St Brandon Blog: 2–12 September 2025

We’re back! Huge bones, tailing permit, big bluefin, and monster GTs—it’s the start of another exciting September to November season on St Brandon’s Atoll. Our opening week welcomed a great group of guests and, despite some challenging weather, delivered plenty of memorable moments.

The week began with gusting winds, which made the fishing tricky at times. Even so, St Brandon produced some solid catches in her trademark ice-blue water. We fished spring tides throughout the week, which allowed for plenty of skinny-water sessions targeting bonefish. Permit were mostly spotted tailing and cruising along the islands and coral ridges, classic early-season behavior. As the weather continues to settle, we’re expecting a busy and action-packed second week ahead.

The Bonefishing was a real highlight. Large fish were found in good numbers across the flats, often moving as singles or pairs into shallow water. The persistent wind meant our guests had to be sharp with their presentations to entice fish to the fly. The average bone weighed in around 5–6 lb, with several larger specimens landed. A special mention goes to Sergio, who landed a magnificent 10 lb bonefish on his very first trip to St Brandon’s—a trophy fish by any standard. Congratulations, Sergio!

Permit fishing proved tough this week. Many fish were encountered on the flats and around the islands, often tailing beautifully in shallow water, but none were brought to hand. As any seasoned angler knows, permit are elusive at the best of times, and the gusting winds didn’t help. Spirits remain high, though, and the team is fired up to crack the code in week two.

Trevally action was equally challenging. We saw a good number of big bluefin trevally patrolling the flats and coral ridges, and a few were hooked—but none landed this time. GT sightings were limited as our focus remained mainly on bones and permit, but as the water warms up, these giants will become more active around the atoll. The stage is set for some exciting trevally fishing in the weeks to come.

Despite the tough conditions, the week was filled with laughter, great company, and plenty of promise for the season ahead. With neap tides and an improving weather forecast on the horizon, we’re optimistic about what’s to come.

Stay tuned for next week’s update—we have a feeling it’s going to be a good one.

Tight lines,
The St B Guide Team