Astove Island Lodge

Perfect for adventure-seeking anglers; wild, remote, fabulous fly fishing

This small, uninhabited coral island is located 570 nautical miles SW of the main island of Mahe. Its shallow lagoon has one small entrance leading to the ocean that is surrounded by sheer drop-offs teeming with fish. Big GT’s rule the island but bonefish, permit, barracuda, bluefin trevally and triggerfish are always ready to attack your fly. Bluewater fly fishing is measured in yards, not miles from the island. Yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, wahoo, sailfish and marlin will test the sturdiest of tackle. Astove Island- a remarkable fly fishing experience!

Fishing

Renowned as one of the premier GT fisheries in the world, guests wade the lagoon’s white sand flats, the reef flats and the channel leading to the ocean or give bluewater fly fishing a try. Access to the various fishing spots is by boat or by land via ATV. High quality wading boots are vital.

Accommodation

Located in the completely renovated Coral House, the lodge has 6 single occupancy bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms providing standard amenities. The Coral House lodge also features a dining room, bar and sitting area. There is air-conditioning in all parts of this comfortable, intimate lodge.

Gear

As a general rule, an 8- or 9-wt. outfit for bonefish and permit, 10-wt. for triggerfish and a 12-wt. for the GT’s and bluewater. A complete gear list will be sent upon confirmation of your trip. Frontiers can provide expert advice on finding the right gear for your trip. You may borrow equipment.

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Trip Specifics

Operating on a Monday to Monday schedule, the charter flight to Astove departs Mahe at 9am thus necessitating a Sunday arrival and overnight in Mahe. Most clients travel through Dubai to get to the Seychelles, but there are other options available. Due to the complex nature of this programme, Frontiers will be glad to assist with your flight itinerary.

The land-based program caters to 6 rods per week on a single room/shared guide basis.

Medical evacuation insurance is mandatory.

You must possess a passport valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip.

Rates

Open - mid-November through mid-December and mid-February through the end of April. The 7-night/6 day fishing package based on single occupancy and shared guide is $12,950 for a spring tide week and $10,950 for a neap tide week. The round-trip charter flight from Mahe is included in the package.