Vanuatu truly is a year-round destination. At any given time, superb results can be achieved for one or more of the available species. The following seasonal information is to be taken as a general guideline only; we strongly recommend that you contact South Pacific Anglers or Kahuna Charters to discuss your angling plans.

We will endeavor to fully advise you of the angling options available during your preferred window of travel, and will recommend travel times for targeting particular species. During your stay, within consideration of prevailing fishing and weather conditions, we will ensure that everything is done to allow you the best possible chances of success.

	Pacific Sailfish Caught Between: Year round Peak Time: June to September Average Size encountered: 50 to 120 pounds Vanuatu Record: 195 pounds
	Broadbill Swordfish Caught Between: Not yet established Peak Time: Not yet established Average Size encountered: Not yet established Vanuatu Record: 143 pounds
	Dogtooth Tuna Caught Between: Year Round Peak Time: October to May Average Size encountered: 15 to 40 pounds Vanuatu Record: 145 pounds
	Blue Marlin Caught Between: Year Round Peak Time: September to June Average Size encountered: 150 to 450 pounds Vanuatu Record: 1094 pounds
	Wahoo Caught Between: Year Round Peak Time: April to October Average Size encountered: 20 - 60 pounds Vanuatu Record: 108 pounds
	Mahi Mahi Caught Between: Year Round Peak Time: April to November Average Size encountered: 10 to 30 pounds Vanuatu Record: 53 pounds
	Yellow Tuna Caught Between: Year Round Peak Time: October to May Average Size encountered: 20 to 80 pounds Vanuatu Record: 185 pounds
	Black Marlin Caught Between: January to August Peak Time: April to July Average Size encountered: 120 to 450 pounds Vanuatu Record: 875 pounds

Who owns the catch

Currently no serious commercial fishing fleets currently operate in Vanuatu waters, and Kahuna Charters sincerely hopes it remains that way. Locals and restaurants rely on sport and game fish operators for 90 per cent of their fish requirements. Kahuna Charters practices tag and release on all general marlin fishing charters, but we do offer guests the right to kill a billfish.

Other species encountered may be killed for commercial purposes and will remain the property of the boats. Any fish that you wish for your own consumption will be expertly cleaned and filleted, packed and stored on ice for you to take back to your apartment or resort, or to any of the great restaurants in Port Vila that are happy to prepare your catch for that evening's meal.