Tips, Tricks and Facts About Fishing in Fiji
With 333 islands and 6,400 km² (2,470 mi²) of coral reefs, Fiji certainly has something for anglers. Whether you want to test your skills at reeling in a speedy wahoo, head to the deep seas to catch a blue marlin or introduce the kids to tropical fishing at the coral reefs, there’s something for everyone when it comes to fishing in Fiji. In this list of things to know about fishing in Fiji, we go over when and what to catch, tips for choosing a fishing charter, and much more!
For more advice, see The Complete Guide to Fishing in Fiji.
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1. Fiji’s Waters Have Some of the World’s Best Game Species
Fiji’s waters are home to some of the most exciting predator fish for anglers. Popular game fish in Fiji include blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin, pacific sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, skipjack tuna, mahimahi, Spanish mackerel, wahoo and giant trevally. Learn more about what you can fish for in Fiji in What Types of Fish Can You Fish For in Fiji?
© FijiPocketGuide.com2. Fishing is Available From Almost Everywhere
As all of the resorts in Fiji will tell you, where they are is the best place to go fishing in Fiji. And that’s mostly true because there isn’t really a bad place for fishing in Fiji! Highly sought-after game fish, like the ones listed in the point above, can be accessed from every island group and region in Fiji, as long as you have a boat and the local know-how to get you there. That’s one of the reasons why fishing charters are a must! As for reef fishing, there are 6,400 km² (2,470 mi²) of coral reefs lying in Fiji’s waters, so…
© FijiPocketGuide.com3. Some Resorts Specialise in Certain Types of Fishing
While standard fishing charters will do trolling, others offer specialities like spearfishing, popping and jigging and handline fishing. Learn more about where to spearfish and who to spearfish within The Complete Guide to Spearfishing in Fiji. As for tours that offer different fishing techniques for the experienced angler, see the 20 Best Fishing Tours in Fiji and 10 Best Fishing Resorts in Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.com4. Reef Fishing is a Great Introduction to Fishing
For those looking for something less demanding, who have never fished before, or who want to introduce children to fishing, reef fishing is a great option. Reef fishing will take you above the coral reefs to fish for smaller fish like cod, snapper, emperor, sweet lip, coral trout, parrotfish and leather jacket.
© FijiPocketGuide.com5. Handline Fishing is Traditional and Affordable!
While spearfishing is a popular fishing technique among locals, a more accessible technique to try is handline fishing. Handline fishing doesn’t require seriously expensive equipment, so you’ll find that many of the resorts in Fiji offer handline fishing for free or at an extremely affordable rate. Give it a go!
© FijiPocketGuide.com6. Fijian Villages Have Their Own Fishing Grounds
Villages in Fiji have their own fishing grounds, where they source their food. Outsiders wishing to fish on these grounds should seek permission from the village chief, to respect the local customs. But don’t worry; fishing charters and resorts have already gone through the protocol to ensure your trip is ethical.
© FijiPocketGuide.com7. Fishing is Best Between November and March
Fishing can be enjoyed in Fiji year-round. While skipjack tuna, Spanish mackerel, giant trevally, wahoo and mahimahi are in Fiji’s waters all year, there are better times of the year to increase your chances of catching these fish and a few seasonal others. Check out the best seasons to target certain fish in The Best Time of Year for Fishing in Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.com8. Billfish are “Catch and Release”
Billfish, such as marlin and sailfish, are for “catch and release” only to boost conservation efforts. Many fishing charters in Fiji operate with a “tag and release” programme working with The Billfish Foundation, so choose a sustainable operator. Other restrictions for sustainable fishing in Fiji include minimum fish size limits and the establishment of marine reserves.
© WIDTTF on Wikipedia9. Choose a Fishing Charter That Can Cook Up Your Catch!
While some fishing charters clean up your catch and give it to you to deal with, others work with local restaurants that will prepare your catch for dinner. Check out the 20 Best Fishing Tours in Fiji to see which tours offer these services. Note that in-house fishing trips in resorts almost always offer this service, getting the resort restaurant to cook up your catch.
© FijiPocketGuide.com10. Find a Shared Charter for Cheaper Rates
As you may well know, fishing charters are one of the most expensive activities in Fiji. However, some fishing tours offer shared fishing charters with other solo travellers or couples to reduce the cost of the fishing charter per person. We’ve found that shared charters tend to be easier to find from Wailoaloa Beach, for example. Get more advice like this in our guide, How To Choose the Best Fishing Tour in Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.comMore About Fishing in Fiji
That’s it for our guide to fishing in Fiji; for more information about angling adventures in this island paradise, check out the following articles:
- 5 Best Spearfishing Resorts in Fiji
- 10 Best Fishing Resorts in Fiji
- 10 Best Fishing Charters in Denarau
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Complete Guide to Fishing in Fiji.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
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