Sandy Point, Abaco, is one of the outstanding bonefishing destinations in the Bahamas. It has all the bases covered: good Bahamas fishing guides, large numbers of bonefish (including some very big bonefish) and plenty of wadeable, hard-bottom bonefishing flats. It is also a good place to fish for sharks, big barracuda, jacks and mutton snapper.
Pete and Gay’s Guest House is situated at the center of this great Bahamas bonefishing spot. Though Bahamas permit fishing generally does not compare to places such as Ascension Bay, Mexico or Southern Belize, Pete and Gay’s offers access to some of the best permit fishing in the Bahamas.
Species: Bonefish (large numbers, including very big fish), Permit, Sharks, Barracuda, Jacks, Mutton Snapper
Location: Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas
Plenty of wadeable, hard-bottom bonefishing flats; access to Gorda Cay and Mores Island
Fleet: Bonefish skiffs for flats fishing
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From the lodge at Pete and Gay’s, the fishing guides have fishing options to the south, north and east. The south offers miles of white sand bonefishing flats as well as tidal creeks which offer excellent bonefishing. To the north lay vast sand and mangrove flats and the famed Marls of Abaco. Directly off shore from Pete and Gays are Gorda Cay and Mores Island, both of which are well known for large bonefish and permit.
There are no wadeable bonefishing flats within easy walking distance of Pete & Gay’s Guest House (there is a beach you can walk and at the right tide you may spot some bonefish), but you can fly fish off the nearby (200 feet away) Government Pier for jacks, snappers and mackerel.
Lodge Accommodations
Pete and Gay Guest House is one of only two fishing lodges located in Sandy Point. Pete and Gays is owned and operated by Bahamas native Stanley White. Stanley is an excellent owner/manager and provides accountability and follow through on guest services like few other Bahamian bonefishing lodges we’ve dealt with. Stanley also has an excellent relationship with many of the areas top bonefishing guides, including Patrick Roberts, Nick, Tony, Derick Kendall, Val and other professional Bahamas bonefishing guides.
The fishing lodge itself is not fancy, but it is a clean, modern facility, completely renovated in 2000, and offers air conditioning and private baths in each of it’s guest rooms. The fishing lodge is a two story building with a wrap around deck on the second floor located a short walk from the water. Of the 14 rooms, 4 (located on the second floor) are larger “mini-suites”, available at an extra cost. A maximum of ten anglers can be accommodated. Bonefishing packages include airport transfers, meals, lodging and guided fishing. Pete & Gay is flexible as to the arrival days, length of your stay, and departure days.
Seasonal Bonefishing at Pete & Gay’s
Autumn Bonefishing: October, November, Early December. Excellent time for large bonefish and permit; other species also available. Conditions are generally quite pleasant, although there is a chance for a late hurricane or some early cold fronts. The average temperature during these months is 80 degrees (F), and the nighttime lows average about 70. Precipitation declines from an average of 6.5 inches in October to 1.3 inches in December.
Winter Bonefishing: Mid-late December, January, February, March. These are the best months for big bonefish. Good time for permit fishing, and perhaps best overall for barracuda. Daytime temperatures range around 77, and night time is a pleasant 64. These are the dry months; average precipitation is about 1.5 inches or less. Of course, the weather can be variable: cool, cloudy, windy, and rainy conditions are possible.
Spring Bonefishing: April, May and June. Warming water and calming winds stimulate bonefish to school together. You may see and cast to hundreds of fish. There are good opportunities to sight cast to larger single fish on the flats, as well. Late spring can bring afternoon showers, and the warmer, calmer weather seems to bring out the insects. Expect daytime temperatures around 85 degrees, and nights about 72. Rainfall increases during this period to about 6 inches in June.
Summer Bonefishing: July, August, and September. Classic “tailing” time for bonefish on the flats, especially early and late in the day, when it’s a little cooler. Early in the season, expect to find lots of permit on the flats. Some rain or a tropical storm possible, but temperatures are a warm 88 degrees during the day, and nights are a balmy 75. Rainfall is at it’s highest during this period: expect about 5.5 inches average each month.
Dining and Travel
Breakfast and dinner are served in the Pete & Gay Guest House restaurant. Dinners are served family style with two main courses. The food has an authentic Bahamian flare and portions are generous. Lunches are taken aboard the boat. Every effort will be made to accommodate any particular likes or dislikes or dietary needs.
There are several ways to get to Pete & Gays Guest House. The most common routing is to fly to Marsh Harbour where you’ll be met and transferred by car to Sandy Point. This option is included in the package price. Other means of getting to Pete & Gays are: schedule a private charter from Nassau, or charter flight direct from Florida into Sandy Point, with a stop in Marsh Harbour or Nassau to clear customs. We will be happy to make recommendations for the best option for your group.
