Fishing in Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Sight-fishing for bonefish on shallow tropical sand flats with fly rods and light spinning gear is one of the world's great inshore fishing experiences, available in Australia's remote Kimberley region and across Pacific island destinations including Christmas Island. Spotting tailing and cruising fish on clear flats and presenting a well-placed fly or lure requires skill and precision.

Chasing fast-moving schools of longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel across coastal reefs and headlands with light spinning gear and hard-bodied lures is a thrilling inshore experience available along most of Australia's northern and eastern coastlines. Schools can be located by working headlands and watching for diving birds.

Milkfish are one of the ultimate fly fishing challenges, a large, fast and incredibly powerful filter-feeder found on the surface scum lines and current edges around Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands. Presenting tiny flies in surface foam to finicky fish that rarely take and then make blistering 200 m runs is the pinnacle of tropical saltwater fly fishing.

Trolling skirted lures and rigged baits through the warm blue water of the Coral Sea and along Australia's east coast continental shelf edge in pursuit of black and blue marlin. The Great Barrier Reef and Cairns region are world-renowned marlin destinations, particularly during the October to December spawning run.

Targeting hard-fighting yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi over offshore FADs, seamounts and temperature breaks in Australian waters. These fast pelagic species are found year-round in tropical and subtropical waters, offering exceptional sport on trolled lures and live baits.

One of the most explosive fishing experiences available, targeting giant trevally with large surface poppers across remote coral reefs and atolls throughout northern Australia and the Coral Sea. These powerful fish smash topwater lures with incredible aggression, demanding heavy tackle and skilled anglers.