St Brandon Blog: 9 – 19 September 2025

The second week of the season at St Brandon’s Atoll delivered action-packed fishing and unforgettable moments for our guests. With calmer winds and stable weather, anglers were treated to ideal conditions for sight-fishing across the atoll. We fished neap tides throughout the week, which meant more time spent tracking fish tailing and cruising over shallow flats—perfect opportunities for guests to test their skills in classic St Brandon fashion.

Bonefishing was consistently strong, with plenty of singles and doubles spotted tailing across the pristine flats. Many of these fish were found in skinny water, setting the stage for exciting visual eats and rewarding battles. The average size ranged between 5–6 lb, with several larger fish landed during the week.

A special mention goes to Byron, who landed a beautiful 8 lb bonefish on his very first trip to the atoll—an outstanding achievement and a memory that will last a lifetime. Congratulations, Byron!

Permit made several appearances over the course of the week, providing those electrifying, nerve-tingling moments that make St Brandon’s such a special destination. A number of fish were hooked, and Ricardo stole the show by landing two permit—a truly fantastic accomplishment on his first visit to the atoll. Anyone who has chased permit knows that every encounter is a thrill, and successfully landing one (let alone two) is something to be proud of. Well done, Ricardo!

The trevally action was lively, with various species harassing baitfish along the flats, islands, and coral ridges. Giant trevally (GT) remain a bucket-list target for many anglers, and a few solid fish made appearances this week.

Once again, Ricardo had a week to remember, landing a magnificent 97 cm GT—a powerful fish and an unforgettable moment for everyone on the flats. While bluefin trevally proved a little more elusive this week and none were landed, good numbers were seen cruising the edges. With conditions improving and spring tides approaching, we’re confident their time will come.

It was a spectacular week at St Brandon’s—beautiful weather, eager fish, and an enthusiastic group of guests combined to create an atmosphere of pure fishing magic. As we transition into the spring tides, excitement is building for the weeks ahead.

A huge thank-you to all our guests for making it such a memorable trip. We can’t wait to welcome the next group to this incredible atoll and see what adventures await.

Tight lines,
The St B Guide Team

Catch Tally

• Bonefish: 61

• Permit: 2

• GT: 1