Fly Fishing The Flats In The Seychelles

Fly fishing is mainly done wading on the "flats", the shallow areas protected by the coral reefs. Several fish species can be caught: bonefish, pompano (Trachinotus blochii), trevally (bluefin, yellow spotted, golden and giant), snappers, queenfish and barracuda.

Mahe and Praslin are interesting for first time saltwater fly fishermen or for those who don’t have the budget to fish the outer islands. There are very few bonefish on Mahe but it is possible to catch the odd one. On the other hand, there are numerous 10" to 14" snappers and emperors and on overcast days it is possible to cast to trevallies. Praslin has a big flat where one has more chances to see and catch bonefish, but the fishing can be inconsistent.

Fishing on Bird and Denis islands is good. They hold a fair stock of trevally and bonefish can be caught there as well.

Desroches island is a prime fishing destination. The flats hold some bonefish and pompano as well as trevally.

Fly Fishing The Flats In The Seychelles - Poivre and St Joseph islands. These two turquoise jewels are among the best bonefishing destinations in the world! Average size 5 to 7 Lb and 30 fish per day are common. The bonefishing is awesome there, and anglers have a good chance to hit a Seychelles Grand Slam: a bonefish, a pompano and a trevally in one day. Add a barracuda and you have a Super Slam! And they are just one hour by boat from the comfortable luxury resort on Desroches island.

Two seasons occur here: the north-west monsoon, from October to May and the south-east monsoon from June to October. The former is the best season for fly fishing: the fair weather and calm seas offer good sport in the whole of Seychelles.

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