Farquhar Atoll is one of the most diverse saltwater fly fisheries on the planet. Lying over seven hundred kilometres southwest of Mahé, its vast lagoon and endless flats are virtually untouched, fished each season by only a handful of visiting anglers. For those who like variety, remoteness, and raw opportunity, few places compare.
On the flats, Bonefish tail across white sand, Triggerfish scuttle after crabs, and shoals of Bumphead Parrotfish wave their turquoise tails as they graze. Giant Trevally — the so-called gangsters of the flats — charge down anything that moves, delivering savage takes and brutal fights. Offshore, the bluewater fishery adds another layer, with Barracuda, Sailfish, Milkfish, Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, and Yellowfin all within striking distance. Every tide, every day, brings something new.
The guiding team at Farquhar is among the most experienced in the Indian Ocean. Fishing is split between wading the flats and boat sessions from custom-built skiffs and pangas, with just two anglers per guide for maximum attention. Technical advice, positioning, and spotting are all part of the service, refining presentation when it matters most.
Accommodation is simple but comfortable. Farquhar Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms, daily housekeeping, and international meals served fresh each day. Evenings are relaxed, with anglers sharing stories of the flats and planning the next tide.
Farquhar is for anglers who like remote waters, varied targets, and the challenge of technical saltwater fly fishing, balanced by the comfort of a dedicated lodge in the Indian Ocean.
The season runs from October to December & February to April.
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec & April
Weight: 1lb to 11lb
Average Weight: 4lb
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec& April
Weight: 1lb to 18lb
Average Weight: 4lb
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec & April
Weight: 5lb to 120lb
Average Weight: 32lb
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec & April
Weight: 1lb to 15lb
Average Weight: 2lb
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec & April
Weight: 20lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 37lb
Season: Oct to Dec & Feb to April
Peak: Oct, Dec & April
Weight: 12lb to 25lb
Average Weight: 14lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Victoria Mahe
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Victoria Mahe
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Seychelles International Airport
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Transfer from Mahe Airport to your overnight hotel
Transfer from Mahe Airport to your overnight hotel
Once you’ve landed and collected your bags, you will need to take a taxi (not included) to your overnight hotel.
Mahe Standard Hotel
Overnight Accommodation
Mahe Standard Hotel in a Twin Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Transfer from your overnight hotel to Mahe Airport
Transfer from your overnight hotel to Mahe Airport
At a prearranged time you will need to take a taxi (not included) from your overnight hotel back to Mahe airport.
Depart Victoria Mahe - Arrive Farquhar
Depart Victoria Mahe - Arrive Farquhar
Depart: Seychelles International Airport
Arrive: Bandar Udara Farquhar
Transfer from Bandar Udara Farquhar Airport to Farquhar Lodge
Transfer from Bandar Udara Farquhar Airport to Farquhar Lodge
On arrival in Farquhar, you’ll be greeted by a representative from our partners who will transfer you to the lodge. After you’ve had time to settle in and get comfortable, the head guide will provide a detailed briefing covering the week’s fishing schedule, key information about the area, and what to expect during your stay.
Farquhar Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Farquhar Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first two fishing days, you will get your first taste of the excellent fishing on offer on the flats of Farquhar. Each day you can wade and sight fish for an impressive variety of species such as Bonefish, various Trevally species including the ferocious trophy-sized Giant Trevally, Permit, Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish and Milkfish.
Farquhar Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Farquhar Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your third and fourth fishing days, and throughout your fishing week, you’ll be up early and out on the flats after a quick breakfast to fish the first tide. You will stay out on the flats for the whole day, taking packed lunches with you. There is, however, an option to return to the lodge for lunch before heading out later that afternoon for the second fishing session if you’d prefer.
Farquhar Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Farquhar Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your last two fishing days, if there is a species of fish you haven’t caught, but would like to, speak with your guides and they will do their utmost to make it happen. The guiding team at Farqhaur are world-class and features some of the Indian Ocean’s best. Handpicked locally or from South Africa, each has amassed a very considerable amount of hard-earned experience gained from years and years of fishing the waters in and around the atoll.
