Samoa Game Fishing Guide

Game Fishing is excellent just outside the reef off Upolu. There are several game fishing charters, the most extensive is based from the Sa'Moana Resort and at Maninoa Beach between Coconuts and Sinalei where experienced crew offer lessons for beginners and local knowledge of the best spots for serious game-fishing enthusiasts. Several game fishing charters can usually be found based at Apia Harbour. You can also try your hand at fishing from a traditional outrigger canoe. Line fishing is not permitted without prior approval from the local Samoan village.

Game Fishing Seasons and Average weights:

Fish	Season	Av. Weight
Marlin	All months - best = Nov-Feb	120kg
Yellow Fin Tuna	All months - best = May-Sep	30kg
Wahoo	Jul-Nov	20kg
Dolphin Fish (Mahi Mahi)	All months	20kg
Barracuda	Jul-Nov	12kg

Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:

Cook Islands Game Fishing
Fiji Game Fishing
Tonga Game Fishing
Tahiti Game Fishing
Hawaii Game Fishing

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