Rivière des Marsouins

Rivière des Marsouins is a stream flowing through La Réunion, Reunion. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rivière des Marsouins, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-21.1102, 55.5488 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in La Réunion

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across La Réunion. Conditions at Rivière des Marsouins 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 Rivière des Marsouins 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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