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The Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge has everything you could want in a first class bonefish lodge; quick access to miles of productive flats, state of the art flats boats, experienced Bahamian guides, outstanding food, American management and a physical plant as comfortable and picturesque as many in the Bahamas that charge far more.
The Bonefish Lodge consists of a majestic cedar and stone two-story building with guest accommodations in a separate building adjacent to the main lodge. The building has 8 nicely appointed and spacious rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, have two queen beds with tiled floors, full bath, large dresser and a porch overlooking the water.
The Bonefish Lodge consists of a majestic cedar and stone two-story building with guest accommodations in a separate building adjacent to the main lodge. The building has 8 nicely appointed and spacious rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, have two queen beds with tiled floors, full bath, large dresser and a porch overlooking the water.
Dining and Facilities
The main lodge’s ground floor consists of a beautifully decorated restaurant and bar. You will be surrounded by many pictures of fishing success with autographs of celebrities adorning the walls. You can expect to be served a variety of extremely well prepared menu items by local Exuman, Chef Martin, such as lobster, fresh fish, steaks and other Bahamian specialties. The food at the Bonefish Lodge is so popular that locals come from Georgetown to have a wonderful night out. I highly recommend the conch chowder and cracked conch! Did I mention the Bacardi Rum Chocolate cake?
Off of the dining room is an expansive wooden deck jutting out onto the water, adjoining the docks where the bonefish skiffs are tied up. The deck, with several covered picnic tables and benches, is ideal for assembling gear and setting up rods. A newly installed salt water wading pool is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a Kalik (local beer) under a beautiful Bahamian sky after fishing.
Adjacent to the main dock is also a saltwater lagoon which acts as a live fish tank for the resident snappers and lemon sharks that come for their nightly feeding by Karen Hyde.
The Fishermen’s Clubhouse
The Fishermen’s private Clubhouse on the upper level is where breakfast is often served. You will find a fully stocked honor bar and fly tying area, satellite TV, video library, phone area; card table and other recreational amenities here. The wrap around second story porch is a great place to unwind and talk about your fishing experience and plan for your next days fishing while the sun sets.
Bonefishing on Great Exuma
Exuma has quality bonefishing with good numbers of fish in the 3 – 5 pound class, with occasional fish running up to about 8 or 9 pounds. Flats are located on both sides of the island but are generally inaccessible without a guide and boat. The west side flats are divided into two general areas, the airport flats, which often provide great numbers of smaller fish, and the outer Cay flats which can provide the best chances for bigger bonefish as well as the occasional permit.
The east side flats run from about 15 minutes south of George Town to the Little Exumas and can provide opportunities for bigger (6 – 9 pound) fish. Other flats species available include barracudas, sharks and the occasional permit.
Fishing Fleet and Guides
Peace & Plenty fishes up to as many as 10 boats and guides a day. The boats are docked at the main lodge and in Moss Town, a 20 minute taxi ride from George Town. The shallow draft skiffs powered by 25 hp outboards have nice size casting platforms and good rod storage. Although you may fish from the boat, Exuma’s main attraction are the beautiful, firm white sand flats which are perfect for wading.
All Peace & Plenty guides work on a rotational basis and you are apt to fish with any of the guides during your stay. Lodge manager Bob Hyde explains that you are going to catch more fish and have a better experience since each guide specializes in his own area were they are confident you’ll catch the most fish.
Location and Travel
The island of Great Exuma is located 130 nautical miles southeast of Nassau in the Southern Out or “Family” islands of the Bahama chain. The village of George Town, on the eastern side, is the island’s center of activity and home to the charming Club Peace & Plenty Hotel, the original establishment of Peace & Plenty’s 3 hotel properties (The Bonefish Lodge, The Beach Inn and Club Peace & Plenty).
The 2 facilities in town of Peace & Plenty are located on a site originally occupied 200 years ago by a cotton plantation. The hotel is situated on George Town harbor, a popular anchorage for yachts cruising the Out Islands. Combination trips between all three locations is possible and offer a wonderful alternative for the angler who wished to bring his family.
Travel Information & Documents: American Eagle and Bahamas Air fly direct to Exuma from Miami International Airport. Bahamas Air also services Exuma from Nassau where a number of U.S. carriers fly daily. Entering the Bahamas, a U.S. citizen must have two pieces of identification (one being a birth certificate, the other a driver’s license, voter’s registration card, etc.) one of which must have a picture.
