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Tahiti Fish in a Barrel 

4.7
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 Marina Taina, Puna'auia, 98718, French Polynesia–
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Tahiti Fish in a Barrel 

Puna'auia, French Polynesia
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20 ft
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4.7
(37 reviews)
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Tahiti Fish in a Barrel is located in Puna'auia and offers to show you a joyful time across the Tahiti reef.

Capt. Nino will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in trolling or spinning fishing trips, along the splendid Tahitian landscape. This involves 3-hour trips, mainly fishing for Wahoo, Bonito, Barracuda, Trevally, and Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

You'll be fishing from a 20' Marinalu boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers and an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so.

You'll find free snacks, and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Tahiti Fish in a Barrel.

Tahiti Fish in a Barrel is located in Puna'auia and offers to show you a joyful time across the Tahiti reef.

Capt. Nino will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in trolling or spinning fishing trips, along the splendid Tahitian landscape. This involves 3-hour trips, mainly fishing for Wahoo, Bonito, Barracuda, Trevally, and Tuna, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

You'll be fishing from a 20' Marinalu boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers and an ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so.

You'll find free snacks, and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Tahiti Fish in a Barrel.

Nino Nicolas
Captain
Nino Nicolas
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Trevally (Giant)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+6
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.7
37 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (40)

What anglers say

84%
Recommended
48%
Caught fish

Reviews (37)

  • Kylian Mathieu
    Kylian Mathieu
    pf
    French Polynesia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    meilleur peche de ma vie

    3 Hour Trip on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    c’était une excellente pêche avec le capitaine Nico. Merci à lui grâce à lui moi et ma copine on a pu pêcher des poissons vraiment super beau au total sorties cinq poissons  deux petites bonite, deux un peu plus grosse et une carangue arc-en-ciel  on a pu aussi voir tortue raie poissons volant poissons aiguilles baleine c’est vraiment incroyable merci nico et a la prochaine j’espère 🤩❤️🎣👌🤙

  • James Thompson
    James Thompson
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    CPT Joan Rocks!

    3 Hour Trip on November 29, 2025 • 4 adults

    He gave us a call to go earlier than the scheduled 0830 start. We agreed and were very glad for it. We looked out for the birds diving and sure enough got hooked up as soon as we got out there. There were no other boats around! We caught another one when another boat showed up. Immediately thereafter we caught the third fish. He asked if we wanted to fish more even though we had come to our allotted time. What a Captain! We ended up giving him one of our 3 fish. Would recommend CPT Joan any time!

  • Kristen Bergeson
    Kristen Bergeson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Loved it!

    3 Hour Trip on January 7, 2025 • 5 adults

    Our family of 5 went out with Captain Nico and had a great day. Nico was very communicative leading up to our trip. He was ready to go the moment we stepped on the boat. We started off trolling behind the reef with no luck. Then we went deeper and found some birds and fish out by the algae chain/buoy. We caught one, reeled it in, but then it got away. We persevered and ended up with bites on 2 different lines at the same time. It was so exciting and a little crazy reeling them in, maneuvering the boat, keeping the lines untangled, etc., but Nico was able to direct us all so we got 2 on board! Great day!

  • Gary Copelin
    Gary Copelin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing Slow but

    3 Hour Trip on January 14, 2026 • 1 adult

    We did boat a really nice Wahoo. Great day out on the water

  • Robert Maniere
    Robert Maniere
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    beautiful

    3 Hour Trip on May 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    lost a big one but thats fishing !

  • Amy Baldridge
    Amy Baldridge
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    3 Hour Trip on February 7, 2025 • 5 adults

    Captain Nico was great! We trolled along the reef taking in the beautiful view of Tahiti and Moorea, waves and wildlife. Unfortunately no fish today but still a great experience. Thank you

  • Israel Saari
    Israel Saari
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Tour

    3 Hour Trip on May 27, 2025 • 5 adults

    Nino was awesome and he put us in the fish. We caught a large Bonita and hooked one other. A nice time on the water. Thank you!

  • Carl Hadra
    Carl Hadra
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Nico

    3 Hour Trip on July 9, 2024 • 2 adults

    Great half day — really had a good time. Suggestion…. Take your own beer, snacks, etc. some rule about alcohol where he can’t recommend it. It’s on you.

  • Jamie Horner
    Jamie Horner
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Morning in Paradise

    3 Hour Trip on December 28, 2023 • 2 adults

    Knowledgable amazing host, knew exactly how to put us on top of the fish…. Most exhilarating experience ever! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone!

  • Morgan Miller
    Morgan Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Captain Nico

    3 Hour Trip on May 19, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had a great morning fishing with Captain Nico! We only caught two small tuna, but enjoyed spending the morning on a boat nonetheless. Nico is friendly and knowledgeable, and we would recommend this experience!

FAQs about Tahiti Fish in a Barrel

Tahiti Fish in a Barrel offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Tahiti Fish in a Barrel, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tahiti Fish in a Barrel include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks (we offer water, Juice and biscuits to our fishermans )
  • Drinks (water,Juice and if they want to bring beer they can of course )
Tahiti Fish in a Barrel offers the following type of fishing:
  • Reef fishing
Tahiti Fish in a Barrel offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Tahiti Fish in a Barrel include:
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Dogtooth)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Nino Nicolas
Nino Nicolas
Puna'auia, French Polynesia
70 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2022
A professional fisherman when I was in France. I returned to my passion with the desire to share it.
Nino Nicolas
Nino Nicolas
Fully verified
70
reports
37
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
A professional fisherman when I was in France. I returned to my passion with the desire to share it.

The fish you can target

Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holds a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat, with dramatic tropical mountain coastline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Dogtooth Tuna
    Big rush and fight with this doggy!!!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large tuna aboard a boat on open ocean, with a cruise ship visible on the horizon.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    À lot of fun today again with light rods
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Super sortie !!! Des oiseaux de partout et beaucoup de fun.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Kylian M.
    Kylian M.
    c’était une excellente pêche avec le capitaine Nico. Merci à lui grâce à lui moi et ma copine on a pu pêcher des poissons vraiment super beau au total sorties cinq poissons  deux petites bonite, deux un peu plus grosse et une carangue arc-en-ciel  on a pu aussi voir tortue raie poissons volant poissons aiguilles baleine c’est vraiment incroyable merci nico et a la prochaine j’espère 🤩❤️🎣👌🤙
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while out on the open ocean, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Bonito fun
  • A vibrant Red Snapper is caught on a line while fishing in deep blue waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Vers fun deep sea jigging
  • Anglers actively reeling in a fish during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Very fun wish light gear.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the open sea.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    In the birds small roads
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing in deep blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Off shore in the birds
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    In the birds. Big fight

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
marinalu
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
we offer water, Juice and biscuits to our fishermans
Drinks
water,Juice and if they want to bring beer they can of course

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
hi there is no age limits, Kids and grandfathers are welcome.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash

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