Farquhar Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Farquhar Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Transfer from Farquhar Lodge to Bandar Udara Farquhar Airport
Transfer from Farquhar Lodge to Bandar Udara Farquhar Airport
On departure day, a representative from our partners will transfer you back to the airport for your return flights.
Depart Farquhar - Arrive Victoria Mahe
Depart Farquhar - Arrive Victoria Mahe
Depart: Bandar Udara Farquhar
Arrive: Seychelles International Airport
Depart Victoria Mahe - Arrive Any international airport
Depart Victoria Mahe - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Seychelles International Airport
Arrive: TBA
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and two anglers per guide unless stated otherwise. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.
| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
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| 13/10/2026 | 21/10/2026 | 9 | £14,817 | Sold Out |
| 20/10/2026 | 28/10/2026 | 9 | £14,817 | Sold Out |
| 27/10/2026 | 04/11/2026 | 9 | £14,817 | Sold Out |
| 03/11/2026 | 11/11/2026 | 9 | £14,763 | Sold Out |
| 10/11/2026 | 18/11/2026 | 9 | £14,763 | Sold Out |
| 17/11/2026 | 25/11/2026 | 9 | £14,763 | Sold Out |
| 24/11/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 9 | £14,763 | Sold Out |
| 01/12/2026 | 09/12/2026 | 9 | £14,976 | Sold Out |
| 08/12/2026 | 16/12/2026 | 9 | £14,976 | Sold Out |
| 15/12/2026 | 23/12/2026 | 9 | £14,976 | Sold Out |
| 22/12/2026 | 30/12/2026 | 9 | £14,976 | Sold Out |
| 02/02/2027 | 10/02/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 09/02/2027 | 17/02/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 16/02/2027 | 24/02/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 23/02/2027 | 03/03/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 02/03/2027 | 10/03/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 09/03/2027 | 17/03/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 16/03/2027 | 24/03/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 23/03/2027 | 31/03/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Sold Out |
| 30/03/2027 | 07/04/2027 | 9 | £15,327 | Enquire |
| 06/04/2027 | 14/04/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Sold Out |
| 13/04/2027 | 21/04/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Enquire |
| 20/04/2027 | 28/04/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Sold Out |
| 19/10/2027 | 27/10/2027 | 9 | £15,274 | Enquire |
| 26/10/2027 | 03/11/2027 | 9 | £15,274 | Sold Out |
| 02/11/2027 | 10/11/2027 | 9 | £15,221 | Enquire |
| 09/11/2027 | 17/11/2027 | 9 | £15,221 | Sold Out |
| 16/11/2027 | 24/11/2027 | 9 | £15,221 | Sold Out |
| 23/11/2027 | 01/12/2027 | 9 | £15,221 | Sold Out |
| 30/11/2027 | 08/12/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Sold Out |
| 07/12/2027 | 15/12/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Sold Out |
| 14/12/2027 | 22/12/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Enquire |
| 21/12/2027 | 29/12/2027 | 9 | £15,433 | Enquire |
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"Our primary focus revolved around GT’s, Triggers, Bumpies but with Farquhar being Farquhar we could easily run into 100lb Naleon Wrasse, monster Barracuda, Golden Trevally and a host of others. I am pleased to report we found everything we were all looking for.
A special mention has to go to the guide team who took such good care of the whole group."
"What a perfect destination, first fished it back in 2013 and our group managed 17 landed GT's in the week. Since then we have travelled back and the numbers and quality of the fish have got better. As the guides have learned more about the destination, places to fish, tides etc our catch have increased.
Highly recommend this destination. John"
"I was lucky enough to visit Farquhar as a single angler and also fish with Gerhard one of the main men who runs this operation.
The lodge is basic but has everything any angler could want while staying on this stunning Atoll
The fishing was very mixed and varied for the whole week with lots of opportunities to be had, caught and missed.
Amazing fishing for GT's, bonefish and triggerfish. Although i did not venture offshore some of the group did and had amazing success.
