Fanning Island & CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Fly Fishing

APRIL 1-14, 2026
FANNING ISLAND & CXI

APRIL 2026: REMOTE SALTWATER TRIP WITH ISOLATION OUTFITTERS

Barely three meters above sea level and only 30 square miles in size, Fanning Island (Tabuaeran) is one of the most remote fly fishing destinations on earth. Primitive and raw, this stunning atoll offers only the most basic accommodation—simple thatched huts, minimal cooking facilities, and just one weekly plane connection.

What it does offer is something extraordinary: world-class flats fly fishing in a truly untouched environment.

Expect double-digit bonefish, monstrous giant trevally, aggressive bluefin trevally, and other prized species—all on the fly, all on foot. Long days on endless flats, for nearly two weeks, across two very different islands.

FANNING PLUS CHRISTMAS, EXCLUSIVE TO ISOLATION OUTFITTERS

In early April 2026, six lucky anglers will first venture to remote Fanning Island for six days of wild exploration. Then we return to Christmas Island (Kiritimati) for a week of polished, lodge-based fishing from Ikari House, right on the beach and close to the daily boat launch.

We’ve timed this 14-day adventure to perfection — aligning the moon phase and tides to deliver optimal conditions on both islands. You’ll fish alongside experienced local guides and be hosted throughout by our team.

Interested? No commitment, no deposit. Simply email or call to join the early list and receive our full information pack.

This trip is strictly limited to six anglers, so remember: first in goes fishing.

TRIP OVERVIEW

14 Nights / 12–13 Days Fishing
US$8,895 per angler – double occupancy
Note: this is also available as a one week Fanning or one week CXI trip (same dates)

Includes:

6 days/5 nights on Fanning Island plus two nights at Port Lodge
7 days/7 nights at Ikari House, Christmas Island
Return charter flights CXI ↔ Fanning Island
All CXI airport–lodge transfers
All meals, water, soft drinks & snacks
1 guide per 2 anglers

Excludes:

International flights to/from CXI via Fiji or Honolulu
Alcoholic beverages
Fishing licences (paid on arrival at each island)
Tips & gratuities

LOCATION SNAPSHOT

Access: Fly Fiji Airways via Honolulu or Nadi
US anglers: Depart Honolulu on Tuesday, arriving CXI Wednesday (crossing the International Dateline).
NZ & Australian anglers: Fly via Fiji (Nadi) into CXI early Wednesday morning.
Weekly Fanning flight: Thursday morning from CXI → Fanning, returning Tuesday afternoon. Flight time ~1 hr 50 mins.
Week 2: Seven days of guided fishing from beachfront Ikari House, Christmas Island.

This is true exploration angling. Remote. Wild. Raw. Unforgettable. And available only through Isolation Outfitters.

TRIP DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Destination: Fanning Island & Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean
Dates: April 1–14, 2026
Target Species: Bonefish, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Triggerfish
Difficulty: 9/10 (remote, rugged, and worth it)
Group Size: 6 anglers max
Rate: US$8,895 per angler (double occupancy)

TRIP ITINERARY

Travel Day (Tuesday March 31):

USA anglers fly to Honolulu for the Tuesday Fiji Airways service to Christmas Island.
NZ & Australian anglers connect through Nadi, Fiji, arriving CXI Wednesday morning.

Trip Day 1 (Wednesday April 1):

Southern Hemisphere anglers land early into Cassidy International Airport and transfer to Port Lodge for single-room accommodation.
USA anglers arrive mid-afternoon. Depending on arrival times, there’s an option for a short session on the flats.

Trip Day 2 (Thursday April 2):

Early departure for the weekly flight to Fanning Island (Tabuaeran), arriving late morning.
Transfer to rustic hut accommodation, settle in with essential supplies, then fish the afternoon.

Trip Day 3–6 (Friday April 3 – Monday April 6):

Four full days fishing Fanning’s untouched flats. Daily boat runs to tide-dependent locations. Packed lunches and simple seafood dinners. Hydration is essential in the equatorial heat.

Trip Day 7 (Tuesday April 7):

Morning fishing session before the flight back to CXI.
Overnight at Port Lodge: hot showers, hearty meal, and mid-trip celebrations.

Trip Day 8–14 (Wednesday April 8 – Tuesday April 14):

Transfer to Ikari House for seven days of guided fishing from Christmas Island’s renowned flats. Target bonefish, GTs, bluefin trevally, and elusive triggerfish.

Travel Day (Wednesday April 15):

USA anglers: Early flight to Honolulu, arriving Tuesday due to crossing the Dateline.
Fiji route anglers: Optional final morning on the Paris Flat before afternoon flight to Nadi. Continue to Australia or NZ on Thursday April 16.

