Explore Bali waters and go Fishing in Bali

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Fishing in Bali: A complete guide 2024

Also, depending on the time of year, you can get really lucky and catch some really tasty fish like mackerel or mahi-mahi for instance. Mackerel live in Balinese waters all year round, while mahi-mahi are only present in these waters from the months of April to July.

So if you are wondering what will your catch be in your next Bali fishing expedition, here is the list

• Giant Trevally
• Tuna
• Snapper
• Mahi Mahi
• Barracuda
• Wahoo

 The vast stretch of the Indian Ocean around Bali provides enough opportunity for a good catch any time of the year and you will not be disappointed.Thanks to all the reefs around the island, Bali is a great place for beginners to hook their first fish. But if you travel slightly further offshore, there’s plenty to entice more experienced sport fishers, too. Whether you’re looking for a couple of hours respite from the crowds on the beaches or you’re coming here specifically to fish, here’s what to expect

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Bali Fishing Charters

More conventional modern boats are also an option, providing a little less local flavor but a lot more comfort. 

Sea fishing can be divided into different types:

• Deep-sea Fishing
• Night Fishing
• Coral Fishing

Deep-sea fishing (trolling)

The fishing line is released overboard at a distance of 25-50 mts, using several gears for different depths. The boat does not stop moving and floats at a slow speed. Your task is to carefully monitor the gear and wait for the bait.

Remember that the boat will always be on the waves, so if you have motion sickness, it is better to choose a different type of fishing. 

Coral Fishing

The boat drifts quietly on lazy coastal waves or is anchored. Coral or reef fishing allows you to simultaneously relax and enjoy both fishing and soaking in the whole experience.

Night Fishing

So what sets night fishing apart from casting a line during the day? Well, plenty of species feed freely in low light conditions during the nighttime. This means that there’s a lot of activity beneath the water. Because you’re targeting a lot of fish at their preferred feeding time, the angling action is usually top-notch.

Fishing during the night also requires slightly more skill than daytime fishing, so there are plenty of bragging rights to be earned. Don’t worry if you’re a novice, though – anyone can go night fishing. All you need to know is where you can go, what you should bring, and what you can target.

Lake Fishing

An elongated fishing rod is used for fishing. You can fish from the shore or aboard a small fishing boat.

Locals, however, prefer sea fish, so lake species are rarely found in markets.

Returning to the shore, from sea or lake fishing, you will most likely be given the opportunity to fry the caught fish in the nearest restaurant or cafe and immediately enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Where should you go Fishing In Bali?

In fact you can go fishing anywhere and the North of Bali has the FADs set up for this purpose and the Bali Strait (which lies to the East of Bali is the perfect place for anglers to take a boat and test the waters).Gilimanuk Harbor in the east of the Island is also quite.

The Nusa Islands

The limestone cliffs and white sand beaches of this area look awesome from the sea and make for amazing photographs. It’s a great place for drone photography too (check out the Drone Laws in Bali before you fly). 

The area is also great for finding the biggest Giant Trevally specimens and you can find some really interesting and challenging hard-fighting species here too.

It’s also good for Mahi Mahi at the right time of year and if you want to meet some exciting marine life, you can go swimming with manta rays on a trip here too.

The Lombok Strait

It’s a challenging place for a charter boat because the water is choppy and rough but it’s a brilliant place to go for game fishing.

If you want your fishing trip to end with the deck stacked up with the tastiest catch possible, then you’re going to want to risk the Lombok Strait.

Typically, you’re going to get some tuna and wahoo, plus plenty of other species.

Amed

In fact, thanks to the care and effort put in to build some amazing FADs in Amed’s waters, you will find a ton of great game fishing in this area.

We’d also note that Amed is a bit further off the beaten path than most tourists like to go, which means fishing here tends to be a bit cheaper than it is in the South of Bali.

Anglers seeking a great deal on a fishing charter in Bali are unlikely to be disappointed with a trip to Amed.