Fishing in French Polynesia
6 species across 9 spots
French Polynesia offers fishing across 9 spots with 6 species in marine, freshwater, brackish, marine, brackish, coastal waters, coral reefs, and estuaries waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
Known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life, Rangiroa is a top destination for catching Lutjanus bohar.
Hiva Oa is known for its rugged coastline and abundant marine life, making it a great spot for catching 'aka (Lutjanus bohar).
Fatu Hiva is a remote island with pristine waters, making it an ideal spot for catching fana (Lutjanus bohar).
6
Species
9
Spots
Species
6
Two-spot red snapper
Lutjanus bohar
marine, freshwater, brackish
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
marine, brackish
Barracuda (Sphyraena spp.)
Sphyraena spp.
Coastal waters, coral reefs, and estuaries
Chrionema squamentum
Chrionema squamentum
marine
Baldwin's razorfish
Iniistius baldwini
marine
Shortbill spearfish
Tetrapturus angustirostris
marine