Rarotonga Fishing, Pacific Fishing in the Cook Islands

Deep Sea Fishing, Sport Fishing, Game Fishing & Reef Fishing in Rarotonga

Deep sea game fishing in The Cook Islands is a great, world class fishing destination. Deep sea charters are available daily.

Rarotonga is a unique game fishing destination in that you can start fishing in the deep blue South Pacific waters within a few minutes of leaving the wharf. A deep sea fishing charter or a fishing tour are available. Game fishing in Rarotonga is available for the inexperienced and the highly experienced fisherman.

Captain Moko - rarotonga fishing
Fishing in Rarotonga with Captain Moko
Do you love to fish?

  • Have the thrill of hooking up a big game fish?
  • Go big game fishing in the best fishing spots?
  • So does Captain Moko! Every day, twice a day.
  • Bait your hook… the fish are waiting!

Tangaroa Fishing Charters and Tours

Captain Moko is a highly experienced local fisherman who is passionate about fishing! He has fished since he was a young boy and knows all there is to know about all types of fishing and world class catches in the Cook Islands.

  • tangaroa fishing tours
    Tangaroa deep sea fishing tours Rarotonga
    Fully equipped with fishing lines, rods, reels, safety gear, GPS, ship to shore radio, life jackets, flares and mobile phone
  • Game fishing, reef fishing, bottom fishing and sport fishing
  • Learn the techniques of ancient fishermen
  • Fishing tours twice daily
  • Eat your catch!!

Big game fishing rarotonga
Fishing weigh in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Fishing Tour costs

  • Game fishing - NZ$150pp 4 to 5 hours
  • Bottom fishing - NZ$85pp 3 hours
  • Reef fishing - NZ$50 pp 2 hours
  • Sport fishing - tag and release - by arrangement
  • Circle Island Tour - by arrangement
  • Charter the boat with a group of friends - Nz$650 for up to six people for 4 to 5 hours

Deep sea fish you can catch in the Cook Islands Rarotonga

  • Tuna caught all year round but mostly between January and July
  • Mahi Mahi
    Makayla Palms guest holding his Mahi Mahi catch Rarotonga
    Mahi Mahi’s main season is August to February
  • Marlin can also be caught outside the main season, which is from November to March
  • Wahoo season is mid June to Mid October
  • Plus Albacore, Barracuda, Sailfish, Spearfish

Humpback Whales in the South Pacific

Humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean
Humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean

The whale season is from July to October and whether you are out deep sea fishing or somewhere on the shore around the island of Rarotonga you may see the whales playing in the Pacific Ocean. These magnificent mammals are returning to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica.

 

Book your fishing tour with Rachel at Makayla Palms Resort, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.