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Komodo Fishing

Nutrient-rich water, and the fish that follow it.

Trolling and jigging in the Flores Sea for giant trevally, wahoo, Spanish mackerel and yellowfin tuna. Grounds that see very few boats.

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March–November Best season
Beginners to experienced anglers Suits
Half or full days Time to allow
Included In the charter rate

The short answer

What komodo fishing actually involves

Giant trevally, wahoo, Spanish mackerel and yellowfin tuna. Suits beginners to experienced anglers. Season: March–November, with peak activity mid-season. Equipment: professional trolling and jigging tackle, rods, and live bait.

What makes it work

Three things that decide it

Trolling and jigging both

Two techniques, different water. The crew reads the current and switches rather than fishing one method all day.

Grounds without traffic

The Flores Sea sees a fraction of the pressure of better-known Indonesian fisheries. That shows in the fish.

Tackle and bait aboard

Professional gear, rods and live bait are provided. Bring your own rod if you prefer it; most guests do not.

On paper

Suits: Beginners to experienced anglers
Best season: March–November, with peak activity mid-season
Equipment: Professional trolling and jigging tackle, rods, and live bait
Highlights: Giant trevally, wahoo, Spanish mackerel and yellowfin tuna
Time to allow: Half or full days, worked around the tide
Booking: Part of any private charter; 30% deposit holds the dates

Everything above sits inside the all-inclusive charter rate unless noted otherwise. Park entrance and conservation fees are re-checked close to sailing.

Inside the rate

What the day rate already covers

Fully crewed private charter
All meals and beverages
Specialist guide where the activity needs one
Equipment listed above
Komodo National Park permits
Timing planned around tide, light and the day boats

A private charter sets its own hours. Day boats run to a fixed schedule; you do not — which is usually the difference between doing this well and doing it in a queue. Specific inclusions depend on the yacht selected, our charter desk will confirm the full list for your chosen vessel.

Before you commit

Four questions the desk gets weekly

Do I need experience?

No. Crew work with complete beginners through to experienced anglers, and set the technique to the party.

What will I catch?

Giant trevally, wahoo, Spanish mackerel and yellowfin tuna are the regulars. Nothing is guaranteed; the season and the tide decide.

When is it best?

March to November, with the strongest activity mid-season.

Is it catch and release?

Ask the desk — practice varies by species and by vessel, and park rules apply inside protected water.

Build it into the charter

Tell the desk this is the priority and how many days you have. The route is planned around it, and the written quote comes back the same day.

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