Deep Sea Fishing in Mauritius

July 3, 2009 · Filed Under Advertising by Kalyani Mukherjee·

This summer, why not head into the blue waters of Mauritius for some deep sea fishing? This small island in the Indian Ocean is a haven for tourists who dig the beaches, delicious seafood and aquatic sports.

Deep sea fishing in Mauritius is a great way to indulge in some serious fishing. The waters around this island are especially rich in species of fish like the blue and black marlin, the yellow tuna, the Bonitos, the barracuda and all types of sharks. The ‘emperor’, the ‘pelerin’ and the ‘becune’ are other varieties of fish which are seen roaming the deeper waters of the ocean. Huge fishes like the Blue Marlin are especially in demand by deep sea fishermen and these fishes can be found looking for prey around the island from November to April and even unto May.

Mauritius holds several world fishing records for some of the biggest fish caught in its waters. Some of the IGFA records held by Mauritius include that of 1115-pounds Mako shark, a 400-pounds blue shark, a 224-pound white tuna and many others. Some of the best deep sea fishing takes place here since the sea is 70 meters deep just one kilometer away from the shore. Deep sea fishing enthusiasts can plan their visit in December when the most prestigious competition, the Marlin Cup, takes place. For lodging options, tourists can check out www.ooaha.com which has best Grand Baie hotel deals.

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