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| The Bahamas offers some of the best, most varied bonefishing in the
world. Consisting of dozens of large islands and hundreds of undiscovered smaller cays, the Bahamas sees the creation
of new bonefishing lodges at the rate of 2-3 every year. Some of these new Bahamas bonefishing lodges are rustic
and remote; others are constantly setting new precedents for quality of accommodations, food, service and bonefish
guides available to flats fishing enthusiasts. No travel agency knows the Bahamas fishery better than Angler Adventures. Staff members Chip Bates, Doug Schlink, Judy Hall and Evan Peterson make annual trips to the Bahamas and over the past 25 years have accumulated vast experience with the lodges and expansive flats in this beautiful country. We recommend the Yucatan or Belize for variety of fishing, particularly where permit and tarpon are concerned. But the Bahamas is the place to go for bonefishing. Please read the Bahamas bonefishing overview below and click on any lodge links for more photos, information and specific pricing. |
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Andros Island is the largest island of the Bahamas and also offers some of the biggest bonefish anywhere in the world. Five and six pound fish are common. Fifteen pounders have been landed. Andros Island also offers an incredible diversity of flats fishing along the coasts of three distict bights. |
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Located about mid-way down the east coast of Andros Island, Tranquility
Hill Lodge and the Andros Island Bonefish Club have good access to the North and Middle Bights and hundreds of
square miles of prime Bahamas bonefishing flats as well as the uninhabited west side of Andros. The flats
and creeks on the west side also occasionally produce tarpon. The Andros Island Bonefish Club has been an icon in Bahamas bonefishing for 20 years. This is the lodge that got things going on Andros. In May 2003, owner Rupert Leadon purchased the adjacent Creekside Lodge (formerly Cargill Creek Lodge). These combined lodges bring many of Andros Island’s best bonefishing guides under one roof. |
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| Tranquility Hill Lodge is located at Behring Point, Andros, overlooking the island's North Bight. Owner Ivan Neymour and his partner, Raymond Mackey, have constructed comfortable, attractive accommodations for 16 anglers. In addition to house guides, Ivan Neymour, Dwain Neymour and Ray Mackey, independent guides Deon Neymour, Joe Brennan, Alvin Green, Mark Bastian, Danny Newbold, Gary Leflour and Carter Mackey can be booked through Angler Adventures and Tranquility Hill Lodge. There's more guide talent here than the rest of the Bahamas combined! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kamalame Cay has taken Bahamas bonefishing and luxury lodge pricing to a new plateau. Owners Brian and Jennifer Hew represent a new breed of Bahamian entrepreneurs marketing quality to bonefishermen. Nothing was spared in their drive to create elegance on a private cay in north Andros Island. Located at Stainard Creek, Kamalame Cay guests chase bonefish fish on Andros' nearby eastern shore. In addition, the fishing lodge gives guest the option of driving aproximately 40 minutes north to fish the much heralded Joulter Cays. The Joulters are noted for huge populations of bonefish, extensive wading flats and frequent permit sightings. Kamalame Cay employs 8 full time guides and owns a fleet of new and reconditioned Maverick Mirage skiffs. |
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In 25 years we've never met a Bahamas guide so qualified to step into the role of fishing lodge owner as is Prescott Smith. The son of Charlie "Crazy Charlie" Smith, Prescott has learned bonefishing from one of the best. Having grown up around bonefishing clients, he understands their expectations better than most. He thinks like a bonefisherman. He has built one of our favorite small lodges in the Bahamas: Stafford Creek Lodge. Stafford Creek takes just 6 guests at a time. Prescott, his brother Benji, Ozzie Neymour and Arthur Russell share guide duties. They fish the east side of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| north Andros Island, the Joulter Cays and the north, west side of Andros. Book early, Prescott has a long list of repeat guests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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With the proliferation of lodges on North Andros (above), The Middle Bight of Andros Island has at least one world class bonefishing lodge to offer as well. Mangrove Cay Club is on the south shore of the Middle Bight and offers lodging, food and guided bonefishing on a par with the best lodges in the Bahamas. Mangrove Cay Club also provides access to a part of Andros which has been traditionally under-utilized. |
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In recent years the southern tip and southwest side of Andros Island, Bahamas, has become one of the hottest bonefishing destinations in the world. South Andros is a relatively new spot on the angling map and is comprised of vast, unpressured flats, tidal creeks, mangroves and unique inland lakes. To see a report from Judy Hall's recent exploration of the bonefishing lodges of south Andros, please click HERE. |
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Bair's Lodge, located slightly south of Kemps
Bay, South Andros, is a small but extremely well run bonefishing facility. It is of our perennial Bahamas favorites.
