Fly Fishing

On Tikehau atoll, all the fishermen know the Bonefish (lo'io) and tell of having brought in large quantities in the traps known as "fish parks". This fish is rarely eaten by the locals.
Apart from the fish pens, it is very difficult to come across them in the lagoon. It rarely frequents the flats around the atoll and certainly prefers to remain sheltered in the lagoon's sandy bottoms, which can be up to 30 meters deep.

The visit of Nils RINALDI (fly fisherman and author of a blog on the subject), while we were working on the opening of Fafarua Private IslandNils and I first explored the lagoon in search of the best flats. Following the instructions of our fisherman, Viriamu HARRYS, who knows the lagoon and its fish resources inside out, Nils was able to set off again after making a few catches, leaving us with the following information some photos and a video that can be seen on his blog.

He also told us that he had enjoyed fishing for blue trevally, barracuda and duckbill but it was very difficult for him to meet the Bonefish which prefers the deeper waters of the lagoon to the flats.

That's how we started to really pay attention to fly-fishing opportunities in Tikehau lagoon. Since then we've organized ourselves, explored the lagoon differently with the help of local fishermen, acquired a aluminium boat designed for this activitycapable of carrying 3 fishermen and taking us to every corner of the lagoon.

As soon as our establishment opened, we offered this activity to our visitors and were able to welcome many fly-fishing enthusiasts.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

We don't provide fishing equipment or a professional fly-fishing guide, but we can take you to the various flats that have delighted our previous visitors.

This activity, lasting around 3 hours a day, is included in our package as an alternative to the boat trip. If you wish to have the boat at your disposal for longer, or if you wish to fish along the reef on the ocean side or at the pass, you will be asked to pay a supplement.

Fishing trips and boat excursions are weather-dependent, and their feasibility is left to the captain's discretion.

Fly fishing photos

Discover our other activities on the motu and in the lagoon:

Fishing in the lagoon

Fishing in the lagoon

Discover different aspects of the atoll's reef

Discover different aspects of the atoll's reef

Sea sports

Sea sports

The beach

The beach

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Walks from motu to motu

Walks from motu to motu

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Spending a family vacation in a secluded location in an exceptional area like Tikehau’s atoll can be a very attractive vacation project.
Fafarua Private Island is certainly the place.
On the private island, everything has been done to provide the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay in an environment that remains rather hostile to non-native people.

There are, however, certain realities to consider.

The concept of a secluded private island responds to the notion of enjoying an exceptional environment with peace, tranquility and respect for the place and its inhabitants.
We ask our guests to share these values. We appreciate good humor, music and general conviviality. However, we do not tolerate yelling, screaming, fighting or aggressive behavior, regardless of the age of the guests.

Parents are responsible for supervising their children, whether in the buildings, on the grounds, during unsupervised swimming, or on excursions.
In addition, the natural environment can present a number of hazards:
- Risk of injury from coral, which is omnipresent on an atoll,
- Numerous coconut trees with coconuts that can fall,
- Unsupervised swimming.

The remoteness of the island should be taken into account, as we are 30 minutes by boat (in calm seas) from the village clinic (there is no doctor on the island) and one hour by plane from the nearest hospital (in Tahiti).

The use of equipment such as paddleboards, kayaks, fins, masks and snorkels must be under the supervision and responsibility of parents.

The installations, furnishings and decorations of the lodge are the result of more than twenty years of work and are often difficult to repair or replace. Therefore, we ask that everyone be respectful and make appropriate use of the facilities, equipment and environment. The house as a whole, should not be considered a playground.

Rooms must be used according to their normal occupancy. For example, a room with a bathroom for 2 to 3 people cannot be used for 4 to 6 people. The 60 000 square meter motu and its beaches are available for physical exercise.

The remoteness of the atoll and the private island makes sourcing very complicated, forcing the chef to constantly adapt to what's available.
We give great preference to fresh local produce and our cuisine is based on fish in all its forms, caught locally and whenever we can.
It is very difficult to plan "special children's" meals and cater to everyone's specific tastes. We therefore recommend that you contact us prior to booking to find out how we can accommodate your needs.

Similarly, the isolated location of the private island and the need to be self-sufficient in water and electricity means that we have to consider the wise use of these two resources without wasting them.

For all these reasons, although we are happy to welcome children, we feel that Fafarua Private Island is not a "particularly suitable" structure for children, especially young ones.
That's why, after ten years of experience, we have decided not to accept children under the age of 12.
We would be happy to welcome children over the age of 12, and we ask families bringing children to understand that this will only be possible if they make an effort to adapt to what we offer and to the rules of conviviality on the motu.

Spending a family vacation in a secluded location in an exceptional area like Tikehau's atoll can be a very attractive vacation project.
Fafarua Private Island is certainly the place.
On the private island, everything has been done to provide the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay in an environment that remains rather hostile to non-native people.

There are, however, certain realities to consider.

The concept of a secluded private island responds to the notion of enjoying an exceptional environment with peace, tranquility and respect for the place and its inhabitants.
We ask our guests to share these values. We appreciate good humor, music and general conviviality. However, we do not tolerate yelling, screaming, fighting or aggressive behavior, regardless of the age of the guests.

Parents are responsible for supervising their children, whether in the buildings, on the grounds, during unsupervised swimming, or on excursions.
In addition, the natural environment can present a number of hazards:
- Risk of injury from coral, which is omnipresent on an atoll,
- Numerous coconut trees with coconuts that can fall,
- Unsupervised swimming.

The remoteness of the island should be taken into account, as we are 30 minutes by boat (in calm seas) from the village clinic (there is no doctor on the island) and one hour by plane from the nearest hospital (in Tahiti).

The use of equipment such as paddleboards, kayaks, fins, masks and snorkels must be under the supervision and responsibility of parents.

The installations, furnishings and decorations of the lodge are the result of more than twenty years of work and are often difficult to repair or replace. Therefore, we ask that everyone be respectful and make appropriate use of the facilities, equipment and environment. The house as a whole, should not be considered a playground.

Rooms must be used according to their normal occupancy. For example, a room with a bathroom for 2 to 3 people cannot be used for 4 to 6 people. The 60 000 square meter motu and its beaches are available for physical exercise.

The remoteness of the atoll and the private island makes sourcing very complicated, forcing the chef to constantly adapt to what's available.
We give great preference to fresh local produce and our cuisine is based on fish in all its forms, caught locally and whenever we can.
It is very difficult to plan "special children's" meals and cater to everyone's specific tastes. We therefore recommend that you contact us prior to booking to find out how we can accommodate your needs.

Similarly, the isolated location of the private island and the need to be self-sufficient in water and electricity means that we have to consider the wise use of these two resources without wasting them.

For all these reasons, although we are happy to welcome children, we feel that Fafarua Private Island is not a "particularly suitable" structure for children, especially young ones.
That's why, after ten years of experience, we have decided not to accept children under the age of 12.
We would be happy to welcome children over the age of 12, and we ask families bringing children to understand that this will only be possible if they make an effort to adapt to what we offer and to the rules of conviviality on the motu.

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