Cosmoledo Atoll

Summary

• Cosmoledo Atoll 560 nautical miles SW of Mahe.
• Cosmoledo has become known as the best GT fishery in the world.
• The sheer numbers and variety of fish species has amazed the fly fishing world.
• Menai and Wizard islands occupy the east and west points and were named after the two ships that explored the atoll on the Moresby Expedition in 1822.
• The northern islands are interspersed with numerous islets and banks, all of which see good numbers of large fish.
• The flight from Mahe to Assumption is 2 hours 45 min.
• Cosmoledo’s large white sand flats, lagoon edges and channels are without question ruled by the notorious Giant Trevally, so much so that it is often referred to as planet earth's GT headquarters! GT’s.

Cosmoledo Atoll Liveaboard Trips

Alphonse Fishing Co operates professionally guided trips to one of the most remote fishing destination in the world. In past years, Cosmoledo has become known as the best GT fishery in the world and has become the benchmark for anglers searching for the ultimate saltwater flats destination. The sheer numbers and variety of fish species has amazed the fly fishing world, with anglers from across the globe queuing up to sample the ultimate fishing playground. After just completing numerous seasons we can now honestly say that this atoll has been rested and the fishing has rejuvenated itself to an untouched ecosystem full of hungry GT’s. It is a world filled with colour, where the daily dramas of a pristine ecosystem play out in front of your very eyes, a rare opportunity and privilege to gaze into a world, which has changed very little in the years that have passed. Cosmoledo is a stones throw away from the world heritage site of Aldabra, and in many respects resembles the latter, which is often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean. Menai and Wizard islands occupy the east and west points and were named after the two ships that explored the atoll on the Moresby Expedition in 1822. South Island stands near the main entrance to the inner lagoon, while the second smaller entrance is just south of Menai. The northern islands are interspersed with numerous islets and banks, all of which see good numbers of large fish.

Guests are expected to arrive in Mahe the day before the starting day of the trip, which commences with a charter flight to Assumption. The group will meet an hour before the scheduled departure time at the domestic or IDC hanger terminal. The flight from Mahe to Assumption is 2 hours 45 min onboard a private chartered Beechcraft 1900. Guests are met by the the crew at the landing strip and are then led on a 5 min walk to the bay where the live aboard will be anchored. The group will spend the days fishing and exploring the islands, flats and channels of Cosmoledo Atoll. On the last evening the mothership will cruise back to Assumption for where the charter flight will pick the group up.

Location

Cosmoledo Atoll 560 nautical miles SW of Mahe

Assumption Atoll 610 nautical miles SW of Mahe

The Fishing

Cosmoledo’s large white sand flats, lagoon edges and channels are without question ruled by the notorious Giant Trevally, so much so that it is often referred to as planet earth's GT headquarters! GT’s are however not the only species which can be found here in numbers. Bonefish, Milkfish, the finicky Indo-Pacific Permit and a host of Triggerfish species all call Cosmoledo home and hence make this truly special fishing destination.

Security

Even though the Seychelles water are considered to as safe there will be 3 security personal on board at all times as a precaution.