‘You never know what’s going to be swimming around the corner’ really encapsulates saltwater fishing. Add in sunshine, warm water and tropical destinations and you can see why we thought that now, in the depths of winter, was a good time to explore why and where you can enjoy these wonderful angling adventures.
Why go saltwater fishing
In this ten-minute video, Peter McLeod highlights the why, with value for money, endless species variation and non-fisher friendly destinations among his top picks.
Where to go saltwater fishing
The Seychelles, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Mexico and Christmas Island are among our top picks, with an incredibly wide range of lodges and operators to choose from.
Here’s just a snapshot of what we can suggest:
The Seychelles
Considered by many anglers to offer the finest saltwater flats fly fishing in the world, the shallow waters around the outer island Seychelles atolls offer unbelievable wading and fantastic fly fishing opportunities for an incredible number of different species. You will find bonefish in extraordinary numbers, giant trevally along with several other trevally species, milkfish, triggerfish, bumphead parrotfish, permit, and dozens of other reef and flats species. Alphonse, Cosmoledo, Farqhuar, Astove and Providence – wonderfully secluded and blessed with incredible scenery – are unlike any other fishing destinations found on the planet. Charlotte Chilcott, multi-time visitor (25 times and counting) sums up the key features of each in her Seychelles, Five Extraordinary Atolls blog.
Belize
Belize has always been a fascinating country to visit and is perfect as a first saltwater destination. Big migratory tarpon arrive at certain times of year, the coastal flats have a great permit populations and anglers will find also bonefish, resident tarpon, and snook to test their fishing skills. The flats are productive and varied as a result of the longstanding conservation practices in place. You can wade or skiff fish and there’s plenty for non-fishers to do as well. Our blog on Belize, The Six Best Places to Fish covers some of our favourite options here.
Mexico
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is is renowned for its pristine waters, diverse marine life, and an abundance of bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook. This region offers a unique and thrilling experience for those passionate about fly fishing, whether a saltwater novice or hardened veteran chasing permit. Our guide to Mexico’s Yucatan 2026 Season provides some great information on the fishing here.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas has long been a destination associated with some of the finest flats bonefishing in the world. The country is made up of more than 3,000 islands and cays interspersed with countless square miles of shallow sand flats, mangroves and deeper channels. Each location has its own unique fishery, many of which offer far more than just bonefishing to the discerning travelling angler, including permit, tarpon, snapper and various deeper water species. Here’s a look at The Bahamas; 8 Must Visit Lodges in 2026.
Cuba
Cuba offers a huge variety of environments in which to catch bonefish, permit and tarpon. It’s also a fascinating country caught in a time warp with its own unique character and beat. Anglers can fish from liveaboards and shore based operations in areas that are virtually untouched and represent some of the cleanest and most biologically diverse ecosystems found in the Caribbean. Here’s our guide to Cuba’s Flats Fishing Destinations.
Christmas Island
Famous as one of the original saltwater destinations and the proving ground for many modern saltwater techniques and flies, Christmas Island ought to be on every adventurous saltwater angler’s list. The atoll is huge, some 80 miles in length and the lagoon is 12 miles across. The sand flats in the lagoon hold massive populations of bonefish and some of the largest triggerfish in the world. Giant trevally maraud the surfline and there is a prolific offshore fishery with tuna and multitude of species. The Christmas Islanders are wonderfully friendly it’s a great place to become immersed in a simple existence, leaving the stresses of the modern world behind. If you are looking to get away from it all then this is about as far as you can get! Our lodges here include Christmas Island Lodge, The Villages, and Ikari House.
If you would like to get away for a saltwater break and would like more information please contact Peter McLeod or Alex Jardine or call us on ++44 1980 847389. Alternatively click HERE if you would like us to contact you.
