Mauritius is a paradise for deep sea fishing. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks,
yellow tuna, the Bonitos and the ‘emperor’.
The ocean is 70 metres deep one kilometre away from the coast. Huge fishes like the blue marlin roam
the seas and hunt around the island from November to April and very often until May.
The most prestigious deep sea fishing competition is the Marlin World Cup which is hosted in December
by La Pirogue Hotel and accommodation close by is widely available. Fully equipped fishing boats
can be hired from most of the hotels and deep sea fishing centres are situated in most coastal towns.
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