Fishing in the Seychelles

The Seychelles are a paradise of over a hundred islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The fishing opportunities are as vast as the number of islands: practically everything that lives in the Indian Ocean can be caught in the Seychelles. When jigging and popping, it’s not just the number of fish that impresses, but also their size. Whether dogtooth tuna, GT, or grouper: if you want plenty of action and the chance to catch a big fish, the Seychelles is the place for you!

1. Cosmoledo Atoll

Special feature: Extremely high GT density in shallow lagoons, channels, and on the outer reef. One of the best fishing grounds in the world.

Technique: Sight fishing with poppers and large streamers (fly fishing)

Only accessible via lodge: Cosmoledo Eco Camp

2. Astove Atoll

Feature: GTs hunt sardines along the drop-offs, jigging along the edges.

Technique: Popper fishing with large cups on the underwater plateaus. Jigging is best with speed jigs along the drop-offs.

3. Farquhar Atoll

Special feature: Mix of flats, channels, and deep water. A paradise for shore fishing.

Technique: Sight fishing with poppers and diving poppers is very effective.

4. Alphonse & St. François Atoll

More accessible, closer to Mahé (approx. 1 hour flight)

Many smaller GTs, but large specimens are also possible.

Extremely good infrastructure: Alphonse Island Fishing Lodge