Fanning Island Fly Fishing
HOSTED TRIP OCT 2026

A WEEK ON FANNING ISLAND: OCTOBER 7-14, 2026

OCTOBER 2026: REMOTE SALTWATER TRIP WITH ISOLATION OUTFITTERS

With our April hosted trip filled, we are now offering a second 2026 trip to the remote atoll of Fanning Island in the second week of October 2026. Fanning Island is genuinely a bucket list destination for saltwater anglers.

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 limited plane connections.

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 with boats for transport. You’ll have long days on the endless flats of Fanning.

A WEEK ON FANNING ISLAND

Flying into Cassidy International Airport from either Honolulu or Fiji (for our southern hemisphere anglers), we stay overnight on CXI before transferring to Fanning Island on the weekly Thursday flight. Six lucky anglers will venture to remote Fanning Island for six days of wild exploration, returning to CXI on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Wednesday flights back to Honolulu or Fiji.

Our one week (Wednesday to Wednesday) adventure has been carefully timed to align the new moon phase mid-trip, providing excellent incoming tides for morning casting to bonefish leading up to afternoon high tides to chase giant trevally. You’ll fish alongside experienced local guides and be hosted throughout by our team.

There are two add-on options to this core one week Fanning program:

Extend your stay on Fanning Island to the following Thursday (8 days/7 nights on Fanning), and enjoy 5 days fishing/6 nights on Christmas Island with local guides and boat access to the CXI flats, or
Enjoy a full second week on Christmas Island (7 days/8 nights on CXI).

All our Fanning Island trips are strictly limited to six anglers, so remember ‘first in goes fishing’ and don’t leave it to register your interest with us. Call +1-406-404-2419 to find out more about fly fishing on Fanning Island.

TRIP OVERVIEW

7 Nights/5 Days Fishing
US$5,100 per angler

Note: This excludes the two possible trip add-on options to either (1) extend your stay on Fanning Island by two days and fish CXI for a further five days, or (2) enjoy a second full week on Christmas Island.

Includes:

Thursday to Tuesday on Fanning Island plus first & last night lodging on CXI
Return charter flights to Tabuaeran (CXI — TNV)
All Christmas Island airport transfers
All meals, water, soft drinks & snacks
1 guide per 2 anglers

Excludes:

International flights to/from CXI via Honolulu (HNL) or Fiji (NAN)
Alcoholic beverages
Fishing licenses (these are paid on arrival)
Tips & gratuities

LOCATION SNAPSHOT

Fly Fiji Airways via Honolulu or Nadi
US anglers: Depart Honolulu on Tuesday, arrive at CXI Wednesday (crossing the International Dateline).
NZ & Australian anglers: Fly via Fiji (Nadi) into CXI early Wednesday morning.
Fanning Island, fly in Thursday morning from CXI to Fanning (TNV), returning Tuesday afternoon.
Flight time: 1 hr 15 mins.
Optional Week 2: Seven days of guided fishing from beachfront Ikari House, Christmas Island.

This is true exploration angling. Register your interest now — rods are strictly limited to six anglers.

TRIP DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Destination: Fanning Island, Equator, Pacific Ocean
Dates: October 7–14, 2026
Target Species: Bonefish, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Triggerfish
Difficulty: 8/10 (remote, rugged, and worth it)
Group Size: 6 anglers max
Rate: US$5,100 per angler

TRIP ITINERARY

Travel Day: Tuesday Oct 6

USA anglers fly from Honolulu (HNL) at 12 noon on the Tuesday Fiji Airways service to Christmas Island (CXI). This flight lands on Wednesday at 3.15pm at due to crossing the International Dateline.
NZ & Australian anglers connect through Nadi, Fiji, arriving CXI early Wednesday morning.

Trip Day 1: Wednesday Oct 7

Southern Hemisphere anglers land early into Cassidy International Airport and transfer to overnight lodge accommodation. Optional: we can arrange a day on the CXI flats with a local guide to get your eye in.
USA anglers arrive mid-afternoon.

Trip Day 2: Thursday Oct 8

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

Trip Day 3–6: Friday Oct 9 – Monday Oct 12

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. The trip is designed around the new moon and tides, with mornings focused on the incoming tide and feeding bonefish, then moving onto giant trevally later in the afternoon as the tides reach full and the GTs are at their most active.

Trip Day 7: Tuesday Oct 13

A final morning flats session on those big bones before we pack and depart for the airport for our afternoon flight back to Cassidy International Airport via Air Kiribati.
Overnight lodging on CXI and our customary end-of-trip celebrations.

Travel Day: Wed Oct 14 (for those returning home)

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.

For those choosing to stay for a second week on CXI

Transfer to Ikari House for seven days of guided fishing on Christmas Island’s renowned flats.

Early registration secures your place on the shortlist. In return, you’ll receive our full Fanning Island Hosted Week Program by email and we can make a time to discuss any questions you might have about this destination.

YOUR TRIP CONFIRMATION

Upon confirmation of your trip, we provide a secure payment link for your deposit payment. Your spot is secured upon payment of your trip deposit.

We then provide comprehensive packing lists and fly recommendations for both islands, plus guidance on gratuities, currency (bring AUD for CXI), optional extras, and practical tips.

Thanks to Winston Welborn (@wasabiwinny)
for our spectacular cover and carousel images.

YOUR REMOTE SALTWATER TRIP OF A LIFETIME

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 the fishing lodges 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 atoll of Christmas Island.

You’ll be casting to double-digit Bonefish and monstrous Giant Trevally – all on the fly, all wading with boat transportation, fishing endless flats each day.

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

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 make an appointment with you to discuss this adventure, answer your questions and to understand more about your saltwater fly fishing experience and what you’re looking for from this exciting fly fishing adventure to Fanning Island.

Whilst we describe the atoll as rustic, there is fresh water for showers and drinking, flush toilets, solar power to recharge your devices and Starlink connectivity to send photos and messages back home. We prepare for each hosted trip by sending boxed supplied onto the island ahead of our trip, so you can choose from a range of beverages, snacks and a few extra treats we include for all our guests to enjoy at the end of a long day on the flats.

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 with a reasonable double haul is a prerequisite though. You should be able to cast heavy flies into wind with an 8-9 weight rod and 10-12 weight single handed rods and saltwater fly lines when targeting giant trevally.

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.

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. Individual anglers are invoiced separately or together as you wish.

Payments: Payment are made to Isolation Outfitters in US Dollars (USD$) on receipt of a secure payment link. You can pay via Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH in U.S.) or wire transfer into our U.S. deposit account. For Australian and New Zealand anglers, you can choose to pay in NZD$ at the US–NZ exchange currency rate used by our payment platforms.

Credit Cards: We accept most major international credit cards and provide a secure 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 and confirmation of your booking with us.

Remaining Fare: We require settlement of your full account 90 days before the trip proceeds.

Insurance/Evacuation Cover: All anglers will need to show proof of comprehensive travel insurance and any required medical insurance plus evacuation cover at this time. We recommend Global Rescue.

CONNECTIVITY

There is Starlink available on Fanning Island. As this is a hosted trip, we also carry a Garmin InReach Mini2 messaging device and an Iridium Extreme Satellite Telephone on every trip. You can call home, or send messages to cellphones if required.

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