St Brandon Blog: 22 April – 2 May 2025

Hi there and welcome to the fourth week of the St. Brandon season! We kicked things off with slightly warmer weather than usual and were hoping for a cooling breeze to bring some relief to both the water and the flats. This week saw us fishing spring tides, which meant limited time on the flats but more opportunities to explore the islands and their surrounding waters.

Bonefishing Update

Bonefishing proved a bit more challenging this week. The fish were holding deeper and moving in larger schools, rather than the classic St. Brandon singles and doubles cruising the flats. That said, we still saw excellent results, with over 50 bonefish landed throughout the week. The average size remained solid, with many fish in the 7–8 lb range.

A major highlight came from seasonal guest Jim, who has spent several weeks with us over the years. He kicked off his first week with a superb 10 lb bonefish—an exceptional catch and a rare sight! Doug also enjoyed success, landing a strong 8 lb fish on the flats. Huge congratulations to both anglers. A double-digit bone is a trophy anywhere, and it’s always a thrill to see such quality fish landed here on St. Brandon. It continues to reinforce our reputation as a world-class bonefish destination.

Permit Fishing

Permit sightings and encounters were once again plentiful, with good numbers of feeding and tailing fish spotted across the flats, islands, and coral ridges. These famously finicky fish gave our guests multiple opportunities, and the rewards were well-earned.

Jim opened his St. Brandon permit account in style with a beautiful 7 lb fish on day one, followed shortly by Doug landing a cracking 8 lb permit. It’s always special to see guests connect with this challenging species, and both anglers made the most of their chances.

Trevally Action

Giant trevally activity was a bit slower this week. We did spot a few giants moving through the area, but no solid hookups materialized. On the brighter side, Bluefin Trevally were more active, especially around the islands where we witnessed several fish terrorizing bait balls.

A total of three Bluefin were landed during the week, each measuring between 60 and 65 cm. While the numbers were modest, the pursuit of all trevally species remains a major draw for our anglers, and it’s only a matter of time before someone connects with one of the true brutes patrolling the Atoll.

Looking Ahead

As we wrap up Week 4, spirits remain high. The southeast winds are starting to pick up, which should help cool the water and create ideal conditions for the fishery in the coming weeks. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with both returning and new guests—thank you all for joining us!

We’re looking forward to the rest of the season and many more memorable moments on the flats.

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