About us
King’s Jetty is a fishing jetty on R. Rasgatheem, a small island on the eastern rim of Raa Atoll in the Maldives. This site shows you the jetty and helps you plan a visit.
- 189 km
- North of Malé
- 900 m
- Depth past the reef edge
- 15 kg
- Yellowfin tuna caught from the jetty
The island
Rasgatheem, officially Rasgetheemu, sits on the eastern rim of Raa Atoll. It’s about 875 m long and 425 m wide, and 537 people lived there in the 2022 census. The name is usually read as “King’s Island.” Local legend says a prince named Koimala landed here first and made it a royal seat.
The jetty
King’s Jetty, also called the Kandu Jetty, stands on the island’s northeast side. A concrete walkway on paired piles crosses the shallow reef flat and ends in a T-head on the fore reef, right where the seabed falls from about 18 m (60 ft) to about 900 m (3,000 ft).
Why the fishing is good
Current runs along the drop-off, and bait gathers in it, so ocean fish hunt within casting range of the T-head. From the jetty, anglers land yellowfin tuna, wahoo, giant trevally, mahi-mahi, rainbow runner, barracuda, kawakawa, and snapper.
Visiting the jetty
- Rasgatheem is an inhabited island, so dress modestly in the village and on the jetty: cover your shoulders and knees.
- Alcohol isn’t allowed on local islands, so don’t bring any.
- Cast nets aren’t allowed at the jetty.
- Local anglers and families use the jetty too. Keep the walkway clear, and take your line, hooks, and litter with you.
About this site
The 3D view on the home page is a prototype of the area, built from aerial photos. Real footage is coming soon. To share photos, suggest a place to stay, or correct something on this site, send us a message.