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Mauritius
Paradise
Island
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Deep sea fishing
"When
is it best to fish?"
Between November & April is the prime time to catch record-size blue
marlin.
One of the world's top fishing spots is a couple of miles off Le Morne.
Here the deep waters currents attract small fish pursued by huge predators.
Marlin, sailfish, barracuda, wahoo, tuna and shark are common.
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Paradise - All year round!
Serious
anglers will love the superb deep-sea fishing in Mauritius. Big-game
fishing is available all year round, althought the best opportunities
are from October to April.
The water around Mauritius supports a healthy population of blue and
black marlin. Shoals of yellowfin tuna (65 - 90 kg) move into Mauritian
waters in March and April while wahoo, said to be the fastest swimming
fish in the sea, are prominent in September.
Other challenges for anglers are the spectacular sailfish (around 45
kg), which flies through the air when hooked in an acrobatic display
of anger; bonito, a small species of tuna; and blue, hammerhead, mako,
tiger and black and white fin shark.
Most hotels can book deep-sea fishing boat trips. Boats come equipped
with a radio and trolling equipment for live bait and artificial lures.
Large fleets can be found at the Corsaire Club at Trou Aux Biches (North
West Coast), and Le Morne Anglers Club in Black River (South West).
Mauritius holds several world fishing records (IGFA), including that
of the mako shark of 1115 lbs - the blue shark of 400 lbs - a bonito
45.5 lbs -a white tuna of 224 lbs and a becune of 125 lbs. African records
(GUFA) mention that of the yellow tuna of 212 lbs a white tuna of 224
lbs. Other specimens recently caught include blue marlin of 1430 lbs
and 1355 lbs. Fishing boats can be hired from almost all the hotels.
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As mentioned
most of the big hotels run boats and there are several Mauritian boat clubs.
Visitors can also hire cheaper local fishing boats if they are not too choosy
about where they sling their hooks.
Some companies have a minimum hire time of around six hours and each boat
can normally take five to six anglers. Expect to pay around £400 (Rs15,500)
per boat (for a full day) when hiring from upmarket fishing centres or hotels,
but local operators may drop 50% if approached directly. Try a spot of haggling
to get the price down.
"Be
Careful!"
Before accepting a cheaper deal, make sure you know exactly what you will
be getting for your money. Most operators lay claim to all fish caught on
their boat, but you will probably receive a small share of the catch.
"We
will be delighted to arrange a trip for you"
Ask your hotel to recommend a reputable big-game fishing organisation, or
alternatively if booking your holiday with us we will be delighted to pre-book
a fishing boat for you prior to departure. This is strongly recommended
during the Marlin season. With several world records to their name, the
Paradis resort has a fleet of aptly named "Challenger" fishing
boats, by far the best on the island, proffessionally manned and equipped,
capable of catching the 'biggest blue marlin' that cares to come close.
Speak
to Someone who's Been !
Telephone : 0113 2773 663
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