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Black River
World-famous Marlin hotspot
Africa · Fishing World Guide
Mauritius.
Fishing Mauritius 2026 - Blue Marlin, Big Game & Indian Ocean
10
target species
No
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
No.
Sport fishing permit: Usually included in the charter price. Separate: From 15 USD.
›All license details
- 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.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Big Game: November-April (summer). Marlin peak: December-March. Possible year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Le Morne
near drop-offideal for Big Game
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Grand Baie
large charter selectionversatile
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Soudan Banks
legendary offshore banks for GTJigging & Trolling
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East Coast near Trou d'Eau Douce
WahooDorado
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Rodrigues Island
pristine watersexcellent for GT
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+5 more species
Yellowfin TunaDogtooth TunaSailfishShortbill SpearfishSharks (z.B. Mako, Tigerhai)
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons. Observe individual marine protected areas.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Marlin: Catch-and-Release increasingly common. Food fish: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Spearfishing in the lagoon prohibited. Nets prohibited for tourists.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly common, especially for marlin. Many charters offer tag-and-release.
What does it cost?
15 USD
License
Included in the charter price. Separate: Approx. 15 USD.
250-500 USD
Guide per day
Half Day Charter: 250-500 USD. Full Day: 400-1,200 USD.
100-200 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 100-200 USD (lagoon fishing). Big Game: 300-600 USD/day per person.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Mauritius-20.35°, 57.55°
🎣 Live catches in mauritius
3 verified catches
Not enough data (3 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
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Trip types in Mauritius
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through charter boat providers or the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources and Fisheries. — 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.
Rules in detail
Mauritius is located on the edge of the continental shelf — deep water is close! Perfect conditions for Big Game.
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!
Equipment
Charter boats provide complete equipment (Penn/Shimano International class).
Guides
Big Game Charter: 400-1,200 USD/day (6-8 hours, whole boat). Half Day: 250-500 USD.
Getting there
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 & fish export
Fishing equipment permitted. Do not export corals. Fish export limited.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 10, 2026
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