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Palmer och strand på tropisk fiskeresa i Franska Polynesien

French Polynesia

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  • Enkel svart konturikon av ett flygplan, snett ovanifrån, på ljus bakgrund - inspirerar sportfiskare till nästa fiskeresa.

    Return flight

    We book your flight and all transfers

  • Liten, pixlad svartvit ikon med stiliserat kugghjul och prickar, liknar symbol för fiskeinställningar eller konfiguration.

    Fishing season

    All year round

  • Enkel svart konturteckning av en fisk som simmar åt höger, med ett öga och leende mun, mot ljus bakgrund - för sportfiskare.

    Species

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

  • Enkel linjeikon som visar ett tält, ett träd och solen - symboliserar camping för sportfiskare på fiskeresa i naturen.

    Accommodation

    Guesthouse, single room

  • Enkel svartvit kalenderikon med två ringar upptill, perfekt för att planera fiskeresor eller markera viktiga sportfiskeevent.

    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 on pristine flats

Regarding the fishing trip

Six anglers, one atoll, 20+ species on the fly

Join a fishing expedition to Anaa Atoll in French Polynesia and experience some of the Pacific's most spectacular flats fishing. Out in the middle of the ocean, endless lagoons, coral reefs and deep drop-offs spread out, far from the tourist trails. Here, crystal clear water over white sandy bottoms and explosive fishing for bonefish, GT and triggerfish await. A trip for those who want to step into a completely different world and experience a true sportfishing adventure.

napoleon wrasse flugfiskad

SEK 89,995 per person

This is included in the fishing trip price

  • Return flights to Tahiti via Paris from Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, or London
  • Local flight between Tahiti and Anaa Atoll
  • Car and boat transfers during your stay on Anaa
  • 6 full days of guided fishing (1 guide per 2 anglers)
  • 7 nights accommodation in a guesthouse (single room)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages on Anaa
  • 2 hotel nights in Tahiti
  • Fee for local community development and cultural experiences on Anaa

Additional costs

  • Transfers and meals on Tahiti
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Alcoholic beverages
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Exotic fly fishing trip for bonefish, GT, and triggerfish in Anaa

During a week on the Anaa Atoll, you'll fish for species such as bonefish, giant and bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, and triggerfish, plus a variety of other exciting reef fish. Consider this a mixed fishery, where it's not uncommon to land 20–25 new species on fly during your stay.

The bonefish population is well protected through local initiatives and a conservation period during spawning. This keeps the population strong, healthy, and with low fishing pressure. Together with a new marine reserve, this provides good conditions for sustainable fishing in the future.

In Anaa, only six people fish at a time. This makes the experience personal and authentic, and is suitable for solo travelers as well as couples or small groups. The combination of fishing and culture makes this a trip that will stay with you.

Trip Itinerary

From Scandinavia, you fly via Paris to Tahiti, and then on to Anaa with a local flight. Once on the atoll, six full days of guided fishing await, with one guide for every two anglers. Between sessions, you'll stay in a guesthouse near the water, eat local food, and get close to both the fishing and island life. Here is the day-by-day itinerary.

  • Day 1

    Departure from Scandinavia
    You fly from Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, or London via Paris, bound for Tahiti. A long but anticipated journey towards the Pacific Ocean.

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  • day 2

    Arrival Tahiti
    Land in Tahiti. The afternoon and evening are free to spend as you wish.

  • Fiskegrupp på guidad flugfiskeresa i Stilla havet

    day 3

    On to Anaa
    Local flight from Tahiti to the Anaa Atoll. The afternoon and evening are spent checking your equipment and getting ready for the days ahead.

  • Bohar snapper fångad på fluga vid revkanten i Franska Polynesien

    day 4-9

    6 full days of fishing
    Now it's time for some serious fishing. Six full days on flats, in lagoons and along drop-offs, with one guide per two anglers. You'll be targeting bonefish, GTs, triggerfish and everything else the atoll has to offer. Between sessions, you'll stay in a guesthouse near the water and enjoy local food.

  • day 10

    Back to Tahiti
    Local flight from Anaa back to Tahiti. Afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish.

  • day 11-12

    Journey Home
    Fly from Tahiti via Paris home to Scandinavia. A two-day journey with memories and new species in your luggage.

