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
Two boats are available, "MV Hakula" and MV Maris King". Both are specified to full international maritme safety standards.
'MV Hakula'
Fish finder GPS
Sport Fishing EquipmentMV Hakula fishes up to six anglers comfortably
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
"This is a really fine place to stay"
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"The cold, southerly conditions seem to have affected the snapper fishing, with the bites soft and few and far between... Read More >
"I can’t remember being shown so many photos of XOS snapper caught off the rocks... Read More >
"Workups are still out wide, but will not gain consistent momentum until spring... Read More >
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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 >
"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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Just seen this Alan, well done. I thought i had retired and was going to be a full time fisherman but no , been dragged back...
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