When is the best fishing season at Wahoo Fishing Charters?

Best months (our estimate): May–Sep. Wahoo and tuna year-round; marlin Nov–Mar

Wahoo Fishing Charters — fishing guides & charters

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Wahoo/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Marlin

2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Wahoo Fishing Charters (Polynesia) targeting Wahoo/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Marlin. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish: Wahoo · Marlin
Best season: May–Sep
Area: Polynesia
Water type: Sea
Nearest int'l airport: RAR · Rarotonga International Airport
Coordinates: -21.204, -159.782 Open in Google Maps

Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport) source

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). Direct flights from New Zealand, Australia, LA, Tahiti, Nadi and more. About 10 min by car from the airport to Avatiu Wharf. Departs from Avatiu Wharf. The game fishing grounds are reached within minutes of leaving port. Purpose-built 30ft BlueFin boat with a toilet.

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To: RAR — Rarotonga International Airport

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Coordinates: -21.204, -159.782（Open in Google Maps）

Target fish & season

Wahoo/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Marlin

Wahoo and tuna year-round; marlin Nov–Mar

Best months (season · our estimate)

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◎ peak: May–Sep · ○ in season: year-round

◎ peak · ○ in season

Our own estimate — a prediction from sources & past trends, not official data. Varies with weather & tides; catches not guaranteed.

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How to fish here

For Wahoo　Marlin　High-speed trolling is the go-to, at roughly 12–18 knots.

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Boats & guides to book

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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Tropical maritime climate. Daytime around 27–29°C, night 20–23°C. Nov–Apr is the wet season and May–Oct the dry season.

If the sea gets rough source

Nov–Apr is cyclone season. Trips are cancelled in rough weather.

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Source: each captain/guide's public social accounts. Only public handles and URLs are listed. Please contact captains in their preferred language; a premium (non-local) rate is standard given the extra coordination.
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