Fishing Spots ＞ Papua New Guinea
GT/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Spanish mackerel（Tufi・Oro）
1 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Tufi (Oro) (Papua New Guinea) targeting GT/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Spanish mackerel. 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 Tufi Resort(FB) ›Tufi lies in Oro Province, about 250km east of Port Moresby (POM), and is accessible only by air or sea. From the gateway of POM, take a Tropicair charter flight to Tufi Airport (TFI). The airport is about a 5-minute walk (3 minutes by car) from Tufi Resort, dropping you almost directly at the resort.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby (POM) | Tropicair charter flight → Tufi Airport (TFI) | About 50-60 minutes | Two flights per week, on Monday and Friday. Monday = depart POM 6:30 / arrive TFI 7:30; Friday = depart POM 14:30 / arrive TFI 15:30. Check in at the dedicated Tropicair terminal. Baggage allowance is a standard 16kg (23kg for divers) plus 5kg carry-on. Tufi Resort reservations staff handle transfers from POM International Airport to the terminal and resort bookings. |
Coordinates: -9.08, 149.32（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Dogtooth tuna/Wahoo/Spanish mackerel
For trolling/popping targeting GT (giant trevally), dogtooth tuna and the like, the best time is from late May to June through around October, when there is little rain and the climate is stable. Diving is considered favorable from November to late May, with calm seas and excellent visibility on the outer reefs, especially October to November when the water is calm and clear. Note that the best seasons for fishing and for diving differ somewhat.
○ in season: Oct–Nov
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For GT Dogtooth tuna Wahoo Spanish mackerel 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.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page
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A tropical climate with no clear dry season, hot and humid year-round. Temperatures are nearly constant throughout the year (highs 28-31°C / lows 22-23°C). The wettest month is March (about 378mm), the driest is August (about 115mm), with annual rainfall of about 2822mm. From May to September the trade winds make the wind somewhat stronger, which can limit access to the outer reefs, though visibility is good. From December to March the sea is calm and water temperatures are high, but river runoff can reduce visibility.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Summer clothes (short sleeves, shorts). Rain gear and sun protection essential | |
| 26.5 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Rain gear and sun protection essential | |
| 26.5 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Wettest month, bring solid rain gear | |
| 26.5 | 30 | 23 | Summer clothes. Rain gear and sun protection | |
| 26 | 29 | 23 | Summer clothes. Rain gear and sun protection | |
| 25.5 | 29 | 22 | Summer clothes. Slightly more comfortable; a light layer brings peace of mind | |
| 25 | 28 | 22 | Summer clothes. Coolest period, a light layer | |
| 25 | 28 | 22 | Summer clothes. Driest and comfortable, a light layer | |
| 25.5 | 29 | 22 | Summer clothes. A light layer brings peace of mind | |
| 26 | 30 | 22 | Summer clothes. Sun protection | |
| 26.5 | 31 | 22 | Summer clothes. Sun protection | |
| 27 | 31 | 23 | Summer clothes. Rain gear and sun protection |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Tufi Resort (Tufi Dive Resort) | From about 146 USD/night, upper deluxe bungalow tier (full board) | A boutique resort on a clifftop overlooking the fjords. 180-degree panorama. 26 rooms in total, including 10 deluxe bungalows. Accessible only by air, a diving base. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Tufi Resort スタンダード/デラックスルーム | Around £115/person/night as a guide (twin standard, full board) | The same resort's 6 deluxe rooms and 10 standard rooms. Three meals included. Shares the views and location but is more affordable than the bungalows. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 村のエコ・ゲストハウス（Tufi Tuawara Guest House ほか） | About 120 USD/person/night (full board) | A traditional bush-material village guesthouse. Full board and cultural experiences included. Scattered across several villages such as Komoa Beach / Bauwame / Garewa / Kofure / Jebo, with outrigger transfers. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufi Resort レストラン（併設ダイニング） | Resort restaurant (buffet/set for breakfast, lunch, dinner) | Included in full-board stay (inquire for non-guests) | Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a dining room overlooking the fjords. Centered on fresh seafood (lobster, etc.). Being remote, there are virtually no independent eateries, so meals are basically included with a resort or guesthouse stay. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 村ゲストハウスのホームミール | Local home cooking (sago, seafood) | Included in full-board stay | Traditional fare such as seafood and lobster caught with local fishermen, plus sago, served in the village. Not a tourist-oriented shop but part of the lodging experience. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.