Suggested Tackle
Fly Fishing: While rod selection is a personal choice, a good rule of thumb would be a 9-foot graphite rod designed to throw an 8-weight fly line. Reels should have a smooth drag and a capacity for at least 150 yards of 20 pound dacron backing plus the appropriate fly line. Fly line manufacturers offer many choices, however, any quality weight forward, floating line will be a good choice. Leaders would be 8 to 12 pound test and 9 to 12 feet long. Standard bonefish patterns tied on #4, #6 and #8 hooks in varied weights and colors are in order. Please feel free to contact us for more specific information regarding the above.
Spin Fishing: A reasonably stiff 7-foot rod balanced for 8 to 12 pound test monofilament matched to reel with a smooth drag and a capacity for at least 150 yards. 1/8 to 1/4 oz. artificial jigs of varied colors.
Peace & Plenty has rental equipment available, both Fly & Spin and also a small tackle shop with flies, jigs, leaders, etc.
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Blackfly Lodge, located on a picturesque harbor on the east side of Abaco, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, opened March 1, 2012. The new lodge features an open kitchen, bar, dining room floor plan, a full service fly shop, and accommodates 8 anglers in 8 single bedrooms, each with their own bath.
The two story, classic Bahamian lodge has two levels of wrap around verandas, offering outside dining overlooking the 14 acre harbor/marina all within the 220-acre residential development project called Schooner Bay. Blackfly Lodge employs 4 boats and guides to fish the southern half of Great Abaco Island.
Blackfly Lodge employs 4 boats and guides to fish the southern half of Great Abaco Island. The 18-foot custom East Cape skiffs, powered by 90-hp E-tec outboards have padded seats / backrests and custom padded leaning bars with a fold away seat on the bow. The skiffs are trailered to various boat ramps, the closest being Crossing Rocks, less than one mile away.
Blackfly fishes the Marls from Crossing Rocks, Mores Island, Gorda Cay, Sandy Point, Cross Harbour and Cherokee Sound. To get an idea how vast and varied this fishery is, Blackfly has divided this bonefish real estate into 6 zones. The fishing grounds that surround Schooner Bay form six distinct zones each rich in a variety of species and large enough to support the entire lodge fleet if weather were to force all boats to fish in one zone. Only the most severe weather would cause a cancellation.
Zone 1 – Crossing Rocks Ramp Northward to the Marls
Fishing can begin as soon as the boat is launched from the ramp at Crossing Rocks. The shallow water inlet is home to resident fish, from mudding schools to large single fish in double-digit sizes. A run though the mangrove creek from the inlet is exhilarating and builds the anticipation of days fishing. Fishing can begin as soon as the boat clears the creek. Schools of fish can be seen feeding in the bay and working the edges of the numerous islands.
The wade fishing is exceptional in zone one with miles of firm bottom flats that drop off into deeper mud and grass flats. It would take weeks if not months to explore all that zone one has to offer in the extensive creek system that forms the southern reaches of the world famous Marls. To the West lies Big Mangrove Cay. This is a series of small cays surrounded by deep water and turtle grass flats. As the tide comes in typically feeding fish work the flats and numerous schools feed along the shore. Sharks and Barracuda are abundant and Permit can be seen in good numbers during the warmer months.
Zone 2 – Crossing Rocks to Sandy Point
Zone 2 is an 18-mile shoreline extending from Crossing Rocks to Sandy Point. Numerous islands, creeks and flats create an unlimited habitat for many species. Small to large bays form the shoreline providing cover in the wind to huge numbers of fish, including large schools of mudding or tailing fish along the shore and sometimes bonefish, jacks, and snappers all feeding together.
Zone 3 – Cross Harbour Flats
Cross Harbour Flats System comes directly out of the blue waters of Hole in the Wall making it one of the best flats in the Bahamas for really big fish. Large numbers of Permit and double digit bones can be seen regularly on this flat. This flat system would be accessed by trailoring 20-minutes from Schooner to Sandy Point, plus 20-minutes by boat.
Zone 4 – Blue Water and Ocean Flats
Blue water and ocean flats. The blue water fly fishing opportunities at Schooner are unprecedented. The legendary blue water of Southern Abaco is only minutes from the mouth of the Schooner Bay Harbor. Dorado, Tuna, Billfish and many other species abound in this rich offshore environment. This blue water zone is virgin territory for anglers seeking the thrill of connecting with large ocean fish on the fly. When weather permits the run to Hole in the Wall can produce amazing opportunity to connect with some of the toughest fighting fish in the world as well as exploring ocean flats that hold very large bones and permit.
