Fishing Spots ＞ East Indonesia
GT/Dogtooth tuna/Grouper/Snapper
1 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Kei Is. (Tual) (East Indonesia) targeting GT/Dogtooth tuna/Grouper/Snapper. 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 @keiisland_fishingcharter ›The gateway to the Kei Islands (southeastern Maluku Province) is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (LUV), near Langgur on Kei Kecil Island. There are no direct flights; domestic flights via Ambon (AMQ) are the standard, and routing into Ambon via Makassar (UPG) is also common. From the airport, travel by car to the port towns of Tual/Langgur.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambon (AMQ) | Direct (Wings Air/Lion Air group) | About 1 hour 15 minutes | The main route to the Kei Islands. As the number of flights is limited, booking early is advisable. |
| Makassar (UPG) | Transfer at Ambon (AMQ) | A common entry route from Jakarta and elsewhere. Connect via Makassar/Jakarta → Ambon → Langgur (LUV). | |
| Langgur Airport (LUV) | Overland (taxi/transfer) | The airport is about 12 km from central Langgur and about 14 km from Tual. Take a hotel transfer or taxi to the port towns of Tual/Langgur. |
Coordinates: -5.63, 132.75（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Dogtooth tuna/Grouper/Snapper
The best fishing season is during the inter-monsoon lulls, when the sea calms, in April–May and October–November. November–April, the dry season, is also good for targeting GT (giant trevally), with calm seas and good visibility. Large schools of GT can be seen around the Kei Islands and Dula Laut.
○ in season: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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For GT Dogtooth tuna Grouper Snapper The classic approach is popping/casting a diving pencil or popper across the surface; when fish are shy, jigging a heavy metal jig also works.
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The Kei Islands (Tual) have a tropical climate. The rainy season driven by the northwest monsoon runs from December to May (January is the wettest), and the dry season under the southeast monsoon runs from July to October, with June and November being transitional. Temperatures are high year-round, and the sea breeze makes it comfortable. Figures are representative values for Tual.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | 31.1 | 23.9 | Summer clothing. Squalls are frequent at the peak of the rainy season; rain gear is essential | |
| 27.4 | 31.0 | 23.8 | Summer clothing. Rainy season; carry rain gear | |
| 27.4 | 31.1 | 23.8 | Summer clothing. Rainy season; carry rain gear | |
| 27.6 | 31.3 | 23.8 | Summer clothing. Rain decreases, but rain gear is reassuring to have | |
| 27.7 | 31.2 | 24.2 | Summer clothing. End of the rainy season | |
| 27.2 | 30.3 | 24.0 | Summer clothing. Comfortable transition to the dry season | |
| 26.8 | 29.6 | 23.9 | Summer clothing. Dry season, many clear days | |
| 26.6 | 29.8 | 23.4 | Summer clothing. The coolest period in the dry season | |
| 27.4 | 31.0 | 23.7 | Summer clothing. Dry season, least rainfall | |
| 28.0 | 32.2 | 23.8 | Summer clothing. Strong sunshine; take sun protection | |
| 28.2 | 32.6 | 23.8 | Summer clothing. The hottest period, transitional | |
| 27.7 | 31.5 | 23.9 | Summer clothing. Start of the rainy season; carry rain gear |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Grand Vilia Hotel (Langgur) | — | One of the largest in the Langgur/Tual area, with 56 rooms. Fully renovated in 2016, with AC, hot water, and WiFi, plus a restaurant, pool, and airport transfer. The best-equipped hotel in the area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Syafira Hotel (Langgur) | — | Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Watdek. Superior/Deluxe/Sea View Suite and other room types. With AC, flat-screen TV, all-day WiFi, and hot shower. Some rooms have a sea-view balcony. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Suita Hotel (Tual) | Double room for 2 IDR 355,000–800,000/night (extra person IDR 50,000) | Jl. Jendral Sudirman No.99, Tual. 53 rooms, with AC, hot water, TV, and refrigerator. 24-hour restaurant, laundry, and souvenir shop. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Hotel Aurelia (Kei Kecil/Langgur) | — | A practical hotel in central Langgur/Tual. A lodging praised for good value. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Coaster Cottages (Ohoililir, Pasir Panjang) | (Reference / past information) roughly $15+ per night, about $10 for three meals | Cottages along Pasir Panjang (Ohoililir Beach). Surrounded by forest with a good number of rooms and a toilet. A beach well-suited for swimming. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Savana Cottages (Ngilngof, Pasir Panjang) | — | Family-run cottages along Pasir Panjang beach. Motorbike rental about IDR 50,000/day. A simple, relaxed atmosphere. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Renata Cottage (Ngurbloat Beach) | — | Facing Ngurbloat (Pasir Panjang) beach. 2 buildings with 6 rooms, accommodating up to 30 people, with a gazebo, wine cellar, and small meeting room. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumah Makan Tamaria (Langgur) | Seafood / local (grilled fish / grilled squid) | — | A well-built restaurant with a garden. Fresh grilled fish and grilled squid (calamari) are the specialties. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Ikan Asar（薫製魚・ローカル名物） | Local regional cuisine | — | A staple-like dish of the Kei Islands. Komo (bonito) / sapuda (snapper) / semandar (grouper) and the like are smoked. Can be enjoyed around the markets of Langgur/Tual. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.