Matemo Island Fishing Holidays
Located in the breathtaking Quirimbas Archipelago in northern Mozambique, Matemo Island is blessed with beautiful beaches and thousands of palm trees swaying in the breeze. A perfect vista of endless white sand and translucent sea mesmerizes those who visit, whilst the untouched marine reserve allows for constant new discoveries, whether diving, snorkelling or fishing. Matemo is blessed with many drop offs, reefs and channels, which makes for many different structures, at different depths to target many different species of game fish.
Just eight kilometres long and three kilometres wide, Matemo Island is a magical destination. A 20–minute flight from mainland Pemba deposits guest in a tropical island paradise where time appears to stand still. Matemo is famous for kingfish, the most exciting of which to catch is the Ignoblis – the giant trevally or GT. Many other game fish species are also caught, even marlin. Shore fishing at high tide for barracuda, hunting the elusive bone fish with fly rods or spinning off a fishing kayak are all favourite pastimes among anglers.
King Mackerel
All year round
Yellowfin Tuna
Abundant in April to June and October through to December.
Kingfish
The giant trevally (GT) being present all year round. Resort record at 48kg.
Wahoo
Are present all year round with a peak in the early summer months of September to November.
Dorado
Also known as mahi–mahi, are normally caught from September to April in warmer waters.
Additional Species
Amongst the most common game fish species are:
- Kingfish (4+ different species)
- Sailfish
- Great Barracuda and Sea Pike
- Yellowfin, Dogtooth and Skipjack Tuna
- Queen Mackerel (Natal Snoek)
- Queenfish
- Pompano
- Prodigal Son
- Jobfish
- Cobia
- Occasionally marlin are caught off Macaloe Island
Light tackle conventional trolling is a productive and easy method of fishing for skilled and inexperienced anglers alike. It is the most common way of angling used by deep-sea fishermen.
November 2010
Father & son Dave and Duncan Royston on Indigo Bay fishing
Father & son Dave and Duncan Royston (experienced fishermen in the Bazaruto Archipelago for the past 15 years) visited and experienced big game fishing in true Indigo Bay-style. In their own words...
Caldeira
For the deep-sea enthusiast, we have available a Gulfcraft 31 super deluxe fishing boat, complete with outriggers, fish–finder, GPS, and all the tackle needed to pull out the big ones.
Safety Regulation:
US Coast Guard MIC-XVA
Cruise Speed: ±26 knots
Max Speed: ±35 knots
Additional Equipment:
Manual Toilet, VHF, TheRadio, GPS, Depth Sounder, Fresh Water Telephone Shower, Deck Wash and Purglass Out-Riggers.
Surrounded by dazzling white sand and azure blue sea, Matemo offers a heady combination of simple sophistication and laid–back Mozambique island living. Each of the 24 palm–thatched, air–conditioned chalets opens onto the beach and is just a few steps away from the warm Indian Ocean.
For stylish Quirimba beach living, you need look no further than Matemo’s blend of understated luxury. Each chalet is beautifully appointed, with spacious en–suite bathrooms, outside showers and deck hammocks for lazing in whilst watching passing local Mozambique dhows. Every effort has been made to ensure that the beach chalets blend into the natural surroundings, with local Makuti palm roofs offset by glamorous touches such as local white marble, ornate carved doors from Zanzibar and rich furnishings and rugs from Dubai.
