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.

Hey, I'm Captain Ian Koenig

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
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Grande Riviere Noire
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Trips from US $418

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
Great trip out with michael on the fish whisperer
Great trip out with michael on the fish whisperer
Great trip out with michael on the fish whisperer
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
53%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Nick A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip out with michael on the fish whisperer

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 30, 2025
I was highly recommended to have a trip out with michael on the fish whisperer and it didnโ€™t disappoint. A very early start...
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Kate M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely Incredible Experience!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 23, 2024
I wasnโ€™t sure who to choose for my fishing trip but I chose fish whisperer because of the excellent reviews and I was not...
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Sebastian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ein erfahrener Skipper

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 10, 2024
Ich habe 2 half day Trips und 1 Full day Trip gebucht und wurde bei keinem enttรคuscht. Michael weis genau was er tut und fรผhrt...
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Dominik B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A lot of Mahi and Wahoo action

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 18, 2024
I went fishing with Michael for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo on **hidden content**. We started very early in the morning at 3:40 am...
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Anusha P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had an amazing time..

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 23, 2024
Had a great time ...Micheal was an amazing guide with exceptional fishing experience and we enjoyed a lot..will definitely...
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