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ALPHONSE ISLAND All the bonefishing from Alphonse Island takes place on the atoll of St. Francois The bonefishing is spectacular and the fish will take practically any fly you present to them. Often referred to as the most beautiful island in the Seychelles, this crescent-shaped island is set within kilometers of the spectacular sandy flats of the St Francois atoll and is a wilderness adventure in itself. Apart from the world-class flyfishing, it boasts a massive population of crustacea and a host of interesting bird species. The average size of the bonefish is well over 4lbs with many fish between 6 and 8lbs. You can also fish for yellow spot and blue trevally (10-12lbs), African pompano (in excess of 20lbs), barracuda (over 40lbs) and the elusive milkfish. All the fishing is done by wading either the vast spectacular hard silver sand flats, or along the edges of these over the central lagoon.
Recommended stays:
Alphonse Island Resort 
Alphonse Island Resort provides comfortable accommodation in 10 air-conditioned chalets and a resort restaurant serving good meals. After an eventful day’s fishing, enjoy a swim in the pool, a drink at the bar.
Other Activities
Snorkelling, diving, swimming, cycling, tennis, bird watching and walking.
| Dates | Mid October - Mid May |
| Prices From | £4850 per person |
Price Includes: 7 nights' accommodation (full board), 6 days' guided fishing, internal flights and VIP customs clearance on arrival at Mahe and assistance on departure.
Not Included: International flights, Island Conservation Levy $35 per person payable locally, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
DESROCHES ISLAND is the largest island in the Amirantes group, 5km long and 1.5km wide. It is 240km south-east of Mahé. Desroches Island Resort is the perfect destination for fisherman travelling with non fishing partners. The majority of the fishing is on the atolls of le Poivre and St. Joseph but fishing on Remiere Ramiere Reef and the African Banks is available from the outpost camp on Remiere Island. The atolls are breathtakingly beautiful, particularly St. Joseph which is the largest, covering several square kilometres and comprising many small palm-covered islands and a lovely blue lagoon in the centre They are about a 45 minute run from Desroches. There are more bonefish on St. Joseph but large schools of Indo Pacific permit are found on le Poivre together with giant and bluefin trevally.
During the rising tide you can expect 30-plus shots a day at singles and doubles for permit on Le Poivre. While you can spend a week fishing on Le Poivre you can head north and spend a few days at the remote outpost camp on Remiere Island where you can fish Remiere Reef and the African Banks and enjoy spectacular blue water fishing. Accommodation at Remiere lodge is simple but comfortable. Remiere reef is three miles long and 2 miles wide and is a 5 minute ride by skiff from the lodge. It has sand and turtle grass flats, deep azure holes and coral heads; milkfish come to fish here and schools of permit inhabit the area with GTs being the dominant species. With predators at every turn and large tidal fluxes the reef is inhospitable to bonefish. The area has been hardly fished and is a true saltwater wilderness waiting to be explored. Remiere Island is also a turtle nursery and is home to many bird species including frigate birds, sooty terns, fairy terns and a number of others. The Aftican Banks is a series of two sandbar islands at the northern tip of the Amirantes. They are a 30 minute ride from Remiere and are surrounded by white sand flats and the area is almost unexplored – schools of bonefish and permit are to be found – the area is still to be explored.
Recommended stays:
Desroches Island Resort
Accommodation is in one of the resorts 5-star villas assigned for fishermen and non fishing partners . It has 4 double en-suite rooms, with air conditioning, a finely decorated living room and dining room, kitchen and private swimming pool. 3 daily meals and drinks are included. There are different fishing programs depending on the tides and weather conditions.
Other Activities
Resort facilities include a swimming pool and tennis courts along with windsurfing boards, canoes, pedaloes, snorkelling equipment and bicycles to explore the island, all provided free of charge. There is a spa and fully equipped dive centre with professional diving instructors who can be hired to explore the 14 classified sites on reefs surrounding the island
| Dates | October - April |
| Prices From | £4645 per person |
Price Includes: 7 nights' accommodation (full board), 6 days' guided fishing and internal flights.
Not Included: International flights, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
FARQUHAR ATOLL is the most southerly atoll in the Seychelles chain of islands lying just over 700km to the southwest of the main island Mahe. This remote atoll has a total area, including the large lagoon, of 170.5 square kilometers. There is a large lagoon providing easy access to countless flats, channels and surf zones which make Farquhar such a diverse fishery. The flats consist of hard white sand, turtle grass and broken coral which make for comfortable wading.
The flats on Farquhar are some of the finest the Indian Ocean has to offer. You will be fishing for Bonefish, various Trevally species including the ferocious trophy sized Giant Trevally, the finicky Indo-Pacific Permit, Triggerfish, Barracuda Bumphead Parrotfish and Milkfish. The guides will lead you onto the flats and help you identify the desired target species, the areas which they frequent and explain the correct techniques with which to catch them.
Recommended stays:
Farquhar's Lodge
Farquhar’s lodge is basic but comfortable accommodating 10 fishermen in 5 twin air conditioned rooms with private bathrooms There is a central lounge area. Meals are served in an outside covered area with magnificent views over the flats. International and creole food is served and all mineral water and soft drinks are included in the price.
| Dates | October - April |
| Prices From | £5120 per person |
Price Includes: 7 nights' accommodation (full board), 6 days' guided fishing, soft drinks, internal flights, first night and transfers in Mahe.
Not Included: International flights, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
Bonus week & guide feedback - The 2013 season on Farquhar is underway and the guides and anglers have in a brief amount of time already experienced some remarkable catches.
For detailed feedback from the guides, along with some awesome images please visit our guides' weekly blog report.
- 16 - 23 March 2013 (FM 26) – 2 rods open
- 4 - 11 May 2013 (NM 10) - 6 rods open
DENNIS ISLAND
Dennis Island is a 375 acre coral island and a magical retreat, a 30 minute flight from Mahé.
Recommended stays:
Dennis Island Resort
Dennis Island Resort is located on the rim of the Seychelles plateau that drives its shallow waters from the mid-ocean depths and has exceptional game and blue water fishing. There is a small bonefishing flat and non-fishing companions can enjoy sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, canoeing, nature walks, diving and tennis. The lodge had a reading/TV room, boutique, Billard Room and a number of indoor board games.
Accommodation is in 25 beautifully furnished deluxe sea facing chalets which have private bathrooms and private patios. Very good meals are served in the restaurant.
Other Activities
Snorkelling, diving, swimming, cycling, tennis, bird watching and walking.
| Dates | Mid October - Mid May |
| Prices From | £4355 per person |
Price Includes: 8 nights' accommodation (All Inclusive) in a beach cottage, 4 days' guided fishing, and internal flights
Not Included: International flights, Island Conservation Levy $35 per person payable locally, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature.