Indian Ocean · Madagascar
Fishing in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Nosy Be is Madagascar's big-game capital, with charters running from Hell-Ville to the banks and drop-offs of the Mozambique Channel and the remote reefs of the Mitsio archipelago. The area is equally renowned as a giant trevally destination, with poppers thrown at reef edges that see very few boats.
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April–December (billfish peak September–December)
Where fish hold
Offshore banks and drop-offs in the Mozambique Channel, plus the reefs and islets of the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos
What you can catch in Nosy Be
Tactics & tides
Boats troll the banks for marlin, sailfish and tuna, then switch to heavy popping and jigging gear along the reef edges for giant trevally.
The dry season from April to November brings settled seas; the January–March cyclone season effectively closes the fishery.
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Fishing in Nosy Be: FAQ
What fish can you catch in Nosy Be?
Popular targets in Nosy Be include Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, and 4 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in Nosy Be?
The prime season is April–December (billfish peak September–December). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. The dry season from April to November brings settled seas; the January–March cyclone season effectively closes the fishery.
Where should you fish in Nosy Be?
Focus on Offshore banks and drop-offs in the Mozambique Channel, plus the reefs and islets of the Mitsio and Radama archipelagos. Boats troll the banks for marlin, sailfish and tuna, then switch to heavy popping and jigging gear along the reef edges for giant trevally.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in Nosy Be?
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