The SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN BILLFISH COMPETITION 2023

Organised by LE MORNE ANGLERS’ CLUB, Black River, Mauritius, from January 30, 2023, to February 5 ,2023.

Since inception in 2000, the SIOBC has grown to become the major Billfish event in the South Indian Ocean. The venue of the 4-day competition is LE MORNE ANGLERS CLUB. Founded in 1955, the Club house in Black River Bay has a restaurant, bar and official IGFA weighing station. The SIOBC is organized in an awesome and warm atmosphere at the club which is known for its conviviality.

2023 SIOBC PROGRAM

Sunday 21st Jan 2024

18h30 Arrival at the club and registration of Captains and Anglers

19h00 Briefing Followed by dinner cocktail.

Monday 22nd Jan 2024

First day fishing

6hr00 Breakfast

7h00 Fishing starts

16h30 Fishing ends

16h45 Weighing Cocktail.

Wednesday 23rd Jan 2024

Second day fishing

6h00 Breakfast

7h00 Fishing starts

Friday 25th Jan 2024

Third day fishing

6h00 Breakfast

7h00 Fishing starts

16h30 Fishing ends

16h45 Weighing Cocktail.

Saturday 26th Jan 2024

Fourth day fishing

6h00 Breakfast

7h00 Fishing starts

16h30 Fishing ends

16h45 Weighing Cocktail.

Sunday 27th Jan 2024

19h00 Cocktail and snacks

20h30 Buffet

21h00 Award Ceremony.

Please arrange your own transport to and from Le Morne Anglers’ Club.

THE SPONSORS FOR SIOBC