Sport Fishing in New Caledonia
Saltwater
Fishing
Sport
fishing in New Caledonia , in particular
bonefishing, seems to have been forgotten by many
specialised fishing books around the world.
It is however a certainty that New Caledonia
shelters far top end north of territory, many vast
flats, reefs and channels where sport's fish are
many.
Bonefishing
Bones are not observed in big « school »
but more often in group of two or three, or
otherwise loner when they are big.
The average weight is around 5-7lbs. 10 lbs are not
rare. Melanesian even talk about fishes reaching 1
metre long and 15-17 weight. Wading fishing and
guided.
Due to wind conditions and strength of the fishes,
9wt or 10wt fly rod and large arbor fly reel are
recommended.
Fly
fishing - Other fish species
10wt
or 12wt Fly rod will be nice for fishing spanish
mackerel, jobfish, groupers, skip jack, wahoo,
permit, milkfish, ladyfish…
Other
fishing practice
Popping, jigging, light spinning, big game fishing
Other
fish species
(Giant Trevally) GT, dogtooth tuna, groupers,
snappers…
Far
north fishing spots
Those spots are located only five minutes far from
the lodge by boat for the closest ones and 25
minutes for the farthest ones.
Specialised
guides
All our fishing trips are guided by full trained
local guides with 15 years of experience. They will
spot and point fishes for you.
Freshwater Fishing
Black
bass (large mouth) in the large Lake Yate.
Fishing is open 9 month a year.