Seychelles

FISHING TRIP TO THE SEYCHELLES – WELCOME TO PARADISE

A unique destination with extraordinary fishing opportunities! The Seychelles are located more than 8,000 km from Europe and form a beautiful archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, stretching over more than 400,000 km².
They are known for their dreamlike beaches, untouched nature and diverse wildlife. Whether it’s relaxing on the beach or adventure while fishing – the Seychelles offer an ideal mix of relaxation and activities in a unique natural setting.
Combine a relaxing beach holiday with an extraordinary fishing trip, because the Seychelles are a true fishing paradise, which we would love to show you!

Learn more about your fishing holiday in the Seychelles in the following sections.

OUR TOP 10 REASONS FOR A FISHING TRIP TO THE SEYCHELLES

• Exceptional fishing opportunities in virtually untouched areas far from civilization
• Maximum fishing time without long travel distance
• Modern catamarans with high-end equipmen
• Complete fishing gear available for rent on sit
• All types of fishing possible: popping, jigging, trollin
• Separate program for non-fishing companions available on one of the islands
• Relatively easy travel (e.g. with EMIRATES via Dubai directly to Mahé)
• Only 1–2 hours time difference
• English, German or French-speaking tour guides
• Flights & additional services (e.g. seat reservation, extra/sports luggage) can be arranged through our partner

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR SEYCHELLES FISHING HOLIDAY

This is how your fishing adventure begins:

With the international flight, you land in Mahé in the morning. After passing immigration and receiving your luggage, a taxi driver will already be waiting for you at the exit. The ride to the harbor, from where your fishing tour starts, takes only about 10 to 15 minutes.

Once at the harbor, you load your gear onto the catamaran and prepare the tackle. Shortly after, you set sail to head to the distant fishing spots. On the way there, the trolling rods are naturally put into the water and the first fish usually come aboard quickly. So even during the journey, wahoos, mahi mahi, bonitos or other pelagic fish shorten the wait.
Alternatively, you are also welcome to arrive one or two days earlier and acclimate on Mahé. We will be happy to offer you suitable and individual accommodation options for this.

YOUR FIRST FISHING DAY IN THE SEYCHELLES

While on the previous day after checking in on the catamaran you only prepared your tackle and completed the journey to the fishing spots, today you start your fishing adventure after a relaxed night.

Usually, the fishing day begins at 6:00 a.m., shortly after you wipe the sleep from your eyes. A fresh coffee to wake up, a grab for the jigging or popping rod – and in most cases, the rod is already bent shortly after with the first fish of the day.
Catching 20 to 30 fish before breakfast is not unusual. Could you imagine a better start to the day?
During the rest of the day, you can continue to fish to your heart’s content.

Tip: Just troll a sinking stickbait or deep-diving wobbler behind the boat while the skipper prepares for the next drift or changes location. We were able to catch some nice fish on our test trip this way.

FISHING DURING YOUR SEYCHELLES FISHING HOLIDAY

Since you are already in the target area with the catamaran, unnecessarily long travel distances to the fishing spots are avoided. Your fishing day usually begins in the morning around 6:00 a.m., shortly after sunrise, and ends approximately at sunset around 6:00 p.m. – only interrupted by short breakfast and lunch breaks.

Main target fish are trophy dogtooth tuna and giant trevally, but many other species are also caught as bycatch.
Amberjacks, green jobfish, rosy jobfish, sailfish, marlin, mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, sharks, various snapper and grouper species, barracudas and wahoos are just a few species from the wide range.

TYPICAL ITINERARY OF YOUR SEYCHELLES FISHING TRIP

Day 1: Arrival in the morning or late morning on Mahé, transfer to the harbor, check-in on the catamaran from 10:00 am, departure towards the fishing grounds.

Days 2–8: Seven full days of fishing, return to Mahé during the night after the last day of fishing.

Day 9: Check-out around 10:00 am, optional post-stay or transfer to airport & flight home
Longer or shorter tours and additional overnight stays are possible – just talk to us.

