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Seychelles Fly Fishing

In the middle of the Indian Ocean just south of the equater and to the north west of Madagascar lie the Seychelles, an Archipelago consisting of 115 islands. The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria on the island of Mahé home to most of the islands population. However, it seems the farther one gets from Mahe the better the fishing gets. Among these islands stand out fly fishing operations exist in the Alphonse, Astove, Cosmoledo, Farquhar, Providence  and Saint Brandon’s Atolls .

Location
The Seychelles Achipelago consists of 115 islands stretching  from just south of the equater in the middle of the Indian Ocean to over 1000 km to the Southwest reaching to within a couple hundred kilometers of Madagascar. 

Season
The fly fishing season in Seychelles runs generally from around mid-September to Mid-May, with the best dates usually between November and March.

Gamefish Species Available
The gamefish in Seychelles that guests may target with the fly is extensive. Some of the most popular are bonefish, various types of trevally including Giant Trevally or GTs, Blue Trevally and Yellow Spotted Trevally, Milkfish, an assortment Triggerfish,  IndoPacific Permit, the amazing Bumphead Parrotfish, huge Barracuda, a variety of Groupers, Bohar Snappers and more. Seychelles blue water gamefish species available include Yellow fin and Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Dorado and even Marlin from time to time.  

How to get to the Seychelles
Most guests fly into Mahe International Airport via Dubai. Upon arrival they are met and will usually spend the night in Mahe and catch a charter flight to their final destination the next day.  Depending on the destination, guests may have to take a boat for the final leg of the trip.

Alphonse Island
In addition to being one of the world’s most exclusive island resorts, Alphonse Island is without a doubt also one of the world’s finest destinations for bonefish on the fly. This small coral island in the middle of the Indian Ocean has a total of 3,6 kilometers of shore. Since the resort was opened, visiting fishermen have marvelled at size and numbers of bonefish. Over a three year period fishermen averaged over 2000 bonefish caught per year.  A number of IGFA records have also been broken at the resort. The Alphonse Island experience is simply everything one might dream that Seychelles fly fishing holiday could be!

Cosmoledo
I recent years Cosmoledo has come to be known as the GT Capital of the world.  The reputation is well deserved given the impressive numbers and sizes of GTs found there. However, as is the case on the other atolls mentioned, the fly fishing offering is varied and diverse. Guests will also find delight fly fishing for large bonefish, blue fin trevally, trigger fish, barracuda, Indo-Pacific permit, milkfish and Bohar snappers and a number of other species. The venue includes a choice offering of vast sand flats, the edges of a huge lagoon, channels and reefs to explore. The Cosmoledo Eco-Camp will accomodate up to 8 guests at a time thus assuring virtually unlimited fishing for all.

Providence
Providence is one of the most southerly atolls in the Seychelles.  Because of its extreme remoteness one cannot   imagine a more pristine and untouched fishery.  In fact only several hundred persons have visited the atoll during the last century. The Providence Atoll includes two islands of significance, Providence North and Cerf Island, and an offering  of easy wading on endless white sand and turtle grass flats, a huge lagoon system linked with intricate channels  where large predatory fish shuttle in and out of the lagoons from the ocean with the tides. Fishermen target a smorgasbourg of species including Giant Trevally, Blue Trevally, Bonefish, Milkfish, Triggerfish, Indo Pacific Permit, Great Barracuda and Bumphead Parrotfish, all in fantastic numbers and sizes.

 To add to the incredible offering, close to shore at most of the spots the guides will anchor the bottom drops away quickly into blue water where anglers will target a host of other deep water quarry.  Species available include Yellow fin and Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Giant Trevally, Barracuda, Sailfish and even Marlin from time to time.   

Fast action 9 or 10 wieght rods  are recommended for bonefish and other smaller quary to be found on the flats. Fast action 12 weight rods are recommended for GTs and Bumphead Parrotfish. Reels should be heavy duty salt water reels loaded with floating tropical salt water lines and 300 meters of backing.  Guests will be provided with a detailed comprehensive gear list before their trip.

Depending on the program a variety of lodging is available. Alphonse Island offers 25 chalets and 5 executive villas to accommodate guests. The thatched roof chalets are set on pillars with their own private verandas and open air showers. They are beautifully decorated and equipped to offer unpretentious luxury. Each is elegantly furnished including comfortable king size beds, on suite bathrooms with bath tubs, air conditioning, minibar, international direct access telephone and international television.  Guests at the Providence Atoll anglers are lodged on the 150 foot mothership Maya’s Dugong. The ship can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 double cabins. 

Most guests fly into Mahe International Airport via Dubai. Upon arrival they are met and will usually spend the night in Mahe and catch a charter flight to their final destination the next day. 

Our Seychelles Destinations

Alphonse Island Seychelles

Alphonse Island, Seychelles Islands

In addition to being one of the most exclusive vacation destinations in the world, it is also one of the greatest fly fishing destinations for bonefish. Since its opening, visiting anglers have marveled at the quantity and size of the bonefish in these waters

Luxury Ecopod in Cosmoledo, Seychelles

Cosmoledo Atoll, Seychelles Islands

In recent years Cosmoledo has come to be known as the GT Capital of the world.  The reputation is well deserved given the impressive numbers and sizes of GTs found there. However, as is the case on the other atolls mentioned, the fly fishing offering is varied and diverse. The venue includes a choice offering of vast sand flats, the edges of a huge lagoon, channels and reefs to explore. The Cosmoledo Eco-Camp will accomodate up to 8 guests at a time.

Farquhar Atoll

Farquhar Atoll, Seychelles

The abundance and diversity of salt water game fish you can target on the fly in Farquhar is simply amazing. Some of the great sport fish species you will find in eye watering numbers while flyfishing on the flats, in the channels and the lagoon include a variety of Trevally species including monster Giant Trevally, Bonefish, Milkfish, Triggerfish, IndoPacific Permit, Barracudas and the incredibly powerful Bumphead Parrotfish. 

Providence Atoll Mothership

Providence Atoll, Seychelles

Providence is one of the most southerly atolls in the Seychelles. Because of its extreme remoteness one cannot imagine a more pristine and untouched fishery. In fact only several hundred persons have visited the atoll during the last century. This is a true adventure destination for flyfishermen who want to experience a truly untouched salt water fishery. 

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