
price range
$20,000-$25,000
cAPACITY
12 Anglers
season
December-April
difficulty
Experienced-Expert
season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak
Good
Closed
BonefishExcellent
Giant TrevallyOracle
TriggerfishExcellent
PermitFew shots, big fish
who it suits
A strong fit if you —
✓ Anglers chasing their first GT on fly — prolific numbers make this an ideal destination
✓ Experienced hands looking for the ultimate GT sight fishing experience
✓ Those who want quality over everything — above average fish across all species
✓ Anglers who appreciate a truly unique and remote lodge experience
✓ Serious fly fishers who want an atoll to themselves
Consider alternatives if —
✗ You're looking for a full luxury resort experience with activities beyond fishing
✗ You want a wide variety of species — Cosmoledo is GT first, everything else second
✗ You're not comfortable with a remote, no-frills environment
checkpoint verdict
"Cosmoledo is the destination I'd send any angler chasing their first GT on a fly rod. The numbers here are extraordinary — fish following rays across white sand in crystal clear water. But what stays with you is the place itself. Twenty-one tiny islands, one of the most remarkable bird colonies in the Seychelles, and a lodge built from shipping containers hidden in the bush. There is genuinely nowhere else like it."
Steve Raath, Guide on Alphonse & Astove Islands
On the water
about the contributor
VERIFIED
Liam van Der Merwe
Guide · Cosmoledo · 4 seasons
Four seasons guiding on Cosmoledo has given Liam an intimate knowledge of one of the world's great GT fisheries. Away from the water, he's recognised as one of the finest fly tiers in the Seychelles — a skill that gives him a deeper understanding of what these fish eat and why.
What to Bring
Rod & Reel Setups
9 weight for bonefish and permit
10 weight for triggerfish and milkfish
11 or 12 weight for GTs
Lines & Leaders
Tropical floating lines - 9, 10, and 12 weight lines, with an extra 12 weight line
15, 20, 25, 30, 40lb leaders - Covers bonefish, permit, triggerfish, and bumphead parrotfish
130-150lb leaders - Fish the heavier stuff around serious coral
Wading Essentials
Wading boots - Hard-soled with ankle support
Wading socks or neoprene socks - Worn under boots for comfort and added protection
Sun Protection
SPF 50+ sunscreen - Apply before you leave to fish, reapply at lunch time. The sun is relentless out there
Tights or leggings - Much more comfortable than longs for wading
Buff - An absolute essential for protecting your face from the sun