Zone 5 – Cherokee Sound
A 20-minute trailoring to Cherokee Sound will put our anglers in one of the best ocean flats on the planet. Lush turtle grass flats that intersect gin clear white sand flats have produced some Bonefish up to 14 lbs. This area will be the zone that receives the most pressure making the fish a bit more challenging to catch, however the numbers and size of these fish are legendary.
Zone 6 – Mores Island
Mores Island is the largest of some 10 -12 cays that sit on the edge of the northwest providence channel and comprises about a 20 sq. mile area of gorgeous bonefish habitat. Eighteen miles from the Crossing Rocks ramp, a 30-minute (weather dependent) run across relatively shallow water brings you to the edge of this fishing fantasy. The incoming tide brings large schools of bones onto the flats, including double-digit fish. Mores Island is also noted as a Permit destination and with a summer run of Tarpon.
Lodge Accommodations and Amenities
The new lodge features an open kitchen, bar, dining room floor plan, a full service fly shop, and accommodates 8 anglers in 8 single bedrooms, each with their own bath. The two story, classic Bahamian lodge has two levels of wrap around verandas, offering outside dining overlooking the 14 acre harbor/marina all within the 220-acre residential development project called Schooner Bay.
Tackle and Equipment
Blackfly Lodge has partnered with Thomas & Thomas rods, Hatch reels and Airflo lines, and has a 9-weight setup for every boat, as well as 10 or 12-weights as needed at no additional cost. They also sell flies, leaders, Costa Sunglasses and other flats fishing accessories. Some of the favored local patterns they sell are King of Abaco, Queen of Abaco, Clint’s Secret Fly, Vaughn’s Peel & Eat for bonefish, as well as the Key’s Velcro Crab in olive, EP Crabs in two tone and the standard Merkin patterns. They sell Umpqua and Scientific Anglers tapered fluorocarbon leaders and tippet.
Non-Anglers
Blackfly is first and foremost a fishing destination, however there’s a beautiful beach a short walk from the lodge and Marsh Harbour, the second largest city in the Bahamas is only 30-minutes away by car. Marsh Harbour has a good amount of shopping and there are a number of tourist activities to occupy non-fishing companions.
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Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge is situated on top of a hill, overlooking the Eastern entrance of the North Bight, near Behring Point, Andros Island, Bahamas. Tranquility Hill’s location gives bonefishermen quick access to miles and miles of virgin flats and the numerous Cays of North Bight. Large numbers of bonefish averaging 3-6 pounds roam these flats. Plenty of fish in the 6- to 9-pound class can be found, and there are good chances at double-digit fish. Tranquility Hill also has wadable flats directly in front of the lodge and around the dock, where bonefish can be caught tailing, if the tide is right. The bonefishing waters of Middle and South Bights are less than an hour boat ride.
GREAT for bonefish, permit, and more
Favorable weather conditions year-round
A varied fishing paradise with expansive flats
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Tranquility Hill is a well run Bahamian Lodge. In early 2013, they upgraded and “resized” the lodge. The new configuration reduced the number of rooms to 5 spacious double rooms, each with 2 double beds, and 3 slightly smaller single rooms with double beds. Each room has a new couch/sitting area with 32 inch flat screen TV, small refrigerator, coffee maker and new quiet AC units. Also added is a brand new “Cottage” with 2 double bedrooms, common sitting area and kitchenette, for groups of 4 anglers.
Outside is a new rod rack/ washing station with a rigging area. The dining room / common area includes a comfortable couch, satellite TV, bathrooms, and 2 tables to enjoy some delicious meals. The bar is a separate building with a patio. Hors d’oeuvres are served in the bar every afternoon along with Kalik’s, Exotic Caribbean cocktails, including Bahama Mama’s and Goombay Smashes, plus a wide selection of brand name liquors. This is a great place to sip your favorite cocktail, or the beer of the Bahamas, Kalik, while watching the sunset over the North Bight.
In addition to the many bonefish flats, there are numerous creeks and lakes, which could offer opportunities for record size Tarpon, Grey Snapper and Jacks or you may choose to fish the three “Sunken Rocks” where you find large quantities of Barracudas, Permits, Spanish Mackerels and Mutton Snappers or you may choose to fish off the third largest reef in the world for Dolphins, Marlins, Tunas, Kingfish, Wahoo, or the Graceful Sail Fish, just five minutes away from Tranquility Hill.
If you have any special fishing desires (you want to wade, target big bones or tarpon, etc.), please tell Ray Mackey your preferences upon arrival. That way your guide can discuss the options with you based on current conditions, and then work your requests into his overall plan for your trip.
