Big Game Fishing in Mauritius

Mauritius is renowned for being one of the best Big Game fishing destination worldwide.

Our preferred partner, located on the west coast of Mauritius, is ideally situated; offering some of the world's best fishing action within a few miles from the coral barrier reef.

With perfect conditions prevailing throughout the year, the possibilities to fight giant Blue Marlin, Black marlin, Mako sharks, tiger sharks, yellow fin tuna, dog tooth tuna and many other exciting fish are made available to experienced anglers and beginners through our partner.

The fleet of boats from 24 to 42 feet has been built in Mauritius to adapt to the different fishing possibilities on the Island, which are Big game fishing, light tackle fishing and Jigging, a new exciting fishing concept.

Fish Species

» PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN
From 100 to 1430 pounds. Average weight 350 pounds. Caught all year round. Best months, November to April.

» BLACK MARLIN
Mauritian record 752 pounds. Average weight 400 pounds. A great fighter. Caught all year round but found mostly in summer.

» STRIPED MARLIN
Only a few specimen are boated every year. Our record being 243 pounds.

» SAILFISH
Not very abundant but more could be caught if they were fished for. Mauritian record 142 pounds.

» YELLOW FIN TUNA
Big specimen are abundant in March and April, otherwise found all year round in different size. Weight does not exceed 200 pounds. A great fighter.

» DOG TOOTH TUNY
Found close to the reefs. Biggest specimen boated weighed 230 pounds, which is the world record in 50 pounds line class. Many possibilities for new world record.

» SKIPJACK TUNY
Found all year round. Ideal bait for Marlin Fishing. Mauritius holds all tackle world records with specimen of 41 pounds 15 oz and 4 other world record in different line classes.

» WAHOO
Found all year round. Average weight 45 pounds. Mauritian record being 125 pounds. Great fun on light tackle.

» DORADO
Found all year round. Rarely exceeds 50 pounds. A wonderful fish giving good fun when played on light tackle.

» MAKO SHARK
Many specimen are caught every year. A dangerous shark and a fierce fighter. Mauritian and world record 1115 pounds.

» HAMMERHEAD SHARK
Abundant in August and September and found also all year round. Mauritian record is 693 pounds.

» BLUE SHARK
Mauritius holds the world record in 130 pounds class for this species with a 400 pounder. Not abundant.

» TIGER SHARK
Will swallow anything that floats. Generally a good fighter. Our record is 1218 pounds.