Alphonse Island Fishing
World's Best Bonefishing, Giant Trevally, Triggerfish, Trevally, Milkfish....
Epic Fly Fishing
Alphonse Island Lodge is open year-round for fishing and caters to 18 anglers a week, plus non-angling guests. Here, you’ll have exclusive access to St. Francois Island’s renowned flats—over 10,000 acres of hard white sand flats, world-class blue water fly fishing, and an incredible variety of game fishing—both fly and conventional.
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Alphonse Island
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Alphonse group of islands are regarded as some of the most pristine, untouched islands in the world. Alphonse Atoll is only a one-hour flight from Mahe, Seychelles. Alphonse is one of three in the group and sits aside St. François and Bijoutier. This outstanding destination combines comfortable accommodations with the opportunity to fish three different islands.
Coconut palm-treed haven with unblemished beaches
Alphonse Island has less than 300 residents. Miles of unblemished shorelines. The Resort offers 22 Beach Bungalows, five Beach Suites with private pools, and two Beach Villas.
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Seychelles Fishing Trips
While the accommodations are on Alphonse Island, while the fishing is near St. Francois Island, a 40-minute catamaran ride each morning. The Alphonse Atoll in Seychelles is renowned for its expansive flats. Its 10,000 acres of white sand flats provide easy wading and world-class fishing. Alphonse is one of the famed saltwater destinations of the Indian Ocean and perhaps home to the most prolific bonefishery in the world. Abundant bonefish—ranging in size from 3-to 8-pounds.
St. Francois Lagoon has coral finger flats and coral heads. On the Island, anglers target up to sixty species, including three species of triggerfish, seven species of trevally, milkfish, barracuda, sailfish, dogtooth tuna, and yellowfin tuna.
Travel Time: Each morning at 7:00 a.m., you’ll board the 40 ft. catamaran at Alphonse’s floating dock. The sail to St. Francois Lagoon takes 40 minutes. Once you arrive at the lagoon, you’ll head out with your guide and a skiff to fish for the day. Travel time to the best water depends on the targeted species, typically a five to 30-minute ride.
If the weather permits, you may skip the catamaran and take a skiff with your guide from Alphonse, reducing the transfer by ten minutes and allowing you to reach your fishing destination much quicker.
You’re also welcome to fish the Alphonse flats near the Lodge. Sightfishing in the evening can be difficult, but many anglers successfully land bonefish, emperor bream, an occasional GT, permit, or triggerfish.
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Fishing Facts:
Fishing Season: The season runs from early October through the end of May.
Capacity: The Lodge caters to 18-anglers per week.
Guides: English-speaking guides with first aid experience. Guides are qualitifed skippers, with STCW qualifications. Guiding takes place on a rotational basis, allowing anglers to experience the different characters within the guide team. Two anglers per guide and skiff.
Boats: 16 to 17 ft. custom-built skiffs with 40 HP engines are fully equipped with flotation devices, YETI coolers, flares...
Bluewater Boats: The Lodge has three fully rigged offshore vessels: The A’Mani, a newly refitted 54’ catamaran; The Predator, a 35’ sportfisher powered by twin 440-HP Cat engines; and The Suli, a 36’ Silvercraft powered by twin 250-HP Yamaha outboard engines. Each vessel can be chartered for either a half or full day of fly or conventional fishing.
Equipment: Use of a 9, 10, or 12-weight rod and reel rental service on a complimentary basis. Top-quality fly rod and Shilton SL series reel, loaded with 300 yards of braided backing. A $150.00 breakage fee for a rod or reel. You must bring your own fly lines or purchase at their shop. To ensure that the Lodge has sufficient stock, it's important that anglers pre-book the rod rentals and tackle.
Typical Fishing Day
Two anglers per guide and skiff.
6:00 - 6:45: Breakfast - Bijoutier Restaurant
7:00: St Francois departure
7:45: St Francois arrival and transfer to skiff
8:00: Start Fishing
Midday: A packed lunch on skiff or mothership
4:00: Lines up and transfer back to mothership
5:00: Transfer back to Alphonse Island
5:45: Arrive at Alphonse Island
7:00: Pre-dinner drinks in Le Lys Bar
7:30: Dinner - Bijoutier Restaurant
World Record Milkfish:
World Record: In October 2013, Greg de Villiers caught and released a 45-pound milkfish (estimated), the largest ever recorded on a fly. After finding a school on daisy-chaining milkfish, Greg made two casts, hooked this giant, and then had to endure a one-hour and 35-minute fight before the fish was finally netted.
