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 is a chance of many other predatory fish when you jig at depth or fish around the reefs – you never know what will bite next.

The best time for fishing in Madagascar is from March to June and September to early December. During these periods, the weather is stable and fishing is most active, with good chances 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 storms.

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

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 journey 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 the entire stay is sufficient. We are happy to assist with information before departure to ensure everything is ready and smooth for your trip.

Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island and is located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. The country is known for its unique nature, where a large part 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 find a relaxed culture, proximity to the sea, and a landscape that varies between rainforest, coral reefs, and white beaches.

The trip 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, and serves as a perfect starting point before the fishing trip begins.

Then the journey continues to a more untouched part of Madagascar, the island of Mitsio in the Mitsio archipelago. Here there are fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, and 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, the waves, and the rustling palms. 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 where you get both comfort and a rawer, wilder adventure, from the first step at the airport to the last popper 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 for GT along reef edges, where large splashes and hard "pops" trigger brutal surface strikes. In deeper areas, jigging is effective – either fast speed jigging or more controlled slow jigging for species like amberjack. Trolling is used when moving 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 the fishing season, the weather is stable with sunny days and a pleasant sea breeze that makes 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 a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet (the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), which means you can travel with us securely.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be completed due to the organiser'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 (org. no. 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We follow the general terms and conditions of the Swedish Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (SRF) as well as our own specific terms and conditions, adapted for fishing trips and package tours.

The terms 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 travel terms and conditions is to allow you to focus on what matters most – your fishing adventure – with complete security and clarity before departure.