Tranquility Hill’s chef, Cora Neymour, prepares delicious meals with a homemade feel and a Bahamian flare. Dinners are typically comprised fresh seafood, however Cora’s menu also offers barbecued chicken, ribs and steaks, as well as Bahamian specialties like homemade Johnny Cake, conch chowder, peas and rice, and baked spicy macaroni and cheese. The homemade bread, served with each meal, will have guests asking to take a few loaves home.
President Raymond Mackey, who started Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge with legendary Andros guide, Ivan Neymor, leads the Tranquility Hill staff and guides. Prior to Ivan’s passing in September 2008, Ivan and Ray had over fifty years of experience guiding on Andros Island, making finding fish second nature. Ray Mackey capably continues the tradition leading one of the deepest and most complete guide rosters in the Bahamas, most of whom were trained by Tranquility Hill. Beyond catching fish, Tranquility Hill stresses the importance of having knowledgeable and friendly guide in any fishing situation. The guides at Tranquility Hill will greet you with an eager smile and can-do attitude the first day on the dock and will make every effort to give you the type of fishing experience you most want.
2025-2026 Rates
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Room Rates
Length of Stay
Double
Single
L/Single/F/Double*
3 NIGHTS/2 DAYS
$1,877.00
$2,382.00
$1,927.00
4 NIGHTS/3 DAYS
$2,454.00
$3,234.00
$2,484.00
5 NIGHTS/4 DAYS
$3,101.00
$4,251.00
$3,252.00
6 NIGHTS/5 DAYS
$3,706.00
$5,116.00
$3,866.00
7 NIGHTS/6 DAYS
$4,190.00
$5,763.00
$4,263.00
8 NIGHTS/7 DAYS
$4,674.00
$6,175.00
$4,825.00
Cottage Rates
Length of Stay
Double
Single
L/Single/F/Double*
3 NIGHTS/2 DAYS
$1,983.00
$2,491.00
$1,991.00
4 NIGHTS/3 DAYS
$2,562.00
$3,343.00
$2,593.00
5 NIGHTS/4 DAYS
$3,210.00
$4,360.00
$3,360.00
6 NIGHTS/5 DAYS
$3,815.00
$5,160.00
$3,910.00
7 NIGHTS/6 DAYS
$4,299.00
$5,872.00
$4,372.00
8 NIGHTS/7 DAYS
$4,783.00
$6,284.00
$4,534.00
(Rates are per person and Subject to Change) | *Living Single/Fishing Double
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The above rates include: Accommodations, Meals, Guide / Boat daily; Lunch, Water, Laundry service and Taxi transfer to and from Andros Town Airport.
The above rates do not include: Airfare; Any Airport or Departure Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages, Local Beers, Bahamas VAT, Bahamas fishing license, Personal Items and Gratuities.
If you choose not to fish you may beach comb, sun bathe or collect shells on the seemingly endless white sand beach of Wood Cay. On lazy days you may wish to lie around in your spacious air-conditioned room, and watch satellite television or play games, like chess or checkers, with your traveling partner. You may even just lounge around the bar and watch for bonefish swimming in the flats or try a game with one of our smiling bartenders.
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Andros Town Airport are now offered commercially on certain days of the week, making access to Andros more convenient than ever, and just a short 12 minutes from Nassau. Once in Andros Town a representative of Tranquility Hill Lodge will meet you.
Pleasant Bay Bonefishing Lodge has been one of South Andros‘ best-kept secrets. What attracted us to this relatively unknown lodge is its location. The town of Pleasant Bay is the second southernmost Township in South Andros. The southernmost Township is Mars Bay. When Mars Bay Lodge temporarily ceased operation in the fall of 2009, Angler Adventures began to investigate the merits of routing clients to Pleasant Bay. The results have exceeded our wildest expectations!
South Andros needs no introduction. The expansive bonefishing flats at the southern tip are remote; bonefish are unsophisticated and can roam the flats in schools numbering in the hundreds. Anglers will have chances to sight cast to schools of 5lb. bones as well as double-digit cruising singles or doubles. Infrequently, guests might hook flats tarpon or a rouge permit.
Guests will have the opportunity to fish the flats of South Andros, which are mostly composed of hard, white sand, making them favorable for wade fishing. Pleasant Bay guides also utilize other excellent fishing areas, like Beach Cay, Hawk’s Nest, Grassy Creek, Jackfish Cay, the Water Cays, and the Westside, when the tide is right. All of these fishing areas create a lifetime’s worth of fertile and productive bonefishing. There’s also a productive sand flat immediately in front of the lodge for wading when the conditions are right.
