FLY FISHING ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND, Kiribati

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: THE GREAT PACIFIC FLATS

BONEFISH, TREVALLY AND BLUEWATER

Set deep in the central Pacific, Kiritimati combines an immense lagoon with hard-sand flats, reef edges and immediate bluewater access. Bonefish are the foundation of the fishery, while giant and bluefin trevally, triggerfish and milkfish provide varied daily targets. Tuna, wahoo and other pelagic species extend the program beyond the reef.

Ikari House is our preferred base. Its beachfront position in London Village is close to the boat launch, and its fast boats help anglers reach productive water early. Air-conditioned rooms, reliable meals, daily laundry and an experienced local team keep the operation firmly focused on fishing.

Independent Wednesday-to-Wednesday stays are available year-round. Isolation Outfitters can arrange the lodge, guides and boats while assisting with flights, tackle and pre-trip preparation. Christmas Island can also be combined with Fanning Island for a longer two-atoll expedition.

2026/2027 HOSTED WEEKS

CHRISTMAS ISLAND · 11 TO 18 NOVEMBER 2026

Seven guided fishing days based at Ikari House. Book the week independently or join it as the Christmas Island half of our 4–18 November Fanning and CXI expedition.

View the November trip details.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND · 31 MARCH TO 7 APRIL 2027

Seven guided days based at Ikari House, combining classic bonefish sight-fishing with opportunities for giant and bluefin trevally and triggerfish. Book the week independently or continue to Fanning Island as part of the 31 March–14 April two-atoll expedition.

View the April trip details.

THE KIRITIMATI EXPERIENCE

FISHING CHRISTMAS ISLAND

THE LAGOON AND FLATS

Kiritimati is an immense Pacific atoll where hard-sand flats, coral edges, channels and ocean reef create an unusually varied saltwater fishery. The scale of the lagoon allows guides to move between different water types as tides, wind and light change. Anglers may spend the day walking broad white flats, working narrow channels or using the boat to reach more distant parts of the atoll.

TARGET SPECIES

Bonefish are the foundation of the fishing and provide consistent sight-fishing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced saltwater anglers. Giant and bluefin trevally add speed and power, while triggerfish and milkfish provide demanding alternative targets. Outside the lagoon, tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi and larger trevally can be pursued when conditions and the day’s program allow.

GUIDES AND BOATS

Ikari House works with an experienced team of senior local guides who understand the lagoon’s tides, travel routes and changing light. Fishing is normally arranged for two anglers with one guide, with a private guide and boat available as an upgrade. The lodge owns the fast fibreglass boats used on the inner lagoon, helping guests leave efficiently, reach productive flats early and make the most of each fishing day.

A TYPICAL DAY

After a cooked breakfast and coffee, anglers make the short journey to the nearby launch and leave with their guide and boatman. The day is shaped around tides and target species rather than a fixed route, with lunch carried onto the water. Guests return during the afternoon to rinse tackle, hand over laundry and compare the day’s fishing before dinner in the beachfront maneaba.

IKARI HOUSE

Ikari House occupies a beachfront position in London Village, also known locally as Ronton, beside the main lagoon entrance. The location requires a longer transfer from the airport on arrival, but greatly reduces daily travel to the boats and is a short walk from village shops. Twelve air-conditioned ensuite rooms allow the lodge to accommodate individuals and groups of up to 12, with independent stays available Wednesday to Wednesday throughout the year.

Daily room and laundry service, tackle storage and dedicated equipment-rinsing areas keep the operation practical and fishing-focused. The thatched maneaba serves as the dining room and bar, with meals featuring local seafood, fresh sashimi and, when available, guide-caught mantis shrimp. Guests booking through Isolation Outfitters also receive beer and wine with meals, along with our assistance refining the food and wider lodge experience for their group.

EXTEND TO FANNING

Christmas Island can be booked as an independent lodge week or combined with Fanning Island. The two atolls provide a compelling contrast: Kiritimati offers established lodge logistics and an immense, diverse lagoon, while Fanning introduces a more remote frontier fishery. Our selected hosted expeditions join both destinations into one carefully coordinated Pacific journey.

Christmas Island

Lodges and hosted-trip opportunities

Choose an independent lodge week or join the Christmas Island component of one of our two-atoll expeditions. Both hosted weeks are based at Ikari House and can be booked on their own or as part of the complete Fanning and Christmas Island journey.

Ikari House boats ready on the beach at Christmas Island

Partner lodge

Year-round stays Kiritimati, Kiribati

Ikari House

A fishing-first beachfront base with air-conditioned rooms, fast fibreglass boats and efficient access to Christmas Island’s immense flats and bluewater.

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Christmas Island guide displaying a bonefish before release

Hosted week

11–18 Nov 2026 Kiritimati, Kiribati

Christmas Island Hosted Week

Also part of the 4–18 Nov two-island trip Seven guided fishing days from Ikari House, using fast boats to reach bonefish, trevally and triggerfish across Christmas Island’s immense lagoon.

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Bonefish landed on Christmas Island during a hosted trip

Hosted week

31 Mar–7 Apr 2027 Kiritimati, Kiribati

Christmas Island Hosted Week

Also part of the 31 Mar–14 Apr two-island trip Seven guided days based at Ikari House, combining classic bonefish sight-fishing with opportunities for GTs, bluefin trevally and triggerfish.

Explore the April trip