Fishing is part of everyday island life around Aore and Santo. From casting a line in the shallows and around the reef to heading offshore into deeper water, there are plenty of opportunities to experience fishing during your stay.
What you might catch depends on the location, weather, tides and season — and sometimes a little island luck.
Want to go fishing? CONTACT YOUR HOST
🎣 Fishing Close to Aore
The reefs and waters surrounding Aore are home to a wide variety of tropical fish. Depending on where and how you're fishing, you may encounter coral trout, red emperor, mangrove jack, sweetlip, trevally, barracuda, reef cod, spangled emperor, mullet and garfish.
Fishing conditions vary from day to day, so local knowledge makes a big difference. If you'd like to wet a line during your stay, ask your host about the best options available.
🌊 Offshore Fishing
Beyond the reefs, the deeper waters around Santo offer opportunities for some much larger species.
Depending on the season and conditions, offshore catches may include yellowfin and dogtooth tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, Spanish mackerel, skipjack tuna, amberjack and larger trevally, along with the possibility of sailfish and marlin.
If you'd like to experience offshore fishing, talk to your host about local fishing trips and charter options.
🐟 Fishing with the Locals
One of the most memorable ways to experience Aore is to go fishing with people who know these waters.
Local fishing is generally much simpler than a commercial fishing charter — and that's part of the experience. You'll get an insight into how island families fish, where they go and how the ocean remains an important part of everyday life.
⚠️ Eating Your Catch
Some tropical reef fish can carry ciguatera toxin, and it cannot be reliably identified simply by looking at the fish.
If you're fortunate enough to catch something you'd like to eat, check with your host or an experienced local before preparing or eating any reef fish.
🌴 Respecting Local Waters
Fishing around Aore isn't just recreation — the ocean is an important source of food for local families.
Please respect local fishing areas, reefs and community rules. Some areas may have restrictions or local conservation practices, so ask before fishing somewhere unfamiliar and follow the advice of your host or local guide.
Please don't fish directly in front of village areas or within protected areas unless you've been told it's okay to do so.
🗓️ When's the Best Time?
Fishing is possible throughout the year, but species and conditions change with the seasons.
Want to know what's biting?
Ask your host or local fishing guide. They'll have the best idea of recent catches, weather and conditions and can suggest what's worth targeting during your stay.