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Best Fishing Season in Seychelles: Complete 2025 Guide

Wondering when to fish in Seychelles? Discover the best months for catching marlin, tuna, GT, and more. Weather tips, seasonal species, and expert fishing advice.

Why Fish in Seychelles?

Located in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles archipelago offers some of the richest and most untouched big game fishing grounds in the world. With 115 islands surrounded by coral reefs, steep drop-offs, and deep blue waters, Seychelles is a true fishing paradise.

Whether you’re chasing yellowfin tuna, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, or black and blue marlin, you can expect world-class action — year-round.
But timing is everything. Here’s how to make the most of your trip.

Seychelles Climate and Fishing Conditions

• Rainy Season (October to March)
  Temperatures: 27–31°C / 80–88°F
  Tropical showers mostly in the afternoon
  Ideal for fishing: rain helps regulate sea temperature and keeps fish active


• Dry Season / Southeast Trade Winds (May to September)
  Temperatures: 24–28°C / 75–82°F
  Strong winds and rough seas
  Not recommended to fish from June to August

Best Fishing Times by Species

• Black & Blue Marlin: Found year-round
  Best season: September to November
  Techniques: Trolling and live bait


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  Giant Trevally (GT): Active all year
  Best months: October and November
  Techniques: Heavy popping and jigging (PE10 recommended)


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  Dogtooth Tuna: Present year-round
  Techniques: Deep jigging and live bait


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  Sailfish: Can be caught all year
  Best activity: October–November and March–April
  Techniques: Trolling, live bait


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  Amberjack: Caught throughout the year, best in April–May
  Techniques: Jigging in deep water


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  Yellowfin Tuna: Year-round action
  Best seasons: April–May and September–November
  Techniques: Popping, jigging, trolling, live bait


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  Wahoo & Mahi-Mahi (Dorado): Consistently available around the plateau
  Techniques: Trolling, casting

Catamaran Fishing in Seychelles: When to Go?

Fishing from a catamaran charter is one of the most popular and effective ways to fish in Seychelles. It offers access to remote areas, deep water, and multiple fishing techniques over several days.

• Best months for catamaran fishing trips: October to May


• Avoid: June to August (sea conditions are too rough)

Top Fishing Techniques in Seychelles

• Trolling: Ideal for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and wahoo


• Jigging: Perfect for amberjack, dogtooth tuna, grouper


• Popping: High-impact action for GT, tuna


• Live Bait Fishing: Great for bottom predators and large pelagic fish


• Slow Jigging & Butterfly Jigging: Very productive on reef species

Recap: Top 5 Best Fishing Months in Seychelles

• October
• November
• March
• April
• May

These months combine stable weather, calm seas, and high fish activity. For the ultimate big game fishing experience, aim for one of these periods.

Plan Your Seychelles Fishing Adventure

We help you organize every detail of your trip:

• Private fishing catamarans with crew and guides
• Equipment rental or purchase advice
• Custom fishing itineraries based on your target species