Fly fishing for giant trevally on Providence Atoll in the Seychelles is the stuff of angler’s dreams. This remote and unspoiled atoll offers a fly fishing experience like no other. The crystal-clear flats and lagoons that surround the atoll provide the perfect habitat for these powerful and aggressive fish. Giant trevally are the apex predators of these waters, and targeting them with a fly rod is a true test of skill, patience, and strength.
The sheer size and strength of giant trevally make them a formidable adversary for any fly angler. These fish can easily tip the scales at over 60lb, and when hooked, they’ll put your gear to the test with blistering runs and powerful headshakes. The thrill of casting a precisely tied fly into the flats and watching a GT explode onto the surface in pursuit is an unforgettable moment. The challenge of presenting the fly accurately and enticingly to these cunning predators is what makes fly fishing for giant trevally on Providence Atoll such a unique and rewarding experience.
Beyond the fishing aspect, the pristine beauty of Providence Atoll is a sensory delight. The idyllic surroundings, the warm tropical sun, and the vibrant marine life all add to the allure of this fly fishing destination. It’s not just about the catch; it’s about the entire experience of being immersed in this untouched paradise while pursuing one of the ocean’s most remarkable gamefish. Fly fishing for giant trevally on Providence Atoll is a journey that blends the pursuit of a powerful adversary with the tranquillity of a remote island, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
It is not only giant trevally that inhabit this atoll as there are also huge populations of milkfish, bumphead parrotfish, triggerfish, bonefish, naploeon wrasse, and offshore 300m from the flats, sailfish. This atoll has it all and is quite literally a fly fisherman’s paradise.
2025/2026 Providence availability:
• Tue 4 – Tue 11 Nov 2025 (FM 5) – 6 rods open
• Tue 11 – Tue 18 Nov 2025 – 1 rod open
• Tue 25 Nov – Tue 2 Dec 2025 – 1 rod open
• Tue 9 – Tue 16 Dec 2025 – 9 rods open
• Tue 31 Mar – Tue 7 Apr 2026 (FM 2) – 9 rods open
• Tue 7 – Tue 14 Apr 2026 – 2 rods open
• Tue 21 – Tue 28 Apr 2026 – 6 rods open
• Tue 28 Apr – Tue 5 May 2026 (FM 1) – 9 rods open
Cost is US$16,000 per person based on shared cabin, shared guide and boat. Single cabin supplement US$2,500 subject to availability.
If you would like further information on Providence, or fishing elsewhere in the Seychelles, please email Peter McLeod or call us on +44 1980 847389.