FLY FISHING CHRISTMAS ISLAND | ONE OF THE MOST REMOTE ISLANDS ON THE PLANET, This unique fishing destination lies some 1400 miles South of Hawaii, and just North of the equator. The fishing and weather are consistent throughout the year. Temperatures are generally in the 80’s and cool breezes blow across the flats daily. If you are looking to ditch winter, this is the place to do it.

Over 144 square miles of protected interior lagoon make Christmas Island the largest atoll in the world. There is no shortage of easy wading on white sand flats, or untouched ocean-side marl flats to explore. With its large colonies of sea birds, vast fringing reefs, lagoon cuts, and surrounding ocean, Christmas Island also offers excellent opportunities for observing fantastic bird and marine life. We have noted over a dozen species of sea birds, taken a swim with Manta Rays, and even snorkeled with huge Whale Sharks!

The island remains largely unspoiled with virtually no commercialism. A copra plantation and a number of other government operations including salt extraction and aquarium fish export provide employment for the local population, numbering about 8000. We find the local Kiribati (Christmas) people to be some of the most friendly and happy we have met anywhere in the world. Drive along the only road on the Island and all you see is bare-footed, smiling kids. Simple is better here.

FIJI AIRWAYS provides weekly jet charter service from Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL) to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) on Christmas Island. The 3 hour Boeing 737-700 flight departs/arrives every Tuesday at noon, so plan to be in Honolulu by the Monday prior to your Christmas Island departure. Your return flight from CXI typically arrives in HNL at approximately 11 AM, giving you lots of time to make your connection home. We recommend you schedule outbound flights from HNL sometime after 12:30PM to allow for delays, US Customs, etc.

Day 1: Arrive Honolulu and overnight (Monday)

Day 2: Depart Honolulu, Arrive Christmas Island (Tuesday)

Day 3 -8: Six days of fantastic guided fishing (Wednesday-Monday)

Day 9: Depart Christmas Island, Depart Honolulu (Tuesday)

Ikari House offers options for overnight camp outs, single guest rooms, private guides, and even your own private boat and guide for the day. Give us a call or email and we can get you setup for an epic week at Christmas Island.

Don’t miss a great opportunity to fish for some of the largest bonefish in the world during your stop over in Honolulu. Bonefish Hawaii has become to go-to guide service for many hard-core bonefish addicts in search of Monster Bones. The average Hawaii bonefish scales over 6 pounds and double-digit fish are encountered almost daily. These highly educated bonefish can be ultra-challenging to hook and land. Fortunately, Bonefish Hawaii has the fishery pretty well figured out and will take care of all the details. Just plan to arrive in Hawaii a day or two early, bring a seven or 8 weight rod, some wading shoes, and a few good casts. We will do the rest. Advance reservations are always a good idea.

Over the years we have tried most of the hotel options on the Island with varying degrees of success. Ikari House (Bonefish House) is our first choice at Christmas Island for both great guides, and comfortable lodging. You may have heard horror stories about other lodges of no air conditioning, bugs, cold showers, or fish and rice for three meals a day, boat, truck, or guide snafus… Not at Ikari House.

Jacob Teem and his seasoned staff provide clean rooms, safe and well maintained boats, Terrific English-Speaking Guides, hot showers, icy air conditioning, and a REALLY COLD BEER at the end of a great fishing day. We have got you covered.

We know you have plenty of choices when it comes to fishing travel. Fish Christmas Island makes it their mission to take the hassle out of planning your next trip so you can worry about one thing- Having a Great Time!

We have been fly fishing Christmas Island for much of the last 30 years. It also doesn’t hurt that we fish daily in Hawaii for many of the same species you will encounter at Christmas Island! Put our deep knowledge to work. We are always available to assist you with gear selection, flies, knots, or to give you a few tips to improve your double-haul.

Its pretty simple, we know Christmas Island and all the ingredients that make a great saltwater fly fishing adventure. Most of all we love passing on our knowledge, experience, and passion, to you. From our perspective, it doesn’t get any better than spending a week with old and new friends in this exceptional tropical fishery.