The islands and atolls of the Seychelles and Mauritius are a long way from anything, which is what has protected and preserved these insanely beautiful fisheries for us to marvel at today. The diversity of fish species available here to stalk and cast to is absolutely unbelievable, from Giant Trevally (GT’s) to Milkfish, and Triggerfish to Bumphead Parrotfish, this place will blow your mind with new and exciting targets that you can’t find in most saltwater destinations. This place is the definition of exotic.

Indeed, it is the uniqueness of each destination in the Indian Ocean that really sets this region apart. Each atoll has its own character and personality, often reflected in the shimmering sides of the fish most frequently found there.

All of the different fisheries are well known for their diversity, but even here, each option is absolutely unique. Some places are all about the GT’s, while others are home to the best Indo Pacific permit fishing in the Eastern hemisphere. Others are just about variety and how many different species you can add to your life list, from the ubiquitous bonefish to the one-of-a-kind bumphead parrotfish, to Milkfish and Napoleon Wrasse and of course, the monstrous GT’s… the “Gangsters of the Flats,” are a regular site marauding the edges of the shallow water. Each atoll is different, offering something for every saltwater angler with an adventurous spirit.

Fly fishing trips to the Seychelles are not for everyone. Most operations are wading intensive, chasing fish on your own 2 feet, not just sharing the nose of a panga, resting half of the day… But if you’re not afraid to get your feet wet and fish on the edge of the edge, in order to experience some of the finest saltwater fly fishing on the planet, then these trips are what you have been looking for.

Alphonse Island Resort

Seychelles

Alphonse is legendary as one of the finest saltwater fly fisheries in the world. The flats of nearby St. Francois Atoll offer over 10,000 acres of perfect wading, limited to just 12 rods a week. Alphonse offers a veritable paradise for the flats angler, including increasingly large bonefish patrolling the vast area of...
Read More...

Cosmoledo Atoll

Seychelles

Cosmoledo is one of the most remote fishing destinations in the world, situated 560 nautical miles SW of Mahe, the capitol and main island of the Seychelles. The atoll is situated a stone’s throw away from the world heritage site of Aldabra, which is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean.
Read More...

Farquhar Atoll

Seychelles

The flats at Farquhar consist of hard white sand, turtle grass, and broken coral, making for comfortable wading. Anglers can wade and sight fish to an impressive variety of species which include Bonefish, various Trevally species including the ferocious, trophy-sized Giant Trevally, the finicky Indo-Pacific Permit,...
Read More...

Providence Atoll

Seychelles

Providence is a true flats fishing wilderness. There is no population living at Providence, which is just short of being the most southerly atoll in the Seychelles. Providence offers incredible diversity. Anglers can expect to target record size Giant Trevally, Bonefish, Triggerfish, Indo Pacific Permit, Milkfish as well...
Read More...

St. Brandon's Atoll

Mauritius

If wading and sight casting to double digit bonefish, gloriously finicky Indo-Pacific Permit and a host of Trevally species on powder white sand flats in the Indian Ocean appeals to you... then look no further. St Brandons is a group of over 50 small islands, coral ridges and vast sand flats which is cut by three major passes and extends 50 km from north to south.
Read More...