Saltwater

Why Fly Fishing in the Seychelles

Seychelles is one of the world’s premier saltwater fly fishing destinations, offering exceptional sight fishing across remote coral atolls, pristine flats, and turquoise lagoons in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

With abundant marine life, crystal-clear water, and extensive fishing grounds, the Seychelles is famous for its world class opportunities to target bonefish, giant trevally, permit, triggerfish, and milkfish in an extraordinary tropical environment.

Alphonse Island and St Francois Atoll

Alphonse Island, together with the surrounding waters of St Francois Atoll, offers some of the most consistent and accessible saltwater fly fishing in the Seychelles. Expansive sand flats, lagoon systems, and reef structures provide excellent opportunities for sight fishing in clear, shallow water.

Alphonse Island is one of those rare destinations where non-angling companions are equally well catered for with luxury accommodation and plenty of non-fishing activities.

Remote Atolls of the Outer Seychelles

The wilder atolls of Farquhar, Cosmoledo, Astove, and Providence offer a more remote and exploratory style of fishing. These isolated fisheries feature vast untouched flats, reef edges, and tidal channels that support a wide range of species in pristine conditions.

Anglers travelling to these atolls can expect a highly immersive and adventurous style of fishing in some of the most remote saltwater environments on earth.

Key Fly Fishing Species in the Seychelles

The Seychelles is best known for its diverse saltwater fly fishing species, with each presenting its own distinct challenge:

Aardvark McLeod Expertise in the Seychelles 

We have been fishing these Seychelles waters for nearly two decades and know each atoll inside out. Our first-hand experience across each atoll allows us to match anglers with the right destination, season and style of fishing, whether you are an experienced saltwater angler or new to flats fishing.

Eden Bleu

Eden Bleu

In the Eden Island Marina, Eden Bleu offers modern accommodation and is a perfect choice for an over night stay pre or post onward domestic or international flights.

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Farquhar Atoll

2026 (fully inclusive rate) US$16,600 per person sharing, US$21,000 per person single. Single skiffs US$4,500 (US$750 per day). Includes return charter flight.

Farquhar Atoll is one of the top destinations in the world for hunting giant trevally on the flats. It is a saltwater paradise for the serious flats angler who is

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Four Seasons, Mahé

Four Seasons Mahé is an opulent resort and spa located on the southwest of the island. It is an internationally acclaimed property and caters equally well to couples and families seeking a luxurious escape.

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Hotel L’Archipel is a charming, elegant home away from home full of Creole flair and surrounded by natural beauty. It’s a perfect spot for anyone looking for seclusion, tranquillity and personal service. One of the more established properties on Praslin, this 30 year old hotel has been recently refurbished and is ready again to weave its spell over visitors.

L’Archipel

Hotel L’Archipel is a charming, elegant home away from home full of Creole flair and surrounded by natural beauty. It’s a perfect spot for anyone looking for seclusion, tranquillity and personal service.

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North Island

North Island unashamedly aims to provide the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience. Your daily schedule is as full as you wish it to be in this glorious home from home.

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Providence Atoll

US$16,000 pp 2026

Providence Atoll is one of the Indian Ocean’s most exciting destinations. Hardly visited and mostly exploratory it is a fisherman’s paradise, focusing on GTs, triggerfish, and more.

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Raffles Seychelles

Raffles

Raffles Seychelles is a delightful resort comprising 86 villas on the north eastern tip of Praslin. Scattered across a gently sloping lush tropical hillside, the villas have wonderful views across the sparkling Indian Ocean.

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Waldorf Astoria, Platte Island

Platte Island, named after its flat appearance, is a small, isolated island located 130 km south of Mahé and a perfect example of an Indian Ocean hideaway. This remarkable spot remained relatively uninhabited until the Waldorf Astoria Hotel was constructed in 2023 and retains an untouched feel.

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