Grand Étang

Grand Étang sits in La Réunion, Reunion and offers the kind of structure-driven lake fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Grand Étang come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.

Location

-21.0962, 55.6397 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in La Réunion

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across La Réunion. Conditions at Grand Étang may vary.

Island trevallyShortnose boxfishCommon dolphinfishKawakawaYellowtail barracudaBluefin trevally

Fishing Techniques

• For Island trevally

  Target areas with strong currents and structure, as Island trevally often hunt in these locations. Vary your retrieve speed to find what triggers strikes.

• For Shortnose boxfish

  Fish near rocky areas or coral reefs with light tackle and slow retrieves, as shortnose boxfish are often found grazing on algae and small invertebrates in these habitats.

• For Common dolphinfish

  When you hook one dolphinfish, leave it in the water near the boat as this will often keep the school around for you to catch more.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in La Réunion.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Grand Étang usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for La Réunion. Conditions in Reunion can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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