Fishing Spots ＞ Micronesia (East)
Marlin/sailfish/Yellowfin tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi/GT/Bottom fishing
4 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Pohnpei (FSM) (Micronesia (East)) targeting Marlin/sailfish/Yellowfin tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi/GT/Bottom fishing. 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 Narita/Kansai–Guam, or via Honolulu. Pohnpei is a major eastern hub with relatively easy-to-secure seats, but the Hopper runs only a few flights weekly, so schedule adjustment is needed. Airport transfers are available from the lodgings.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | United Island Hopper (UA154/155). Stops at Honolulu - Majuro - Kwajalein - Kosrae - Pohnpei - Chuuk - Guam | Arrives at Pohnpei International Airport (PNI). The Hopper runs only a few times a week, so scheduling is needed | |
| Guam (GUM) | Same flight (Island Hopper) | Reachable from the Guam side as well | |
| Japan (Narita / Kansai) | Island Hopper via Guam or Honolulu | Pohnpei is a major eastern hub with relatively easy-to-secure flights | |
| Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) | Car | About 10 min | To central Kolonia. Airport pickup available at lodgings |
Coordinates: 6.96, 158.21（Open in Google Maps）
Marlin/sailfish/Yellowfin tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi/GT/Bottom fishing
Jan–Mar sees slightly less rain and easier days at sea. There is no clear dry season and it's hot and humid year-round. Typhoon season is roughly May–Nov. Big fish such as marlin can be targeted year-round, but calm days are easiest to pick from early in the year to early spring.
◎ peak: Jan–Mar · ○ in season: year-round
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Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia is one of the world's finest big-game waters, and charters are mostly hotel-affiliated boats. The Pohnpei Game Fishing Club runs tournaments of around 20 boats almost every month, with marlin and yellowfin trolling at the core. Beyond offshore trolling, you can also enjoy bottom fishing and casting from shore.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Marlin Billfish Tuna Wahoo
One of the world's rainiest places, with annual rainfall reaching about 5,000 mm (200 inches). 30–32°C by day and 23–25°C at night, hot and humid year-round. There is no clear dry season, but Jan–Mar tends to be slightly drier.
In rough weather, switch to the inside of the drop-off or nearer the lagoon, or cancel the trip. Alternatives include visiting the Nan Madol ruins, waterfall hiking, and snorkeling/diving at Ant Atoll.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.