St Brandon Blog: 13 – 23 May 2025

Hi there, and welcome to our Week 7 fishing update from St. Brandon’s! This week brought excellent fishing conditions and plenty of action, with all our guests thriving in the pristine waters of the atoll.

With neap tides settling in, we spent more time targeting fish in skinny water across the expansive flats. The continued drop in water temperature created ideal conditions, and the fish responded beautifully.

Our Bonefishing this week was simply outstanding, with a total of 271 bonefish landed! The flats provided consistent opportunities to target singles and doubles cruising through the shallows. Many guests managed to land fish over 7lb, making for some unforgettable memories.

A special shoutout goes to first-time guest Heath, who landed a massive 12lb bonefish—a truly exceptional catch and a highlight of the season. Any bonefish in the double-digit range is a remarkable achievement. Well done, Heath!

Permit were frequently spotted tailing and cruising along the flats and coral ridges, keeping anglers on their toes. Three were landed this week, with Heath once again standing out by catching both a 6lb and 8lb permit. Guest Bailey, on his first trip to the atoll, joined the action with a lovely 4lb permit. These elusive fish remain one of the most sought-after species on the flats, and our team is always excited to see them landed. Excellent work to both anglers!

Chasing trevally is always a thrill at St. Brandon, and Week 7 delivered some great moments. Bluefin trevally, known for their aggression and striking coloration, were seen in solid numbers on the flats and coral ridges. Four bluefin were caught, with Heath once again making his mark by landing a huge 72cm specimen.

Giant trevally (GTs) were spotted prowling the coral edges and flats, but none were brought to hand this week. The hunt for these apex predators continues to captivate both guides and guests alike.

We also had a sighting of golden trevally tailing in turtle grass, and Bailey managed to hook and land one of these stunning fish during his first visit—another tick off the bucket list!

Week 7 was filled with memorable moments and diverse species. From incredible bonefish numbers to exciting permit and trevally encounters, the fishing was top-tier. We had a fantastic group of guests—both new and returning—and we’re already looking forward to having them back on the flats.

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