THE RIGHT FISHING GEAR FOR THE SEYCHELLES

If you wish to rent gear:

Trolling gear is already available on board. High-quality rods and reels for popping and jigging can be rented from us or provided by our local partner.

If you bring your own gear:
The Seychelles and our tours are not suitable for light tackle. The fish are large, and fishing takes place mostly in deep waters far from the coast. Current records include Dogtooth Tuna at 1.90 m/approx. 80 kg and Giant Trevally at 1.45 m/approx. 50 kg+. You can leave your light tackle at home.

Our recommendation for popping in the Seychelles

• Heavy popping rod, PE8–10 class, casting weight 150–200 g, combined with a high-speed reel such as DAIWA SALTIGA 20000-H or DAIWA CERTATE 18000-H, spooled with PE10 braided line (e.g. TASLINE 100 lbs) and 170–200 lbs leader (e.g. 1.45 mm CLIMAX EXTREME).
• Large poppers (120–170 g) with deep cup, and sinking stickbaits (12–25 cm).

For speed jigging, you should also bring big game tackle – it’s worth it. Landing a 50+ kg Dogtooth Tuna on PE6 is pure luck. Don’t tempt fate unnecessarily.

Our recommendation for speed jigging in the Seychelles

• Heavier jigging rod, PE8 class, jig weight 250–400 g. A matching spinning or conventional reel with power gear (P or PG, not high-speed!), e.g., DAIWA SALTIGA 20000-P, spooled with PE8 braided line (80 lbs, DAIWA J-Braid EXPEDITION 0.35 or 0.42 mm) and 100–130 lbs leader (e.g., 1.20 mm CLIMAX EXTREME).
• Fast-sinking speed jigs from 150–300 g for depths of around 40 to 110 m.

After booking, you will receive detailed tour information as a PDF with all recommendations for your trip preparation.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SEYCHELLES

• Topographically, the Seychelles belong to Africa
• Archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean
• Main islands: Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue
• Famous for stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters
• Over 50% of the islands are nature reserves
• Home to unique animal and plant species, including giant tortoises
• The oldest giant tortoise, named Esmeralda, lives on Bird Island
• Praslin is home to the famous Coco de Mer nut
• Popular destination for relaxation, water sports, and fishing
• Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round
• Unique mix of nature, luxury resorts, and a wide range of activities

MODERN BOATS DURING YOUR FISHING TOUR

You will enjoy your fishing holiday in the Seychelles on modern catamarans specially equipped for long-range tours. Depending on group size, we use various types of boats on site between approx. 15 and 18 meters in length.
High-quality electronic equipment with modern navigation and sonar technology and VHF radios is standard. Sufficient rod holders are of course available and distributed all over the boat.

On individual trips, you are accompanied by an experienced captain, a guide and a personal cook. On our guided group trips, an experienced tour guide from Travel 2 Fish is also on board.

BEST TIME FOR A FISHING TRIP TO THE SEYCHELLES

The Seychelles have a tropical climate shaped by the monsoon: from December to March, the northwest monsoon dominates, followed by a calm transition period in April. From May to September, the southeast monsoon brings a dry but windy season, followed by another calm transition in October–November. Severe storms are rare. Average temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Expect occasional showers throughout the year.

Best time for a fishing holiday in the Seychelles: October to May.

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR SEYCHELLES FISHING HOLIDAY COST?

Price: from €4,885 (plus international flights)

Included in the price:

• 7 fishing days
• 8 nights on the catamaran including full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, tea, coffee, soft drinks)
• Trolling & live bait tackle
• Fishing guide, captain/skipper, private cook

Not included in the price:

• International flights to Mahé/Seychelles
• Airport transfer
• Rental gear
• Alcoholic beverages (must be pre-ordered!)
• Tips & personal expenses

Shorter or longer tours are possible on request at any time.
For the best fishing opportunities, however, we recommend planning at least 5 full fishing days.

VIDEOS FROM OUR SEYCHELLES FISHING TRIPS

More videos can be found in the “SEYCHELLES” playlist on our YouTube channel.