Epic Saltwater Fishing Adventures

Our saltwater destinations take you to some of the world’s finest flats.

Chase permit along Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, cast for bonefish and GTs in Aitutaki (Cook Islands), or explore the tropical bays and reefs of Puerto Rico.

For anglers seeking remote adventure, our Christmas Island and Fanning Island combination delivers pristine flats, world-class bonefish, and giant trevally in some of the most untouched waters on the planet.

We’re pleased to announce a brand new fly fishing lodge in Xcalak on Mexico’s Caribbean coast for 2026/27. Come and fish the un-pressured flats of Chetumal Bay for trophy permit and tarpon.

After a hot day on the water, your lodge should feel like a reward.

Sure, some are by necessity simple thatched huts, given their isolated atoll location. But other lodges with road access offer five-star facilities.

Every property we partner with is designed specifically for anglers with air-conditioned rooms where possible, cold drinks waiting on your arrival, friendly staff with big smiles, daily room service, and rod wash downs to protect your valuable gear.

If you’re ok eating in an open air maneaba (meeting house) and sleeping in thatched huts, check out our Fanning Island destination.

Our hosted saltwater trips are all about small groups, expert hosts, trialing new tackle and unforgettable fishing.

Cast for bonefish and permit across Mexico’s Chetumal Bay, explore the tropical bays of Puerto Rico, or discover the new flats of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.

For those chasing remote adventure, our Fanning Island and Christmas Island (The Last Flats) two-week expedition offers a bucket list experience.

Every trip is carefully planned, fully supported, and designed to let you focus on what matters most – landing the next big one.

If you’re planning to fish the Mexican Caribbean coast, transferring down to Xcalak from Tulum or Cancún is a good option to avoid pressured northern Yucatán fisheries.

We’re delighted to partner with this stunning, brand new, architect-designed fly-fishing venue, only a short stroll to the beachfront in Xcalak village.

Xcalak Paradise Fly Fishing Lodge comprises four twin-share rooms, each with ensuite and air-conditioning, a swimming pool, open bar, communal dining room with plenty of space to make yourself at home, washing down and rod storage area, space for outdoor games and entertainment, plus 24/7 security on site.

The Tail Inn on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offers the typical packaged trips of 7 nights/6 days or 5 nights/4 days fishing, but with some differences that make it a great place to base yourself for permit and bonefish.

This is a lodge that won’t settle with being compared to its Caribbean Sea neighbors. It’s great for groups that want to get away from the Ascension Bay crowds and the Mexican-centric cuisine is fabulous.

The ESB fishery remains excellent with consistent permit and tarpon catches and many, many bonefish in the lagoons. Visit our page on the Tail Inn Lodge to explore this destination further.

If you’re looking for shots at aggressive juvenile tarpon, pursuing tailing permit, plus partying hard at a fun location with a few buddies, this is your jam.

From juvenile tarpon crashing bait in backwater lagoons to picky permit tailing across coral rubble flats, Puerto Rico offers year-round opportunity for anglers looking to test their saltwater skills.

Talk to us about wrangling your trip and we’ll make sure it’s a blast – on and off the water.

Call us anytime to discuss availability at the lodge for your group, or come with us on our next hosted week to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico – slated for March 2027.

Ikari House is our current choice as the best fishing lodge on Kiritimati for these reasons — less drive time to boats, priority access to the fastest boats, a short walk to shops for fruit/wine/etc, and exceptional kitchen and room staff.

Christmas Island (Kiritimati) is a remote fly fishing atoll with mile‑wide lagoon flats, bonefish by the thousands, giant trevally, triggers, plus offshore tuna and wahoo if you want to ask your boatman to push out beyond the breakers.

You can book with us year-round for Ikari House - either as a solo angler or a large contingent. The lodge can fit up to 14 anglers so it’s perfect for a fishing club expedition or extended family group.

Experience world-class fly fishing on Fanning Island, one of the most remote South Pacific atolls. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be wading pristine flats in search of Bonefish, Giant Trevally, and other prized species — all on the fly.

Our Fanning Island hosted trips take care of every detail. We manage logistics for this remote Pacific atoll, including shipping extra meat, snacks, drinks, and treats for locals from New Zealand in advance. Behind the scenes, we handle everything to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Fish endless flats across this unforgettable atoll with Isolation Outfitters. Join our next Fanning Island Bonefish & Giant Trevally hosted fly fishing expedition in October 2026, and secure your place on this epic adventure.

Costa de Cocos Lodge on Mexico’s southern Yucatán Peninsula is a premier base for anglers seeking world-class permit, bonefish, and tarpon on Chetumal Bay. With fully packaged weeks, expert local guides, and a focus on small-group fishing, it delivers an authentic and unspoiled Caribbean experience.

This lodge stands out for its combination of comfort, accessibility to pristine flats, and attentive service that ensures every angler can focus on the fishing. Visit our page on Costa de Cocos Lodge to explore this destination.

