Flyfish the seychelles with The Guides Choice!

In recent years, Cosmoledo has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for giant trevally fishing. This legendary fishery is ideal for anglers seeking the ultimate saltwater flats experience. As one of the most remote and off-the-grid trips we offer, it provides an out-island, expeditionary adventure perfect for those looking for something truly extraordinary. Fishing at Cosmoledo is based out of Wizard Island at the Cosmoledo Eco Lodge, a land-based operation that opened in November 2018. Given its remote location and the significant travel required to reach it, this trip isn’t for everyone. However, for those wanting to explore one of the most pristine and untouched ecosystems on the planet, offering some of the best GT fishing available, all within a comfortable, safe, and reliable setting, there is no better choice.  

The atoll’s perimeter features extensive, wadeable sand flats interspersed with islands of various shapes and sizes, creating an ideal habitat for its diverse fish population. The fishing season on Cosmoledo typically runs from November to late April and is restricted to a maximum of 10 anglers at a time to prioritize the atoll’s conservation.

What’s Included:

• Seven (7) nights of accommodations and amenities at Cosmo Eco Lodge
• Six (6) full days of guided fishing (two anglers per guide)
• Use of tender boat and all fuel for daily transportation
• All meals while at the lodge
• Round-trip inter-island IDC charter flights between Mahe and Astove
• Water transfers from Astove to Cosmoledo
• Snorkelling equipment, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and bicycles
• Loan fly rods and reels
• Seychelles fishing license
• Daily laundry services at lodge
• All applicable taxes and landing fees
• Water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• International airfare to and from Mahe, Seychelles (SEZ)
• Hotel nights, meals, and ground transfers on Mahe (if needed)
• Bar tab and alcohol at lodge
• Gratuities for lodge staff and guides
• Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance
• Terminal tackle, flies, and fishing gear
• Seychelles conservation license of $210.00 per person (will be added to the invoice

Astove is a wild, remote paradise, ideal for anglers craving an adventurous and completely isolated fishing experience. The lodge is located just 500 feet from the renowned “Wall” of Astove, where the shallow waters abruptly plunge from just two feet to over 3,000 feet deep. This untouched fishery offers a timeless ecosystem where the daily interactions of predator and prey unfold before your eyes throughout the season. Astove stands out in the Seychelles as the top destination for landing truly big fish—whether it’s milkfish, dogtooth, and yellowfin tuna near the wall, or giant trevally and sharks in the inner lagoon and rugged ocean flats. Besides the large fish action, you'll find excellent permit opportunities within the lagoon, tailing triggerfish along the flats, and exceptional skinny-water bonefishing. The bonefish on Astove's outer flats are among the largest in the Seychelles.

What’s Included:

• Six (6) full days of guided fishing (two anglers per guide)
• Seven (7) nights of single occupancy accommodations on Astove in private room
• All meals while at the lodge
• Round-trip inter-island IDC charter flights between Mahe and Astove
• Use of tender boat and all fuel for daily transportation
• Seychelles fishing license
• All applicable lodging and resort taxes and landing fees
• Water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
• Loan fly rods and reels
• Room amenities, laundry on a daily basis and Wi-Fi
• Snorkelling equipment
• Stand up paddle boards and kayaks
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to and from Mahe (SEZ)
• Hotel nights, meals, and ground transfers on Mahe (if needed)
• Bar tab and alcohol at lodge
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Laundry services
• Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance
• Terminal tackle, flies, and fishing gear
• $210.00 per person Conservation Levy Tax (the amount of which will be added to the invoice)

For anglers who are fully committed to permit fishing and eager to dedicate a week exclusively to pursuing Indo-Pacific permit, Poivre Atoll and St. Joseph’s Atoll should be at the top of your list. These two remote fisheries, located about 13 miles apart, offer the highest concentrations of permit in the Seychelles, making them ideal for a dual-location fishing adventure aboard a luxurious 75-foot power catamaran liveaboard. Typically, these trips feature three days of fishing at St. Joseph’s followed by three days at Poivre, totaling seven nights and six days. However, itineraries can be customized based on tides, conditions, the season, and specific group goals. Situated in the Amirantes Islands of the Seychelles, Poivre Atoll is approximately 165 miles south of the main island, Mahé. The atoll comprises two smaller islands—Poivre and Île du Sud—separated by a shallow lagoon that connects to Île du Sud at high tide. Surrounded by breathtaking flats and the deep Amirantes Trench, which plunges from 60 meters to over 12,000 meters, Poivre offers rich currents and a variety of bluewater fish species. St. Joseph’s Atoll, featuring 13 small islands and sand spits, lies just 8.5 miles north of Poivre. 

What’s Included:

• Six (6) full days of guided fishing (typically two anglers per guide)
• Seven (7) nights of single-occupancy accommodations aboard the Quo Vadis catamaran mothership (based on a group size of four anglers)
• All meals while onboard Quo Vadis
• Water transfers from Mahe or Desroches to Poivre and St. Joseph’s
• Use of skiffs and all fuel for daily transportation to and from flats
• Seychelles fishing license
• All applicable taxes and landing fees
• Use of rods and reels (if necessary)
• Water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
• Select beer, wine, and alcohol on board Quo Vadis (a menu will be provided prior to the trip with visibility on this)

What’s Not Included: 

• Airfare to and from Mahe (SEZ)
• Hotel nights, meals, and ground transfers on Mahe (if needed)
• Select beer, wine, and alcohol on board Quo Vadis
• Seychelles conservation license of $210.00 per person
• Gratuities for guides and staff
• Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance
• Terminal tackle and flies
• Rental rods and reels ($25.00 per day/$65 per week)
• Re-route air charter landing fee to Desroches instead of to Alphonse (highly recommended!)