Alphonse Island Fishing Company - Fishing

The Seychelles sit approximately 1000 miles off the coast of mainland Africa in the Indian Ocean. Alphonse Island is part of the Amirantes group of island and it is here that you access the St. Francois Lagoon. It is generally accepted that the St. Francois Lagoon has the best fishing in the Seychelles and arguably some of the best bonefishing anywhere in the world. Since Alphonse Island Resort opened in 2000, anglers have marveled at both the size and number of bonefish seen and caught during a day of fishing. One of the most unique things about this fishery is the way in which these bonefish travel. You will see singles, doubles, and small groups of fish in the 3-7 pound range feeding lazily over flats during the course of tide changes. It is a rare occasion when you actually cast to "schooling" fish, so you have the opportunity to select specific targets throughout the day! Even novice fishermen's catch rates can be extraordinary while experienced anglers can expect to land more than a dozen fish per day -- often many more.

Anglers are ferried each day from Alphonse to the St. Francois lagoon (approximately 30 minutes) and then transported to the flats in skiffs. These same skiffs can be used to access a series of channels and cuts around coral heads to fish for giant trevally. Although these are considered a bonus species, fishermen are encouraged to take along some heavier tackle to try these bruisers on for size. Other fly-caught fish include three species of triggerfish as well as many other reef and flats species -- you'll have a variety all day long.