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 departures 2027

    February 22–March 5, 2027, Swedish tour leader Oskar Wignäs

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Glada flugfiskare efter en dag på tropiska saltvattensflats
Fiskeresa Franska Polynesien Bonefish
Turkosblå lagun och korallrev på flugfiskeresa i Franska Polynesien

How fishing works in Anaa

This trip is best suited for intermediate to experienced saltwater fly anglers, solo travelers, couples, and small groups who want to discover one of French Polynesia's lesser-known atolls. We accommodate up to six anglers at a time, with access to Anaa's flats, reef, and lagoon throughout the week.

Fishing around Anaa is divided into three main areas: the bonefish flats, the inshore reef, and the reef edge. A typical day begins in the morning targeting bonefish with 8–9 weight rods. In the afternoon, you fish along the reef and reef edge with a 12-weight rod, in pursuit of GT, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, and bluefin trevally.

Bonefish fishing can be excellent, with individual fish or pairs moving over very shallow water. Most weigh around 2–2.5 kg, but larger specimens up to 4–5 kg are regularly caught. Unlike in the Caribbean, for example, it's not about large schools, but about hunting individual larger fish. This makes the fishing more challenging and rewarding.

Always have a 12-weight rod ready even during bonefish fishing, as larger predatory fish often patrol the edges of the vast sand flats. Water temperature and currents in the lagoon are affected by ocean swells and 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

You'll stay in a family-run guesthouse a short walk from the turquoise lagoon. The main building has four rooms, and there are also two detached cabanas. A calm and beautiful place to spend your week in Anaa.

There's a shared dining room and bar, and a patio perfect for a drink after a long day on the water. The food highlights local flavors. Breakfast consists of fresh eggs, bread, local jams and honey, fruit, baguettes, and French-style cheeses.

Lunch and drinks are packed each morning and brought out on the boat to the flats: 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, 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
Glada flugfiskare på Anaa-atollen efter en lyckad fiskedag
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Flugspö i klass 12 för GT och trevally ombord på båten

Equipment and flies

Fishing on Anaa has a varied species focus, with large bonefish at the center, but predatory fish such as trevally and various reef species also frequently appear. For bonefish, classic patterns in sizes 2–8 work well, especially in natural colors like beige and light green. Have both heavier flies with lead eyes and lighter variants, depending on depth and current conditions.

Bonefish are best fished with rods in class 7–9, a floating line, and leaders around 14–20 lb. Always have a heavier rod ready at the same time, 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 natural colors.

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

Also consider ancillary equipment: polarized sunglasses, good wading boots, tools, and good sun protection. It makes a difference to how much you get out of your days on the water.

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What species of fish are caught on the fly in French Polynesia?

Which fish species are found in French Polynesia?

Anaa offers classic mixed fishing on tropical saltwater flats. You'll fish for bonefish, giant trevally (GT), bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, Napoleon wrasse, and triggerfish, plus a variety of other reef species. It's not uncommon to land 20–25 species on fly in a week.

When should one go on a fishing trip to French Polynesia?

The fly-fishing season in Anaa spans the entire year, but conditions vary with wind, currents, and ocean swells. Get in touch, and we'll help you find the right period for the fishing you're looking for, whether you're chasing bonefish on the flats or GT at the reef edge.

Can I customize my fishing trip to French Polynesia?

Absolutely, we tailor many of our trips. The fixed departures are our standard packages that we are happy to use as a starting point, but please contact us if you want to build your own tropical fly-fishing trip.

How big are bonefish in Anaa?

Most bonefish weigh around 2–2.5 kg, but larger individuals of up to 4–5 kg are regularly caught. Here, the aim is to hunt individual larger fish in shallow water, not large schools.

How many fishermen are on the trip?

We accommodate up to six anglers at a time, with one guide for every two anglers. This makes the fishing experience personal and provides plenty of space on the water.

What equipment do I need for fly fishing in French Polynesia

For bonefish, you'll fish with a 7–9 weight rod, a floating line, and leaders around 14–20 lb. For GT, bluefin trevally, and snapper, you'll need a 12 weight with a heavier fluorocarbon leader. Bring both lighter and heavier flies, and you'll be equipped for both the flats and the reef edge.

Do I need to be an experienced fly fisher?

This trip is best suited for intermediate to experienced saltwater fly fishers. You need to be able to cast in the wind and handle slightly heavier tackle, but you don't need to have fished in tropical saltwater before. The guides will help you get set up on site.

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]

What's included in the price for the fishing trip to French Polynesia?

The price includes round-trip flights to Tahiti via Paris, local flights to Anaa, all transfers on location, six full days of guided fishing with one guide per two anglers, seven nights' accommodation in a guesthouse, as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages on Anaa. Two hotel nights in Tahiti are also included.

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.