The majestic mountain peaks and stunning lagoons of Tahiti have long captured the imagination of travelers worldwide, from the artist Paul Gauguin to modern honeymooners seeking the ultimate getaway.  For anglers in the know, the magnificent tropical waters also offer an incredible opportunity for world class fishing. Tahiti Sport Fishing is the premier charter company that offers a variety of trips throughout French Polynesia.

Tahiti Sport Fishing might offer the largest and most luxurious vessel we have featured here at Red Tuna, the Ultimate Lady…a 90’ luxury yacht that also offers dynamic performance. It is available for not only sport fishing, but extended cruises throughout the 100 islands that make up French Polynesia.  The smaller but equally impressive SeaWolf is a 50’ fishing machine that Tahiti Sport Fishing calls “quite possibly the most sophisticated sport fisher on the planet”.  For a more practical but top-notch option, Kaivea, a well-outfitted 27’ Boston Whaler, is based in Bora Bora and is available for daily charters.

Tahiti Sport Fishing specializes in extended trips to remote islands which offer amazing fishing in often untapped waters. The deep cobalt waters are home to blue marlin that can reach “grander” status, and big yellowfin tuna are caught throughout the year.  There are a wide variety of bottom fish available for jigging or deep dropping, including many exotic bucket-list species that make tasty table fare. The coral-rich shallows and reef edges surrounding the islands offer perfect habitat for powerful giant trevally (GT), perhaps the ultimate challenge for the avid jigging/popping enthusiast.

Team Ultimate Lady recently won the 2025 Blue Marlin World Cup with a 689-pound marlin caught in Tahiti on July 4th.  The team was led by Tahiti Sport Fishing’s Captain Tom Francis and angler Fred Lewis.  You might not be fishing in the World Cup, but you will never go wrong with Tahiti Sport Fishing if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity!