Arabian Fly Sport Fishing
After an extensive period of exploration the Arabian Fly Sport Fishing team settled in Salalah in southern Oman to offer world class guided and tailor made saltwater fly fishing trips.
Oman’s coastline is defined by a striking mix of long sandy beaches, secluded rocky bays, and dramatic cliffs that fall directly into the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. This meeting of desert and ocean creates a varied marine environment, with productive fly fishing grounds found just minutes from the shore. The country’s compact geography means anglers can experience both inshore and offshore fly fishing within a single destination, without the need for long boat transfers or extended travel between systems.
The ability to combine a range of fishing styles and destinations into one itinerary is the hallmark of a fly fishing holiday in Oman. On the species front, permit fishing around Salalah, where anglers have the rare opportunity to target Africanus permit in shallow, rocky environments and surf zones is a highlight. This technical sight fishing demands precise presentation and strong tackle, with fish often encountered feeding over mussel beds in challenging swell and current conditions. Alongside this, Oman also offers a dynamic mix of coastal and reef-based fishing, ensuring variety and consistent action throughout a trip.
Oman offers a diverse mix of coastal and offshore fly fishing, with strong seasonal variation and highly specialised opportunities:
We work closely with our local suppliers to ensure top class fly fishing holidays in Oman and can plan itineraries of varied durations in this interesting, and relatively little fished, destination.
After an extensive period of exploration the Arabian Fly Sport Fishing team settled in Salalah in southern Oman to offer world class guided and tailor made saltwater fly fishing trips.
Around three hours up the coast from Salalah in southern Oman, the Kuria Muria chain of islands sits 30 miles off the coast of Shwaimiyah. With massive GTs cruising the
Hasik is around two hours’ drive east from Salalah and until recently has spent most of its existence isolated, only now accessible since the construction of a road to Salalah.
Although southern Oman has some of the largest giant trevally on the planet, it’s the other fishing which gets the fly fisherman’s pulse racing. There are myriad inshore species including
The Chedi Muscat is a breathtaking resort set on the pristine shores of the Gulf of Oman, with the majestic Hajar mountains as its natural backdrop. This lovely hotel boasts Muscat’s largest spa, the Middle East’s longest pool, a private 370-metre beach, six exceptional restaurants, and 24-hour in-room dining services.