Return flight

We book your flight and all transfers
Fishing season

All year round
Species

Bonefish, GT, bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, triggerfish etc.
Accommodation

Guesthouse, enkelrum
Tailored fishing trips

If our suggested dates don't work, we can customize your experience to your preferences.

Fly fishing trip to French Polynesia – dream fishing in one of the world's most untouched flats areas

Q: Facts about French Polynesia

Here are some quick facts about the country: Status: Overseas territory with a degree of self-governance. Area & population: Approximately 4,000 km2 of land area spread over an enormous oceanic expanse, with just under 300,000 inhabitants. Capital: Papeete (on the island of Tahiti). Languages: French is the official language; Tahitian is also widely spoken. Currency: CFP franc

Regarding the fishing trip

Join us on a fishing expedition to French Polynesia and experience one of the world's most spectacular and pristine flats fishing destinations. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, endless lagoons, coral reefs, and deep drop-offs stretch out, far away from mass tourism and everyday life. Crystal clear waters, tropical environments, and explosive fishing for some of the ocean's most sought-after species await. A trip for those who want to step into a completely different world and experience a true sport fishing adventure.

89,995 SEK PER PERSON

This is included in the fishing trip price

• Round-trip flights to Tahiti via Paris from Stockholm,

Oslo, Copenhagen or London.

• Local flight between Tahiti and Anaa Atoll

• Car and boat transfer during the stay in Anaa

• 6 full days of guided fishing (1 guide per 2

anglers).

• 7 nights accommodation, single room guesthouse.

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and non-alcoholic

drinks in Anaa.

• 2 hotel nights in Tahiti

• Fee for local community development and

cultural experiences in Anaa

This is extra

• Transfer and food in Tahiti

• Tips for guides and staff

• Alcoholic beverages

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Anaa Atoll is a rapidly growing destination for tropical fly fishing, and for good reason. During a week here, you'll have the opportunity to fish for species such as bonefish, giant and bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, triggerfish, and a host of other exciting reef fish. The trip should be seen as mixed-species fishing, where it's not uncommon to land up to 20–25 new species on a fly during your stay.

Located approximately 200 miles east of Tahiti, Anaa is a small and remote atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Despite its location, it is relatively easy to reach, with flights to Tahiti from, among other places, Paris.

The bonefish stock is well protected through local initiatives and an established closed season during spawning, ensuring that the population is strong, healthy, and relatively unpressured. Together with the creation of a marine reserve, this creates excellent conditions for sustainable and high-quality fishing in the future.

The destination is exclusive, with a limited number of spots where only six anglers at a time are allowed to fish on the atoll. This makes the experience both personal and genuine, and is equally suitable for solo travelers, couples, or small groups. The combination of fantastic fishing and a unique cultural experience makes this a trip that truly stays with you.

In addition to taimen, you also fish for lenok and grayling in varied waters where each day offers new opportunities. One moment you're casting large streamers along deep pools, the next you see a grayling elegantly rising to a dry fly.

In the midst of this enormous wilderness, you stay comfortably in riverside camps directly by the river. There are no roads here, no cell service, and no distractions. Just flowing water, campfires, and a seemingly endless starry sky.

This is more than a fishing trip. It's an adventure far from the ordinary, for those who want to experience fly fishing in its most genuine form.

Day 1

Fly from Sweden via Paris to Tahiti.
day 2

Land in Tahiti. Spend the afternoon/evening in Tahiti as you please.
day 3

Fly from Tahiti to Anaa Atoll. Spend the afternoon/evening checking equipment and preparing for the upcoming days of fishing.
day 4-9

6 full days of fishing.
day 10

Fly from Anaa to Tahiti. Spend the afternoon/evening in Tahiti as you wish.
day 11-12

Fly from Tahiti to Sweden via Paris.

Available Dates 2027

Book as requested

Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you wish to travel, and how many people are in your group, we will customize your trip!
Contact us with your preferences and we will put together your package!
Fixed Trips 2027

February 22 - March 5 (with Swedish tour leader)

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Glada flugfiskare efter en dag på tropiska saltvattensflats

Turkosblå lagun och korallrev på flugfiskeresa i Franska Polynesien

Fishing in Anaa

This trip is best suited for intermediate to experienced saltwater fly fishers, solo travelers, couples, and small groups who want to experience this hidden gem in French Polynesia. We accommodate up to six anglers at a time with exclusive access to Anaa's flats, reefs, and lagoon for the entire week.

Fishing around Anaa is divided into three main areas: the bonefish flats, the coastal reef, and the reef edge. A typical day starts in the morning with bonefishing with an 8–9 weight rod, followed by fishing along the reef and reef edge in the afternoon with a 12-weight in pursuit of species such as GT, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, and bluefin trevally.

Bonefishing can be excellent, with individual fish or pairs moving over very shallow water. Most fish weigh around 2–2.5 kg, but larger individuals up to 4-5 kg are regularly caught. Unlike, for example, the Caribbean, it's not about large schools, but rather about chasing individual larger fish, which provides a more challenging and rewarding experience.

Even during bonefishing, it's wise to always have a 12-weight rod ready, as larger predators often patrol the edges of the vast sand flats. Water temperature and current conditions in the lagoon are affected by ocean swells, which vary throughout the year. Transportation to the fishing spots usually takes about 20–30 minutes by boat.

Guide spanar efter bonefish på flatsen i Franska Polynesien

Bohar snapper fångad på fluga vid revkanten i Franska Polynesien

Bonefish fångad på fluga på tropiska flats i Franska Polynesien

GT (giant trevally) vid revkanten i Franska Polynesien

Turkosblå lagun och korallrev på Anaa-atollen fiskeresa

Accommodation and food

Our guesthouse is a fantastic family-run accommodation featuring a spacious house with four rooms and two independent cabanas. Just a short walk from the turquoise lagoon, this charming and beautiful guesthouse is a perfect place to spend your week on Anaa.

