Fishing Spots ＞ Micronesia (East)
GT/Bottom fishing/Yellowfin tuna/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi/Marlin
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Kosrae (FSM) (Micronesia (East)) targeting GT/Bottom fishing/Yellowfin tuna/Wahoo/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.
Book / contact the captain directly Google reviews ›From Japan, use the Island Hopper via Guam or via Honolulu. The 'full' five-island flights (roughly Mon and Fri) stop reliably at Kosrae. As flights are limited, extra nights before and after and a relaxed schedule are recommended. Airport transfers are available from the lodgings.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Island Hopper via Guam or Honolulu | To Kosrae International Airport (KSA). The 'full' 5-island route (roughly Mon / Fri) reliably stops here. Some flights skip it, so check the day of the week. Overnight stays before / after and a flexible schedule are recommended. | |
| Kosrae International Airport (KSA) | Car (airport pickup available at lodgings) | About 10-15 min | To the resorts in Tofol / Lelu. |
Coordinates: 5.33, 162.98（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Bottom fishing/Yellowfin tuna/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi/Marlin
Rain is frequent year-round with little clear dry season. If sea conditions matter, it's best to consult locally and pick a time when the swell settles. The latitude sees relatively few direct typhoon hits, but the surf season (Oct–Mar) brings north swell. Big fish and bottom fishing on untouched reefs can be targeted year-round.
○ in season: year-round
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A fringing reef of some of the Pacific's finest health encircles the island, with dogtooth tuna, barracuda, and sharks holding along the reef edge in this untouched field. Beyond casting the reef edge and bottom fishing for reef species, you troll offshore for yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and marlin. Fishing arrangements go through Kosrae Nautilus Resort.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：GT Wahoo Marlin
Right on the equator (about 5°N), hot and humid with frequent rain all year. 30–32°C by day and 23–25°C at night, with water temperature stable around 28°C. No clear dry season and rain year-round.
In rough weather, move to the island's leeward (sheltered) side, or switch to inner-reef and bottom fishing. On days when boats can't go out, alternatives include the Lelu ruins, mangrove kayaking, waterfall hiking and visiting WWII Japanese bunkers.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.