Rarotonga is about 4 hours flight-time from Auckland and is the centrepiece of a group of 15 islands known as the Cook Islands.
Fishing, diving and other water-sports all feature highly in popular tourist activities. The deep water in Rarotonga is not far from the reef.
The fishing in Rarotonga is typical of the tropical Pacific and a range of reef and pelagic species are on offer for anglers. A number of FADs (fish aggregation devices) around the island are a frequent destination for the local charter fleet, and they attract a full range of species from tiny baitfish through to larger pelagics like yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, wahoo, sailfish and marlin. Giant trevally are found around the outer reef and dogtooth tuna in similar areas and around the deeper drop-offs.
Aitutaki is world reknown for amazing bonefishing however there's also some excellent fishing outside the reefs for other species and especially giant trevally.
In the second instalment of Josh Darby’s Cook Islands fishing adventure, he and cousin Eli check out the inshore action via kayak, followed by a family... Read More >
Josh Darby shares his experience fishing in Rarotonga... Read More >
Nicole and Gene Bryant from "Strictly Land-Based" went to Rarotonga for land-based fishing. The result: a giant trevally and a number of other reef species.... Read More >
Aitutaki offers a world-class fishery to visiting anglers. Here, Grant Blair tells of his fishing experiences outside the reef on his recent trip to Aitutaki.... Read More >
Aitutaki is a well-known destination for catching bonefish, and Grant Blair wasn't disappointed on his recent trip there. He reports on the state of the bonefish... Read More >
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In the heart of the Cook Islands lies the beautiful island of Rarotonga. The crystal-clear waters are irresistible, with the blue lagoon surrounding the island and... Read More >
Jordy Bardin was fortunate enough to revisit her Cook Island home of Rarotonga recently, but this time she was prepared for some serious fishing… ... Read More >
Editor Grant Dixon returned to the Cook Islands in late August for his second taste of the long-running Gary Parlour Wahoo Contest, this time travelling to... Read More >
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