Saka Putu Private Fishing Tour in Lovina: Traditional Boat, Optional Snorkeling, From $30
Quick answer
The Saka Putu private fishing tour is a hand-line fishing trip from Lovina on a traditional outrigger boat, from $30 per person for 2.5 to 8 hours.
Snorkeling is an optional add-on, gratuity and breakfast are extra, and the tour holds 4.3/5 from 24 reviews on GetYourGuide.
CV Saka Bali Putu Tour
Bali/Lovina: Private Fishing Tour with Snorkeling Option
4.3 (24) · from $30
The Saka Putu private fishing tour is the cheapest way I track to fish from a traditional boat off Bali's quiet north coast: a local captain, hand lines instead of rods, and a choice of trip length from 2.5 hours up to a full 8-hour day.
The length you pick decides what you catch. A reviewer who booked 5 hours said that was too short to reach the water for tuna or mahi-mahi, while a couple on a longer booking landed a tuna.
The listing says catching fish is not guaranteed, so treat the short options as a boat morning with a line in the water. For other Lovina trips from the same operator, see the Bali boat tours hub or the fishing charters in Bali, or return to the home page.
| Operator | CV Saka Bali Putu Tour, trading as Saka Bali Dolphin Tour and Transport at the meeting point |
|---|---|
| Boat type and capacity | Small traditional outrigger boat with a local captain; private group, capacity not stated on the listing |
| Price | From $30.09 per person on GetYourGuide (USD, checked 2026-10-17); the listing does not say which duration the from-price covers |
| Duration | 2.5 to 8 hours, chosen when you book |
| Departure times | Not stated; the booking calendar shows slots. The operator contacts you the evening before to confirm any pickup |
| Start point | Saka Bali Dolphin Tour and Transport meeting point, Lovina. Meeting point on Google Maps |
| Route | Calm water off Lovina's coast; a nearby reef stop if you add snorkeling |
| Food and drinks | Mineral water included; breakfast only as an add-on; light refreshment and a cool towel on return, per the description |
| Languages | English and Indonesian (one reviewer's guide spoke no English) |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.3/5 from 24 reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Saka Putu private fishing tour and what do you catch?
It is a private hand-line fishing outing on a local boat, aimed at beginners, with tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper named as the targets.
- Method: hand lines and traditional techniques taught by the captain, with no fishing experience needed.
- Target fish: tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper on the operator's description.
- Reality check: reviewers describe bottom fishing for small reef fish close to shore on the shorter trips; one released two snapper of about 10 cm.
- Optional add-on: a nearby reef for snorkeling, with gear provided.
The listing makes no promise of a catch, and I would plan around that statement and not around the highlights.
Where does the Saka Putu private fishing tour start?
You meet at the Saka Bali Dolphin Tour and Transport office in Lovina and look for the staff sign that reads GetYourGuide and SBPT.
The listing gives coordinates for the meeting point. Optional pickup is confirmed by the team ahead of the day, and which hotels qualify is not stated, so ask when they contact you.
| From | To | How | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovina hotel area | Saka Bali meeting point | Short ride or walk; no routed time given | Meeting point on Google Maps |
| Kuta | Lovina | About 73 min, 96 km by road in free-flow routing (OSRM, no traffic modelled) | Driving route on Google Maps |
| Ubud | Lovina | About 68 min, 80 km by road in free-flow routing (OSRM, no traffic modelled) | Driving route on Google Maps |
What does the day look like, step by step?
The day follows a four-step pattern: briefing, fishing, optional reef stop, return to the beach.
- Meet the captain and take a short safety briefing at the beach.
- Sail out on the outrigger and fish with hand lines, with the captain showing the technique.
- If you booked the add-on, stop at a nearby reef and snorkel with the equipment supplied.
- Return to the beach for a cool towel and a light refreshment.
The only named stop is Lovina itself, at Lovina Beach on Google Maps. The listing names no fishing ground, so I cannot give a route table.
How long is the trip and when does it sail?
You choose between 2.5 and 8 hours, and the booking calendar shows the start times for your date.
The listing states no departure times, so ask the operator which slots exist. Daylight helps you plan: sunrise ranges from 05:48 to 06:34 across the year, and sunset from 18:09 to 18:46.
What is included and what costs extra?
The price covers the boat, the captain, fishing gear, water and insurance, and leaves gratuity, personal spending and the extras to you.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Boat and local captain | Included | Private group on a traditional outrigger |
| Fishing equipment | Included | Hand lines; no experience needed |
| Mineral water | Included | On board |
| Insurance | Included | Stated in the includes list |
| Snorkeling gear and reef stop | Add-on | Chosen at booking |
| Breakfast | Add-on | Chosen at booking |
| Gratuity and personal expenses | Extra | Not included |
| Dolphin watching | Extra | One reviewer paid extra for it on the day; the listing does not price it |
Bring a hat, sunscreen, swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes, as the listing advises. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
How does the Saka Putu private fishing tour compare with other Lovina trips?
It is the only private fishing option among the Lovina tours I track, and it sits between the dolphin trip and the sunset trip on price.
| Tour | Price | Length | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saka Putu private fishing tour (this page) | $30 | 2.5-8 h | Hand-line fishing, optional snorkeling |
| Lovina sunrise dolphin watching | $14 | 2-10 h | Dolphins, swimming, snorkeling |
| Lovina sunset cruise with snorkeling | $18 | 2-6 h | Sunset boat and coral reef |
| Balitravelescape private fishing from Padang Bai | $55 | 5-7 h | Deeper-water fishing from the east coast, with hotel pickup |
The east-coast fishing trip costs more but includes a private car from your hotel and reaches rougher, deeper water, as the wave table below shows.
