Frequently Asked Questions

Tabuaeran is a year-round fishery.

Wet season: November until April 
Dry season: June until October 
Windiest month: January, with an average hourly wind speed of 15.2mph
Calmest month: May, with an average hourly wind speed of 12.1mph

We do not promote or offer spin fishing in the lagoon or remote channels. We often troll or casting for tuna and other offshore species near the main channel.

FIO can accommodate up to six anglers per week. All Fanning trips are hosted to assist with communications, logistics, and provide a generally better experience.

Our lodge provides filtered potable water sourced from our rainwater catchment system.

The lodge uses solar power and battery storage to power a small freezer and charge your small portable devices. We recommend bringing a rechargeable power bank.

Yes. The lodge features a shower, two toilets, and running water. Water is supplied from the aquifer, but it is not potable.

The Lodge offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared with local ingredients, including fish, breadfruit, spinach, squash, papaya, banana, and coconut. We highly recommend bringing personal snacks/food to supplement the Loge menu. Recommendations will be provided in your confirmation packet.

There are four single-occupancy elevated huts and a cabin with double occupancy at the Lodge. Mattresses, mosquito netting, bedding, a pillow, and a towel are provided. Additional gear recommendations are provided in your booking confirmation packet.

Flights are returning to a regular schedule following an extensive COVID closure.   As with all small airlines, occasional delays or cancellations can occur. In that event, overnight stays on CXI will be extended until inter-island flights are resumed. 

Yes.  Required for all FIO guests.

Wading is generally easy on sand and coral flats in shin to knee deep water.

Yes. Required for for all FIO guests.

Yes. Starlink is available

18-20’ skiff-style open boats with uncushioned bench seating. 15-20hp Outboard power.

A complete fishing and personal gear list will be provided in your booking confirmation packet.

Gratuities are appreciated, but not required. We recommend:

$80-100 daily per guide

$20-40 daily for the boatman

$10-20 daily per angler for the lodge staff (pay at the end of your trip)

There is a nurse on Fanning, but no doctor or advanced medical facility. We do not recommend this adventure for anglers with medical conditions. Fitness and mobility are essential for an enjoyable Fanning experience.

Air Kiribati allows one carry on and one checked bag up to 15 kg (33 lbs). Extra baggage may be left on Christmas Island. Excess baggage to Fanning will require a fee (paid at the airport).

The main channel has two excellent surf breaks (one right, one left) that break during South swell season from May to September. Snorkeling, swimming, and local interaction are among the other activities.

Cancellations made within 60 days of your trip start date will result in a forfeiture of 50% of your deposit.

Yes, there are mosquitoes and other bugs on Fanning. The Lodge provides mosquito nets. Mosquito repellent is highly recommended. 

Yes.

Fewer people, very remote, less impact from commercial development and population. Better fishing!!!

We work with multiple lodges on Christmas Island and make all of the arrangements for you. Contact us for more details.