Destination: Aitutaki, Cook Islands, South Pacific Ocean
Dates: August 14-22, 2026 (One week)
Focus: Trophy bonefish on idyllic South Pacific flats
Group size: Limited to six anglers

Description:
Aitutaki is the definition of remote tropical beauty – turquoise lagoons, white sand motu’s (islets), and saltwater flats so clear they look retouched. But beneath the postcard surface lies one of the most exciting and challenging bonefish fisheries in the world.

These aren’t schoolies. Aitutaki’s bonefish are big — routinely in the 6–10 lb range, with some pushing well into double digits. They’re powerful, wily, and often solitary. You’ll be hunting true trophies in gin-clear water, often with your heart pounding and backing already disappearing.

Our hosted trip to the beautiful atoll of Aitutaki is designed for experienced anglers who want to combine island time with serious flats fishing.

You’ll be based on the main island with access to expert local guides and skiffs that get you quickly to the prime flats. Between sessions, unwind with fresh island food, cold beer, and lagoon views that don’t quit.

This is a trip that pairs world-class fly fishing with full immersion into Pacific island life – all planned by the team at Isolation Outfitters and hosted by our founder, Michael Gregg.

Think of it as your tropical reset button... with tailing bones and some mighty big GTs.

Destination: Christmas & Fanning Islands
Dates: Sept 30 – October 14, 2026 (Two weeks)
Focus: Bonefish, Triggers & Giant Trevally
Group size: Limited to six anglers

Description:
This is a fabulous bucket list expedition for committed saltwater fly anglers.

The Last Flats takes you deep into the South Pacific – first to the well-loved bonefish haven of Christmas Island (Kiritimati), where you’ll sharpen your flats game across CXI’s legendary coral edges and pancake white flats.

Then, it’s off to the rarely visited, wildly remote Fanning Island (Tabuaeran) – a frontier fishery where double-digit bonefish, powerful giant trevally, and unpredictable triggerfish patrol untouched waters.

Over two unforgettable weeks, you’ll explore vast, under-pressured flats alongside a small group of like-minded anglers.

Hosted by experienced fly angler and founder of Isolation Outfitters,, Michael Gregg, the journey is fully planned, logistically smoothed, and all about maximizing your time on the water – from classic bonefish sight-fishing to adrenaline-fueled GT encounters.

This is not your average lodge trip. It’s two weeks off the beaten track, where solitude, exploration, and monster fish converge. Spots are limited.

Destination: Fanning Island (Tabuaeran)
Dates: November 4–18, 2026 (One week)
Focus: Big bonefish and giant trevally
Group size: Limited to six anglers

Description:
We’re heading back to Fanning Island for a week in November 2026. This trip is for those who couldn’t make our ‘Last Flats’ hosted trips in April or October.

We’ll fly into CXI on Wednesday from Honolulu, then repack and head to Fanning on Thursday morning to fish the flats that afternoon.

This remote and un-pressured atoll offers bonefish averaging 4–7lb, plus lone fish in the 8–10lb+ class. Equally, giant trevally will be of a larger average size and are much more plentiful than back on Christmas Island. Also expect to fish for cruising bumphead parrotfish in vast reef-side lagoons.

After five days of fishing, we return to Christmas Island on Tuesday afternoon for our customary trip celebration and take the Wednesday morning flight back to Honolulu (US anglers), or Wednesday afternoon for those heading back to Australia/New Zealand via Fiji.

There is an option to fish Christmas Island the previous week, or to stay on and fish CXI the following week, or even to stay on Fanning for an extra few days. Talk to us and we can help plan your week on Fanning Island.

Destination: Xcalak and Chetumal Bay, Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Dates: May 15-22, 2027 (Sat to Sat)
Focus: Permit, migratory tarpon, bonefish
Group size: Limited to six anglers

Description:
We have two weeks slated in 2027 for you to visit the Yucatan Peninsula.
Choose from either 15-22 May or 22-29 May 2027.

These hosted expeditions are timed to offer a migratory tarpon option in addition to this exceptional all-year around permit/bonefish/juvenile tarpon fishery.

Hosted by our founder, Michael Gregg who was onsite in May ‘26 – and who will meet you in Cancún or Tulum – these trips provide an opportunity to meet new anglers, try out tackle from Epic, Stickman, Taylor and other boutique rod makers, as well as new lines from Scientific Anglers; all whilst chasing the elusive grand slam of landing a permit, bonefish, and tarpon in one day!

We’ve spent enough time at the brand new Xcalak Paradise Lodge to be really impressed with their Mayan-inspired cuisine, fabulous staff and exceptional cocktails! We know you will be too.

This new lodge is an excellent addition to Mexico’s Costa Maya and a favorite place for our team at Isolation Outfitters. We look forward to hosting these weeks in May 2027. Join us!

We will also be offering an option of two days boat-fishing exclusively for large migratory tarpon in Holbox, north of Cancún following the second May week.