The Republic of Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the warm Indian Ocean, 2 000 km off the coast of Africa. With more than 145 km’s of pristine golden beaches, gorgeous lagoons, mountains and tropical forests all surrounded by the third largest coral reef in the world it is no wonder Mauritius is considered the perfect holiday destination.
There are so many things to do and see and so many gorgeous places to stay whilst in Mauritius you’re going to wish you had booked a lengthier sojourn.
Deep Sea Fishing
If you are interested in deep sea fishing you will be delighted by the bountiful ocean waters surrounding the exquisite island paradise of Mauritius. Although big game fishing is always excellent in Mauritius, anglers will want to visit between October and April for the very best opportunities. Mauritius holds several international and African fishing records, including that of the mako shark of 506.8 kg’s, the blue shark of 181.8 kg’s, a white tuna of 101.8 kg’s and blue marlins of 615.9 kg’s. Tuna, wahoo, sailfish, bonito, shark, marlin and barracuda are but some of the species you will encounter on your Mauritian deep sea adventure. There are several boat operators who will take you out for a full day of spectacular scenery, awesome on board atmosphere and some of the finest deep sea fishing you will ever experience.
