Fly Odyssey: Saltwater Fly Fishing Destination: New Caledonia

New Caledonia: big bonefish

Fly fishing in New Caledonia means one thing ... Big Bonefish. New Caledonia lies in the heart of the South Pacific and has arguably, swimming around its shores the biggest bonefish in the world. New Caledonia, surrounded by a 1,600 km long coral reef, second in size only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef boasts the largest lagoon in the world. These geographic features have created sandflat habitats, ideal for bonefish and a hoard of other tropical species that make for a great fly fishing destination. The French influence can be found throughout New Caledonia and combined with the indigenous Kanak population the island offers a rich cultural mix of European and tropical pacific flavours.

Fly fishing in New Caledonia: a newly discovered location

It wasn't until the new millennium that New Caledonia was found by Australian fly fishing legend Dean Butler to offer bonefishing to rival that of anywhere in the world. Exploring the remote Northern region he discovered waters filled with oversize bonefish in shallow water. A most exciting mix. Since this time Australian fly anglers have kept this Pacific jewel under wraps and have experienced sight casting to double figure bonefish on a regular basis.

Fly Odyssey: a unique fly fishing opportunity!

Fly Odyssey can offer you the opportunity to experience the fabulous fly fishing the region has to offer and has organised with local bonefishing guide and lodge owner Richard Bertin a bonefishing package to the 'boat pass', New Caledonia's premier flats bonefishing region. New Caledonia offers probably the best chance at a double figure bonefish in the world.
Richard runs a highly professional operation and has access to the best bonefish flats ensuring shots at the fish of a lifetime.

Fly Fishing Holiday 2007 Rates - New Caledonia

Fly fishing rates start from £492 per day.
8-day packages: £3445 (1 angler) - £3816 (2 anglers)
8 days / 6 nights plus 2 nights in the Ramada Plaza Hotel (Noumea)
5 full days guided
Internal road transfers
Full Board
Exclusion: international flights and beverages.

Fly Fishing Seasons

March - October

Fly Fishing - New Caledonia Bookings

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

New Caledonia: local information

For information on New Caledonia please visit the following websites: