Hakula lodge

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Vava'u Tonga has a reputation as the premium Sport fishing and Big Game fishing destination in the South Pacific. The waters of Vava'u Tonga are over 1000 meters deep less than a mile of shore. Couple that with fabulous waterfront accomodation at Hakula Lodge and two sportfishing boats to choose from .....

Species caught in Tonga:

Sailfish 
Dogtooth Tuna 
Blue fin Trevally 
Giant Trevally
Blue, Black and Striped Marlin 
Yellowfin and Skip Jack Tuna 
Mahimahi 
Wahoo

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    Boat Details:

    Two boats are available, "MV Hakula" and MV Maris King". Both are specified to full international maritme safety standards.

    'MV Hakula'

    • Launched in September 1999
    • Has now traveled over 60,000 nautical miles around Tongan waters
    • A 34' purpose built game fishing boat
    • Powered by twin diesel 105hp Nissan motors
    • Fish finder GPS
    • Full offshore safety equipment 
    • VHF radios and all usual electrical equipment
    • Four berth, fully equipped galley, stove, fridge etc
    • Large cockpit, with large sun canopy, toilet and shower
    • Large iced fish storage hold
    • Transom door landing platform

    New Tongan Black MArlin record 31/12/05Sport Fishing Equipment

    • Kilwell long reach outriggers and stinger
    • Cannon down rigger
    • Tailored marine S/S game chair and harness 130lb rated
    • Eight rod holders and eight rocket launchers
    • 2 x 80lb Shimano Tiagra 2 speed loaded with 130lb line with Kilwell 130lb bent butt chair rods
    • 2 x 80lb Shimano 2 speed with Kilwell bent butt chair rods
    • 4 x50lb Shimano Tiagra and 2 x Shimano TLD30 2 speed reels with Kilwell stand up rods
    • 2 x 20/30lb Shimano 6:1 fast retrieve with Kilwell jelly tip jig rods
    • 2 x 80lb Killwell bent but stand up outfits with Shimano reels
    • 2 Killwell power tip casting out fits

    Rates

    $1400 per day includes light lunch 7/8 am start 4/5 pm finish

    MV Hakula fishes up to six anglers comfortably

    Accommodation:

    Absolute waterfront only 30 minutes to the fishing grounds
    5 min by taxi 10 min bike ride or 20 min walk to Nieafu the capital of Vava'u 
    Self contained well-appointed modern units, each equipped with: 
    One x king size bed which converts to two x king size singles plus convertible lounge 
    Large tiled en-suite with shower, vanity, toilet etc 
    Solar hot and cold rain water (town water as back up) no water shortage 
    Air conditioning and ceiling fans 
    Kitchen area includes four burners stove, grill, jug, toaster, sandwich maker, usual kitchen utensils 
    Large fully stocked bar fridge 
    Units open onto deck with full harbour views 
    BBQ area and seating for eight, ideal for those brilliant sunsets! 
    Private weigh station, wharf, jetty and pontoon almost at your doorstep 
    Without a doubt the best accommodation in Vava'u

    - Lonely Planet Tonga 4th Edition Places to Stay in Vava'u Top En

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    "This is a really fine place to stay" 

     

    • $200 per night single 
    • $225 doubles or twin 
    • $250 triple share 
    • $275 quad share 

    For more about Hakula fishing adventures click here 

    Latest Reports

    Bream Bay Fishing Report - 06/08/26
    Saltwater reports

    "The cold, southerly conditions seem to have affected the snapper fishing, with the bites soft and few and far between... Read More >

    06 Aug 2026
    Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/08/26
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    "I can’t remember being shown so many photos of XOS snapper caught off the rocks... Read More >

    06 Aug 2026
    Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 06/08/26
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    "Workups are still out wide, but will not gain consistent momentum until spring... Read More >

    06 Aug 2026
    Canterbury Fishing Report - 06/08/26
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    "At the canals, it still sounds like they are a bit hit and miss, but the fish quality is still amazing... Read More >

    06 Aug 2026
    Canterbury Fishing Report - 23/07/26
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    "Fishing the margins with both fly and light spin tackle proved deadly and the quality of trout braving the weather well worth the effort... Read More >

    24 Jul 2026
    Tauranga Fishing Report - 23/07/26
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    "on those nice calm days we had recently, with fish in the middle ground halfway between the Mount and Motiti Island producing fish at up to... Read More >

    23 Jul 2026
    Raglan Fishing Report - 23/07/26
    Saltwater reports

    "The snapper sign definitely thickens up on the sounder past 70m,... Read More >

    23 Jul 2026
    Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 23/07/26
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    "The foul ground in 80-120m off the Needles, Arid Island, and Cuvier Island will be holding ‘puka for the next few months..... Read More >

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    "Don’t get discouraged; you only need to change your thinking, have patience and stick to the game plan no matter how slow it is.... Read More >

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    Bream Bay Fishing Report - 23/07/26
    Saltwater reports

    The word on the ramps for those chasing snapper is to go deep.... Read More >

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