Mozambique Fishing

The Mozambique coastline offers some of the most spectacular fishing in the world. Unspoilt and largely unexplored, the Indian Ocean here, with its deep Mozambique Channel, harbours some of the most exciting game fish to catch - species such as kingfish, queenfish, barracuda, mackerel and yellowfin tuna. Recreational and specialist fishermen are increasingly attracted to the Bazaruto and Quirimbas Archipelagos to try their hand at luring legendary species such as giant black marlin, sailfish or wahoo. Fishing is excellent all year round, with the main sailfish season being July to December and the prime marlin months being October to March.

We offer fishing excursions at our two private Quirimbas islands - Matemo and Medjumbe - as well as at Indigo Bay on Bazaruto Island and off the mainland at Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa.

Off the Quirimbas, deep water is accessed close to the islands for thrilling encounters with big game fish. Further south, Bazaruto Island is known as Africa's most productive area for black, blue and striped marlin. One of the world's most renowned fishing destinations is accessible from Matemo Island. St Lazarus Banks, a sea mountain 20 x 30 km in extent, rises from 2,4 km deep to within six metres of the ocean surface bringing together a fascinating combination of marine life. We offer luxury live-aboard boat trips to St Lazarus Banks from Matemo and Pemba for the ultimate game fishing extravaganza.