More about Milkfishing:
Milkfish: Perhaps the most challenging fish to catch is the fabled milkfish, a turbo-charged algae eater that can grow to over 40-pounds. The first Milkfish ever caught on a fly was at Alphonse Island. It is common to see 20- to 30-pound milkfish cruising and tailing just like a bonefish. Medium to large milkfish usually travel alone or in groups of two to six fish. The guides on Alphonse Island have pioneered techniques to catch these vegetarian and notoriously tricky fish.
Getting to Alphonse Island:
1.) You'll fly to Dubai.
2.) From Dubai, you'll take a four-hour and 45-minute flight to Mahe the main island of the Seychelles.
(Guests are asked to fly to Mahe Island at least three hours before the weekly charter flight is scheduled to depart.
A hotel night in Mahe is highly recommended and not included in the package.)
3.) From Mahe, you'll fly to Alphonse Island, a one-hour flight. (A 7-night package includes the roundtrip charter flights between Mahe and Alphonse, a $1,380.00 value.) There is only one flight per week to Alphonse Island. If you miss it, your only option is to charter a private plane for $12,000.00.
Baggage Weight Limit: For inter-island flights, check-in luggage is strictly limited to 15 kg or 33 pounds per person and 5 kg or 11 pounds of carry-on luggage.
Alphonse Beach Bungalow
The main hotel complex consists of a reception area, a beach bar, dining area, swimming pool, tennis court, and main office. Guests stay in one
of 22 privately spaced air-conditioned Beach Bungalows or five one-bedroom Beach Suites, offering every kind of comfort. The bar area, pool, and lounge area provides the ideal venue after a day out in the sun and houses the restaurant, which serves freshly caught seafood of the highest quality.
Click here for a PDF Map of the Lodge Layout on the Island.
2024 RATES & PACKAGES
Rates valid through December 31, 2024
7-nights at the Lodge and 6-days guided fishing:
Two anglers per boat and guide
Beach Bungalow:
One to two anglers per bungalow $12,665.00 per person
Non-angler sharing room $8,345.00 per person
Beach Suite:
Double-Occupancy:
$17,095.00 per angler
Non-angler sharing room $11,985.00 per person
One angler per suite: $24,445.00 per person
Upgrade to one angler per skiff for flyfishing packages: Add $3,900.00 per week
Lodging for Children:
Children 1-23 months of age are Free of charge
Children 2-11 years of age $3,765.00 per person
Children 12-17 years in age (with lodging separate from parents) $4,845.00 per person
All rates are subject to change.
The Packages Include:
• Ground transfer in Mahe to the IDC Hanger
(from the airport or your hotel)
• Roundtrip charter flight between Mahe and Alphonse
(Value $1,380.00, 2024)
• 7-nights at the Lodge
• All meals at the Lodge
• Non-alcoholic beverages, including water, coffee, and tea
• Soft drinks during activities
• Wi-Fi at the Lodge
• 6-days guided fishing
• Use of fly-outfit with backing
• Fishing license
• Use of snorkeling and watersport equipment, and bicycles
• Complimentary scheduled communal excursions
• VAT (value-added tax)
• Seychelles Tourism Sustainability Levy.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• International airfare to Dubai, and return
• Airfare Dubai to Mahe, and return
• Hotels and meals in Mahe
• Ground transfers in Mahe if required
• Park Conservation Fee of $210.00
• Alcoholic beverages
• Soft drinks except during scheduled activities
• Tackle, fly lines, and flies
• Phone calls, $4 per minute
• Gratuities for guides and staff
• Laundry service
• Any items of a personal nature
• Mandatory medical evacuation coverage
• Mandatory Travel Insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Bluewater Game Fishing Rates are for guests on a fly-fishing package.
Each vessel can be chartered for either a half or full-day of fly or conventional fishing.
Suli: 36’ Silvercraft
Half-day $1,820.00 per boat
Full-day $3,240.00 per boat
A’Mani: 54’ Power Catamaran
Half-day $1,820.00 per boat
Full-day $3,240.00 per boat
Predator: 35’ Sportfisher
Half-day $2,775.00 per boat
Full-day $3,585.00 per boat
Includes: captain, deckhand, fuel, soft drinks, lunch pack (full-day), all tackle, excludes flies.