Is the Saka Putu private fishing tour worth it versus a deep-sea charter?
It is worth it for a calm, cheap, beginner-friendly morning, and not worth it if the goal is a trophy fish.
- Book it if: you have children or first-timers and want calm water, since average daily maximum waves off Lovina stay between 0.1 and 0.5 m.
- Skip it if: you want big-game fish; reviewers on the shorter trips fished close to shore near the bottom.
- Value check: $30 is under a third of the $84 east-coast sunrise charter, but you give up the hotel pickup and the deeper water.
For a family on the north coast, I'd book the long duration and add snorkeling, because the calm sea is the real advantage here.
When is the best time to go fishing off Lovina?
July to September are the driest months in the 2025 data, with 8 to 12 rainy days a month against 24 or more in November to February.
| Month | Avg high 2025 | Days with 1 mm+ rain | Avg daily max wave | Sunrise / sunset (WITA) | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.6°C | 31 | 0.5 m | 06:11 / 18:46 | Wet month: expect showers, ask about moving the start |
| Feb | 29.7°C | 28 | 0.5 m | 06:22 / 18:45 | Wet month: expect showers, ask about moving the start |
| Mar | 30.1°C | 25 | 0.3 m | 06:23 / 18:34 | Wet month: expect showers, ask about moving the start |
| Apr | 30.7°C | 17 | 0.1 m | 06:21 / 18:18 | Mixed: check the forecast the evening before |
| May | 30.1°C | 21 | 0.2 m | 06:22 / 18:09 | Mixed: check the forecast the evening before |
| Jun | 29.9°C | 15 | 0.3 m | 06:29 / 18:10 | Mixed: check the forecast the evening before |
| Jul | 30.1°C | 10 | 0.3 m | 06:34 / 18:17 | Dry season: best odds of calm, clear water |
| Aug | 30.1°C | 8 | 0.3 m | 06:28 / 18:20 | Dry season: best odds of calm, clear water |
| Sep | 30.9°C | 12 | 0.3 m | 06:12 / 18:17 | Dry season: best odds of calm, clear water |
| Oct | 31.1°C | 17 | 0.2 m | 05:56 / 18:15 | Mixed: check the forecast the evening before |
| Nov | 30.8°C | 24 | 0.1 m | 05:48 / 18:20 | Wet month: expect showers, ask about moving the start |
| Dec | 30.6°C | 24 | 0.3 m | 05:55 / 18:33 | Wet month: expect showers, ask about moving the start |
Wave heights come from a global marine model, not a buoy at Lovina, so treat them as a guide to how sheltered the coast is. The levy below is separate from the tour price.
IDR 150,000 is the one-time levy international visitors pay in Bali under Provincial Regulation 2 of 2025.
What do passengers say?
14 of the 17 reviews I could read score 5 out of 5, and the three lower ones are about expectations, not safety.
- Guides and captains - praised for patience and for helping people hook fish.
- Catch size - small reef fish on shorter trips; one 1/5 review says the guide warned them they would catch little.
- Language - the same 1/5 review says the guide did not speak English.
- Extras - a 3/5 review paid extra to see dolphins and found many boats late in the day.
The rating is 4.3/5 from 24 reviews, so this is a small sample.
Who should skip the Saka Putu private fishing tour?
Skip it if you expect to bring home a big fish, need a fluent English guide, or get seasick easily on small open boats.
- Anglers wanting big fish: look at the fishing charters in Bali or the other Bali boat tours.
- Anyone who dislikes small boats: the outrigger is small and open.
- Travellers who need certainty on language: the listing says English and Indonesian, but one guide did not speak English.
How do you book the Saka Putu private fishing tour?
From $30 per person for a private fishing trip of 2.5 to 8 hours with gear, water and insurance; free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check availabilityI earn a commission if you book through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Choose your duration and add-ons when you pick the date. For national fishing policy, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is the Indonesian authority.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need fishing experience for the Lovina fishing tour?
No, the listing says the captain guides you through the hand-line technique and the trip is beginner-friendly.
Is snorkeling included in the Saka Putu fishing tour?
Only if you select the snorkeling add-on at booking, with gear provided for a nearby reef stop.
Is fish guaranteed on the Lovina fishing tour?
No, the listing states that catching fish is not guaranteed.
How long is the Saka Putu private fishing tour?
You choose between 2.5 and 8 hours when booking. Longer options give more time to reach deeper water.
Can I keep the fish I catch in Lovina?
The listing does not say. One reviewer ate the catch with their driver afterwards, so ask the captain before you go.
Is the Lovina fishing tour private?
Yes, it is listed as a private group, with your own captain and boat.
Where do I meet for the Lovina fishing tour?
At the Saka Bali Dolphin Tour and Transport office in Lovina, where staff hold a sign with the GetYourGuide and SBPT names.
Is hotel pickup included for the fishing tour in Lovina?
Pickup is offered as an option, and the team messages you the evening before to confirm it. The listing does not name covered areas.
What should I bring on a Lovina fishing trip?
A hat, sunscreen and swimwear, plus a towel and a change of clothes, as the listing recommends.
Can I cancel the Saka Putu fishing tour?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing (product 1047080); Love Bali, Bali Provincial Government; Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries; Open-Meteo Marine and historical weather APIs; sunrise-sunset.org.
