Edge of the map.
Remote tropical flats.
Fanning Island.

Limited to just six guests at a time, Fanning Island pairs rare, private flats access with outsized bonefish, aggressive bumpheads, and apex giant trevally.

LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

Since January of 2025

Excellent

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

Awarded in 2025 to Fanning Huts for achieving 1 Coconut rating in the following Mauri Mark Accommodation Assessment Criteria

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LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

Since January of 2025

Excellent

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

Awarded in 2026 to Fanning Huts for achieving 1 Coconut rating in the following Mauri Mark Accommodation Assessment Criteria

Tide-Driven Flats Migration

As the tide turns and begins pushing back in, fish follow the leading edge of cooler, well-oxygenated ocean water onto the flats to root out crabs and mantis shrimp, making the tidal curve the primary factor in daily fishing success.

Diverse Secondary Targets

In addition to bonefish and giant trevally, the atoll's inner reefs and coral flats provide prime sight-casting opportunities for triggerfish, bluefin trevally, and cruising bumphead parrotfish.

Tides, Moons & Angling Conditions

Because Fanning’s vast lagoon breathes through just three openings, tidal movement concentrates swift currents that stimulate heavy feeding cycles in GTs and bumpheads. High water unlocks deeper access across the flats, proving that incoming and outgoing water flow matters far more than moon phase on any given tide.

LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

Since January of 2025

Excellent

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

Awarded in 2026 to Fanning Huts for achieving 1 Coconut rating in the following Mauri Mark Accommodation Assessment Criteria

The Fanning Experience

Where the water leads.

Tucked in the remote Line Islands of Kiribati, roughly 1,000 miles south of Hawaii, Fanning Island is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the Pacific. Surrounded by vast blue waters and protected by distance, it offers a rare glimpse into island life untouched by modern development.

Discover Fanning Island

Reaching Fanning is part of the journey. Guests fly via Fiji Airways from Honolulu or Fiji into neighboring Christmas Island, followed by a short domestic flight and boat transfer to Fanning Huts. The island’s isolation has preserved its environment, making it rich in marine life and ideal for fishing, exploration, and quiet observation of nature.

How to get there

The Farther You Cast,
the Greater the Catch.

Fishing on Fanning Island is as far as it can get. Dedicated purely to unpressured saltwater fly fishing, trips are strictly limited to 6 anglers per trip. The fishing is mostly wading, covering both the pristine flats inside the lagoon and the productive waters outside the lagoon.

With a shared boat and shared guide setup, anglers focus on primary target species including Giant Trevally, Bonefish, and Triggerfish, alongside trophy secondary targets like Bumphead Parrotfish and Napoleon Wrasse.

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The Ultimate Fly Fishing Destination

Discover remote flats, crystal clear lagoons, and an untouched fishing environment where every cast feels raw, quiet, and rewarding.

How to Get There

The Ultimate Fly Fishing Destination

Discover remote flats, crystal clear lagoons, and an untouched fishing environment where every cast feels raw, quiet, and rewarding.

How to Get There

Welcome to Fanning Huts!

Where Tradition is Built

Into Every Hut

Where Tradition is Built

Into Every Hut

Where Tradition is Built

Into Every Hut

Fanning Huts is a family-owned and operated fly fishing and island getaway lodge located on Paelau, Fanning Island (Tabuaeran), in the country of Kiribati.

What we do

We specialize in helping fly fishing professionals come to Fanning Island, while also welcoming guests who simply want to experience the beauty and culture of our island.

Flyfishing

We specialize in helping fly fishing professionals come to Fanning Island, while also welcoming guests who simply want to experience the beauty and culture of our island.

Our Traditional Buias

Our huts are inspired by Te Buia, the traditional Kiribati home built from natural island materials and passed down through generations.

Our Traditional Buias

Our huts are inspired by Te Buia, the traditional Kiribati home built from natural island materials and passed down through generations.

Our Goal

to share the island’s natural beauty and traditions with you, making your visit easy and stress-free. From meals and activities to local experiences, we take care of everything so you can truly relax.

Our Goal

To share the island’s natural beauty and traditions with you, making your visit easy and stress-free. From meals and activities to local experiences, we take care of everything so you can truly relax.

6 Days on Fanning Island

A week-long escape into untouched coral lagoons, coastal traditions, and Pacific isolation.

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Angler Rates

Full-Week Fishing Trip

Shared Hut / Shared Guide/ Shared Boat

6 days and 5 Nights · Fanning Island

starts at

$5,100 USD

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NON-ANGLer Rates

One-Full Week Trip

Shared Hut / Full Lodge Access / Guided Lagoon Tours & Snorkeling

6 days and 5 Nights · Fanning Island

starts at

$2,500 USD

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6 Days on Fanning Island

A week-long escape into untouched coral lagoons, coastal traditions, and Pacific isolation.

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Angler Rates

Two-Week Fishing Trip

Shared Hut / Shared Guide/ Shared Boat

13 days and 12 Nights · Fanning Island

starts at

$8,700 USD

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NON-ANGLer Rates

Two-Full Week Trip

Shared Hut / Full Lodge Access / Guided Lagoon Tours & Snorkeling

13 days and 12 Nights · Fanning Island

starts at

$4,500 USD

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The 13-Day

Deep Pacific Immersion

Thirteen unpressured days navigating virgin tidal flats, reef passes, and deep-blue Pacific drop-offs.

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The 13-Day

Deep Pacific Immersion

The 13-Day

Deep Pacific Immersion

Thirteen unpressured days navigating virgin tidal flats, reef passes, and deep-blue Pacific drop-offs.

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Featured Blog

The Ultimate Angler’s Secret: Fly Fishing on Fanning Island

f you value the challenge of a pristine, unpressured fishery over resort luxury, Fanning Island is your next serious adventure.

Date published

October 16, 2025

July 7, 2026

How Fanning Huts is Pioneering Regenerative Fly Fishing in Kiribati

October 26, 2025

Digital Detox and Authentic Island Escape

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"The guides at Fanning Huts have amazing eyes and know every flat, making the fishing experience exceptional. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and perfectly complemented by the constant ocean breeze. Combined with warm hospitality and a welcoming community, it’s a destination I can’t wait to return to."

Abe Tomco

@abetomcoflyfishing

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LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

LISCENCED FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

MAURI MARK STANDARDS FOR ACCOMMODATION

The Farther You Cast,the Greater the Catch.

The Farther You Cast,the Greater the Catch.

The Farther You Cast,the Greater the Catch.

The Farther You Cast,
the Greater the Catch.

The Farther You Cast,
the Greater the Catch.

The Farther You Cast,
the Greater the Catch.