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Fishing in Bali: Charters from Tanjung Benoa, Fish You Can Catch and Costs
Fishing in Bali: boat charters from Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua, the fish operators target (giant trevally, tuna, grouper), example prices in US dollars from November 2026 and the Rp150,000 tourist levy.
Quick Overview: Fishing in Bali: boat charters from Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua, the fish operators target (giant trevally, tuna, grouper), example prices in US dollars from November 2026 and the Rp150,000 tourist levy.
You can fish in Bali, and nearly all of it is done from a chartered boat. South Bali is the usual base: boats leave from Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua and go after giant trevally, tuna and reef fish. There’s no official fishing calendar, so the useful question for any operator is what’s biting in your month.
By Absolute Asia Tours. Last checked 9 November 2026. How we researched this: we read the Department of Tourism and news reports, operator listings and Wikipedia, and we list every source at the end. Where no official figure exists, the page says so.
| Style | Chartered boats, from traditional jukung to yachts |
|---|---|
| Main base | Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua, south Bali |
| Fish named by operators | Giant trevally, yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, grouper, snapper |
| Example prices | Private fishing yacht, full day: USD 627 for up to 5 guests (Sailo) to USD 1,023 per boat (GetMyBoat); listing snapshot |
| Foreign tourist levy | Rp150,000 per visitor, set by the Bali Provincial Government |
| Season | No official calendar. One guide puts nearshore tuna at its best around June |
Can you fish in Bali?
Yes. Charter operators work out of south Bali, and boats range from small traditional jukung to larger yachts. Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula in Badung Regency that’s already known for water sports such as diving, parasailing and banana boats, so the boat infrastructure is there. We found no official Bali or national page on tourist angling, so ask the operator whether any area rules apply to your route.
Where do you go fishing in Bali?
South Bali is the default. Nusa Dua is a resort enclave built in the 1970s, about 22 kilometers from Denpasar, and Tanjung Benoa sits beside it. Other coasts have local fishing, but the charter market we could check is concentrated in the south.
What fish can you catch in Bali?
Operator listings name giant trevally, yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, grouper and snapper. Giant trevally is the headline fish: it lives across the Indo-Pacific and can reach 170 centimeters and 80 kilograms, though most boats see far smaller ones. One FishingBooker report describes a first-trip catch of about 15 kilograms. Treat that as one customer’s day, not an average.
When is the fishing season in Bali?
There’s no official schedule that we could find. A FishingBooker guide says nearshore tuna fishing usually peaks around June, mostly mackerel tuna, with dogtooth and yellowfin as other local species. It names no month for giant trevally. Because the sources are commercial, ask your operator what they have been catching recently and plan a flexible day.
How much does a fishing charter in Bali cost?
On 9 November 2026 an 11-metre private motor yacht with a fishing crew out of south Bali was listed at USD 627 for a full day for up to five guests on Sailo, and a luxury 11-metre private yacht for professional fishing toward Lembongan at USD 1,023 per day on GetMyBoat. Prices vary with boat size, fuel and group size, so use these as a rough range and get a written quote.
What else do you pay as a visitor?
Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-time levy of Rp150,000, according to the Bali Provincial Government. It’s a visit fee, not a fishing fee; the Bali Provincial Government requires it before departure or during your stay.
Planning fishing into a Bali trip
A half-day trip fits easily between sightseeing days. For when to travel, see our best time to visit Bali, and for the rest of the island our Bali travel guide and things to do in Indonesia. Absolute Asia Tours has planned Asia trips since 1989; tell us through the contact page if fishing is part of your plan.
Fishing in Bali: frequently asked questions
Where do fishing charters leave from in Bali?
Mostly Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua in south Bali.
What fish can you catch in Bali?
Operators list giant trevally, yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, grouper and snapper.
Is there a fishing season in Bali?
We found no official calendar. One commercial guide says nearshore tuna usually peaks around June.
How much does a Bali fishing trip cost?
Private fishing yachts were listed from USD 627 to USD 1,023 for a full day on 9 November 2026.
Sources (checked 9 November 2026): FishingBooker, Bali fishing guide and Tanjung Benoa listings; Bali Provincial Government tourism office, visitor rules; Wikipedia: Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, giant trevally.
Giant trevally is the headline fish: it lives across the Indo-Pacific and can reach 170 centimeters and 80 kilograms, though most boats see far smaller ones.
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