Christmas Island,

To book or for more information please call, (434)760-3474

Oct 07, 2025

Christmas Island Bonefishing
The Villages. To book please call, (434)760-3474

Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Triggerfish...

Situated in the central Pacific Ocean in the Republic of Kiribati (pronounced kee-ruh-bass), Christmas Island is the largest coral atoll in the world, encompassing about 150 square miles. The Island is only 144 miles north of the equator and is a three-hour flight from Honolulu. While a fantastic inshore fishery for bonefish, triggerfish, and giant trevally, you can also fish outside the reef for tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and other species. The location also offers excellent birding opportunities.
Join our Hosted Weeks for 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Both fly and conventional anglers are welcome.

2026 Hosted Weeks:

7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
$3,590.00 per person

• Feb. 23 - March 3, 2026:
Brad hosts SOLD-OUT
• March 2-10, 2026:
Brad hosts 2 spots
• March 23-31, 2026:
Daryl Rose hosts
• March 30 - April 7, 2026:
Guy hosts SOLD-OUT
• April 6-14, 2026:
Guy Schoenborn hosts
• April 13-21, 2026:
Guy hosts SOLD-OUT
• November 2-10, 2026:
Brad Staples hosts

You’re not restricted to our hosted weeks. Book anytime.
Rates are subject to change.

Christmas Island Bonefishing

Kyle Siler with bonefish during hosted week.

Christmas Island Bonefish: The Island has earned global recognition for its abundant bonefish population, the presence of giant trevally, and seemingly endless clear waters with a white sand bottom. These factors, combined with the unique sand and coral flats, enhance visibility and make spotting bonefish easier compared to other locations. It has been our experience that Christmas Island bonefish prefer sparsely-tied fly patterns.

The Villages offers anglers two distinct advantages over other lodges on Christmas Island. Firstly, your skiff is about a thirty-second walk from the Lodge, and you can be fishing the flats within minutes. Secondly, each angler is assigned their own fishing guide. A one-to-one guide-to-angler ratio. The benefit of this individual attention cannot be overstated, especially in bonefishing, where an extra pair of eyes scanning the water can make all the difference.
The Central Lagoon of the Island, along with neighboring saltwater ponds, covers approximately 65 square miles. This lagoon features a network of deep blue channels and white sand flats rich with local bonefish.

The Fishing Program:

Polynesian Style Skiffs are used for transport to bonefishing flats or for offshore bluewater fishing at Christmas Island.

Travel Time: From the Lodge, it’s only a five to 10-minute skiff ride to large, broad, shallow flats that are easily waded and teeming with bonefish. Some flats are 15 to 30 minutes away, and some are as far as 90 minutes. A panga-style speedboat is used for longer runs. No long pickup rides. If the tides are right, trucks are used to access spots like the Korean Wreck.
Season: The Lodge is open year-round, and fishing is consistently good all year.
Skiffs: The Villages uses Polynesian-style 35-foot skiffs equipped with Yamaha 60-HP four-stroke outboards. (Fishing lodges commonly use these outrigger boats on Christmas Island.)
Guides: Each angler is assigned their own English-speaking guide. The Villages is the only lodge on the island that offers a one-to-one guide to angler at no extra charge. And, the extra sets of eyes really help with bonefishing.

You’ll walk out to the boats at 7:00 a.m.

Ron Gager with Triggerfish - 2025

Two Anglers per Bungalow

The Villages on Christmas Island has ten double-occupancy bungalows with air-conditioning, a covered porch, and a private bathroom with a shower.

The Villages offers a significant advantage due to its prime location and direct access to the central lagoon, known as Kirimati Lagoon or simply “the Lagoon.” Situated on a sandy beach, The Lodge features ten bungalows equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, and covered porches with rod racks.

The Villages can accommodate up to 16 anglers, with options for single-occupancy lodging. The facilities are considered nice by Christmas Island standards but keep in mind this is more of a fish camp than a luxury hotel.

Opened in 2006, The Villages was designed to support the nearby community of Tabwakeua and the KPC church. It is managed by locals, offering authentic Polynesian hospitality.

Air-Conditioned Bungalows

The Bedrooms at the Villages have twin beds, ample storage, a refrigerator, and a table.

Meals: Meals are enjoyed in the maneaba (the gathering center), which lies in the heart of the complex. After a cooked-to-order breakfast, you’ll make a sandwich from the lunch bar and grab an apple or an orange, along with four water bottles, for the day. Sashimi—thin slices of fresh tuna or wahoo—is served each evening during happy hour. Buffet-style dinners. Fish is always one of the two dinner entree choices; other weekly choices include chicken, beef steaks, and pork.

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