Fishing trip to Madagascar - experience tropical sport fishing.

Madagascar offers truly varied tropical sport fishing. Here you can catch:

• Giant Trevally (GT)
  
• Bluefin trevally and five spotted trevally
  
• Sailfish
  
• Amberjack
  
• Mahi-mahi
  
• Spanish mackerel
  
• Groupers of several species
  

In addition, there's a chance to catch many other predatory fish when jigging in deep water or fishing around the reefs – you never know what will bite next.

The best time for fishing in Madagascar is March to June and September to early December. During these periods, the weather is stable and fishing is at its most active, with a good chance of catching species such as GT, sailfish, amberjack, and bluefin trevally.

We do not recommend travel from December to February due to a higher risk of rain and bad weather.

Yes! We can customise your fishing trip to Madagascar according to your wishes. Do you want more fishing days, travel with friends or family, choose a different accommodation level or create your own itinerary? Contact us and we will prepare a proposal that suits you and your fishing.

Yes, you need both a passport and a visa to travel to Madagascar. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date and have space for entry and exit stamps. You can easily obtain a visa either as a visa on arrival at the airport or by applying for an e-visa in advance. For a typical fishing trip, a tourist visa covering your entire stay is sufficient. We are happy to assist with pre-departure information so that everything is ready and smooth when you travel.

Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island, located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. The country is known for its unique nature, where a large proportion of its plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world. The coasts offer a tropical climate all year round, while the inland and high plateau are slightly cooler. Here you will encounter a relaxed culture, proximity to the sea, and a landscape that shifts between rainforest, coral reefs, and white beaches.

The journey begins on the island of Nosy Be in northern Madagascar. Here, you'll get a smooth start to your adventure with good hotels, restaurants, and proximity to the airport. Nosy Be is known for its beaches, markets, and tropical nature, serving as a perfect starting point before the fishing trip begins.

The tour then continues to a more untouched part of Madagascar, the island of Mitsio in the Mitsio archipelago. With fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, the feeling of seclusion is complete. The island is surrounded by fish-rich reefs, clear waters, and dramatic rock formations. The accommodation is located by a long sandy beach where you are often alone with the sea, waves, and the rustling of palm trees. Mitsio is the perfect place for those who want to get away from it all and experience both authentic nature and first-class tropical fishing.

Together, Nosy Be and Mitsio create a perfect combination, offering both comfort and a rawer, wilder adventure, from the first step at the airport to the last popping strikes out at sea.

Yes, there is WiFi at the lodge. From 2026, the lodge will be equipped with Starlink, providing significantly faster and more stable internet connectivity compared to before. This means you can easily send messages, share photos, and in many cases, even use more data-intensive services.

However, please note that we are still on a remote island, so the connection may be affected by weather and network load. If you want to ensure connectivity throughout your trip, a local eSIM can be a good complement when you are on Nosy Be.

Fishing in Madagascar is active and explosive. With poppers and stickbaits, you hunt GTs along reef edges, where big splashes and hard "pops" trigger brutal surface strikes. In deeper spots, jigging is effective – either fast speed-jigging or more controlled slow-jigging for species like amberjack. Trolling is used on the way between spots and can yield sailfish and other fast-swimming species.

Intense fishing, fast bites, just as tropical fishing should be.

In Madagascar, you'll experience a warm tropical climate all year round. Temperatures often range between 25–32°C, and the sea maintains a pleasant swimming temperature. During fishing season, the weather is stable with sunny days and a comfortable sea breeze, making it feel cooler out on the boat. Evenings are warm and perfect for relaxing after a day of fishing.

We at Outside Travels have arranged travel guarantees with Kammarkollegiet, which means you travel safely with us.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be carried out due to the organizer's insolvency.

With our travel guarantee and well-planned fishing trips, you can lean back and focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure.

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (corporate ID no. 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We adhere to the general terms and conditions of the Swedish Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (SRF) as well as our own special conditions, adapted for fishing trips and package holidays.

The conditions describe everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellation, changes, and liability. We also have a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, which means you are protected if anything should happen to the organizer or the trip.

The purpose of our terms and conditions is for you to be able to focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure – with full confidence and clarity before departure.