The perfect way to spend an afternoon, deep sea fishing off Rarotonga’s coast is truly world class. Ideal for the avid angler, the fishing here is excellent with plenty of game fish found in the area. The best part about fishing in Rarotonga is that some of the best angling is done just off the reef, which means that you do not have to travel far out to sea, rather your fishing zone is just a couple of minutes from the shore.

A haven for people who enjoy fly casting and using light tackle, some of the many fish species found in this part of the Southern Pacific include yellow fin tuna, skipjack tuna, rainbow runners, marlin, cod, trevally, mahi mahi, wahoo, barracuda, sailfish, paara and snapper. With several deep sea fishing operators available on Rarotonga, you have plenty of fishing tours to choose from. Chartered fishing trips are on hand for both the experienced as well as the novice fisherman, with most fishing trips lasting around five hours.

When looking for a deep sea fishing operator make sure to ask whether they offer lunch as well as find out if they are equipped with all the necessary safety gear. Another key question to inquire about in advance is whether or not you can keep the fish you catch. This is important as some companies divide the caught fish among all the passengers, while others keep the fish to sell themselves.

The Cook Island Game Fishing Club just outside of Avarua is a great place to not only meet the local fisher folk, but also gives you the opportunity to ask them for advice and tips. These fishermen can also help arrange angling trips for you.