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GT/Dogtooth tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Wahoo/Marlin
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Makaira Sports Fishing (Melanesia) targeting GT/Dogtooth tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Wahoo/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.
Book / contact the captain directly Google reviews ›The main gateway is Nadi (NAN). About 70 min by domestic flight from Nadi to Matei Airport (TVU) on Taveuni (daily flights). Departs from Makaira Resort in Matei. At Heartbreak Reef, offering GT popping, saltwater fly, jigging, bottom fishing and lure/live-bait marlin fishing.
Coordinates: -16.686, 179.887(Open in Google Maps)
GT/Dogtooth tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Wahoo/Marlin
GT year-round (prime Apr–Nov); marlin in summer.
◎ peak: Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec · ○ in season: year-round
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Game fishing for GT and more along the coast around Taveuni Island, based at Matei. The fleet ranges across several boats large and small, including the 33 ft Sea Afare fitted with a fighting chair, so you can choose by group size. Half-day and full-day trips are available, covering everything from the reef to deep water.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page:GT Tuna Wahoo Marlin
The 'Garden Island' of northern Fiji. Rainy and lush. About 27–30°C by day, warm year-round. Wet season Nov–Apr, dry season May–Oct.
Nov–Apr is cyclone season. Trips are cancelled in bad weather.
Things to do in NadiFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.