A real fisherman's paradise and as about close to paradise as an angler can get."
"I found Farquhar and amazing place and the guides first class.
basically a first class operation."
Farquhar Lodge was rebuilt in 2017 and took the form of a basic but comfortable guesthouse, catering for eight to ten anglers at one time. All guests stay in the fully air-conditioned main lodge with five twin en-suite bedrooms and a central lounge. All double-occupancy bedrooms are fully air-conditioned and spacious, with two single beds, bedside tables, mini bar, and coffee station. Each room also has a phone, and as of this year, there is also reasonably dependable wi-fi. The lodge features 24-hour electricity, air-conditioning, and a constant hot water supply. There is also full housekeeping as well as a daily laundry service available.
The old ‘house’ where all the rooms were is now an indoor dining area, bar, and lounge. The bar also faces onto the veranda, where there is an outdoor lounge. This undercover dining area overlooks the water’s edge with a magnificent view, forming an idyllic backdrop for breakfast and dinner. All meals are served around the outside dining area, with the chef preparing a mix of Creole and international food.
All mineral water and soft drinks are included in the price. The lodge has plenty of local beer for sale. Spirits and wine may be pre-ordered to ensure you have your preferred order. Alternatively, you may bring your own bottle of chosen spirits and wine.
All Farquhar Lodge trips are seven nights and include six days of guided fishing. Because the island can only be accessed by a charter flight that runs once a week, all packages are fixed at one week in length.
The reason to make the trip to Farquhar is to fish. There is minimal infrastructure on the island; aside from wading the flats, walking the beach or snorkelling, there’s very little for the non-angler to do.
There’s no doubt that the Seychelles is one of the most exotic fishing destinations anywhere globally, and Farquhar is another Island gem in the Indian Ocean. Synonymous with the term’ fly fishing paradise’, it’s one of the finest and most productive flats destinations on offer for the travelling saltwater fly fishing angler, and it may well be the most diverse fishery on the planet – few could argue.
Situated over 700 kilometres southwest of the main island Mahe, the Farquhar atoll is the most southerly of all the Seychelles islands. The bulk of its landmass it’s made up of two large islands, the island of Goelette in the south and a group of islands called Tros Iles in the north. While the total landmass of the atoll is only seven and a half square kilometres, the entire area is 170 square kilometres, thanks to the vast lagoon and endless flats, channels and reefs.
The atoll is inhabited by only a small population of local Seychellois, who provide the human resources to manage the airstrip, care for and maintain the installations and make it possible to supply the fishing lodge and sustain a high level of comfort for guests in such a remote location. It’s this remoteness that has, however, preserved an incredible saltwater fishery. Indeed other than the handful of lucky fly fishers that visit the atoll every year and a reduced number of locals, the atoll’s waters are virtually untouched. For saltwater fly fishing in the Seychelles Islands, the Farquhar Lodge offers an unforgettable world-class experience.
The vast ear-shaped lagoon of Farquhar provides easy access to the countless flats, channels and surf zones which make it such a diverse fishery. Consisting of hard white sand, turtle grass, and broken coral, eye-watering numbers of fish call the waters in and around the atoll home. Farquhar Lodge is undoubtedly best known for the sheer diversity of species it offers to anglers.
The Bumphead Parrotfish are a favourite. These powerful tailing fish are one species the islands is famous for and shoal in numbers between five and thirty; they can often be seen from miles away when waving their big blue tails in the air. The Bonefish stalk the edges of the white sand, in between the colourful and charismatic Triggerfish hunting crab. The Giant Trevally, or ‘gangsters of the flats’ as there known, charge around the reefs, looking out for anything they can inhale. The whole fishery in and around Farquhar Lodge is alive. Together with its diverse range of opportunities and scenarios, it creates a complete saltwater flats fishing experience for the travelling angler.
As well as the flats fishing, there’s also an incredible bluewater fishery. Just offshore from the atoll, the bottom drops off quickly, providing some explosive sport for species like Milkfish, Sailfish, Barracuda, Wahoo, Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, plus a whole host of other prowling predators. This offers the angler a chance to tick off even more species from their bucket lists.
