New Caledonia is situated in the heart of the South Pacific, only a 2 hour flight east of Australia. This land of contrast is composed of a group of islands, Grand Terre, Loyalty Islands, Isle of Pines, Belep and a myriad of small islands. The main island in the archipelago, called Grande-Terre, is 450km long and 50 to 70km wide. A mountain chain runs the entire length of the island from north to south. The eastern side of the main island drops almost straight into the ocean, while the western side gradually slopes down to the water. A barrier reef stretching 1600 kms and circling the main island encloses the world's largest lagoon, and surely one of the most beautiful. The depth of water along the reef edge drops away from three or four metres down to 80 or 100 metres.

The Caledonian Lagoon is 24,000km², and is not only one of the most beautiful but the world's biggest lagoon. It is an enclosed sea dotted with coral pinnacles, bommies, reefs, atolls,
flats, mangroves and islands and completely surrounded by a barrier reef that is approximately 1,600km long. Water temperatures range from 21-28°C. The huge southern lagoon extends to the stunning
Isle of Pines, and the east and west coasts offer anglers plenty of opportunity to fish pristine waters holding record fish. New
Caledonia has two seasons, summer is from November to and
winter is from June to September.



POPPER PARADISE & DEEP JIGGING
The fringing reef systems form part of the spectacular New Caledonian Barrier Reef, the second longest reef in the world – only Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is larger. The tropical lagoon and reef supports an abundance of baitfish, plenty of current and it’s no surprise the place is crawling with an astounding variety of fish,
most of which can be tempted into engulfing a popper.

The lagoon and reef passages are home to some of the largest,
most abundant and aggressive big GT’s on the planet. Our guides
are expert GT anglers and know where to find and how to catch
these awesome sportfish. Catches of 40 – 50kg GT’s are quite common, even a few 60kg plus fish have been landed with plenty of XOS monster fish spotted, hooked and lost. Over the reef, red bass are abundant and provide fantastic sport, as do large coral trout regularly encountered to 20kg and above. We’ve also found Maori wrasse to 30kg and grouper to 45kg also fond of poppers. Offshore, billfish wahoo and yellowfin tuna will accept a well placed lure, providing plenty of excitement for all.

For those into metal, dogtooth tuna await jigging anglers armed with their heaviest jig outfits, powerful drags and a strong back. Fish up to 80kg have been landed with most in the 30 – 40kg range. Green and rosy job fish are always on the cards, amberjack, wahoo and barracuda are common and several species of cod and grouper regularly keep you honest. The beauty of fishing New Caledonia is you never know what you are going to hook next. Indeed, you are just as likely to pin a big GT, coral trout or maori wrasse as you are
a yellowfin tuna or a spanish mackerel.

NEW CALEDONIA GT POPPING & INSHORE
SPORT FISHING ADVENTURES
Experience the ultimate in New Caledonia GT popping & sport fishing adventures…

Anglers are given the opportunity to experience a variety of locations, from exciting La Foa and Bourail in the West, to pristine Poindimié in the East. Explore the inshore bommies, passages and aqua flats of the endless lagoon with popping, jigging and fly tackle. Each location offers a range of inshore sport fishing targets from monstrous GTs to aggressive coral trout, red bass, dogtooth and yellowfin tuna, queenfish, jobfish and exotic trevally species’. These lodges are the perfect locations to return to after an intense day’s fishing, and enjoy a cold beer or glass of French wine.

Our adventures include airport transfers and accommodation, ideal for anglers wanting to target trophy fish in a remote paradise with the luxury of having every step of their trip personally tailored to suit their requirements.

NEW CALEDONIA GAME FISHING ADVENTURES
Tackle New Caledonia’s wide variety of brutal game species…

Ocean Blue is now offering fantastic gamefishing adventures for up to 10 anglers, where you will be given the chance to explore New Caledonia’s incredible bluewater fishing grounds.

Explore islands and outer reefs as well as offshore bluewater for a variety of sport and game species’ including marlin, sailfish, wahoo, spanish mackeral, mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, GTs, dogtooth tuna and jobfish. Combine blue water game fishing with trolling and popping to immerse yourself in arguably the most diverse fishery in the South Pacific.

Remote live on board adventures to pristine locations are available for anglers wanting to indulge, while experiencing incredible fishing and untouched waters.

GETTING THERE New Caledonia is only a short flight from Australia’s east coast and New Zealand. There are are number of carriers offering return flights in and out of Noumea. We’d be more than happy to assist in arranging flights for you or alternatively fee free to visit the sites below for detailed flight information. Air Calin offer return flights in and out of Noumea via Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti. See http://www.aircalin.com Air France offer Return flights in and out of Noumea via Japan. See http://www.airfrance.fr Qantas offer return flights in and out of Noumea, from Australia. See http://www.qantas.com Air New Zealand offer regular flights in and out of Noumea via New Zealand. See http://www.airnewzealand.com Air Vanuatu offer flights from via Vanuatu. See http://www.airvanuatu.com