Fishing in Nusa Penida is exotic where you can reel species of fish. Turquoise waters, white sand beach and stunning snorkeling and diving spots. On a Nusa Penida fishing trip you will get both of explore the immense biodiversity in pristine nature and thrill of catching big fish and perfect deep sea fishing. Nusa Penida is one of the best deep sea big game trip fishing destination in Bali Indonesia and one of exciting fishing in Indonesia.
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Nusa Penida is an island in southeast of Bali and part of Klungkung Regency includes the neighbor small island of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. It is separated by Badung strait. Even it is a small island, there are plenty enchanting things to do in Nusa Penida including diving, fishing, snorkeling and many more. It has natural picturesque of cliff formation, pristine coral reefs and one of the best diving spots in Bali. Visiting this island is one of a must things to do in Bali.
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Nusa Penida Fish Species to Catch
There are endless catches fish around Nusa Penida Island. You may practice popping, jigging, trolling and bottom fishing both from modern boat or Jukung, Bali fishing boat. Here are top targets fish that bring the anglers to Nusa Penida Bali:
- 1. Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally is one of the most sought after fish in Nusa Penida, It’s perfect place for GT popping precisely in South end Nusa Penida and Batu Abah spot which are great places for GT Popping in Nusa Pedina. At certain times, you will catch huge number of GT with a good sizes. The spots are great GT Popping Bali among others.
- 2. Tuna
Tuna Fishing in Bali is one of the important catch for several reasons. Bullet shape body with tremendous power will make your reel screaming. Nusa Penida is one of the best destination for tuna fishing. There are massive skipjack tuna around the island. Beside you will also catch the dogtooth tuna and yellowfin tuna.
- 3. Mahi-mahi
Mahi-mahi fishing Bali is one of the most desirable fishing, acrobatic and hard fighting fish. Commonly known as dorado & dolphinfish is a beautiful fish with vibrant colors, orange gold, bright blue and green. Caught either by trolling or drifting, you will find the thrill of fishing by catching this species.
- 4. Wahoo
Wahoo fishing in Bali varies throughout the year. This fish are extremely fast swimming and aggressive predatory fish. It is best to fish during early morning from March to April and September to November.
- 5. Grouper & Snapper
Reef fish fishing Bali is one of the best option. Grouper and snapper are one of the delicious fish for your lunch and dinner. Waters in Nusa Penida are so diverse with marine life. This species are among the species that guarantee your catch in many reef hot spot.
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Nusa Penida Shore & Landbase Fishing
If you got short spare time, shore and land base fishing are the option. You can casting a lure in several places such as Sabela Beach either using travel rod tackles or ultralight fishing tackle. You will catch many species of grouper, barracuda and many more. Squid fishing are also good in Nusa Penida.
Things to do after fishing in Nusa Penida
- 1. Scuba Diving
Want to see Mola-mola (the oceanic sunfish), Nusa Penida is one of the place to see it by scuba diving. There are many spectacular diving spots around Nusa Penida such as incredible Manta Point & Crystal Bay. You will also find remarkable marine life in the dive sites.
- 2. Snorkeling at Crystal Bay
Snorkeling are great things to do after fishing in Nusa Penida. Crystal Bay is a perfect snorkeling spot to see mola-mola. Living in the deep sea and come up to in shallow water to clean parasite. Nusa Penida is one of the best place to see giant mola-mola in the world. Best season to see it is from August to October between new moon and full moon during long slack tide.
- 3. Kelingking Beach
Kelingking Beach is one of the popular place to visit in Nusa Penida Island. The cliffs with spectacular view of the beach below to be one of favorite tourist attraction. This hidden beach has incredible view of towering and steep cliff with the turquoise blue water and white sand beach backdrop.
- 4. Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is one of stunning white sand beach on view from the top of the hill with blue water, limestones hills and pristine white sand backdrop view. You can walk up to find perfect viewpoint overlooking to the beach.
- 5. Atuh Beach
Atuh Beach is one of the exotic beach in Bali. This picturesque beach is located in the eastern tip of Nusa Penida Island. The beach is secluded beach and surrounded by green cliffs, limestones rock formation and blue waters. This scenic view beach are one of a must things to see in Bali.
Fishing in Nusa Penida is a best fishing spots in Bali, it’s waters has rich of high nutrients providing perfect condition for predator fish. You fishing trip in Nusa Penida will be exciting. You will also enjoy day tour in paradise aside of fishing.