Fishing Spots ＞ Lesser Sunda (Bali+)
Tuna/Marlin/Wahoo/GT/Snapper（Benoa/Nusa Dua）
4 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Bali (Benoa/Sanur) (Lesser Sunda (Bali+)) targeting Tuna/Marlin/Wahoo/GT/Snapper（Benoa/Nusa Dua）. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly @bali_fishing_boat ›The gateway to Bali is Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). From the airport, travel to the fishing bases of Benoa Harbor (Tanjung Benoa) or Sanur by taxi (Bluebird), Grab, or private transfer. Many charter boats depart around 7 a.m.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan (Tokyo) | Narita → DPS direct flight (JAL/Garuda, etc.) | About 7 hours 25 minutes flight + about 15-30 minutes by road | From DPS, go to Benoa Harbor/Sanur by airport taxi/Grab |
| Singapore | SIN → DPS direct flight (multiple flights daily) | About 2 hours 35-45 minutes flight + about 15-30 minutes by road | Convenient to use as a connecting hub |
| DPS Airport | Airport → Benoa Harbor/Sanur (taxi, Grab, private transfer) | About 15-30 minutes | Charter boats generally depart around 7 a.m. |
Coordinates: -8.73, 115.17（Open in Google Maps）
Tuna/Marlin/Wahoo/GT/Snapper（Benoa/Nusa Dua）
The best fishing in Bali is generally July-November, the migration period for pelagic fish and a time of calm sea conditions. You can target tuna (yellowfin/dogtooth), marlin, GT, and more. GT are also good around April and in autumn (September-November). Departing from Benoa or Sanur, around Nusa Penida you can expect yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, GT, and blue marlin.
○ in season: Jul–Nov
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Working out of Benoa Harbour to fish the tide lines of the Lombok Strait, which separates Bali from Lombok. The dry season of Apr-Oct is the main event, and in Jun-Jul in particular schools of yellowfin push in within 10 nautical miles of shore, producing good numbers of 15-50 kg class fish. Trolling is the mainstay, running 6-8 lines over deep water 5-25 nautical miles out to hook yellowfin, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, mahimahi, and marlin.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Tuna Marlin Wahoo GT
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Bali has a tropical climate that is hot and humid year-round (humidity 75% or higher). The dry season is April-October (little rain, comfortable), and the rainy season is November-March (muggy with more rainfall, January being the wettest). Temperatures are stable at roughly 24-31°C throughout the year.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.8 | 30.8 | 24.8 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Rain gear for squalls in the rainy season | |
| 27.9 | 31.0 | 24.8 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Carry rain gear | |
| 27.9 | 31.1 | 24.8 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Rain gear is reassuring at the end of the rainy season | |
| 27.7 | 31.0 | 24.6 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Comfortable as the dry season begins | |
| 27.3 | 30.6 | 24.0 | Short sleeves. Pleasant in the dry season | |
| 26.8 | 29.9 | 23.9 | Short sleeves. Slightly cool morning and evening, a light layer | |
| 26.5 | 29.2 | 23.8 | Short sleeves. Comfortable in the dry season, a light layer | |
| 26.4 | 29.2 | 23.5 | Short sleeves. The coolest time of the year | |
| 26.8 | 30.0 | 23.8 | Short sleeves. Comfortable in the dry season | |
| 27.4 | 31.0 | 24.3 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Starting to get hot at the end of the dry season | |
| 27.6 | 31.0 | 24.6 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Carry rain gear as the rainy season begins | |
| 27.6 | 30.8 | 24.7 | Short sleeves and light clothing. Prepare for squalls in the rainy season |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort | About US$123~/night | A 5-star beachfront resort in Sanur. Equipped with spa and pool. About 20-25 minutes by car to Benoa Harbor | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | The Sakala Resort Bali All Suites | About US$175-209/night | All-suite resort in Tanjung Benoa (very close to Benoa Harbor). Good for early-morning departures | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Maya Sanur Resort & Spa | About US$126-199/night | A luxury beachfront resort in Sanur with a spa. A quiet east-coast area | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali | About US$99-179/night | An all-inclusive beach resort in Tanjung Benoa. Close to Benoa Harbor and marine sports bases | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Novotel Bali Benoa | About US$91-125/night | Directly connected to the beach. 3 pools and 3 restaurants. Very close to Benoa Harbor with good access for departures | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur | — | A standard mid-range hotel in Sanur. Well-regarded breakfast, within walking distance of the beach | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | RedDoorz near Pantai Sanur | — | Budget lodging near Sanur Beach. For those prioritizing value | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Kutus Bali Guesthouse | — | A guesthouse in Sanur with an outdoor pool and garden | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Anindya Homestay | — | A budget homestay with spacious rooms and a small pool. Good for long stays | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warung Mak Beng | Seafood/local eatery | Set about 55,000 rupiah | A famous Sanur eatery established in 1941. A single offering of fried fish and fish-head soup, always with a queue | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Warung Amphibia | Seafood (charcoal-grilled) | — | A beach dining spot along the Sanur coast. Pick your fresh fish and have it charcoal-grilled over coconut shells | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Warung Kecil | Indonesian cuisine (warung) | Reasonable | A small garden-style eatery. Nasi campur style with daily side dishes | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Gong Restaurant | Indonesian cuisine | — | Traditional Indonesian cuisine. Vegetarian/vegan/GF options, open morning to night | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Kayu Manis | Seafood/surf & turf | — | A Sanur restaurant known for fresh seafood and surf & turf | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
* A “seasonal posting trend” based on public social posts we track (5 accounts, period 2023-01–2026-07, 25 posts). Not actual catch statistics—posting frequency ≠ real catch; treat as a reference indicator with biases (popular-account skew, etc.). Sources are the linked posts.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.