St Brandon Blog: 7–17 April 2026

The 2026 season at St Brandon’s Atoll got off to a superb start, with neap tides and consistently favorable weather creating ideal conditions across the flats. The calmer water movement associated with the neap cycle allowed anglers to make the most of extended fishing sessions, resulting in an exceptional opening week.

Bonefishing was undoubtedly the standout feature of the week. A remarkable 171 bonefish were landed, highlighting the incredible health and productivity of the fishery. Numerous quality fish were brought to hand, including Bob’s outstanding 9.5 lb bonefish and Heith’s impressive 9 lb fish. These trophy specimens are a testament to the world-class bonefishing opportunities that continue to make St Brandon’s one of the premier destinations on the planet.

Permit fishing also produced excellent results. The neap tides created favorable feeding conditions, and anglers were rewarded with four permit for the week. Notable catches included Bob’s 8.5 lb permit, Heith’s 6.5 lb fish, and a beautiful 5.5 lb permit landed by Jeff Currier. As always, every permit landed represented a combination of patience, skill, and precise presentation.

The trevally fishing added plenty of excitement to the week. Three giant trevally were brought to hand, with Mike Brennan leading the way with outstanding fish measuring 110 cm and 103 cm. Heith added another impressive GT of 101 cm, rounding out a strong week for the species. Five bluefin trevally were also landed, including a solid 71 cm fish for Bob.

With outstanding weather, exceptional bonefishing, quality permit action, and trophy trevally, the opening week delivered everything anglers could hope for from a St Brandon’s adventure. A huge thank-you to all our guests for their enthusiasm and camaraderie. We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season has in store.

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