Amateurs and professionals, everyone agrees that the Indian Ocean is one of the best areas to indulge in sports fishing and big game fishing. So if you are looking for an original holiday that allows you to stock up on unusual sensations, fisherman paradise is waiting for you. The Indian Ocean is vast, you will not run short of fish. And this, regardless of the spot you choose... Mauritius and Reunion Island and the Maldives and Seychelles archipelagos are some of the most prestigious, and most popular, locations for sports fishing and big game fishing.
Needless to say that the largest ocean in the world offers a wide variety of fish. The marine fauna is extremely diverse. We find several types of Marlin which are amongst the most caught fish in Mauritius and Reunion Island. If the blue and black Marlins are very common, the Striped Marlin, is rather rare. Yellow and dogtooth tuna and sailfish are also species frequently fished. Combative, they are difficult to catch though. As for bonitos, barracudas and sea bream, these fish are the easiest to fish. Perfect for beginners who want to try their hand at fishing. Especially as they are available in abundance around the island. In Maldives and Seychelles, you will find an abundance of barracudas, red carp, chicken fish and other wahoos. It is to be noted that various shark species wander around the four mentioned islands. The Mako, Hammer, Blue and Tiger sharks are very difficult to fish. Firstly because they are not seen often in these waters and secondly because of their dangerousness. Shark fishing is restricted to experienced anglers, those who have already done some fishing in the past.
Big game fishing is a sport, an exciting experience, to live at least once in a lifetime. If you do not want to be left empty-handed, this is where you need to fish! Thrills and adrenaline guaranteed! World records were achieved several times in the Indian Ocean. Deep-sea fishing is an unforgettable experience. A particular folklore is associated with it. And if you are strong in the arms, you will most certainly not leave empty-handed. You will fish enough to feed a regiment. Blue and black marlin 1430 and 752 pounds were fished whereas the average weight is around 400 pounds. The biggest tuna weighed 230 pounds, regularly bonitos breaking all records are caught and it is not uncommon to get sharks of more than 500 kg in Mauritius.
Regarding the different spots, we recommend the west coast of the Reunion Island, close to St Gilles. For the Seychelles, go between Mahe and Silhouette Island. As for Mauritius and the Maldives, there is really no specific spots to fish. From north to south and from east to west, the currents are such that small and large fish abound. A multitude of service providers offer their services for sports fishing and big game fishing. You will most definitely find one that suits your needs…
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