St Brandon Blog: 28 April – 8 May 2026

The fourth week of the 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll saw the return of strong spring tides, bringing increased water movement and plenty of activity across the flats. These dynamic conditions created exciting fishing opportunities throughout the week, with anglers needing to stay mobile and adapt as fish pushed onto the flats with the incoming tides.

Bonefishing was once again a major highlight, with an impressive 92 bonefish landed during the week. The combination of moving water and actively feeding fish resulted in consistent action across the atoll. Dave and Marlin both landed superb 9 lb bonefish, standout catches that further demonstrated the remarkable quality of St Brandon’s fishery. Whether targeting singles in skinny water or schools moving across the flats, anglers were rewarded with plenty of memorable encounters.

Permit fishing remained challenging but highly rewarding. While opportunities were fewer than on the neap tides, anglers who remained patient were rewarded. The highlight came from Ned, who landed an excellent 8.5 lb permit after a well-executed presentation and careful approach. As always, success with permit required a combination of persistence, precision, and a little bit of luck.

The bluefin trevally provided bursts of excitement throughout the week. Four fish were landed, with Donaldo’s impressive 72 cm bluefin standing out as the largest. Their aggressive takes and powerful runs delivered plenty of adrenaline and added another dimension to the fishing.

Golden trevally also featured, with two fish landed during the week. These striking fish brought additional variety to an already productive period and are always a welcome sight on the flats.

Overall, Week Four delivered another memorable chapter in the 2026 season. Productive fishing, challenging spring tide conditions, and a variety of quality species combined to create an exciting and rewarding week at one of the world’s premier saltwater fly-fishing destinations.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team

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