Pleasant Bay guests are transferred to the Mars Bay boat launch (10-minute drive) each morning to meet their guide and boat for the days fishing. The Mars Bay Boat Launch is at the end of road on island and is 10 miles closer to the Southern Flats than any other launch site. Pleasant Bay utilizes 4 Rahming Flats Skiffs outfitted with Mercury engines, poles and platforms.
Pleasant Bay is comprised of four buildings: The main lodge, 2 guest villas, and an office. The main lodge contains the kitchen, dining room, living room with satellite TV, and the bar. The larger guest villa has 2 double occupancy rooms and 2 single occupancy rooms with 2 full bathrooms. The smaller guest villa has 1 bedroom (Two beds) with a private bath. Each of the bedrooms and the main lodge are air-conditioned. The rooms are clean, comfortable, the lodge as a whole is modern and has daily maid service.
Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge is owned and operated by Bahamaian Timothy Smith, his wife Orlean, daughters Charlene and Coral and his brother Lonix. This family is steeped in the tradition of bonefishing and hospitality. Timothy’s father Felix guided over 30 years on the island, passing down his knowledge to his sons. The rest of the family has worked extensively in the hospitality business for years: Orlean was formally a cook at Bair’s Lodge, Charlene has a long list of management credentials at prestigious resorts in Nassau and the US, and Coral has also worked in the hotel business. The Bahamian family-style hospitality is warm, welcoming, and contagious. That coupled with the location and the quality bonefishing guides, makes Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge a true gem.
Please note that Pleasant Bay Village is not a tourism destination and there is no shopping or sightseeing unless you are looking for bonefish, barracuda, jacks and snapper! There aren’t a lot of people, and there’s no nightlife, but the views overlooking the water can be breathtaking.
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Duration
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$5,600 per person
$6,600 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$4,900 per person
$5,700 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$4,200 per person
$4,800 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$3,500 per person
$3,900 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
Upon Request
Upon Request
*valid from October 2024 – June 2025 and subject to change without notice
Included in the rate: transportation from Congo Town airport to Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge, round-trip; double occupancy room/single occupancy rooms as described; tax; pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres; all meals; all beverages including drinking water, soft drinks; limited beer, liquor, and wine; guided bonefishing.
Not included: air travel to Congo Town; tackle, lures, flies, personal items; and gratuities; Bahamas departure tax. Please plan to pay for your gratuities in cash; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); Bahamas fishing license.
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The Bahamas is one of the most prolific Destinations for bonefishing. The Bahamas offers anglers large schools of fish as well as large fish as singles or in small groups. The variety of habitat creates great fishing for anglers of all skill levels, both from a skiff and while wading.
Abaco, Acklins, Andros, Crooked, Grand Bahama, Great Harbour Cay, Long Island
4 – 12 lb
Large schools and singles
Best Flies: Gotcha, Spawning Shrimp, Crazy Charlie, Mantis Shrimp
Water Cay Bonefish Lodge is ideally located just east of the Horn off Grand Bahamas North Shore. The lodge is situated on the southern shore of Water Cay, a small island 3-miles north of mainland Grand Bahama. Water Cay is a remote island with only 3-full time residents and despite the glow of Freeport (the second largest city in the Bahamas), the experience at Water Cay is similar to the more remote out-island lodges in the Bahamas.
This north central habitat is rarely visited because the other lodges on Grand Bahama (all located on the southern shore) do not need to travel to Water Cay to find good fishing of their own. As a result, there are very few boats fishing these waters near Water Cay and by taking only 6 anglers at any one time, Water Cay Bonefish Lodge ensures that the north shore’s vast bonefish habitat remains virtually untouched.
Species: Bonefish (big fish and school-sized), Permit, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Jacks
Location: Water Cay, 3 miles north of Grand Bahama, North Shore
Vast wilderness bonefish flats with deep cuts, perfect flats and rocky bottomed bays
Fleet: 18′ Beavertail Bonefish skiffs with 40-hp Evinrude E-tec engines
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Untouched Bonefish Habitat on Grand Bahama’s North Shore
Many anglers opt for more “remote” areas, like Andros or Abaco, believing Freeport is too developed. But as the second largest island in the Bahamas chain, there is more to Grand Bahama than the hustle and bustle of Freeport, and the North Shore offers countless miles of wilderness bonefish flats. In many ways, the fishery is similar to the Marls of Abaco or the west side of Andros, with deep cuts, perfect flats and rocky bottomed bays that allow for a fair mix of fishing from the skiff and wading.
It is not unusual to spend a few hours poling an area (while casting to many schools of fish) and then pop out around a corner and see the lodge! The complexity of the bays, creeks and flats that surround the lodge can be quite deceiving.
