Alphonse Fishing Lodge

The Giant Trevally Capital of the World!

About The Destination

Cosmoledo Atoll enjoys the reputation of being an explosive saltwater fly fishing flats experience. The atoll’s pristine and untouched ocean ecosystem boasts vast, wadable sand flats, beautiful islands of different shapes and sizes, and an incredible lagoon, all ruled by the incomparable Giant Trevally.

With humans having placed very little pressure on its environment over the years, the encounters you’ll experience are proof of how remote and preserved this magnificent atoll is.

Destination Packages

Our packages are tailored to each destination and every guest. Whether you are fishing alone, with a friend, or having the family join you, we have you covered.

Fly Fishing Package | Sharing

From: $18,790 per person

A seven-night fly fishing package staying in shared accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.

 

Cosmoledo and Alphonse | Mixed Destination Package

From: Available on request

Cosmoledo and Alphonse can be paired well with back-to-back weeks, add on some fishing or a couple nights of down time before or after your Cosmoledo experience.

Fly Fishing & Leisure Package

From: $33,560 per person

A seven-night fly fishing package staying in single accommodation, with six days fly fishing on a shared skiff.

Fly Fishing Cosmoledo Atoll

Take a look at some of the species you can target on fly with Alphonse Fishing Company™.

Giant Trevally

Targeting Giant Trevallies on the fly is not for the faint-hearted, they are fierce, big, aggressive, and incredibly powerful. They are also quite often completely underestimated by new anglers but are respected by new and seasoned anglers alike. You need more than the best Giant Trevally flies, the best fly rod, and ideal conditions to catch Giant Trevally – they have earned their name as ‘the gangstas of the flats’ for a good reason!

Bonefish

Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are the world’s most recreationally targeted saltwater species on fly. A challenge for any angler due to their speed, blistering runs and never give up attitude.

Moustache Triggerfish

Moustache Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) appropriately named as it boasts a very prominent dark line above the top lip. With its yellow body and orange fins edged with black lines it is the most commonly caught Trigger.

Yellowmargin Triggerfish

Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) with an array of colours, it has a tan body with dark spots, orange margins in the fins, and a pinky-orange snout and cheeks.

Indo-Pacific Permit

Golden-yellow fins with big, black eyes are the most striking features of an Indo-Pacific Permit. Apart from that, they are well camouflaged on the backdrop of white sand, turtle grass, or coral flats. Their body is a silver, almost mirror-like colour that reflects their habitat, making them nearly invisible to the untrained eye.

Milkfish

Milkfish, also known as Chanos Chanos, are challenging and hard-fighting opponents. The origins of targeting this species on the fly stem back to Alphonse Island and the lagoon of St. Francois, where these techniques were first pioneered and developed. To catch a milkfish on the fly is no easy feat!

Accommodation

Cosmoledo has a unique eco-lodge situated on Wizard Island, where nature meets creative, eco-friendly hospitality.

Eco-Pods

The lodge is home to eight eco-pods which can be catered for as double or twin bed setups, with a beautiful verandah and outdoor shower, they have all the amenities and modern luxuries one can expect.

Communal

The communal dining and entertainment area is equipped with all the necessary features to make your stay one of comfort in style, including a fully stocked bar.

Dining

Nature lovers, divers, anglers, solo travellers, and couples all dine together for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The chef serves a mix of Creole and international dishes, featuring daily fresh fish and produce grown in the Alphonse garden.

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