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Puerto Princesa / Palawan — fishing guides & charters

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Tuna/GT/Reef・Offshore

1 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Puerto Princesa / Palawan (Philippines) targeting Tuna/GT/Reef・Offshore. 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 · GT
Best season
Apr–May
Area
Philippines
Water type
Sea
Nearest int'l airport
PPS · Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base
Coordinates
9.79, 118.74 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

Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is in the city. Hotels and piers are a few to about 15 min away. Direct flights from Manila, Cebu, etc. From PPS, reach the city and bayside piers by taxi/tricycle/van. Charters depart from city piers (capacity up to about 10).

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To: PPS — Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base
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Coordinates: 9.79, 118.74(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

Tuna/GT/Reef・Offshore

The dry season (northeast monsoon, amihan) from November to early May offers good sea conditions, with April–June especially calm. Spanish mackerel, yellowfin tuna, snapper, etc. Note: Palawan has a closed season for some reef fish from Mar 1 to May 31.

Best months (season · our estimate)

◎ peak: Apr–May · ○ in season: Jan–Jun, Nov–Dec

◎ 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

For Tuna GT Casting to boils (feeding frenzies) is the showpiece.

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Boats & guides to book

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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Tropical monsoon climate. Lows around 22–24°C / highs around 31–33°C, hottest in April. Nov–Apr is dry (good sea conditions), May–Nov is wet. Fewer typhoons than the eastern islands, but the rainy season still has an effect. (Summarized, as the monthly table lacks reliability)

If the sea gets rough

Things to do in PalawanFor 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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