Formerly Bair Bahama Guest House, Bairs Lodge was purchased in May 2003 by Fernado de las Carreras, owner of several successful trout lodges in Tierra del Fuego. The lodge has since been totally renovated. Everything is top shelf. Bair's offers incredible bonefishing on the southern tip and southwest side of Andros. Andros South (formerly Bonefish Bay Club) offers alternative access to the flats of South Andros. Deneki Outdoors owner, Andrew Bennett, has recently taken over the operation of Andros South. Many upgrades have already been made to the facility and we expect Andros South to soon emerge as one of the island's most popular lodges. Single accommodations are provided to all anglers. |
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The southern-most and our newest lodge operation is Mars Bay Lodge. American manager/owner, Bill Howard, offers simple and clean accommodations and close proximity to prime bonefish flats (Mars Bay is 10 miles further south than any lodge on Andros and offers the quickest access to the wilderness flats of South Andros). With a maximum occupancy of 8 anglers and experienced guides, Mars Bay is a great choice for anglers primarily interested in bonefishing.
Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club is the only fishing lodge situated on the legendary west coast of Andros. This gives Flamingo Cay Club an extraordinary advantage over any other lodge on Andros in terms of accessing the least fished flats. Andros' west side is also home to some of the biggest bonefish in the Bahamas. Given it’s remote location (guests are flown in by private float plane), we would describe Flamingo Cay Club as luxurious. It’s not inexpensive, but there’s nothing else quite like it in the Bahamas. Space is limited to 8 guests. |
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For the wading angler, the best walking flats in the northern Bahamas can be found on the southern tip of Abaco at Sandy Point. Sandy Point offers some good permit fishing too. There are two bonefishing lodges based in Sandy Point: Pete and Gay's Guest House and Rickmon Bonefish Lodge. Accommodations have been upgraded at both lodges. With good weather the guides can make the one-hour run to Mores Island, a location revered for big Bahamas bonefish, permit and mutton snapper.
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In Exuma, just south of Georgetown, lies Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge. Peace and Plenty provides guests easy access to a variety of bonefish areas including the famously productive “airport” flat in southern Exuma. The bonefishing lodge's southern location allows anglers to fish waters south, west or east. An experienced guide staff, beautiful grounds and excellent cuisine will please the most discriminating salt water angler.
Grand Bahama has several of the finest bonefishing establishments in the Caribbean. Grand Bahama's bonefish population and close proximity to the U.S. makes it a very popular destination. The newest bonefishing operation is Grand Bahama Bonefishing, which is located in the Port Lucayan section of Freeport. Grand Bahama Bonfishing operates 5 boats and guides including the famed Pinders (formerly of the Deep Water Cay Club. Guest are accommodated at the impressive Westin Our Lucayan in Freeport, Grand Bahama. |
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| North Riding Point Club, located 20 miles east of Freeport, enters another successful season,
and there is no finer small lodge on salt water. New managers Tim and Mercedes Comstock are making lots of improvements
since taking over in October 2006. This is truly luxurious Bahamas fishing. The fabled Deep Water Cay Club is also located on Grand Bahama. One of our most popular lodges, Deep Water Cay Club is a bonefishing institution that has historically hosted some of the Bahamas' best guides and enjoyed the biggest names in fishing as returning guests. Pelican Bay Bonefishing is a fourth Grand Bahama bonefishing destination. We recommend Pelican Bay for those preferring a setting that is smaller than Grand Bahama Bonefishing and less remote than most of the more traditional bonefishing lodges. Like Grand Bahama Bonefishing, Pelican Bay is in Freeport and offers access to the Berry Islands flats. These lodges access some of the finest bonefishing in the Bahamas (the north shore of Grand Bahama is one of the three top locations in the Bahamas for big bonefish) and they have set precedents in the quality of accommodations available to saltwater anglers." |
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In the past two years we've witnessed a maturation of the outfitting options in the Crooked and Acklin Islands, which lie approximately 450 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. |
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The first fishing operation on Acklins Island, Grey's Point Bonefish Inn
opened to customers in January 1997. The lodge is a renovated guesthouse on a hill overlooking Relief Bay on northern
Acklins. Visiting anglers can stalk tailing bonefish on foot. Wadeable bonefishing flats begin at the lodge's front
door. The second fishing operation on Acklins, Acklins Island Lodge, offers easy access to the central flats of the Bight of Acklins. The bight is an excellent spot for wading for good sized bonefish on crushed coral and hard packed sand. While not fancy, the accommodations at Pittstown Point Landings are comfortable and beachfront, making this the obvious choice for husbands and wives wanting to experience the incredible fishing in the southern Bahamas. The Pittstown Point bonefishing operation runs six flats skiffs and employs an American fishing coordinator. Most of the bonefishing is done at French Wells and the northern Bight of Acklins. When weather prevents running |
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Stella Maris and Cape Santa Maria on Long Island, are Bahamian retreats that appeal to fishermen and non-fishermen alike, as does North Riding Point Club, Pelican Bay Bonefishing and Deep Water Cay Club (described above). |
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Please call Angler Adventures for a comparison of various lodges. We have extensive experience with all of these facilities and love to share it!
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