Dogtooth Tuna Fishing | Hawkins Bank | Rodrigues | Mauritius

The hotel is based on Rodrigues Island which is a short flight away from Mauritius. This tropical piece of paradise offers the travelling angler peace and tranquillity whilst enjoying some of the best big game fishing in the world.

The fishing is performed in the Indian Ocean and there are three different areas. The inshore fishing around the Island, the East Bank which is fished when you overnight on the game boat and the West Bank Hawkins which can only be reached by staying on the boat either on a 4-day excursion or 5-day excursions. These grounds are 100 nautical miles away and offer some of the best fishing on the planet.

The inshore fishing grounds are only minutes away from the marina. If you want to fish the East Banks these tend to be only reachable by staying and living on the boat for a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights. The West Bank Hawkins can also only be reached by living on the boat. There is a minimum stay on the boat of 4 days and 3 nights, but we can highly recommend fishing this area as it offers superb opportunities for some of the best game fishing.

The list of species is huge and it very much depends on what you would like to catch and how you want to fish. There are huge GT’s, Black and Blue Marlin, massive Yellowfin Tuna, Sharks of varies species, lots of different Groupers, the biggest Wahoo you will ever see, big Bull Dorado and the most exciting of species – the Dogtooth Tuna.

This will depend on what targets you have as this can dictate how many fish you catch. For example, if you are in search of a huge Marlin then the fishing can be a lot slower than if you were targeting shoaling such as Tuna. We recommend that you mix your species up a little so there is constant action.

As there are so many different species the style is completely down to you. We provide most of the popper fishing tackle, jig fishing tackle and trolling gear.

The guides speak good English.

This destination is best suited to physically fit anglers as the fishing out on the Hawkins bank is demanding and jigging all day can be tiring. If you need a rest from the intense jigging then the captain will troll for a little while. The sleeping conditions on the boat can be fairly cramped as this is a big game boat but after a days jig fishing catching some huge fish should see you in good stead for full night sleep.

The knowledge of jig fishing is a massive advantage as this will be the main style of fishing. This style of fishing can be fairly tiring so making each drop count is important. The deck hands will help and show you the best methods for any given species whether it is slow jigging or the higher intense speed jigging.

The fishing methods are very demanding and you must be fairly fit to perform jigging for any length of time. However, the captain will troll to break the day up but the most productive method for numbers of fish is jigging.  The boat is very easy to walk around with a big fishing platform at the rear. The walks to the boat are very small and are on hard ground, so no clambering over wet rocks to get in a boat.

The fishing off Rodrigues Island is all year round and doesn’t really get affected by the rainy season. The peak time is November to May for most species.

The best route to get to Rodrigues from the UK is London Heathrow to Mauritius then take a short flight to Rodrigues Island.

The Cocotiers Boutik hotel is a charming 3-star hotel with 47 rooms ranging from standard to superior deluxe rooms. Around the resort, you will find a stunning restaurant serving lots of local dishes plus a cocktail bar serving some amazing freshly made drinks that will cool you down on the hottest of days

Breakfast is served continental style with a choice of many kinds of cereal, fresh fruits and cakes. Lunch is a selection of fresh-made sandwiches and evening meals are freshly prepared dishes from a Chinese and creole background.

There is a good selection of popper fishing equipment, jig fishing equipment and trolling equipment supplied on the boat (not fly fishing tackle). Ask a member of Sportquest Holidays for a more detailed list of makes and models of equipment supplied.

The phone signal isn’t great around the Island however you will get free Wi-Fi in the hotel.

As the Island is fairly small it is very easy to travel around. You can either hire a car or a bicycle from the reception. There are miles of stunning white sandy beaches with lovely coves all the way along the island.

We offer the complete package including all flights and transfers. To view all available weeks and prices click the Dates and Prices tab above.

Alternatively, if you wish to arrange all your own travel we can book just the lodge and fishing for you. If you wish to book or have ANY questions please feel free to call our offices on 01603 407596.