Explore Bali waters and go Fishing in Bali

Q: Where Is The Best Sea Fishing In Bali?

South of Bali, Gilimanuk Harbour and The Nusa Islands are some destinations for Best Sea Fishing in Bali

Q: What Are The Best Months For Deep Sea Fishing?

You can fish in Bali all year round, but July to November is when you’ll catch the highest number of fish. If we were to choose a single month to fish in Bali, we’d go with October.

Q: Does Bali Have Good Fishing?

Yes, Although not quite known as other water activities in Bali, fishing in bali can be pretty good because if its rich marine biodiversity in the reefs and waters of Bali

Q: How To Book A Bali Fishing Holiday Or Fishing Charters In Bali?

You can get in touch with your hotel concierge or book through any travel planners conducting such fishing tours

Renowned as a beach destination, in the world over, Bali is famous for its stunning sunsets, magnificent waves and shores, a happening party central and a place to just relax and unwind. What still remains as mainly a local activity is fishing in Bali. With spectacular underwater coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life, Bali is blessed with numerous species of fish. The marine life is rich and abundant here, which makes fishing an incredible activity. If you are exhausted with endless excursions and sun bathing and want to try other things to do in Bali, then just hop onto a ‘jukung’ -Bali’s traditional boat and venture into the Indian ocean to grab your meal just like the local Balinese fishermen.

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Fishing in Bali: A complete guide 2024

Bali is in the coral triangle, meaning it has the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world. That makes it the ideal home to nearly a thousand species of reef fish. On top of that, all sorts of pelagics swim past Bali’s shores throughout the year. From Clownfish to Billfish, you can find almost everything here if you have enough patience.

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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