The price for a fishing boat varies according to size. The price mention below is the average for a very good boat. Maybe can get cheaper than ours but cheap don't necessary mean better when it is concern about fishing in Mauritius! What we can promise is that with your travel agent or at hotels in Mauritius, you will definitely pay it around 50% to 100% more than normal cost for the same product.
Sport fishermen will be delighted to participate in a big game fishing trip in Mauritius. Game fishing can be done all over the year though the best period for interesting catches is between October and April. The ocean around Mauritius harbors an important population of blue and black marlin, different species of tuna, shark and bonito. School of yellow tuna of 65 to 90 kg abound in the Mauritian sea from March to April, well as wahoos, the most rapid fish of the marine world flourish in September. What can be a more interesting experience for an angler than the fight with a sailfish which will fly out of the water in an ultimate struggle for its life! Or to catch an enormous marlin.
Mauritius hold several world records (IGFA),concerning big game fishing, among which is a Mako shark of 1115 lbs, a blue shark of 400 lbs, a 45.5 lbs bonito, a 224 lbs white fin tuna and a becune of 125 lbs. Among African records (GUFA) is a yellow fin tuna of 212 lbs and a white fin tuna of 224 lbs. Two blue marlins of 1430 lbs and 1335 respectively had recently been caught.
Do you want to try your luck to make an interesting catch?
Nguyen Gallahendahry December 10, 2012
Takes me back to my youth. I love the design of this soda machine. A bit pricy though..!
James Bond not 007 December 10, 2012
Takes me back to my youth. I love the design of this soda machine. A bit pricy though..!
Bratt not Pitt December 10, 2012
Takes me back to my youth. I love the design of this soda machine. A bit pricy though..!