Australia & Pacific · Fiji
Fishing in Denarau, Fiji
Port Denarau, just outside Nadi, is Fiji's main game-fishing hub, with charters running out through the Mamanuca Islands to steep outer-reef walls and open blue water. Blue marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi and yellowfin patrol the reef edges, and giant trevally crash poppers along the coral.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Denarau →Best time to fish
October–May (peak December–April)
Where fish hold
Outer-reef walls and passes of the Mamanuca Islands, offshore FADs, and coral points for trevally
What you can catch in Denarau
Tactics & tides
Game boats troll lure spreads along the outer reef walls and FADs on the run through the Mamanucas; popping the reef edges for GTs is a specialty.
The reef passes fish best on the run-out tide, when bait flushes off the flats.
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Fishing in Denarau: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Denarau?
Popular targets in Denarau include Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and 4 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Denarau?
The prime season is October–May (peak December–April). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. The reef passes fish best on the run-out tide, when bait flushes off the flats.
Where should you fish in Denarau?
Focus on Outer-reef walls and passes of the Mamanuca Islands, offshore FADs, and coral points for trevally. Game boats troll lure spreads along the outer reef walls and FADs on the run through the Mamanucas; popping the reef edges for GTs is a specialty.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Denarau?
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