Offshore / bluewater zone around Rarotonga (Fish Aggregating Devices)

Open-ocean pelagic spearfishing for tuna, mahimahi, wahoo and marlin around FADs miles offshore in deep water. This is the form of spearfishing commonly practised and offered by local operators; reef/lagoon spearfishing is avoided due to ciguatera. Coordinates are the island centre (approximate) for reference.

Experienced bluewater hunters only; bring own equipment. Outside ra'ui reserves and the 50 nm large-scale commercial fishing restriction zone (artisanal/recreational take permitted).

Year-round; pelagic species seasonal availability varies.