Fishing in Seychelles

Fishing Overview

With a vast area of the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ], one does not have to be far from the shore to have the best catch!  Being amongst one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, Seychelles is now starting to be renowed to the international sport and recreational fishermen returning each year to these waters that's already boasting world records.

The abundance of wahoo, sailfish, dorado, tuna, rainbow runner and trophies such as marlin, make for an unforgettable big-game fishing experience for both the seasoned and novice fisherman alike.

Traditional bottom-fishing produces a dazzling array of grouper, job fish, snappers and emperors, rewarding you with some of the finest tasting fish on offer anywhere in the world.

Not to be missed is the excitement of night-fishing for pickhandle barracuda or shark off a variety of island locations.

Fishing Techniques

Whether you are an experienced fisherman or an enthusiastic beginner, you will be thrilled by the opportunities that Seychelles' fish-rich waters offer.

Try your hand at big-game fishing and the unforgettable experience of trolling in pristine, azure waters from a range of modern fishing boats. Experienced crew will help you exceed your fishing expectations beyond your imagination.

Alternatively, you can try fly-fishing in the shallow waters surrounding the Inner Islands or even practice the art of blue-water fly-fishing.

The traditional technique of bottom-fishing will land you a catch of spirited coral-reef fish and grace your table with some of the tastiest fish in the world.

Big-game fishing in the Outer Islands provides the ultimate challenge as does fly-fishing from the fish-rich grounds of Alphonse, Desroches and d'Aross Atolls.

Fishing Season

In Seychelles, fishing can be enjoyed on very much a year-round basis that is divided into specific seasons, each one suited to a specific type of fishing.  Big-game fishing is an all year-round activity, whereas the months of November to May are more appropriate for bottom-fishing and fly-fishing.

Rental & Purchasing of Equipments

One of the advantages of fishing in Seychelles is that no fishing license is required for recreational fishing.

While there are a few retail outlets that cater for the basic needs of the fishermen, visiting fishermen should bear in mind that local fishing tackle shops may not be as common as they may be used to back home and may not stock favorite items or brands. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to bring along an adequate supply of tackle as there are no specialized fishing equipment hire or servicing establishments.

Nevertheless, each charter operator will cater for their individual fishing charter. We advise professional fishermen to check equipment availability with their fishing trip.