A small green oasis called Rodrigues, some 600 km west of Mauritius, competes with its famous neighbor. There’s nothing lacking: silky sandy beaches, indolent coconut palms and a dreamy azure lagoon. What’s more, it’s beneath these turquoise waters that this island jewel hides a little-known treasure… An underwater topographical feature present in Rodrigues: two gigantic banks extend to the east and west. These undersea massifs are home to a myriad of fish species, a veritable Eden for coarse fishing enthusiasts!
What makes Rodrigues such a great fishing destination?
The exceptional variety of fishing sites on Rodrigues makes it possible to catch twenty or more species of fish. These include blue and black marlin, dogtooth and yellowtail tuna, ignobilis and black trevally, dolphinfish, wahoo, sailfish, barracuda, red carp, grouper and shark. Beyond the rich diversity of fish life, Rodrigues’ exceptional marine setting offers the opportunity to hone your favorite fishing techniques, including heavy trolling, jigging, popper casting, bait fishing (slow trolling or drifting) and long-line fishing. Five world records (for 1 marlin, 1 dogtooth tuna, 1 trevally and 2 red carp respectively) have been set in Rodrigues, more specifically by the Rod Fishing Club, making it a top destination for Indian Ocean multi-fishing enthusiasts.
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Which is the leading fishing club in Rodrigues?
The Rod Fishing Club
The Black Marlin, a robust, responsive boat with twin engines and high-tech equipment, is perfectly suited to Rodrigues‘ unstable marine conditions. Our experienced team ensures a pleasant, carefree and safe journey.
Over the past eight years, the Black Marlin has held no less than 9 world records, including the capture of a blue marlin weighing a respectable 60 kg. The club invites both novices and more experienced anglers to a variety of marine outings, ranging from one day to a total of four days on the open sea.
It’s important to bear in mind that, in the interests of sustainability, “catch & release” is encouraged as far as possible for all rostrum fish and jacks on boats.
In Rodrigues, fishing can be the primary objective of a trip, or simply an original way to contemplate the ocean. To organize your fishing trip to Rodrigues, you are invited to contact our advisors, who will be delighted to guide you with their in-depth knowledge of the destination.