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Fishing in
Kiribati 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Kiribati1.87°, -157.36°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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.
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- No general closed seasons.
- Catch limits
- Bonefish: C&R MANDATORY! GT: C&R standard. Strictly enforced.
- Prohibited methods
- Fly fishing and spinning only. Sustainability is top priority.
- Catch & Release
- ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for bonefish and GT! Christmas Island is a C&R pioneer.
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!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Christmas Island/Kiritimati (Bonefish + GT WELTKLASSE!)
- —Christmas Island Flats (endlos, Tausende Bonefish!)
- —Christmas Island Blue Water (GT up to 50+ kg!)
- —Tarawa (Capital, Reef fishing)
- —Outer Islands (völlig unberührt)
Target fish
Freshwater
No freshwater systems (shallow atolls).
Saltwater
World's largest coral atoll! Endless flats, lagoons and open Pacific.
Starting from800 USD / day
Best season: Year-round! Bonefish: Always. GT: Year-round. Best conditions: March-November.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Lodges provide equipment. Own 8-10wt fly rods RECOMMENDED. GT: 12wt.
- Fishing guides
- Christmas Island Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive). Package trips only.
- Transport
- Flights to Kiritimati (via Honolulu or Fiji). Weekly flights! Book early!
- Safety
- Remote! Medical care minimal. Sun protection extremely important (equator + reflection!).
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in lodge price.
Guide prices
Christmas Island Lodge: 400-800 USD/day (all-inclusive).
Daily budget
Package trips only: 400-800 USD/day.
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