price range
$16,000-$20,000
cAPACITY
6 Anglers
season
January-April
difficulty
Intermediate-Advanced
season
who it suits
A strong fit if you —
✓ Are an experienced saltwater angler looking for a serious challenge
✓ Want wild, untouched fishing with very few other anglers around
✓ Love wading and covering ground on foot
✓ Are chasing GT on fly as a primary target
✓ Love permit fishing — this is one of the spots to tick off the Indo-Pacific permit
Consider alternatives if —
✗ You're travelling with a non-fishing partner — there's very little to do off the water
✗ Luxury accommodation — this spot is wilder but still very comfortable
✗ You prefer boat fishing over wading
✗ Hate mosquitoes — there are plenty in the evenings when outdoors, but none on the water
checkpoint verdict
"Guiding on Astove was one of the greatest privileges of my career. The GT fishing is wild and relentless. The bonefishing in the surf is the most fun I've ever had on a flat. Permit shots on demand. It's rough terrain, plenty of walking, and absolutely no hand-holding — and that's precisely what makes it special. Astove is built for the hardcore fly angler."
Steve Raath, Guide on Alphonse & Astove Islands
