Few destinations in the world of saltwater fly fishing still feel genuinely untamed. Astove Atoll, one of the most remote atolls in the Seychelles Outer Islands, remains one of them. Our editorial team’s latest visit — documented in our recent film (see below) — reaffirmed why Astove is widely regarded as one of the finest Indian Ocean fly fishing destinations on…
Fly fishing in the Seychelles is unlike anywhere else on earth. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, its remote atolls offer vast, untouched flats, crystal-clear water, and a staggering diversity of species that challenge and reward anglers in equal measure. From stalking bonefish on endless white sand to explosive encounters with giant trevally on shallow flats,…
Astove Atoll's shallow lagoon, jagged coastline and endless flats surrounded by sheer drop-offs provide unique and versatile hunting grounds for a myriad of gamefish emblematic of the vast Indian Ocean.
Besides GTs, Astove Atoll boasts trophy-sized bonefish, bluefin trevally, triggerfish, barracuda, milkfish and Indo-pacific permit. And if one ventures offshore, one can catch yellowfin…
