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Fishing in
Mauritius 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Mauritius-20.35°, 57.55°
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Trip types in Mauritius
01
Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- No
- Where to apply?
- Through charter boat providers or the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources and Fisheries.
- Cost
- Sport fishing permit: Usually included in the charter price. Separate: From 15 USD.
- Validity
- Day permit
- Available online?
- No
Mauritius is world-famous for Big Game Fishing, especially Blue Marlin. Most charter boats take care of all permits. The reef protects the lagoon — perfect for light tackle fishing.
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02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons. Observe individual marine protected areas.
- Catch limits
- Marlin: Catch-and-Release increasingly common. Food fish: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Spearfishing in the lagoon prohibited. Nets prohibited for tourists.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly common, especially for marlin. Many charters offer tag-and-release.
Mauritius is located on the edge of the continental shelf — deep water is close! Perfect conditions for Big Game.
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Black River (Weltbekannter Marlin-Hotspot)
- —Le Morne (nearr Drop-off, ideal für Big Game)
- —Grand Baie (larges Charter-Angebot, vielseitig)
- —Soudan Banks (legendäre Offshore-Bänke für GT, Jigging & Trolling)
- —East Coast near Trou d'Eau Douce (Wahoo, Dorado)
- —Rodrigues Island (unberührtes Revier, exzellent für GT)
Target fish
Freshwater
Some reservoirs with stocked trout and tilapia. Not the main reason for a trip.
Saltwater
Indian Ocean with world-class Big Game. The drop-off is only 1-2 km off the coast!
Starting from500 USD / day
Best season: Big Game: November-April (summer). Marlin peak: December-March. Possible year-round.
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Charter boats provide complete equipment (Penn/Shimano International class).
- Fishing guides
- Big Game Charter: 400-1,200 USD/day (6-8 hours, whole boat). Half Day: 250-500 USD.
- Transport
- Direct flights from Europe to Mauritius. Taxis and rental cars on the island.
- Safety
- Strong sun! Seasickness possible on the open ocean. Corals in the lagoon.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing equipment permitted. Do not export corals. Fish export limited.
05
Cost Overview
License fees
Included in the charter price. Separate: Approx. 15 USD.
Guide prices
Half Day Charter: 250-500 USD. Full Day: 400-1,200 USD.
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD (lagoon fishing). Big Game: 300-600 USD/day per person.
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