The winter months are the times for big fish, but as the water temps stabilize in late March, the school fish show up in massive numbers and the big trophy fish mix with the schools. This integration lasts until late fall when the big fish once again go out on their own as they are able to better tolerate the cooler water temps. For the angler, this means Water Cay has it all, both big fish and school-sized fish. Permit show up consistently near the northern cays as soon as the winter winds calm and the water temps climb.
Master Guide Sidney Thomas and Team
Water Cay Bonefish Lodge’s fishing program is run by master Bahamian guide Sidney Thomas. Sidney has a tremendous bonefish pedigree. At 44 years of age, he has worked for all the best lodges on Grand Bahama either as their head guide or as a key bonefish guide. Devoted and hard working, Sidney is the “real deal” when it comes to guiding.
Sydney and his team of guides (Ezra Thomas and Greg Rolle) have adapted a unique style of catching big bonefish: “Bonefish got to eat. And to eat, bonefish got to get up onto their flats and find food. It’s nice to see those big tails waving in the sunlight on the incoming water. We see them and we fish ’em directly. What I mean is that I like to have my guys go straight for the fish. No leading or putting that fly where you think them fish are gonna be. Just try to hit them on the head. The fish at Water Cay haven’t seen many flies and so when they are hungry, they ain’t shy. You might think that your cast spooked them because they take flight twenty or thirty feet. But more times than not, the fish spin in a circle looking for what made the fuss. If they think it’s a ‘cuda or shark or maybe a bird, they’ll keep moving. But if the coast is clear, those big fish will come right back to the spot. If you are there, then they are gonna eat every time. We hook a bunch of BIG bonefish this way.”
Lodge Accommodations
The lodge building consists of a common area, 3-guest rooms and 6-staff rooms. The common area contains the kitchen, dining area, lounge, bar, and fly tying area. The 3-guest rooms are located to the left of the common area, and each air-conditioned room contains two twin beds, full bathroom and shower, a closet, a chest of drawer and a ceiling fan. The rooms are decorated in traditional Bahamian colors and native décor.
All the water for the lodge is produced and filtered by an extensive reverse osmosis system allowing guests to have purified water right from their bathroom taps. The lodge also has small deck in front of the lodge, a guest favorite for swapping fishing stories and sipping a cold Kalik as the sun sets over Bahaman flats.
Fleet and Equipment
The guides at Water Cay Bonefish Lodge use 18′ Beavertail Bonefish skiffs with 40-hp Evinrude E-tec engines on jack plates. Each boat has steering console, two seats for anglers in front of this console, automatic trim & tilt engines. A cooler for lunches and cold drinks doubles as a seat for the guide behind the console. All boats are double hulled, self-bailing and each has a cell phone and a VHF radio for communication with the lodge and with one another at all times. Each boat is also equipped with 2 spinning rods for anglers to use if they choose. One rod is a med-action rod for bonefish and the other is a med-heavy action rod for barracuda or permit.
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Rickmon Bonefish Lodge offers fantastic bonefishing on the southern tip of Abaco. Lodge owner Ricardo Burrows has put together an attractive, well situated fishing lodge with access to the expansive flats around Sandy Point, the flats running North and South of Sandy Point, plus Gorda Cay and Mores Island. Ricardo is considered to be one of the best fishing guides in Abaco.
Rickmon Bonefish Lodge sits directly on a beach overlooking a fishable flat. The lodge was built in 1999 with 11 air conditioned guest rooms, which have been converted to single occupancy rooms. Guests can access a small bonefishing flat immediately in front of the lodge. Beyond the flat is a creek and another very productive bonefish flat, known as Town Flat, which offers world class bonefishing.
Vast areas to the North, West and South of Rickmon are comprised of hard sand, with areas of turtle grass. In total, about 75% percent of the flats are wadeable. The bonefish flats around Sandy Point are home to large numbers of bonefish in the 3-5 pound range, though Rickmon Lodge guests have seen fish in the 14 pound range.
Also within a short boat ride is Mores Island. This is one of the best places in the Bahamas to target permit on the fly. This is also the place to go to fly fish for large bonefish, mutton snapper, jacks and big barracuda. To the west is Gorda Cay, another spot renowned for large bonefish and permit that will take flies. Boat rides to these destinations can range from 20 – 50 minutes, depending, of course on the unpredictable Bahamian weather.
Sandy Point is one of the few places in the Bahamas with a predictable Permit fishery and Rickmon’s is an excellent place to target Permit in the Bahamas from May – November.
