6 Fishing Tours around Ubud Worth an Early Start

1.Private Sunrise Fishing & Catch-and-Cook Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 5h 30m Our pick

Set out from central Amed with an English-speaking local captain, quality fishing gear, snacks, and cold drinks. At sunrise, you might fish for Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, GT, and more. If you catch fish, a local restaurant prepares it for dinner. Captains named by past participants include Made, Juli, and Wayan.

“Great day on the water with Juli! We managed to get fish when other boats missed out. Juli is clearly a great waterman, and I felt confident with my son (8 years old) at sea. We had an amazing bbq after… a very memorable experience. Thank you Juli, and also to the rest of the staff for the excellent communication and service!”

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2.East Bali Spear Or Line Fishing Tour At Virgin Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $60

Spend about nine hours on a private East Bali outing, with hotel pickup, a stop to see traditional salt-making in Kusamba, and fishing from a local outrigger off Virgin Beach. Your guide supplies line-fishing or spearfishing gear and snorkel equipment. You can eat your catch at lunch, with drivers such as Arya and fishing guides such as Wayan named by past participants.

“Had an amazing time fishing in Bali. I had never fished before, and our guide was very helpful in instructing us on what to do. My dad and I each caught 5+ fish. The guide then cooked the fish up for us for a delicious meal. Would highly recommend for a fun excursion in Bali.”

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3.Private Fishing Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · from $70

Ride from your hotel to East Bali in a private car, then fish the Indian Ocean for about five hours with an expert assistant and captain. Try coral fishing, trolling, or other methods, and look for species such as snapper, barracuda, and tuna. Names connected with the crew include Tapaz, Eka, and Captain Oleng. Your catch is cooked for an Indonesian-style lunch.

“Our Driver and fishing guide Eka was very friendly and helpful, he was good at English which made the experience more enjoyable being able to communicate and have conversation about Bali culture, we caught fish and had a good lunch, thank you very much”

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4.Private Fishing Tour with Snorkeling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 150 minutes - 10 hours · from $19Best value

Set out from Lovina with a local captain for private, hand-line fishing from a traditional outrigger boat. Your captain will show you the basics, and you can add a reef snorkel with gear provided. Dedi and his younger brother have led some trips, though your crew may differ. Short outings stay close to shore; ask about duration if you hope to reach offshore fishing grounds.

“caught some fish, saw dolphins and whale sharks. Dedi and his little brother are top lads and k ow where the fish are!”

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5.Bali Fishing Trip Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $75Top rated

Set out from Candidasa on a private fishing boat with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide. Awa and captain Rinta have led trips targeting fish such as amberjack, mahi mahi, ruby snapper, and rainbow runners. Shimano and Penn gear, bait, water, and snacks are provided; lunch with your catch is available if you select that option.

“Our snorkeling experience in Nusa Penida was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, everything was smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable. Our guide was kind, attentive, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the day. He was also very knowledgeabRead more”

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6.Bali Full Day Trip Fishing, Snorkeling,Eat in Candidasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Join a local captain and fishing crew for a private day on Candidasa’s waters, with fishing for marlin, grouper and sailfish, plus two one-hour snorkeling stops. You’ll get hotel transport, basic fishing and snorkeling gear, a breakfast box and lunch time at a white-sand beach. Confirm the meal arrangements and pickup time before booking.

“Beginner-friendly but professional fishing and snorkeling experience! Considerate and patient guidance for us and left us so many unique memories. Captain and his son helped us a lot and got many fish for us to take to the restaurant. Also thanks the driver to pick up and send us back to our hotel which cost 2+hrs. Appreciate soooo much!”

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