St Brandon Blog: 7 – 17 October 2025

Week six at St Brandon’s Atoll brought neap tides and a stretch of calm, settled weather—perfect conditions for covering water and making the most of the atoll’s remarkable fishing opportunities. With clear skies, light winds, and extended hours on the flats, it was a week that reminded everyone why St Brandon remains one of the world’s finest saltwater fly-fishing destinations.

Bonefishing remained reliably productive, with plenty of fish spotted tailing in shallow water throughout the week. The flats were alive with movement, offering consistent shots and classic sight-fishing conditions. The standout catch came from Ross, who landed a stunning 8.5-pound bonefish—an exceptional specimen and a true reflection of the atoll’s thriving population. Each day delivered steady action and a reminder of just how special this fishery is when the weather aligns.

After a quieter spell in recent tides, permit fishing truly came alive this week. The calm conditions allowed guests to stalk these famously selective fish across the flats, and the results were outstanding: six permit landed in total. Tim led the way with two beautiful fish, Etienne matched the feat with two of his own, Rod added a solid 7-pounder, and Guy closed the tally with a quality fish to end the week. For many anglers, permit are the ultimate prize in saltwater fly-fishing, and seeing so many landed in a single week was something special for both guides and guests alike.

The trevally action was equally thrilling. Bluefin trevally were in peak form, attacking flies with aggression along the reef edges and drop-offs. Guy landed a powerful 82 cm bluefin, Tim followed close behind with an 80 cm fish, and Etienne added a solid 78 cm specimen. These fast, colorful predators brought plenty of energy to the week and kept rods bent and reels screaming.

Then came the show-stoppers: the giant trevally (GTs). This week’s GT fishing reached a whole new level, producing some unforgettable moments on the flats. Etienne stole the spotlight with an exceptional 103 cm GT—a truly world-class fish—while Guy added another brute measuring 100 cm, rounding off what can only be described as a phenomenal week. To add even more color, John wrapped things up in style with a striking 5.5-pound golden trevally, a perfect finale to an already spectacular run of fishing.

From technical permit eats to explosive trevally strikes, Week Six delivered across the board. A huge thank-you to all our guests for their enthusiasm, focus, and camaraderie throughout the week. Spirits are high, and with conditions continuing to hold steady, we’re looking forward to carrying this incredible momentum into Week Seven.

Tight lines,
The St Brandon Guide Team