Fishing Tours in Niue
For a small island where “choice” is often a privilege, fishing charters break the mould with a great selection available, skippered by passionate locals and expats that are keen to show you the ropes and share their fishing grounds. They’ll help you reel in the big ones, whether it’s mahimahi, wahoo, giant trevally, yellowfin tuna or something else that you’ve always wanted to target. See who can take you out to Niue’s deep blue, which is incidentally only around 100-200m from shore, with this list of the fishing charters in Niue.
For more fishy business, see The Guide to Fishing in Niue.
1. Fish Niue Charters
Circumvent the stunning coastline of Niue while reeling in mahimahi, wahoo or yellowfin tuna with Fish Niue Charters. You have two choices of fishing boat; a 6.3m Stabicraft powered by a 115HP 4-stroke Yahama outboard motor or an 8m catamaran workboat powered by two 150HP 4-stroke Yamaha outboard motors. Fish Niue Charters, run by a local skipper BJ Rex, offers 5-hour fishing charters, specialised spearfishing trips, as well as whale-watching trips during the whale season. Charters include all gear, tackle, bait and light refreshments.
2. Niue Fishing Charters
Join a local fishing guide with more than 30 years of experience fishing in Niue’s waters with Niue Fishing Charters. Jump onboard their 7.3m Stabicraft 2400 Supercab powered by 200HP 4-stroke Yamaha motor. Troll for pelagic fish species or opt for jigging, casting or drift lining – whichever gives you the best chances of catching your targeted fish. Niue Fishing Charters offers half-day fishing charters, bluewater spearfishing charters, as well as sunset coastal cruises. Learn more about spearfishing in The Complete Guide to Spearfishing in Niue.
3. Niue Wahoo Fishing Charters
Boasting one of the newest fishing boats in Niue, Niue Wahoo Fishing Charters will take you out in their 2018 custom-built Stabicraft 2050 hardtop. The fishing charter not only caters to experienced anglers but also prides itself on being family-friendly should you want to take the youngsters on their first fishing trip. There are two trips available, a 5-hour fishing charter or a more relaxed 2h30min afternoon charter. Gear, tackle, bait and light refreshments are provided.
4. Paul Pasisi Charters
Join your experienced local guide on the Temana, a hardtop pontoon boat custom-built for Niue’s sea conditions. With more than 30 years’ fishing experience behind him, Paul can show you ropes of bluewater fishing, spearfishing and is even licensed for whale swimming in the season. The 5-hour fishing charter is their standard trip, while a 4-hour spearfishing excursion is also available for those with their own gear and guns. See more fishing charters with a whale-watching license in the 5 Best Whale Tours in Niue.
5. Sea Turtle Charters
For an intimate fishing charter ideal for one or two anglers, join Sea Turtle Charters for an awesome experience on the water. The passionate expat, Ian, is your skipper who will show you how to tackle tropical pelagic fish aboard his 5.5m Surtees Workmate. Who can complain when the charter is one of the most affordable on the island?!
6. Gone Fishing Niue Fishing Charters
A maximum of three anglers can join on a 4-5-hour fishing charter with Gone Fishing Niue Fishing Charters. Their Stabicraft 1850 Fisher fitted with 100HP Yamaha 4-stroke motor and a 15HP Yamaha Aux where you can either bring your own gear or make use of their Shimano rods and reels.
7. Kiu Tahi Charters
Get the locals’ experience with James on Kiu Tahi Charters in their 5.7m pontoon boat with 115HP Yamaha 4-stroke motor and a backup motor. The boat is geared up to target wahoo, tuna, mahimahi, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally and Pacific barracuda with trawl lines, jigging and bottom fishing. Either way, you’ll be with someone who has thousands of hours of fishing the local waters.
8. Niue Sport Fishing Charters
Join Andy and BJ on their purpose-built 659 Stabicraft Supercab powered by a 4-stroke 150HP Yamaha motor ensuring a smooth ride. Equipment is key for this sports fishing charter, which has some of the latest Shimano game rods and reels, an EPIRB, colour GPS and depth sounder electronics, VHF and satellite phone. The team prides itself on chartering to your requirements with a range of lures, poppers, jigs, stick baits and fresh baits to suit a variety of fishing styles.
9. Teresa’s Charters
You’ll get the full attention on this fishing charter, which not only includes the skipper but a deckhand. Up to three passengers can jump onboard Teresa’s Charters’ 6m Stabicraft with a 115HP Yamaha motor. You don’t have to worry about a thing with all the gear included, from the same rods to the lures and bait.
10. Vaimono Charters
Finally, join Vaimono Charters for their 4-hour charter onboard a 5m alloy boat equipped with all of the expected gear and safety equipment. They are a well-established fishing charter in Niue that can take up to three anglers. For more about fishing charters in Niue, see How to Choose the Best Fishing Tour in Niue.
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Author
Laura S.
This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Niue Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Niue. She knows the island inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Niue’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.