Several boat options are available. Request an information packet for full details.
Diving - Includes diving equipment and soft drinks for $175.00 p.p. per dive.
Five-Dive Package
Includes: diving equipment and soft drinks $765.00 p.p.
Surcharge for dawn/night dives $25. Private Guide $110. Nitrox per dive $10.
Sundowner 2-hour Cruise
Includes: canapés and a cocktail.
$580.00 per boat up to four guests.
Guided Snorkeling Trips:
Children under 11-years old are free.
Must be accompanied by one adult per child.
Includes: snorkeling equipment and soft drinks. Lost gear will be charged per item.
Alphonse Guided Snorkeling:
90 minutes for $70.00 p.p. Minimum of two guests.
Outer Reef Guided Snorkeling:
2-hours for $80.00 p.p. Minimum of four guests.
Numerous Excursions are Available.
Request an Information Packet for More Details.
ALPHONSE ISLAND Fishing Company Policies:
Deposit Required: A 50% deposit within two weeks of booking confirms your reservation. A final payment is due 90 days prior to your arrival. As of December 10, 2020, Fishing with Larry now adds a 2.5% convenience fee to all credit card transactions.
Cancellation Policy: A 10% fee shall be levied if cancellation is made more than 180 days prior to arrival. A 10% fee shall be levied if the reservation is moved to an alternative date within the same season. A fee of 50% shall be levied if cancellation is between 90 and 60 days prior to arrival. A fee of 100% shall be levied if cancellation is 60 days or less prior to arrival. All cancellations and provisional bookings must be confirmed in writing.
Medical Evacuation Insurance is Required: All guests are required to obtain Medical Evacuation insurance. Details will be provided prior to arrival in our confirmation packet. Agents cannot assume any financial responsibility for consequences incurred if this has not been obtained.
FWL recommends Global Rescue. Click here for our travel insurance page.
Travel Insurance: All guests are required to obtain travel insurance to cover part or full cancellation of a trip due to flight delays, health, weather, or force majeure.
Indemnity Form: For all activities, Alphonse Fishing Company requires you to sign an indemnity form once on location.
Alphonse Island
Beach Bungalow Interior
Newly Beach Suites
The bungalows and suites have a landline telephone, room safe, mini-bar, ceiling fan, beach towels, laundry service, Expresso machine, hairdryer, mosquito net (on request), private bicycles, sun loungers...
Communications: Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Beach Suite Bathing Room
Spacious modern bathroom with tub and an indoor and outdoor shower.
One-Bedroom Beach Suites
The Lodge has five beach suites that are private and immersed in nature. Each Suite has a private infinity pool.
Beach Suite Interior
The air-conditioned Beach Suites have a large living area, a king-sized bed, two twin beds, and two extra beds or cots are available upon request. Room occupancy: Two adults and two children.
The Bijoutier Restaurant
Chefs prepare exceptional local Seychellois Creole and French cuisine using garden-fresh produce, forest harvests, and local fish. You have the option of a cooked-to-order breakfast or a continental breakfast buffet at the Bijoutier Restaurant. For lunch, anglers can return to the Lodge or take a packed lunch out on the boat. Dinners are served on the beach or at the Bijoutier Restaurant.
Themed dinner buffets - seafood, Creole...
Beach Restaurant
Alcohol: Alcohol is not included in the package. Le Lys Bar’s wine list includes a range of cultivars and prices to suit every palate. The Lodge currently offers a selection from around the world, ranging from France to South America. They also have an extensive list of cocktails and liquors. Ice-cold beers or a refreshing cocktail can be enjoyed in the Beach Bar or the Barnacle Bar.
Water: There is a desalination plant on Alphonse, so water from the faucets is safe to drink.
Mineral water is not stocked; they will only supply it when specifically requested prior to arrival.
Sun Loungers Haven
Alphonse Garden - Farm to Fork
Alphonse's garden produce fresh fruits, vegetables and spices, reducing the carbon footprint.
Snorkeling Alphonse Island
Kayaking, biking, island hopping...
Other Activities: Dolphin spotting, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding, Tennis, massage therapy, and explore the island on foot or bicycle.
