If you want to operate a pleasure craft in Mauritius, whether for private recreation, sport fishing or commercial activities, you generally need a Skipper’s Licence. The licence is issued by the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA) and confirms that the holder has the required knowledge and competency to operate a pleasure craft safely. The process involves […]
Owning a boat in Mauritius comes with responsibilities. Depending on how the boat will be used, you may need to register the vessel, obtain a Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL), hold a Skipper’s Licence, or obtain a fishing licence. The correct requirements depend mainly on whether the boat is for private recreation, sport fishing, commercial tourism, […]
Fish Image Scientific name Common name and notes Variola louti Croissant queue jaune– is not toxic if it weighs less than:2.6 kg when gutted3 kg when unguttedand has been fished on an oceanic bank.The territorial fish (Croissant queue jaune) is not toxic if it weighs less than:1.3 kg when gutted1.5 kg when unguttedand has been […]
Fish Image Scientific name Common name Sargocentron diadema Lion Mugil cephalus Mulet voilé Epinephelus fasciatus Vieille rouge Epinephelus merra Vieille grise Lutjanus sp. Croissant queue blanche Elagatis bipinnulata Carangue saumon Aprion virescens Vacoas Etelis carbunculus Sacré chien rouge Etelis coruscans Sacré chien grande queue Lutjanus fulvus Bordemar Lutjanus kasmira Madras Pristipomoides filamentosus Sacré chien blanc […]
The Spangled Emperor, locally known in Mauritius as Captaine, is one of the prized reef fish sought by anglers around the island. Strong, cautious and excellent to eat, the Captaine is a popular target for both shore anglers and boat fishermen. It is commonly associated with rocky reefs, coral areas, sandy patches and other structures […]
Mauritius is home to several species of trevally, making these powerful predatory fish some of the most exciting targets for both shore and boat anglers. Known locally by different names depending on the species and region, trevallies can be found around reefs, lagoons, rocky coastlines and deeper offshore waters. Among them, the Giant Trevally (GT) […]