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Home to the Indo-Pacific Permit!
About The Destination
The Amirante Islands are made up of the Étoile, D’Arros, Marie Louise, Desnoeufs, Boudeuse, African Banks, Rémire Reef, and Poivre Atoll. Despite being discovered in 1503, they are largely unpopulated and are one of the most desirable fishing destinations for both fly fishing for Indo-Pacific Permit and offshore fishing.
The atolls have shallow lagoons surrounded by reefs and flats that are exposed at certain tides. The sheer drop-offs, which step from 60 to 12,000 metres in a matter of kilometres, have rich currents and an extremely healthy marine ecosystem with one of the best blue water fishing areas in the Seychelles.
Fly Fishing the Amirante Islands
Take a look at some of the species you can target on fly with Alphonse Fishing Company™.
Bonefish
Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are the world’s most recreationally targeted saltwater species on fly. A challenge for any angler due to their speed, blistering runs and never give up attitude.
Bonefish
Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are the world’s most recreationally targeted saltwater species on fly. A challenge for any angler due to their speed, blistering runs and never give up attitude.
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) are torpedo-shaped with a silver belly, inky-metallic blue back, and yellow sides. Both their dorsal fins and finlets are bright yellow. This fish species can be spotted in the (sub) tropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) are torpedo-shaped with a silver belly, inky-metallic blue back, and yellow sides. Both their dorsal fins and finlets are bright yellow. This fish species can be spotted in the (sub) tropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Bluefin Trevally
The Bluefin Trevally is considered by many anglers as the prettiest fish in the Carangidae family, due its unique mix of colours and a variety of shades from blue to yellow. Saltwater anglers queue up to get a taste of the Bluefin Trevally’s power.
Bluefin Trevally
The Bluefin Trevally is considered by many anglers as the prettiest fish in the Carangidae family, due its unique mix of colours and a variety of shades from blue to yellow. Saltwater anglers queue up to get a taste of the Bluefin Trevally’s power.
Indo-Pacific Permit
Golden-yellow fins with big, black eyes are the most striking features of an Indo-Pacific Permit. Apart from that, they are well camouflaged on the backdrop of white sand, turtle grass, or coral flats. Their body is a silver, almost mirror-like colour that reflects their habitat, making them nearly invisible to the untrained eye.
Indo-Pacific Permit
Golden-yellow fins with big, black eyes are the most striking features of an Indo-Pacific Permit. Apart from that, they are well camouflaged on the backdrop of white sand, turtle grass, or coral flats. Their body is a silver, almost mirror-like colour that reflects their habitat, making them nearly invisible to the untrained eye.
Giant Trevally
Targeting Giant Trevallies on the fly is not for the faint-hearted, they are fierce, big, aggressive, and incredibly powerful. They are also quite often completely underestimated by new anglers but are respected by new and seasoned anglers alike. You need more than the best Giant Trevally flies, the best fly rod, and ideal conditions to catch Giant Trevally – they have earned their name as ‘the gangstas of the flats’ for a good reason!
Giant Trevally
Targeting Giant Trevallies on the fly is not for the faint-hearted, they are fierce, big, aggressive, and incredibly powerful. They are also quite often completely underestimated by new anglers but are respected by new and seasoned anglers alike. You need more than the best Giant Trevally flies, the best fly rod, and ideal conditions to catch Giant Trevally – they have earned their name as ‘the gangstas of the flats’ for a good reason!
Dogtooth Tuna
The Dogtooth Tuna are among the most powerful and rewarding targets on fly. Found along the deep reef edges and drop-offs, these hard-fighting predators test both angler skill and gear with blistering runs and brute strength.
Dogtooth Tuna
The Dogtooth Tuna are among the most powerful and rewarding targets on fly. Found along the deep reef edges and drop-offs, these hard-fighting predators test both angler skill and gear with blistering runs and brute strength.
Accommodation
There are no lodges on the Amirante Islands, the only way to access the astounding fishing found here is onboard a yacht. All our trips are accompanied by polled skiffs and our professional team of international guides. Our team knows which tides work best at a specific atoll, how to enter the lagoons, where to find the elusive Indo-Pacific Permit and more.
Cabins
Boasting four luxurious suites that can feature one king-size bed or twin beds, all with spacious ensuite bathrooms.
Communal
She has a lovely spacious saloon and spacious deck for guests to relax in after a long day’s fishing.
Dining
The chef prepares a mix of Creole and international dishes and incorporates fresh fish on a daily basis, with fruit and vegetables which are farmed in the Alphonse garden.
