Fishing in French Polynesia
15 species across 15 spots
French Polynesia offers fishing across 15 spots with 15 species in marine, freshwater, brackish, marine, marine, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
Clear lagoon with steep reef walls where saddle wrasse form schools near the crest
The sheltered lagoon and fringing reef of Moorea are frequented by charter boats targeting this prized sea bream, offering high catch rates in a scenic setting.
Known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, Rangiroa is a top destination for catching Lutjanus bohar.
15
Species
15
Spots
Species
15Acanthopagrus novaecaledoniae
Acanthopagrus novaecaledoniae
Two-spot red snapper
Lutjanus bohar
marine, freshwater, brackish
Saddle wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
marine
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
marine, brackish
Azurina meridiana
Azurina meridiana
marine
Sicydium cocoense
Sicydium cocoense
marine, freshwater, brackish
Barracuda (Sphyraena spp.)
Sphyraena spp.
Coastal waters, coral reefs, and estuaries
Black stiphodon
Stiphodon atratus
freshwater
Chrionema squamentum
Chrionema squamentum
marine
Pygmy poacher
Odontopyxis trispinosa
marine
Baldwin's razorfish
Iniistius baldwini
marine
Hawaiian whitespotted toby
Canthigaster jactator
marine
Cambeva difficilis
Cambeva difficilis
freshwater
Giant wrymouth
Cryptacanthodes giganteus
marine
Shortbill spearfish
Tetrapturus angustirostris
marine