Fly Odyssey: Saltwater Fly Fishing Destination: Christmas Island

Christmas Island: the ultimate for bonefishing

Christmas Island is the ultimate bonefishing destination. Bonefish seem to have been put on this earth as the perfect fly fishing challenge, and the Kiritimati atoll, aka Christmas Island, located in the middle of the Pacific ocean is the destination that offers the highest population density of bonefish in the world. The island itself has the largest land area of any coral atoll to be found, and its vast lagoon and sand flats provide the perfect habitat for bonefish.

Christmas Island: one of the best locations for fly fishing is now easier to access

Christmas Island has long been considered the holy grail in US bonefishing circles and has recently been opened up to a large number of Australian fly fishermen with increased air access from Fiji and Hawaii. The large bonefish population and extensive flats habitat make this the ideal location to experience the joys of bonefishing be it for the first time bonefisherman or for the experienced. Christmas Island caters to all. You can expect 10+ fish per day when bonefishing christmas island, with anglers clocking up respectable cricket scores by the end of their trip, while really getting to understand the habits of these special fish.

Christmas Island: Giant Trevally fishing

Wandering the extensive and unspoilt flats of Christmas Island you feel as though you are in another world. There are numerous other species as well to throw a fly at including one of the hardest fighting of them all: The Giant Trevally. GT's at Christmas Island grow to extraordinary sizes and landing one will test your skills and gear to the limit.

A variety of packages for fishing on Christmas Island

Fly Odyssey can offer a variety of packages to Christmas Island including hosted trips with experienced fly fishermen who understand the fishery or fully guided lodge accommodation. With the introduction of regular flights from Nadi (FIJI) and Hawaii with new airline Air Pacific the bonefishing of Christmas Island has never been more accessible.

Fly Fishing Holiday 2007 Rates - Christmas Island

6-day / 7 nights packages: £825 per angler
(based on a group of 4 anglers)
All packages include accommodation, meals, guiding, land and boat transfers
Exclusion: international flights, fishing license, beverages and gratuities

Fly Fishing Seasons

All year

Fly Fishing - Christmas Island Bookings

To discuss any of your travel arrangements or queries about fly fishing on Christmas Island please call us on +44 (0)1621 743711 or e-mail us.