Anaa Atoll

Anaa Atoll

Anaa atoll is an up and coming saltwater fly fishing destination and for good reason. Throughout the week you will have shots at bonefish, giant and bluefin trevally, bohar snapper, napoleon wrasse, triggerfish and a multitude of other incredible reef species. Anglers should treat this trip as a mixed species trip and it is not uncommon to catch up to 25 new species on the fly during your visit to Anaa. 

Located 200 miles East of Tahiti, Anaa atoll is a tiny dot deep in the South Pacific. Although it is remote, Anaa is not hard to travel to. With daily flights leaving LAX and SFO direct to Tahiti, fly fishers can enjoy a plethora of incredible flats species on fly similar to that of the Seychelles, without the brutal 3 days of travel getting there. The local bonefish population is also protected thanks to Fly Odyssey and The Island Initiative. 

With help from the locals and community leaders, this closed season protects the large spawning bonefish from fishing pressure as they move from the lagoon to the ocean passes during the spawning season. With the designation of a new marine park, anglers descending on Anaa can look forward to a bonefish population that is happy, healthy and unpressured for years to come.

This is a Fly Odyssey flagship and exclusive destination with only 6 anglers allowed to fish the atoll at a time. It is ideal for single anglers, couples, or families, and the entire adventure including the cultural experience is a memory that will stay with you forever.

Species

Bonefish, multiple trevally species including Gt’s and Bluefin, Bohar Snapper, Napoleon wrasse, triggerfish, as well as a multitude of reef species

Season

Year around

Accommodations

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Fly Fishing

This trip is ideal for intermediate andlexperienced saltwater anglers, couples and small groups ready to experience this hidden gem in French Polynesia. Fly Odyssey can accommodate a group of up to 6 anglers with exclusive access to Anaa’s, reef, bonefish flats, and lagoon for the duration of the week. The fishing on Anaa can be categorized into three main areas; the bonefish flats, the inshore reef, and the reef edge. A typical day will start out on the bonefish flats in the morning with an 8 or 9 weight rod, followed by walking the inshore reef and the reef edge in the afternoon looking for GT’s, bohar snapper, napoleon wrasse and bluefin trevally with your 12 weight. The bonefishing can be outstanding with singles and doubles cruising in very shallow water. The bonefish on Anaa are typically 4-5 lbs with larger fish in the 8 lb range being caught regularly. Keep in mind as with most Pacific islands, you will not see massive schools of bonefish like you would in Belize and Mexico, but the hunt for these bigger cruising fish is very rewarding. Even when bonefishing, it is important to remember to keep your 12 weight rigged as we often see big bluefin and GT’s cruising the edges of these vast sand flats. It is important to note, that the water temperature and tidal influence in the lagoon is dictated by the ocean swell which can vary throughout the year. Travel time to the flats is usually a 20 – 30 minute boat ride each morning.

Anglers need to have a decent level of fitness to fish the reef edge. There can be a decent swell at times, with large coral heads to navigate through. While this is adventure fishing at its best and one of the reasons Anaa is so special, it requires a more intermediate to advanced fly angler to have success.

TRAVEL PLAN

There is one flight in and out of Anaa per week. Fly Odyssey maintains a great relationship with the local airline and we include the local domestic flight transfer in the trip cost. This is a 7 night and 6 day program arriving on Wednesday and leaving the following Wednesday. It is possible to fish the lodge flats upon arrival day and the morning of departure day, unguided. There are daily flights leaving LAX (Delta) and SFO (United) direct to Tahiti. It is suggested to arrive in Tahiti the day before your departure day to Anaa, and overnight at one of the many beautiful hotels (available upon request). The domestic flight to Anaa is around two hours. A lodge representative will meet you at the airport to take you to the lodge (included in trip price). After 6 days of fully guided fly fishing the lodge host will take you back to the airport for your departing flight back to Tahiti (included in trip price). From there you can choose to stay overnight in Tahiti (recommended) or catch a red eye that night back home.

LODGING

The Anaa pension lodge is a magnificent family run operation featuring four twin share bungalows nestled feet from the impossibly blue and turquoise lagoon. Each bungalow has a private bathroom, single and queen bed, walk-in hot water shower, closet, arm chair, mini fridge stocked with bottled water daily, and has a private balcony attached overlooking the beach and swimming area.

The lodge features a communal dining and bar area as well as an outdoor seating area perfect for a cocktail after a full day of fishing. The food is incredible and highlights some of the local island flare. For breakfast you can expect farm fresh eggs, toast and local jam and honey, local fruit and beautiful baguettes and french cheeses.

Lunch and drinks are packed on the boats and sent with you to the flats each day and includes bottled water, sandwiches, chips, snacks, cookies and fruit. Dinner is served around 7 each night and is a highlight for most traveling to Anaa. Local seafood delicacies such as poisson cru which is a local fish marinated in coconut milk and lime juice as well as fresh caught lobster frequent the table. The food and overall experience at Joel’s lodge is second to none, which is why the Fly Odyssey team frequently hosts trips to Anaa, and why we call this one of our flagship destinations.

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