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. Check this page for regular updates on all the fishing action in these spectacular waters.
Providence – 6th to 18th February
Two consecutive weeks on Providence Atoll delivered power, perseverance, and serious fish. From rare permit and metre plus GTs to trophy triggerfish and flats slams, the atoll once again proved why it remains one of the most rewarding fisheries in the Indian Ocean.
The ever popular giant trevally led the scoreboard for the week, with 44 GT landed across the two weeks, including several fish over one metre. Nikita, Vladimir, Rodion and Maxim all land multiple GTs despite challenging conditions. Christoph landed the biggest GT of the period, a monstrous 111cm fish. He then followed with two metre class fish measuring 103cm and 102cm, while Bill secured a superb 97 cm GT on the final day. Kathy opened her week in style with a powerful 94cm GT, and Renè added multiple fish, with his biggest measuring 94cm. Helmut, no stranger to GTs, also contributed several fish to the group’s tally.
As the weeks have progressed, the trigger fishing has picked up with 12 fish landed across the period. Nikita landed three triggerfish in his week, while Kathy stood out with two trophy 52cm yellowmargin triggerfish, both powerful and beautifully fought. Christoph and Bill each added yellowmargin triggers to their tally, and Chris landed two of his own. Helmut added both a yellowmargin and a moustache triggerfish, rounding out a highly productive trigger week.
Catching a permit on Providence remains a rare prize, but persistence paid off. Nikita arrived with a single goal, to land an Indo Pacific permit. Through dedication and determination and many hours, he achieved it and landed a beautiful 46cm permit, a true golden nugget and a standout moment of the fortnight.
Bonefish provided steady support throughout the two weeks, with 10 bonefish landed, one of them supporting Nikita’s flats slam.
From 111cm GTs and multiple metre class fish to 52cm trophy triggers and a hard earned permit, early February on Providence delivered memorable battles and serious quality. An awesome week of fishing with returning guests, many new memories made and friendships grown, we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the seasons to come.
Providence – 23rd January to 4th February
Weeks three and four of the Providence season delivered an outstanding showcase of flats fishing, defined by big giant trevally, powerful bumphead parrotfish and technical triggerfish. Across the fortnight, anglers experienced consistent action, personal milestones, and unforgettable days on the flats, with multiple metre class fish, several flats slams, and an impressive spread of species. Together, these two weeks highlighted exactly why Providence Atoll remains one of the most exciting and rewarding destinations in the Indian Ocean.
Giant trevally dominated the action across the two weeks, producing both volume and serious size. In total, 67 fish were landed. Lauren dominated during her week, landing multiple fish, while Michael produced one of the standout fish of the period with a powerful 111cm GT, landed on the same day as a bumphead parrotfish. Andrew and Taylor both added multiple GTs to their scorecards, with Andrew winning a memorable battle against an impressive 106cm fish. Alan shot the lights out with several GTs and completed a full flats slam, while Jaco landed the largest GT of the period, a goliath 115cm fish taken in the surf. Momentum continued as David, Ben, Rob, Phil, Ryan, and Wes all contributed strong numbers, with Wes standing out by landing two metre-class GTs measuring 103cm and 102cm respectively.
Bumphead parrotfish featured prominently throughout the period, with thirteen fish landed. Lauren unforgettably opened her campaign by landing a magnificent bumphead on her very first day. Alan followed suit with a fantastic bumphead of his own. As the weeks progressed, bumphead action intensified. David and Ben both added fish to their tallies early on, while Ryan became fully dialled in, landing three. Wes followed suit with two more, and Rob added another two. An exceptional few weeks of bumphead fishing and sterling angling from the group.
Triggerfish added a technical and rewarding element to the flats fishing, with eight fish landed across the two weeks. Alan landed a monster 53cm yellowmargin, while Andrew also added a quality yellowmargin triggerfish. Jaco equally landed a triggerfish as part of his flats slam. Further highlights came from Wes, who landed two yellow-margin triggerfish, with the largest measuring 54cm. Phil followed with two impressive yellowmargin triggerfish measuring 51 and 55cms respectively, while Rob completed his flats slam with a moustache triggerfish.
Bonefish provided consistent support across the flats, with thirteen fish landed during the period. Lauren, Alan, and Jaco all added bonefish to their tallies, playing a key role in multiple flats slams. Rob also landed a bonefish that completed his own flats slam, rounding out a diverse and rewarding scorecard for the group.
Across weeks three and four, Providence Atoll delivered an exceptional mix of power, precision, and variety. From metre-class giant trevally and powerful bumphead parrotfish to technical triggerfish and elusive bonefish, the flats produced unforgettable moments, memories and world-class fishing throughout the period.
Providence – 9th to 22nd January
The Providence season started with some trying conditions, our anglers persevered and were rewarded with some incredible fish and experienced Providence in all its raw intensity. Despite challenging starts and changing conditions, the atoll produced outstanding fishing, milestone catches, and an unforgettable variety of species.
Giant trevally dominated both weeks and proved once again why Providence holds legendary status as one of the best destinations worldwide. Nick opened the season strongly with a powerful 103cm GT, setting the tone early. Josh followed with an exceptional run of fish, landing several GTs, including a standout 111cm specimen that ranked among the largest of the fortnight. James steadily added multiple GTs across the week, while Shannon landed a beautiful GT measuring in the mid-80cm range. Marshal celebrated a major milestone by landing his first-ever GT, while Deacan enjoyed multiple GT encounters during a memorable week on the flats. Turley group wasted no time, with consistent action across the board. Bobby was the standout performer, landing an incredible 10 GTs, including a powerful 103cm fish. Niall, Greg, Mark, Gavin and Max all added GTs to their tallies, pushing the combined total across both weeks to an impressive 54 fish.
Triggerfish added colour, technical challenge, and some truly impressive specimens. Nick landed a solid 51cm yellow-margin triggerfish, and James added one as well, a first for the father-son duo. Shannon raised the bar with a massive 52cm yellow-margin triggerfish, and Josh continued his exceptional run by landing three triggerfish during his stay. Marshal also joined the triggerfish party, landing his first moustache triggerfish.
Given the tough conditions in the first week, milkfish were scarce, making Deacan’s capture of the only milkfish of that week particularly special. As conditions improved, milkfish numbers increased dramatically, and the Turley group took full advantage, with Gavin, Mark, Max, and Bobby all landing milkfish.
The first couple of days proved tough for bumphead parrotfish as the fish weren’t on the flats, with the improved weather and changes in tides though they moved back on and our anglers took full advantage. Niall landed a memorable bumphead, while Max added two to his tally despite being relatively new to the flats. Bobby capped off his outstanding week by landing a massive bumphead parrotfish, reinforcing his status as one of the top performers of the trip.
Bonefish are not a common occurrence on providence so landing one is a great feat. Marshal did exactly that, with his brother Deacan following suit, landing a truly exceptional fish estimated in the 8–9lb range, a monster by any standard and one of the standout bonefish catches of the period.
Providence’s diversity was further highlighted when Mark landed an impressive Napoleon wrasse during week two, adding yet another iconic species to an already varied catch list and underlining the atoll’s remarkable ecosystem.
Providence Atoll delivered a powerful opening to the 2026 season. From first GTs and triggerfish to big bumphead parrotfish, elusive milkfish, and trophy bonefish, both weeks showcased the atoll’s uncompromising nature and extraordinary rewards
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.