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST

Early registration secures your place on the shortlist. In return, you’ll receive our full CXI + Fanning Island Information Pack, including:

Detailed itinerary with travel/medical insurance advice
Recommended flights and transfer notes
Packing lists and fly recommendations for both islands
Guidance on gratuities, currency (bring AUD for CXI), optional extras, and practical tips

YOUR TRIP CONFIRMATION

Once six anglers are confirmed, we’ll finalise pricing and issue a deposit invoice. Your spot is secured once your deposit reaches our USA or NZ bank account. Full terms & conditions available on request.

ADDITIONAL READING

For deeper inspiration, see Southflyfisher’s feature on why Fanning Island is the ultimate bonefishing (and GT) destination.

THIS SALTWATER TRIP OF A LIFETIME IS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THROUGH US.

A trip is Fanning Island is about as remote an adventure as you can experience saltwater fly fishing. It’s rustic with basic cooking and sleeping facilities – quite the contrast to our fishing lodge back on Christmas Island.

What it does offer in abundance is truly world-class flats fly fishing that’s hard to find on the main.

You’ll be casting to double-digit Bonefish and monstrous Giant Trevally – all on the fly, all wading, fishing endless flats up to 10 hours a day, for 12+ days over your two week stay, and across two unforgettable islands.

It is wild, raw and remote – exploration angling at its finest. Don’t miss this chance to fish Fanning Island in 2026.

A man dressed in blue fishing gear and sunglasses holding a large fish on a shallow beach with a cloudy sky in the background.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRIP ENQUIRIES

Please contact us by sending us a message via our Contact Form, or calling us to discuss availability.

We will share more trip information with you via email and phone to discuss this adventure, answer your questions and understand more about your saltwater fly fishing experience and what you’re looking for from this trip.

SKILL LEVEL

You do NOT need to be an expert saltwater fly angler to enjoy this trip. We, together with your guide, will assist you throughout the trip. Being able to cast proficiently is a prerequisite though. You should be able to cast heavy flies into wind with 7-9 weight and 10-12 weight single handed rods and saltwater fly lines.

WEATHER

Being close to the equator, it’s warm every day – typically within a couple of degrees of 80 Fahrenheit (27 Celsius). It’s often windy and with rain squalls that can arrive without warning. You’ll need to pack a light rain jacket and it can be breezy travelling by fast boat to our daily destinations, so bring a warm hoody or vest just in case.

Otherwise, sun protection is the order of the day. Pack suncream, quality sun protection apparel, a Buff and gloves, wide-brimmed hat (and a backup), chapstick for your lips and we’ll have plenty of water to stay hydrated in the chilly bin.

SATELLITE PHONE/MESSAGING

We carry multiple Garmin Inreach Mini2 messaging devices, an Iridium Extreme Satellite Telephone and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) on every trip. You can call home, send messages to cellphones as you wish, or message between teams on the river, plus this technology allow us to receive weather updates daily throughout the expedition, and to schedule our helicopter pickups.

In the event of a medical emergency, we will have direct contact with Global Rescue (or whomever you are insured with) for urgent evacuation to the nearest medical centre.

FARE PAYMENT

The fare for this expedition is outlined on this page in US Dollars (USD$) and will not change after final confirmation of your booking (confirmed by receipt of your deposit payment to Isolation Outfitters), regardless of any fluctuations in international currency, fuel or travel costs. A detailed list of what is included is provided with your booking confirmation. Individual anglers are invoiced separately or together as you wish.

Currency: Payment can be made in US Dollars (USD$) into our Montana USA deposit account or our New Zealand bank account as you choose. If you wish to pay in NZ Dollars (NZD$), we will agree a suitable foreign exchange rate into NZD$ from your preferred currency at the time of booking.

Credit Cards: Alternatively you may wish to pay by credit card. We accept most major international credit cards and can provide a link for online payments.

Deposit: A deposit of 50% of the fare is payable to confirm your booking. Payment of deposit is deemed acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

Remaining Fare: We require settlement of your full account 30 days before the trip proceeds. All anglers will need to show proof of comprehensive travel insurance and any required medical insurance at this time.

Additional Travel or Tackle: We can arrange additional road or air transfers, and provide fishing gear for you to retain after the trip is completed. Any costs for these will be invoiced directly to you and are payable before the trip commences. Any additional trip preferences, changes to the expedition travel, or specialist gear obtained on your behalf at your request will be payable on invoice.

SINGLE ANGLER EXPEDITIONS

This Fanning Island/Christmas Island adventure is priced for two anglers sharing a room. If you are a single angler, we can provide single rooms on request, or we will need to accommodate you another willing single angler. Please contact us to discuss the fare for a single angler seeking single room accommodation for the trip duration.

Note: this can also be broken into two single week trips (either to Fanning Island or CXI) if you are unable to attend the full fourteen day program. Flights from CXI depart on Wednesdays.