1. Alphonse - Seychelles
Alphonse Fishing Company offers one of the most remote, epic experiences in Fly Fishing. Based around a chain of islands in the Seychelles, each atoll offers its own unique experience of species that can be targeted as well as the techniques and flies used to catch them. Commonly referred to as GT capital of the world, Alphonse is a world class sight fishing destination. Founded by Keith Rose in 2012 after years of exploration, Alphonse Fishing Company has truly established themselves as the top destination in saltwater fly fishing. To find out more or book a trip check out their website below.
Target Species: Giant Trevally, Bonefish, Indo-Pacific Permit, Bumphead Parrotfish, Milkfish and more.
Instagram: @alphonsefishingco
Website: https://alphonsefishingco.com
2. Los Locos - Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Located on Magdalena Bay in Baja California, Mexico, Los Locos offers some of the best Roosterfish and Marlin fishing in the world. As a newer lodge, they have quickly emerged as a top destination to target these species amongst others such as: Yellowfin Tuna, Golden Trevally, Mahi and Cubera Snapper on the fly. If you have Marlin or Roosterfish as a bucket list fly rod species, this is a must visit destination.
Target Species: Striped Marlin, Rooster Fish, Golden Trevally, Mahi Mahi, Cubera Snapper
Instagram: @loslocosmagbay
Website: https://www.loslocosfishing.com
3. Belize Fly / Belize Permit Club - Belize
The Belize Permit Club is nestled along the Sittee River in Hopkins, Belize. A short boat ride away from some of the best permit flats in the world, Wil Flack has built a world class operation dedicated to fly anglers looking to sight fish Permit, with opportunities to target Bonefish and Tarpon as well. Along with the lodge, Wil also operates Tres Pescados Fly Shop, with locations in both San Pedro and Hopkins. They are Belize's premiere fly shop with local tailored equipment and flies.
Target Species: Bonefish, Permit & Tarpon
Instagram: @belizefly & @belizepermitclub
Website: https://belizefly.com
4. No Boundaries Oman - Oman
No Boundaries Oman is located in Southern Oman in one of the most species rich areas in the world. Inshore and offshore fishing opportunities are plentiful using a number of different techniques. Light tackle topwater, jigging, fly fishing for permit and many species in the Trevally family are just a few options. By far, No Boundaries Oman is most well known for landing world class Giant Trevally especially on topwater lures.
Target Species: XL Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Omani Permit, Parrotfish, Bream, Queenfish, Milkfish Broomtail Wrasse and various other Trevally species.
Instagram: @noboundariesom
Website: https://www.noboundariesoman.com/
5. Ecuador Fly Fishing Tours - Galapagos Islands
Ecuador Fly Fishing Tours offers the chance to target various species of Marlin with a fly rod in one of the most pristine destinations in all of sportfishing. The most popular being the monster Striped Marlin that occupy the waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Striped Marlin average 200-300 lbs in these waters but 400-600 lbs is not uncommon. World class Marlin on the fly in one of the most unique ecosystems in the world make for a very special experience.
Target Species: Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Tuna
Instagram: @ecuador_fly_fishing_tours
Website: https://www.ecuadorflyfishingtours.com
6. The X-Flats - Mexico
Located in Xcalak, Mexico, this Mayan themed Fishing Lodge offers anglers access to some of the finest permit flats in the Caribbean Sea. Plentiful with Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon, X-Flats remote beachfront property is luxurious while still keeping the vibe of casual beachfront living in the tropics. Give them a visit if you want to experience sight fishing for elusive Permit on world renowned flats.
Target Species: Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon
Instagram: @the_xflats
Website: https://thexflats.com
7. Fish Columbia - Columbia
Fish Columbia offers angling opportunities for both Saltwater and Freshwater species in some of the most untouched ecosystems in the country. The most sought after expedition is for monster Peacock Bass due to their brutal, aggressive nature and the wild waters they occupy. The Orinoco and Amazon River Basins offer some of the last places to find giant peacock bass in numbers with very little fishing pressure.
Target Species: Peacock Bass, Payara, Sardinata
Instagram: @fishcolombia
Website: https://www.fishcolombia.com
8. Casa Vieja - Guatemala
Located along Guatemala's Pacific West Coast, Casa Vieja lodge offers fishing charters in the Sailfish capital of the world. Pacific Sailfish can be targeted here year round while other species of Marlin can be targeted seasonally throughout the year. Casa Vieja boasts great fly fishing opportunities for sailfish as encounters are abundant. They are also a major player in Billfish conservation in Guatemala.
Target Species: Pacific Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi
Instagram: @casaviejalodge
Website: https://www.casaviejalodge.com
9. Fly Fishing Costa Rica - Costa Rica
Target Species: Tarpon, Machaca, Sailfish, Marlin, Roosterfish, Rainbow Trout
Instagram: @flyfishingcostarica
Website: https://flyfishingcostarica.com
10. Iceland Outfitters - Iceland
Iceland Outfitters offers lodging and fly fishing opportunities amongst some of the most pristine, wild Atlantic Salmon and Searun Trout fisheries in the world. The West Ranga River is the most famous, constantly being recognized as the most productive, dependable Atlantic Salmon fishery in the Country. Two Hand fishing is very popular here and there is no better place to get your personal best Atlantic Salmon on a swung fly.
Target Species: Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Seatrout.
Instagram: @icelandoutfitters
Website: https://icelandoutfitters.com
