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Makaira Sports Fishing — fishing guides & charters

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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.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish
GT · Tuna · Wahoo · Marlin
Best season
Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec
Area
Melanesia
Water type
Sea
Nearest int'l airport
NAN · Nadi International Airport
Coordinates
-16.686, 179.887 Open in Google Maps
Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)
05:0311:1516:3722:5006121824

Where it is & getting there

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

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.

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To: NAN — Nadi International Airport
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Airport transfers & charters: NadiTransfers and private cars from the airport into town.See on Klook →
🎡 Things to do: Nadi
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Coordinates: -16.686, 179.887(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

GT/Dogtooth tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Mahi-mahi/Wahoo/Marlin

GT year-round (prime Apr–Nov); marlin in summer.

Best months (season · our estimate)

◎ peak: Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec · ○ 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

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

Boats & guides to book

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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

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.

If the sea gets rough source

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 to combine in one trip

Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.

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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