Top Fiji Fish Catches

Fiji’s fishing industry is a vital part of its economy and culture, with rich waters yielding some of the Pacific’s top fish catches. The country is renowned for its abundant tuna stocks, particularly yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore, which are the primary species targeted by both local and foreign commercial fleets. In addition to tuna, Fiji’s reefs and coastal waters are home to prized species such as mahi-mahi, wahoo, marlin, and snapper, supporting a vibrant artisanal and sport fishing sector. The fishing industry has deep historical roots in Fiji, with traditional fishing practices dating back centuries, while modern commercial operations began to flourish in the mid-20th century. Today, Fiji balances export-driven tuna fishing with sustainable management efforts to protect its marine resources and support local livelihoods.

Rank	Fish Species	Metric Tons
1	Marine fishes nei	11,000
2	Albacore	7,418
3	Freshwater molluscs nei	2,420
4	Yellowfin tuna	2,179
5	Blue shark	1,243
6	Emperors(=Scavengers) nei	880
7	Groupers nei	670
8	Mullets nei	560
9	Barracudas nei	550
10	Wahoo	440
11	Bigeye tuna	426
12	Skipjack tuna	409
13	Jacks, crevalles nei	390
15	Anadara clams nei	335
15	Triggerfishes, durgons nei	335
15	Snappers nei	335
17	Surgeonfishes nei	275
19	Indian mackerel	220
19	Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel	220
19	Spinefeet(=Rabbitfishes) nei	220
21	Aquatic invertebrates nei	160
21	Tropical spiny lobsters nei	160
23	Freshwater crustaceans nei	140
24	Green seaweeds	135
25	Hard corals, madrepores nei	118
26	Blue marlin	113
28	Ponyfishes(=Slipmouths)	110
28	Marine crustaceans nei	110
28	Marine crabs nei	110
28	Largeeye breams	110
31	Goatfishes	100
32	Oceanic whitetip shark	93
33	Octopuses, etc. nei	92
34	Indo-Pacific swamp crab	75
35	Black marlin	73
36	Shortfin mako	69
37	Clams, etc. nei	54
37	Sea cucumbers nei	54
39	Swordfish	41
40	Halfbeaks nei	33
40	Milkfish	33
42	Freshwater fishes nei	30
43	Silky shark	19
44	Sea urchins nei	16
44	Bluestripe herring	16
46	Striped marlin	12
47	Nile tilapia	10
48	Hammerhead sharks, etc. nei	6
49	Mojarras(=Silver-biddies) nei	5
50	Wrasses, hogfishes, etc. nei	3

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.