Fishing

Like fishing? You are going to love Papua New Guinea. With over 5000 kilometres of coastline and more than 3000 marine species, of which approximately 1500 species are associated with coral reefs, this place is fishing heaven. Freshwater lake or mangrove forest fishing, reef fishing, and an open deep-sea ocean water fishing are your options. Challenge the legendary Black Bass, known as a strong fighting fish, to a battle of wills. Due to its heroic strength, anglers from all over the world travel to Papua New Guinea to test thier strength and skill against this formidable foe. Apart from this brave beast, the remarkable the Niugini Tigerfish which is endemic to Papua New Guinea, is a popular freshwater trophy, especially in Kikori and Fly rivers. Barramundi, mangrove jack, saratoga, spot tail bass, saw fish, tarpon and jungle perch are other freshwater fish to be hooked, while mackerel, yellowfin tuna, sailfish, blue and black striped marlins, giant trevally, mahi mahi, wahoo, dog tooth tuna and more, are the open water targets.