Fishing Holidays - Tonga

Tonga is an archipelago of 170 tropical islands scattered across a 425 km stretch of the South Pacific just 775 km south east of Fiji. Fewer than 40 of the islands are inhabited. It is the island group of Vava’u in the north of Tonga where its islands rise from the iridescent waters that surround the emerald green islands and their white sandy beaches, that the diving and fishing is at its best.

Vava’u

Vava’u is a paradise pure and perfect for those interested in diving, snorkelling, fishing and whale watching. Vava’u has more than its share of beautiful white sandy beaches, protected by colourful coral reefs. This is a superb location to combine world-class game or sport fishing with your tropical holiday. One word that best describes why you should go to Vava’u is the VARIETY of things to do and see.

Escape to a fisherman's paradise where the fishing adventures are as varied as the anglers’ catch. Troll Vava’u’s crystal clear waters for Blue, Black or Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Big Yellow Fin Tuna and Wahoo. Cast jigs or poppers for predators like Blue Fin and Giant Trevally. Virtually all species of tropical fish frequent Tongan waters, and with its vast areas of reef structure, drop offs, canyons and seamounts, as well as several offshore F.A.D’s, every angler can experience a smorgasbord of tropical fishing. Saltwater fly-fishing is also becoming popular.

Most Marlin, Mahi-mahi, Spearfish and Tuna are caught fishing the 100-fathom drop-offs, which are located between a quarter and three quarters of a mile off shore.

The best ways to extract the most fun from the fishing in Vava'u is to charter sport fishing or a specialist game fishing boat. Fish the immediate area where there are many smaller sport fishing species like Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Dog Tooth Tuna and of course, closer to the white water, the awesome Giant Trevally. These Trevally frequently beat even the most experienced of fishermen; an adversary well worth the challenge of any keen angler, along with the big Blue Marlin.

Ensure you do respect local customs - there is no fishing on Sundays around Vava'u as this is recognised as a day of rest. You can however have a lovely picnic lunch on a remote island or go snorkeling.

Bookings and inquiries

We recommend you contact Dive Fish Snow Travel for some objective advice, and a holiday that delivers some of the best and most exciting fishing experiences to suit your budget and needs. Dive Fish Snow Travel have 'been there, fished that' and recommend you book well in advance as most operators have limited space on their charters and they do book out early, particularly for the winter season.

For the best fishing holiday to Tonga call:

Dive Fish Snow Travel
AKL 479 2210
FREE NZ 0508 348 334
FREE Australia 1-800-042-195
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