The accommodation offers a shared dining room and bar, as well as an outdoor area ideal for a drink after a long day on the water. The food is of very high quality and highlights local flavors. Breakfast consists of fresh eggs, bread, local jams and honey, fruit, and French-style baguettes and cheeses.

Lunch and drinks are packed daily and taken out on the boat to the flats. This includes water, sandwiches, snacks, crackers, and fruit. Dinner is served around 7 PM and is one of the trip's highlights, featuring local specialties such as poisson cru, raw fish marinated in coconut milk and lime, and freshly caught lobster.

Familjedrivet guesthouse nära lagunen på Anaa

Gemensam matsal och bar på boendet på Anaa

Kraftig GT fångad på klass 12 vid revet på Anaa

Flugfiskare drillar fisk från båten på Anaas flats

Glada flugfiskare på Anaa-atollen efter en lyckad fiskedag

Närbild på bonefish fångad på fluga i Franska Polynesien

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Flugspö i klass 12 för GT och trevally ombord på båten

Equipment and flies

Fishing in Anaa is characterized by a varied and exciting focus on species, with bonefish being central, but where predatory fish like trevally and reef species also frequently appear. For bonefish, classic patterns in sizes 2–8 work very well, especially in natural colors such as beige and light green. It's important to have both heavier flies with lead eyes and lighter variants depending on depth and current conditions.

Bonefish are best fished with rods in classes 7–9, along with a floating line and leaders around 14–20 lb. At the same time, one should always have a heavier rod ready, as larger predators like GT and bluefin trevally often move along the edges of the flats.

For trevally and other predatory fish, heavier equipment is required, usually class 12, with leaders up to 80–100 lb fluorocarbon. The flies are larger, often 8-15 cm, and imitate baitfish in more natural colors.

Fishing along the reef edge can be demanding and places high demands on both equipment and angler. Here, strong rods, durable leaders, and robust flies are crucial for handling large fish such as GT, Napoleon wrasse, and snapper.

In addition to the fishing itself, the right equipment is important: polarized sunglasses, good wading shoes, tools, sun protection, and durable gear are necessary to get the most out of the experience in this demanding but very rewarding environment.

GTR Reel

13 990 kr

Size

9/8

Colour

Black Clear

GTR Reel - 9/8 / Black is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

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Before a fishing trip to French Polynesia

What fish species are found in French Polynesia

Bonefish, GT, bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, triggerfish etc.

When should one go on a fishing trip to French Polynesia

The season runs throughout the year.

Can I customize my fishing trip to French Polynesia?

Absolutely, we customize many of our tours. However, the fixed departures are our standard tours that we try to adhere to.

Hur stora blir bonefishen på Anaa?

De flesta bonefish väger omkring 2–2,5 kg, men större individer upp mot 4–5 kg fångas regelbundet. Här handlar det om att jaga enstaka större fiskar på grunt vatten, inte stora stim.

Hur många fiskare är med på resan?

Vi tar emot upp till sex fiskare åt gången, med en guide på varannan fiskare. Det gör fisket personligt och ger gott om utrymme på vattnet.

Facts about French Polynesia

Here are some quick facts about the country:

Status: Overseas territory with a degree of self-governance.

Area & population: Approximately 4,000 km2 of land area spread over an enormous oceanic expanse, with just under 300,000 inhabitants.

Capital: Papeete (on the island of Tahiti).

Languages: French is the official language; Tahitian is also widely spoken.

Currency: CFP franc

Behöver jag vara en erfaren flugfiskare?

Resan passar bäst för medelgoda till erfarna saltvattensflugfiskare. Du behöver kunna kasta i vind och hantera lite grövre utrustning, men du behöver inte ha fiskat tropiskt saltvatten förut. Guiderna hjälper dig rätt på plats.

Passport and Visa Information

For Swedish citizens, no visa is required for tourist trips to French Polynesia for stays of up to 90 days. However, there are strict requirements for travel documents, and you must be able to present a return ticket and have valid travel insurance. [1, 2]

Vad ingår i priset för fiskeresan till Franska Polynesien?

I priset ingår flyg tur och retur till Tahiti via Paris, lokalt flyg ut till Anaa, alla transfer på plats, sex hela dagars guidat fiske med en guide på varannan fiskare, sju nätters boende i guesthouse, samt frukost, lunch, middag och alkoholfria drycker på Anaa. Två hotellnätter på Tahiti ingår också.

How do you fish in French Polynesia?

Fly fishing is the most common method, but spin fishing is also possible here.

Is there Wi-Fi available?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at the accommodation.

Travel Guarantees & Insurance

We at Outside Travels have arranged travel guarantees with Kammarkollegiet, which means you travel safely with us.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be carried out due to the organizer's insolvency.

With our travel guarantee and well-planned fishing trips, you can lean back and focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure.

Travel Conditions

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (org.nr 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We adhere to the general travel terms and conditions of the Swedish Travel Agency and Tour Operator Association (SRF), as well as our own specific terms and conditions, tailored for fishing trips and package tours.

The terms and conditions describe everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellation, changes, and liability. We also have a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, which means you are protected if something should happen to the organizer or the trip.

The purpose of our travel terms and conditions is for you to be able to focus on what matters most – your fishing adventure – with complete peace of mind and clarity before departure.

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Fly fishing trip to French Polynesia – dream fishing in one of the world's most untouched flats areas

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