When is the best fishing season at Powercat Charter?

Best months (our estimate): Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec. Marlin Nov–Apr; GT/dogtooth tuna year-round.

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GT/Dogtooth tuna/Blue marlin/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi

2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Powercat Charter (Melanesia) targeting GT/Dogtooth tuna/Blue marlin/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi. 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: GT · Tuna · Marlin · Wahoo
Best season: Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec
Area: Melanesia
Water type: Sea
Nearest int'l airport: NOU · La Tontouta International Airport
From airport: About 45-60 min
Coordinates: -22.2803, 166.4386 Open in Google Maps

Tide today 08/19 ・ Neap ・ Moon 5.5 (approx)

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport) source

Based at Chalet 2 of Port Moselle in central Noumea. A 48ft NZ-built catamaran also offers liveaboard charters. Departures possible from boat ramps in the south, on the west coast and in the far north.

From	Route	Time	Notes
La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)	Car (via RT1)	About 45-60 min	About 52 km to central Noumea. Direct flights from Australia, NZ, Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, etc.
Port Moselle Chalet No. 2, central Noumea	Boat (48 ft NZ-built catamaran)		The base. Liveaboard charters too. Can depart from boat ramps in the south, west coast, and far north

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To: NOU — La Tontouta International Airport

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Coordinates: -22.2803, 166.4386（Open in Google Maps）

Target fish & season

GT/Dogtooth tuna/Blue marlin/Wahoo/Mahi-mahi

Marlin Nov–Apr; GT/dogtooth tuna year-round.

Best months (season · our estimate)

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◎ peak: Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec · ○ in season: year-round

◎ peak · ○ 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

A power-cat charter home-ported at Port Moselle in central Noumea. Captain Olivier is New Caledonia's only IGFA-certified captain, with intimate knowledge of local spots he has fished for over 20 years. A dedicated fishing/spear vessel, trolling the tide lines and FADs for mahimahi, wahoo, yellowfin, and blue marlin, and working deep vertical jigs and live bait for dogtooth.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page：GT　Tuna　Marlin　Wahoo

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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Subtropical with fairly distinct seasons. Dry season May–Nov (the southeast trade-wind period) is ideal for fishing; Dec–Apr is hot and humid. Cyclones possible Nov–Apr.

If the sea gets rough source

Nov–Apr is cyclone season. Trips are cancelled in strong winds or high seas.

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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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