Australia & Pacific · French Polynesia
Fishing in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Zane Grey landed his 1,040-pound giant Tahitian striped marlin off Tahiti in 1930 — celebrated as the first grander billfish ever caught on rod and reel — and the charter fleet out of Papeete still works the same water, which plunges to great depths just outside the reef passes. Blue marlin and yellowfin tuna are caught year-round, with mahi mahi and wahoo thick along the offshore FADs.
See live conditions & Bite Score for Tahiti →Best time to fish
Year-round (blue marlin peak November–April)
Where fish hold
Reef passes and near-shore drop-offs, offshore FADs, and deep water within a mile of the reef
What you can catch in Tahiti
Tactics & tides
Local boats troll lures around the FADs and reef passes at first light, with marlin coming on the bite along current lines just outside the reef.
The fishery runs on current and first light more than tide; pass and FAD bites are best at dawn.
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Fishing in Tahiti: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Tahiti?
Popular targets in Tahiti include Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, and 3 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Tahiti?
The prime season is Year-round (blue marlin peak November–April). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. The fishery runs on current and first light more than tide; pass and FAD bites are best at dawn.
Where should you fish in Tahiti?
Focus on Reef passes and near-shore drop-offs, offshore FADs, and deep water within a mile of the reef. Local boats troll lures around the FADs and reef passes at first light, with marlin coming on the bite along current lines just outside the reef.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Tahiti?
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