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Christmas Island/Kiritimati
Bonefish + GT WORLD CLASS!
Oceania · Fishing World Guide
Kiribati.
Fishing in Kiribati 2026 — Licenses, Regulations & Best Spots
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target species
Yes
license needed
Year-round
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Fishing Permit: 50-100 AUD. Included in lodge price.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Via specialized lodges. Fishing Permit via Ministry of Fisheries.
- Cost
- Fishing Permit: 50-100 AUD. Included in lodge price.
- Validity
- For the duration of your stay
- Available online?
- No
Kiribati has CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Kiritimati) — the WORLD'S BEST bonefish and GT destination! The world's largest coral atoll. Fly-fishing mecca! Remote in the central Pacific.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Year-round! Bonefish: Always. GT: Year-round. Best conditions: March-November.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Christmas Island Flats
endlessthousands of Bonefish!
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Christmas Island Blue Water
GT up to 50+ kg!
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Tarawa
CapitalReef fishing
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Outer Islands
completely untouched
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
No general closed seasons.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Bonefish: C&R MANDATORY! GT: C&R standard. Strictly enforced.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Fly fishing and spinning only. Sustainability is top priority.
Catch & release
Catch & release
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for bonefish and GT! Christmas Island is a C&R pioneer.
What does it cost?
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License
Included in lodge price.
400-800 USD
Guide per day
Christmas Island Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive).
400-800 USD
Daily budget
Package trips only: 400-800 USD/day.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Kiribati1.87°, -157.36°
🎣 Live catches in kiribati
2 verified catches
Not enough data (2 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Via specialized lodges. Fishing Permit via Ministry of Fisheries. — Kiribati has CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Kiritimati) — the WORLD'S BEST bonefish and GT destination! The world's largest coral atoll. Fly-fishing mecca! Remote in the central Pacific.
Rules in detail
Christmas Island has the HIGHEST bonefish density in the world! Thousands of fish on endless flats. GT up to 50+ kg on poppers. A bucket-list destination for every fly angler!
Freshwater
No freshwater systems (shallow atolls).
Saltwater
World's largest coral atoll! Endless flats, lagoons and open Pacific.
Equipment
Lodges provide equipment. Own 8-10wt fly rods RECOMMENDED. GT: 12wt.
Guides
Christmas Island Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive). Package trips only.
Getting there
Flights to Kiritimati (via Honolulu or Fiji). Weekly flights! Book early!
Safety
Remote! Medical care minimal. Sun protection extremely important (equator + reflection!).
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 1, 2026
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