Captain
Nino Nicolas

Member since September 2022 Puna'auia, French Polynesia
Background
A professional fisherman when I was in France. I returned to my passion with the desire to share it.
Techniques
trolling and casting are my favorite fishing techniques

Hey, I'm Captain Nino Nicolas

Puna'auia, French Polynesia
Background
A professional fisherman when I was in France. I returned to my passion with the desire to share it.
Techniques
trolling and casting are my favorite fishing techniques
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Tahiti Fish in a Barrel

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(30 reviews)
Puna'auia
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
Fishing Slow but
CPT Joan Rocks!
Great Tour
+32
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
52%
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James T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

CPT Joan Rocks!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on November 29, 2025
He gave us a call to go earlier than the scheduled 0830 start. We agreed and were very glad for it.ย  We looked out for the...
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Jackson P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on June 14, 2025
Captain Nico was awesome! He was a great guide and very attentive to changing conditions! He was very personable and knowledgeable!...
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Andrew M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Nico was great

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on March 31, 2026
I hooked and lost a big bonito, but it was an unproductive fishing day. Captain Nico was nice and tried hard.
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Michael N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nico is a great captain!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on April 29, 2025
I had a wonderful trip out with Nico. We were blessed with beautiful weather and calm seas. 10/10 would recommend if youโ€™re...
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Gary C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Slow but

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on January 14, 2026
We did boat a really nice Wahoo.ย  Great day out on the water
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