Captain
Ian Koenig

Member since January 2016 Grande Riviere Noire, Mauritius
Background
Capt. Ian has been running charters with his business partner Michael full time for two years. He has regularly skippered boats since 2005, mainly targeting Marlin and Tuna. Fishing is his passion! Before starting the business he was an accountant for a 5* hotel and Michael was a banker. But their passion took over and now they direct and skipper their own company, Fish Whisperer Ltd Mauritius. Now they both take pleasure from being on the sea every day and sharing the experience of fishing with people from all around the world. Capt. Ian has competed in both local and international fishing tournaments.

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Grande Riviere Noire, Mauritius
Background
Capt. Ian has been running charters with his business partner Michael full time for two years. He has regularly skippered boats since 2005, mainly targeting Marlin and Tuna. Fishing is his passion! Before starting the business he was an accountant for a 5* hotel and Michael was a banker. But their passion took over and now they direct and skipper their own company, Fish Whisperer Ltd Mauritius. Now they both take pleasure from being on the sea every day and sharing the experience of fishing with people from all around the world. Capt. Ian has competed in both local and international fishing tournaments.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
Grande Riviere Noire
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trips from $373

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Great experience
Fishing with Ian
February fishing trip
+7
Angler Rating
7
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
54%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
64%
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Sven H.
Grand Bel Air, Mauritius
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 2, 2023
Booked a full day trip and was totally worth it. Crew is a 100% dedicated, equipment was superb and we catched plenty of wish...
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Matthias B.
Albion, Mauritius
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ian

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 4, 2022
Hungry fishes,ย  fine weather conditions, fast reacting crewโ€ฆ. Was a nice day
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Vyacheslav K.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 12, 2022
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Linda W.
Port Louis, Mauritius
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Middag vissen met Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 30, 2018
From 1 to halfoast 6 we enjoyed this sun-drenched deep sea fishing trip with Mike and his crewmember. We received a lot of...
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John H.
Port Louis, Mauritius
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half-day trip from Black River

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 9, 2016
I was quite apprehensive booking this trip as it was my first time on the island. Communication and support were excellent...
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