Fishing Spots ＞ East Indonesia
Dogtooth tuna/GT/Tuna（Jigging/Popping Bunaken）
2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Manado / Bunaken (East Indonesia) targeting Dogtooth tuna/GT/Tuna. 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 @hantulautfishingmanado ›The gateway is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) in Manado. It is about 13 km from the airport to the city center, roughly a 25-minute drive. For domestic flights, there are several direct round trips a day from Jakarta (CGK); international flights are limited, so going via Jakarta is the norm. Reach Bunaken by boat from the city port, and Bangka Island by car plus boat.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta (CGK) | Direct flight to MDC | About 3 hours 30 minutes | Operated by Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Citilink and others. All flights depart from Terminal 3. A common connecting point from Japan. |
| Singapore (SIN) | Direct flight to MDC (Scoot) | About 3 hours 50 minutes | Scoot operates 4 flights a week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat). One of the few international direct flights to MDC. An alternative connecting point from Japan. |
| Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) | By car to the city center / port | About 25 minutes (about 13 km) | Travel by taxi, ride-hailing, etc. Many resorts arrange airport transfers. |
| Manado city (port) | By boat to Bunaken Island | About 1 hour | The public ferry runs daily except Sunday, departing Manado around 14:00 and Bunaken around 8:00. Resorts often arrange private boat transfers. |
| Manado / airport | About 45 min by car + about 30 min by boat to Bangka Island | About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes total | Drive to Likupang at the island's northern tip and board there. Resorts often arrange transfers from the airport. |
Coordinates: 1.49, 124.84（Open in Google Maps）
Dogtooth tuna/GT/Tuna
Diving and fishing around Bunaken / Manado are possible year-round, but in the dry season of May to October there are many clear, calm days and stable sea conditions. Migratory and large pelagic fish such as GT (giant trevally) and dogtooth (dogtooth tuna) can be targeted at points with strong currents like Coffee Point (Tanjung Kopi). In the rainy season of November to April, rain, currents and swell tend to be stronger. In August the wind picks up, and on some days the more open-ocean points off Bunaken and Bangka are affected.
◎ peak: May–Jul · ○ in season: May–Oct
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For Dogtooth tuna GT Tuna Jigging is the go-to.
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A tropical climate, hot and humid year-round. Seasonal temperature changes are small, with daytime temperatures around 30 degrees C. The rainy season is generally November to April (rain and swell increase), and the dry season is May to October (often clear skies and calm seas). It is rainiest around June and driest in August.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 29 | 23 | Summer clothes such as T-shirts year-round. As it is the rainy season, bring rain gear and quick-drying fabrics. Protect against sun and UV. | |
| 26 | 29 | 23 | Summer clothes. Carry rain gear as it is the rainy season. Take UV and insect protection. | |
| 27 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Carry rain gear. Protect against sun and UV. | |
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Summer clothes. Late rainy season; bring rain gear just in case. UV protection. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. As the dry season begins, clear days increase. A hat and sunscreen are essential. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. As this can be the rainiest period, bring rain gear. UV protection. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. The dry season makes it comfortable. Protect against sun and UV. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. The driest period with plenty of sunshine. Some windy days; UV protection and a hat. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. The hottest period of the year. Stay hydrated frequently and protect against UV. | |
| 27 | 32 | 23 | Summer clothes. Late dry season, mostly clear. UV and sunburn protection. | |
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Summer clothes. As the rainy season begins, bring rain gear and quick-drying fabrics. UV protection. | |
| 26 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Carry rain gear in the rainy season. UV and insect protection. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa（ブナケン島） | Luxury range (mainly full-board / dive packages) | A five-star boutique dive resort on Liang Beach, Bunaken Island. Twelve 70 sqm sea-view villas, with an infinity pool and spa. A diving base for the marine park, fully equipped with transfer boats | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Siladen Resort & Spa（シラデン島） | About US$366+ per night (full board included) | A luxury dive resort on Siladen Island within Bunaken Marine Park. Private beach and spa, three meals included. Accessed by boat from Manado | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Gangga Island Resort & Spa（ガンガ島） | Luxury range (dive / stay packages) | About 30 wooden bungalows on a small island off Manado. A diving base for Bunaken / Bangka Island / Lembeh Strait, popular with underwater photographers. Private boat transfers | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort（ブナケン島） | About US$109+ per night (guideline for full-board / dive-included package) | A beachfront dive resort within Bunaken National Marine Park. Centered on dive packages with a Superior Beachfront Room (AC), three meals, and boat plus car transfers included | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Ibis Manado City Center Boulevard（マナド市街） | Mid-range (standard chain hotel) | A three-star chain about 2.6 km from Manado port, next to a mall and very close to downtown. Convenient for city sightseeing and ferry / boat departures | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Best Western The Lagoon Hotel（マナド市街） | Mid-range | About 4 km from Manado port. Panoramic views of the Celebes Sea and mountains. A standard hotel in the city | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Bunaken Sea Garden Resort（ブナケン島・Pangalisangビーチ） | About US$38+ per night (cottage) | An affordable beachfront dive resort on Bunaken Island. Cottage stay plus diving, with friendly staff | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Genio Inn - MANTOS（マナド市街） | Budget range (2-star) | About a 5-minute walk to Megamas Beach, about 3 km from Manado port. Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, ATM. Good access to the city and port | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Frangky Homestay（ブナケン島） | Budget range (homestay) | A simple homestay with clean rooms, a shared kitchen and a garden. Family-run, with affordable home-cooked meals. In a beach village | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinutuan Ancce | Minahasa cuisine / Tinutuan (Manado porridge) | Inexpensive (local eatery range) | Specializes in the signature Tinutuan. Its hallmark is traditional Manado porridge served with fried fish, fried sweet potato, and dabu-dabu sauce | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Dego-Dego Cafe（Jl. Wakeke） | Minahasa cuisine / Tinutuan cafe | Inexpensive to mid-range | A popular spot on Wakeke Street, the "food street." Known for its distinctively presented Tinutuan | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Kios Pelangi Wakeke | Minahasa cuisine / Tinutuan | Inexpensive | A standby on Wakeke Street. Clean and comfortable, its breakfast Tinutuan is popular | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Tuna House Tikala | Seafood | Mid-range | Serves fresh seafood from North Sulawesi. Centered on local seafood such as tuna | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| MAMINON Kitchen Restaurant | Seafood / Minahasa-Chinese fusion | Mid-range | Praised for fresh seafood and dishes that modernly fuse traditional Minahasa cuisine with Chinese elements | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Dabu Dabu Lemong | Minahasa cuisine / grilled fish | Mid-range | Its specialty is local flavors of charcoal-grilled fish enhanced with dabu-dabu (local sambal) | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| RM. Minahasa | Minahasa local cuisine | Inexpensive to mid-range | An eatery in Manado city serving North Sulawesi local dishes (rica-rica, woku, etc.) | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.