In any saltwater fishery, guides are essential, perhaps even more critical than the angler’s skills, as it’s their eyes and knowledge that will put you onto the fish. Like all our destinations in the Seychelles, the guiding team at Farqhaur are world-class and feature some of the Indian Oceans best. Handpicked locally or from South Africa, each has amassed a very considerable amount of hard-earned experience gained from years and year of fishing the waters in and around the atoll. Each is also a qualified skipper, has first aid experience and speaks English. Their passion and dedication is infectious, and rest assured, they will go the extra mile in search of your fish of a lifetime.
Whether stalking finicky Triggerfish, enticing, hooking and fighting huge Giant Trevally’s, targeting pods of tailing Bumphead Parrotfish or taking Yellowfin Tuna or Wahoos on the fly offshore, the team has the knowledge and communication skills required to give you the very best chance of catching.
Utilizing custom-built Skiffs and Pangas, specifically designed for fly fishing from Farqhaur Lodge and moving anglers throughout the fishery, the fishing team usually comprises of two guests fishing with a different guide each day. The fishing itself is a mixture of either wading, fishing from the skiff over larger areas inshore or from the Pangas offshore.
To find out more about Seychelles and the saltwater fly fishing from Farquhar Lodge, visit our YouTube channel.
Each season the fly fishing from Farquhar Lodge is split into two parts. The first part of the fishing season begins in early October and runs through to late December. A mid-season break is then taken until the second half of February, as this is generally the time of year with the most unsettled weather. The second part of the fishing season runs from late February to early May. The operation shuts down from mid-May to the end of September for the monsoon season.
Weeks with full or new moons tend to be at a premium as the increase in tidal range and flow of water, in and out of the flats, benefit the GT’s that lie in ambush. Sometimes when fishing for the other flats species, the opposites may apply, as many of them form part of the Giant Trevallys diet. With the tides playing a massive role in the fishing, dictating where each species is at which time of the day, it’s possible to have many different ‘sessions’ at various locations within the same day. But the world-class fishing guides on the island know the area and fishery well and will plan and execute each day based on the tides, overall conditions and the species you’d like to target.
Over a typical six days of fishing, you should always experience a wide variety of conditions and scenarios. This variety is one of the significant attractions of fishing in the Indian ocean and the little gem that is Cosmoledo Island.
Our primary focus revolved around GT’s, Triggers, Bumpies but with Farquhar being Farquhar we could easily run into 100lb Naleon Wrasse, monster Barracuda, Golden Trevally and a host of others. I am pleased to report we found everything we were all looking for.
A special mention has to go to the guide team who took such good care of the whole group.
Wow Colin that sounds like a trip of a lifetime... Can you share some of the pictures.
Cheers Peter
What a perfect destination, first fished it back in 2013 and our group managed 17 landed GT's in the week. Since then we have travelled back and the numbers and quality of the fish have got better. As the guides have learned more about the destination, places to fish, tides etc our catch have increased.
Highly recommend this destination. John
James
That makes me jealous as you have been there many times now. Thanks for the destination review.
Might see you out there soon.
Regards Peter
I was lucky enough to visit Farquhar as a single angler and also fish with Gerhard one of the main men who runs this operation.
The lodge is basic but has everything any angler could want while staying on this stunning Atoll
The fishing was very mixed and varied for the whole week with lots of opportunities to be had, caught and missed.
Amazing fishing for GT's, bonefish and triggerfish. Although i did not venture offshore some of the group did and had amazing success.
A real fisherman's paradise and as about close to paradise as an angler can get.
Ian, thank you for the feedback and also taking the time to call me back
So happy that you had a good time and that you caught plenty of fish. It was really lucky that we could find you space right at the last minute.
I look forward in seeing some of the pictures.
Regards Peter
I found Farquhar and amazing place and the guides first class.
basically a first class operation.
James
Thank you so much for the destination review and your kind words.
Regards Peter
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