Fly Fishing in Seychelles

Alphonse, Cosmoledo, Astove and Farquhar are four of the finest saltwater fly fishing destinations in the world, each offering a distinct and deeply rewarding experience within the same extraordinary Indian Ocean system. Together they represent the full range of what serious saltwater fly fishing can be, from the technical precision of bonefish on shallow flats to the raw, uncompromising power of a giant trevally in open water.

Remote water, serious fishing

The outer Seychelles atolls sit far beyond the main island group, accessible only by light aircraft or vessel. These are fisheries that have been carefully managed and actively researched over many years, reflected in the quality of their fishing. Clear water, abundant bonefish, giant trevally of unusual size and a range of other species make these among the most productive saltwater flats in the world.

Each atoll has its own distinct character, its own tidal rhythm and its own particular strengths as a fishery. The right choice depends on what you are hoping to catch, how you like to fish, and how remote and raw you want the experience to feel.

Some offer refined and comfortable bases alongside exceptional fishing. Others are more stripped back, with the emphasis entirely on the water and the wildlife around it.

In the outer Seychelles, fisheries research and conservation are not decorative extras; they are part of what protects the future of these waters. That matters to us, and to many of the travellers who choose to come here.

The variety of species and environments available across these four atolls means that a well-planned Seychelles fly fishing expedition can be shaped around almost any angling priority, from the technical precision of bonefish on shallow flats to the raw power of a giant trevally in deeper water.

Alphonse

Alphonse is wonderfully rounded: productive flats, broad species variety and a refined base that offers comfort at the end of a long day on the water.

Farquhar

Farquhar adds still more range to what is already an exceptional fishery, with bonefish, permit, trevally, triggerfish and bluewater possibilities all in play within the same system.

Astove

Astove is rugged and revered among serious anglers for quality GT fishing.

Cosmoledo

Cosmoledo is rawer and more tide-driven, known for vast wadeable flats and giant trevally of unusual size and power.

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Leopard

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African Elephant

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Black Rhino

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African Buffalo

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PLANNING YOUR SEYCHELLES FLY FISHING EXPEDITION WITH ESCAPE SAFARI CO.

Tides, weather, casting ability, target species, camp character and conservation ethos all matter, and we apply our knowledge of each atoll carefully to every expedition we plan.

Tell us how you fish, what species matter most, and how remote you want it to feel, and we will build the right expedition around that.