Fanning Island, Kiribati
Fanning Huts Lodge
Remote island huts · Flats expedition
From $5,100 USD
per person · + tax
Saltwater flats · Pacific
Giant Trevally (GT) Fishing Trips
Giant trevally, often called GTs, are part of the Fanning Huts fishing program on Fanning Island, Kiribati.
- Habitat
- Saltwater flats · Pacific
- Destinations
- Kiribati
- Trips
- 1 lodges & guides ↓
Explore the lodge’s flats and lagoon trip, then discuss your experience, tackle preparation and the balance between GTs and other species.
The fishing experience
About Giant Trevally
- Average Size
- 30–80lbs
- Highlight
- Explosive surface strikes
- Season
- Year-round (peak depending on region)
- Techniques
- Topwater poppers, stick-baits, and large streamers
Earned, Never Given
Giant Trevally aren’t just another species, they’re a commitment. Every eat is violent, every fight is unforgiving, and nothing about it comes easy. It’s a game of precision, timing, and staying composed when chaos erupts on the surface. For those willing to put in the work, few places deliver like Kiribati. Where vast, untouched flats and aggressive fish create one of the most raw and rewarding GT fisheries on the planet.
A TRUE FLATS TROPHY SOUGHT AFTER ANYONE THAT IS WILD ENOUGH RIVAL THEM
Match the fish to the fishery
Giant Trevally fishing lodges & guides
Where to fish for giant trevally
Planning sources
Confirm current trip details with BlackBone before booking.
Before you go
Giant Trevally fishing trip FAQs
Where can I plan a giant trevally fishing trip?
Giant trevally, or GTs, are included in Fanning Huts’ program on Fanning Island, Kiribati. Review the flats and lagoon trip, then discuss your fishing experience, tackle and target priorities with BlackBone.
Prepare for the water
Gear for giant trevally
Giant Trevally fishing guides & stories
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