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Mactan / Cebu — fishing guides & charters

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Tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Spanish mackerel/GT/Marlin

2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Mactan / Cebu (Philippines) targeting Tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Spanish mackerel/GT/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
Tuna · Dogtooth tuna · Spanish mackerel · GT
Best season
Jan–May, Dec
Area
Philippines
Water type
Sea
Nearest int'l airport
CEB · Mactan Cebu International Airport
Coordinates
10.31, 124.0 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

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is on Mactan Island. Resorts and marinas are close by, about 10–20 min by car. From CEB, reach island resorts by taxi/Grab/shuttle. No ferry needed (the airport is on the island). Charters depart from marinas such as Punta Engaño.

✈️ Find flights
To: CEB — Mactan Cebu International Airport
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Airport transfers & charters: CebuTransfers and private cars from the airport into town.See on Klook →
🎡 Things to do: Cebu
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🚗 Car rental
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Coordinates: 10.31, 124.0(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

Tuna/Dogtooth tuna/Spanish mackerel/GT/Marlin

Cebu's dry season, Dec–May (northeast monsoon, amihan), is the prime time with calm seas and clear skies. The rainy season Jun–Nov (habagat) brings rough weather and higher typhoon risk (rainy Aug–Nov).

Best months (season · our estimate)

○ in season: Jan–May, Dec

○ 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

For Tuna Dogtooth tuna Spanish mackerel GT Casting to boils (feeding frenzies) is the showpiece.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page

Boats & guides to book

Charter@divescotty
Scotty's sport fishing (Rainbow Runner)
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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Warm and stable year-round. Driest in April, wettest around November. Windy in January due to the monsoon. The Visayas are largely sheltered, but typhoons are possible later in the year. (Normals for Lapu-Lapu City)

MonthAvg ℃High ℃Low ℃Clothing
27.724.7
28.124.4
28.824.8
29.825.3
30.726.3
30.126.2
29.425.8
30.025.8
29.625.6
29.525.7
29.025.6
28.525.4

If the sea gets rough

Things to do in CebuFor 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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