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 Kavieng
is located at 2 35 S & 150 48m E, where
the Pacific Ocean & the Bismarck Sea meet.
The
convergence of tides & currents brings bait
fish, which create the beginning of the food chain
on and around the reefs of the 149 islands of
New Ireland Province - an anglers paradise!!!
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 Proximity
to the Equator provides access to these islands
all year round, as the area does not experience
cyclones or typhoons. Most pelagic species are
available, including black and blue marlin and
sailfish.
The
area is also home to yellow fin, skipjack, and
dogtooth tuna, and no tropical fishing trip is
complete without casting poppers for the famous
GT’s (giant trevally) and standing awe struck
at the Volkswagen size hole in the ocean as the
fish vanishes to the depths with your lure.
Other
game fish that can be caught within 5 minutes
of Kavieng town are mahi mahi (dolphin fish),
and catches of 30kg mackerel & wahoo have
been recorded.
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 The
area also has an abundance of fish inhabiting
the hundreds of coral reefs. Anglers who prefer
the deeper water can test their skills on coral
& coronation trout, red emperor and sweetlip,
along with dozens of other species.
For
those who like serious deep-water challenges there
are sufficient goldband snapper & mmberjack
to be jigged up from 100 meters.
A
short boat ride from the town is the heart of
a mangrove estuary system with several rivers
empting into Bagail Bay, making the area a haven
for several species of trevally, cod and mangrove
jack.
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 New
Hanover is the largest of the islands, with its
closet point approximately 20 nautical miles from
Kavieng and its furthest point 55 nautical miles.
This area is called Three Island Harbour and it
is one of PNG’s best kept secrets with its
breathtaking beauty, cobalt blue waters, pristine
rivers and abundant fish.
The
eastern side of New Hanover is protected by a
string of narrow islands called the Tsoi Group,
these islands create large areas of sugar white
sand covered by crystal clear water and sea grass
beds that are ideal foraging grounds for the very
timid and difficult to catch "bone"
and "milkfish".
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Day Charters
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Pelagic Pursuits operates 3 vessels to cater
for all game, sport, fly and bottom fishing. "BRONCO"
is a 23’ Fly Bridge Sportfisher for Game
& Sportfishing and "COLT" a 21’
custom built Long boat for casting poppers for
Giant Trevally, jigging for Dog Tooth Tuna or
salt water fly fishing.
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Lissenung Island Resort is an internationally
recognised dive resort, however Lissenung also
caters for a range of other tours and experiences,
including all game, sport, fly and bottom fishing,
for both houseguests and day trippers lodging
in Kavieng town.
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Clem's Place is a surfing resort on Tuning Island
in the New Hanover Island group. In addition to
surfing and diving, game, sport, fly and bottom
fishing tours are available for houseguests combining
a variety of holiday activities and experiences
or for dedicated fisher persons.
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Whilst Nusa Island Retreat is well known for
catering for surfers needs with daily transfers
to the reefs under the Kavieng Surf Management
Plan, they also organise kayaking, fishing, snorkelling,
road trips, cycling and island walks. See also
listing in Kavieng accommodation.
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