Fishing In Bali 2025: Complete Guide For You

Renowned as a beach destination, Bali is famous for its stunning sunsets, magnificent waves and shores; it’s a happening party central, and a place just to relax and unwind. What still remains as mainly a local activity is fishing in Bali, a must-try on your Bali Tour. 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 sunbathing 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. Explore how to enjoy fishing, different types of fishing , and the best places for fishing along with prices.

Is Bali Good For Fishing?

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 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 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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