Fishing and Big Game Fishing
Fishing and angling in the 1.4 million square kilometres of Seychelles fishing grounds is possible all year round. The months of June to October are favoured by deep-sea anglers ("big-game fishing"), while the other months are ideal for fly fishing and bottom fishing. A fishing licence is not required. There are no shops where you can buy bait or rent fishing tackle, but fishing trip operators also provide their customers with the necessary equipment, unless you bring it yourself. Some airlines carry fishing equipment as sports baggage at a special rate or even free of charge.
Why not charter one of the many excellent boats, with an experienced crew, and head south, out into the seemingly endless expanses of the sea, until you reach the Turcos Bank? The place is teeming with tuna, jackfish, dorado, streaker, kingfish, sailfish and marlin. On the way you can also stop and try your hand at the traditional art of palangrotting or bottom fishing!
Bottom fishing means fishing at the bottom. They load a long, weighted line with bait and let it drag on the bottom of the sea at a depth of about 50 metres. You will be amazed, because Palangrotte Fishing rewards you with the tastiest fish that you can find in this area. Ask the crew to fillet a freshly caught tuna or bonito and enjoy this ultimate sushi platter with a cold beer while you wait for the next catch.
Another possibility is to look for a fishing spot near the coast and try your luck at night fishing. The 'Bekin' or silver barracuda is not only exciting to catch, but is also excellent for barbecuing.