St Brandon Blog: 30 September – 10 October 2025

Week five at St Brandon’s Atoll brought a welcome shift as we moved into spring tides. The weather settled beautifully, with calmer winds and clear skies creating ideal conditions across the flats and allowing for long, productive days on the water.

Bonefishing once again delivered in classic St Brandon fashion. Over the course of the week, 41 bonefish were landed, many of them spotted tailing in ankle-deep water—perfect sight-fishing scenarios for patient anglers. The shallow flats offered nonstop opportunities to watch fish feed and track them over pristine white sand. A standout moment came when Guy landed a superb 8-pound bonefish, one of the larger specimens of the week and a fine example of the atoll’s healthy population. Each fish reminded us why St Brandon remains one of the most exceptional bonefish destinations on the planet.

Permit fishing proved quieter this week. Despite steady effort and several good chances, none were landed. These notoriously selective fish tested the patience and precision of even the most experienced anglers, yet their elusiveness is all part of the appeal. The team remains optimistic that as the tides build and the moon phase changes, more opportunities will arise in the coming days.

On the trevally front, results were mixed. Giant trevally sightings were limited, and although a few hopeful encounters kept hearts racing, none came to hand this time. The bluefin trevally, however, more than made up for it, bringing plenty of excitement to the week. Nine bluefins were landed in total, with several explosive eats along the reef edges and coral drop-offs. These fish provided fast-paced, high-energy action and kept the group fully engaged each day. Once again, Guy led from the front, landing a powerful 81 cm bluefin after a spirited battle—a memorable fish and one of the week’s true highlights.

While the permit and GTs kept us humble, the consistent bonefishing and lively bluefin sessions ensured that week five was anything but quiet. It was another enjoyable, action-filled stretch at the atoll, full of good company, great fishing, and the unique rhythm that defines life on St Brandon.

A huge thank-you to all our guests for their enthusiasm, determination, and camaraderie throughout the week. With conditions improving and spring tides now in full swing, we’re looking forward to building on this momentum as we head into week six.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team