommend.”

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3.Bali: Fishing Charter Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $90Top rated

Travel from Ubud to East Bali for a private five-hour fishing trip near Gili Mimpang, Biaha, and Pekong. Your local crew supplies rods, reels, bait, drinks, and an Indonesian lunch. You may catch anything from small reef fish to larger seasonal species such as giant trevally or dogtooth tuna. Optional snorkeling at Blue Lagoon replaces part of the fishing time.

“Very disappointed in this fishing trip. The description said we were going after GT and tuna. The actual target was no bigger than 6” fish. Most were closer to 4”. We used tiny hooks just for tiny fish. They did not take me back and cook my Read more”

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4.Gili Trawangan: Private Fishing Trip All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours

Meet the crew at Sama-Sama Reggae Bar, board a private fishing boat, and spend about three hours bottom fishing off Gili Trawangan. Your English-speaking instructor supplies rods, bait, water, and safety guidance, moving between fishing spots when needed. The boat carries up to five people, but equipment is set for three, so you take turns.

“Very little guidance from the staff. Literally gave us the rods and then sat on their phones playing games for the entire time. Didn’t seem interested in whether we caught or not. We didn’t catch which I 100% understand is part of fishing but the help from the guides definitely didn’t try to sway this. Wouldn’t recommend”

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5.Bali: Private Fishing Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · from $70

You’ll leave your hotel in a private car, fish East Bali’s Indian Ocean waters for about five hours, and return for lunch made from your catch. Guides such as Eka, Tapaz, and Captain Oleng help with bait, trolling, hand lines, and coral fishing. The boat offers views of three Gili Islands and Mount Agung, though large fish depend on the season.

“We had an awesome day fishing with Tapaz and captain Oleng! Left Padang Bai well before the sun was up and we were catching bait fish shortly after. I caught a stingray in the process. After moving to several different spots I landed a 26lb dogtooth tuna just after sunrise! What an experience, the fish was strong and put up quite a fight. Seven hours of fishing was enough for us so we trolled back into the port and enjoyed a beautiful plate of fresh caught tuna from the local restaurant. It was one of the best meals I’ve had in Bali. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves, these captains know…”

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6.Bali : Fishing Trip & Blue lagoon Snorkeling : All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $70

Travel east from Bali for two hours of snorkeling at Blue Lagoon or Tanjung Jepun, then join local fishermen for coral fishing near Padang Bai or Candidasa. Your $70 includes transport, guide, boat, gear, lunch, entrance fees, and insurance. Drivers such as Tapaz and Eka may assist with the day.

“Tapaz our guide did a great job getting us to Padang Bai from our hotel in Seminyak. He was very knowledgeable of the fishing trip and fish we might catch as well as all the different parts of Bali. Great driver and also looked after us and introduced us to the local fisherman who took us on our fishing trip and snorkeling. Wonderful experience and my son caught multiple fish and has said it was the best part of our holiday!”

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7.Bali/Lovina: Private Fishing Tour with Snorkeling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 150 minutes - 10 hours · from $19Best value

Set out from Lovina with a local captain on a small traditional outrigger boat. Learn hand-line fishing, enjoy northern Bali’s calm coast, and add a shallow-water snorkeling stop with gear supplied. Crews may include Dedi and his younger brother. Short trips stay near shore, while longer options give you more time to reach better fishing grounds.

“Such a fun day fishing!!! Thank you. Great tour and great guides. Traditional boat was very fun.”

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8.Exclusive Lombok Fishing & Snorkeling Tour Across 4 Gilis

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend eight hours fishing and snorkeling around Gili Layar, Gili Gede, Gili Rengit, and Gili Asahan. Your English-speaking crew may include guides such as Gony, Soli, Salman, or Mario. Expect quiet beaches, coral, tropical fish, possible turtles, a picnic lunch, and a boat ride with pickup from Bangsal, Kuta, Mataram, or Senggigi.

“it was a great trip the people were very nice and funny. my beautiful girlfriend caught a lot of fish and we were able to see a sea turtle snorkeling. it was an amazing experience and I reccomend it to anyone in the area.”

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9.Amed: Spearfishing, Freediving and Catch & Cook Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours

Meet Philip, Wayan, Dusan, Filip, or another Amed Local Adventures guide for a private spearfishing trip suited to your level. After coaching and a boat ride, hunt reef or pelagic fish in open water, then enjoy a shared BBQ with the crew. Equipment, snacks, refreshments, and dinner are included.

“Absolutely unreal scenes and experiences. Whales, dolphins, and a turtle, along with the fish as a bonus!”

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10.Bali Full Day Trip Fishing, Snorkeling,Eat in Candidasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Spend a full day fishing off Candidasa, snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach and Tanjung Jepun, then swimming and eating your catch on White Sand Beach. An English-speaking guide, equipment, hotel pickup, breakfast box, lunch, and return transport are included. The day suits active adults, but early starts and simple boat conditions require patience.

“Appalling. Not what was sold. picked up at 0400, driven 1.5hrs to a dingy hotel in middle of nowhere. Boat captain was squatting at side of road. Hotel wasn't open, so we had to wait to get in. Boat wasn't ready so we had to wait whilst the captain brought it round to beach. Boat was a scruffy outrigger. No creature comforts. No drinks of any sort. No breakfast box that we paid for. Due to low tide captain had to get out and push boat over reef to get into deeper water. We trolled for a while - nothing. Captain then suggested we bottom fish, using clapped-out rods he'd…”

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11.Snorkeling Kayaking Fishing Swimming Activities

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Join a small group of up to seven for an eight-hour sea outing from Bintan Island or Tanjung Pinang. Guide Joe has been praised for careful driving, clear English, and attentive care. Snorkel over coral and see nemo fish, kayak to a white-sand beach, swim, fish offshore, and use the included GoPro.

“Joe was amazing. He brought us everywhere safe and sound. Quite a skill he has as driving here is a bit mad. Would recommend anyone, you won't be disappointed.”

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12.Bintan Snorkeling – Kayaking – Fun Fishing – Water Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Spend a full day around Bintan with an English-speaking guide, local diver, snorkeling at several spots, kayaking, fun fishing, and time on a white-sand island beach. You may see clownfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, coral, and reef fish. GoPro 7 Black documentation is included, but meals and drinks are not.

“Very good guide. We had a happy time to do the activities.”

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13.Gili Trawangan : Spearfishing with Catch & Cook Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $160

Spend six hours spearfishing from a private boat around Gili Trawangan. Your English- or Indonesian-speaking instructor provides the gear, teaches breathing and movement skills, and guides you toward legal catches. Afterward, your fish is cleaned and cooked for lunch, with beach time to follow.

“Amazing experience with knowledgable instructors. As beginners they made sure we hit the ground running. BBQ after tasted great! Can highly recommend!”

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