FISHING
christmas island
Fishing on Christmas Island is a truly unique experience. Anything is possible and most catch the biggest fish of their life here!
Breathtakingly steep drop-offs enable anglers to target big blue water fish within ridiculously short distances from the shoreline. Whether it be trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, wahoo or sailfish, casting lures for the mighty giant trevally, or jigging for the iconic dogtooth tuna, it can mean just a two minute cruise from the boat ramp before it’s time to put the lures in the water.
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From December through to April the monsoon, or swell season, can limit boat fishing opportunities. When conditions allow, trolling is the most productive and easiest way to catch yourself a fish. However, for the experienced angler the options are far greater. If it’s not the big fish you are after, you can drop a line from the jetty at Flying Fish Cove or one of the many spots along the cliff tops. Land based fishing is possible year round, though at its best during the swell season. Through the dry season, when the fish multiply in both size and numbers, there is nothing quite like catching a big fish on a jig or topwater lure. This is where the fishing experience on Christmas Island really excels.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND FISHING SPECIES
Due to the unique geographical nature of Christmas Island, you can drift along the steep dropoffs as you cast poppers for Giant Trevally, whilst at the same time another angler can be fishing for Yellowfin Tuna on the other side of the boat.
There is a wonderful variety of species commonly caught at Christmas Island.
Please be aware that Christmas Island community is committed to sustainable fishing practices and conservation and does not endorse trophy fishing.
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FISHING ADVENTURE
spearfishing CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Please be aware that Christmas Island community is committed to sustainable fishing practices and ocean conservation and does not endorse trophy fishing of any kind. With breathtaking coral reefs, teeming marine life, and crystal-clear waters that reach the depths, Christmas Island sets the stage for great spearfishing adventures. Explore the vibrant underwater landscapes as you pursue a diverse array of game fish, from the swift pelagic species like tuna and wahoo to the giant trevally patrolling the reef's nooks. Though Christmas Island is fantastic for spearfishing, there are designated areas of the marine park and Flying Fish Cove where spearfishing is prohibited. There is also a location where Giant Trevaly congregate that locals affectionately know as the GT Farm. This location is not for fishing, however they do love your fish scraps after filleting.
Spearfishing is prohibited in the Christmas Island National Park Marine Zone. Christmas Island National Park’s marine zone adjoins the park’s land areas and extends 50m from the shoreline. This means that most of the reef is within the marine zone. The yellow zones of IOT marine parks allow spearfishing.
In the interests of public safety a spearfishing ‘prohibited area’ is declared on the western side of the jetty in Flying Fish Cove. The prohibited area is all waters up to the high-water mark inside a straight line that extends from the flagstaff at Smith Point to the northernmost extremity of the FFC Jetty and thence along the eastern side of the jetty until it reaches the shore at the high-water mark. For the purposes of this Direction spearfishing includes the use of spear guns, hand spears, pole spears and Hawaiian slings. Spear guns are not to be loaded when entering or leaving the water from the low level landings or when you are transiting through the prohibited area. It is an offence under the Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967 (WA) (CI) to fail to comply with any order or direction of a Harbour Master and penalties may apply. Persons that ignore this instruction will be reported to the Australian Federal Police.