Lodge Accommodations
Rickmon Bonefish Lodge sits directly on a beach overlooking a fishable flat. The lodge was built in 1999 with 11 air conditioned guest rooms, which have been converted to single occupancy rooms. Guests can access a small bonefishing flat immediately in front of the lodge. Beyond the flat is a creek and another very productive bonefish flat, known as Town Flat, which offers world class bonefishing. For a tip, you can ask your fishing guide drop you off there for after hours fishing.
After a hard days fishing, you will return to the fishing lodge to relax in your room or perhaps sit and enjoy the expansive 50 ft. deck over looking the water.
Dining and Daily Schedule
Dinner, consisting of Bahamian dishes such as conch chowder, lobster, grouper, chicken and vegetable dishes is served between 6:30 – 8:00PM. Coffee will be available in the dinning room at 6:00 AM. Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM. The fishing day normally runs from 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Under proper weather conditions the guides may be able to make the crossing to Mores Island or Gorda Cay. Lunch is usually packed in a cooler and taken aboard.
Tackle and Equipment
Rickmon Bonefish Lodge does not sell or rent tackle or lures. Rickmon sells some flies but supplies are limited. Some of the fishing guides carry back-up tackle should you break a rod. It is imperative that each angler bring his own tackle, flies, and lures. We recommend that you bring tackle suitable for bonefish, permit, mutton snapper, barracuda and shark. There may also be opportunities to cast to tarpon at the lodge, although tarpon are not very common.
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Cape Santa Maria (CSM) Beach Resort, located at the northern tip of Long Island in the Southern Bahamas, is famous for its warm hospitality and spectacular beaches. Over 4 miles of deserted beach, great snorkeling and fishing make Cape Santa Maria an ideal family vacation spot.
When you walk down the beach, the sand is like silk beneath your feet. Swim in the calm, turquoise waters of the gently sloping bay or play in the talcum powder sand. In the evening, you’ll witness picture postcard sunsets from the resort villas, which are only steps from the water.
Species: Bonefish (nice-sized, good numbers), White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado, Sailfish, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Barracuda
Location: Northern tip of Long Island, Southern Bahamas
Wadeable flat within walking distance of resort (productive around low tide)
Fleet: 16′ skiffs for flats fishing, 31′ Bertram for deep sea, 26′ Mako for reef fishing
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Cape Santa Maria owns its own fleet of 16′ skiffs and draws from local experienced guides. The bonefish flats are located along the western and northern sections of the island. These flats are not extensive, but produce nice sized bonefish in good numbers. The bonefish flats are almost all wadeable. There is also a wadeable flat within walking distance of the resort which can be productive around low tide.
Deep Sea Fishing
For a deep-sea adventure, charters are available aboard the resort’s 31′ Bertram. Using ballyhoo, small bait fish and feather hoochies, you can fish for White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado and Sailfish. The resort provides top of the line tackle.
Reef Fishing
Off Long Island are some of the best salt water reef fishing opportunities in the Bahamas. A reef fishing excursion puts you where the bottom fish are. From a comfortable 26′ Mako, you’ll admire vast coral and rock reefs as your bait attracts Grouper, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Tuna and Barracuda. Bring your catch back to the lodge for dinner!
The Resort
The beachfront villas, featuring tropical décor, are comfortable and spacious with many villas having an additional bedroom for family or friends. Take a romantic stroll down the boardwalk that lines the beach and winds through gently swaying palm trees. Watch another picture perfect sunset from your private veranda or steal a tender moment along the boardwalk that is enchantingly lit up at night.
Your private villa is complete with marble floors, air conditioning, coffee maker, hair dryer and ceiling fans. Water is supplied by a reverse osmosis water plant and excellent for drinking.
Non-Angling Activities
Take a stroll along four miles of talcum powder white sand beach. Explore fascinating caves and gorgeous bays. Swim in calm waters, scuba dive, beach comb or experience great sailing on our Hobiecats right in Cape Santa Maria’s beautiful bay. Get aboard one of the scheduled snorkeling trips, and in minutes, you’ll be among stunning tropical fish and brilliant reefs.
The activity center, located in the Beach House, has all the equipment and information that you will need for an exciting vacation. A wide variety of recreational equipment, services and facilities, many of them complimentary, are available including: Hobiecats, Boogie boards, Snorkeling gear, Bicycles, Kayaks, Beach chairs, Children’s games, Nature tours. Other services include: Rental cars, Taxi service, Island tours, T.V. room, Library, Gift shop, Fitness center, Internet access, Complimentary laundry and Beach combing.
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Cape Santa Maria (CSM) Beach Resort, located at the northern tip of Long Island in the Southern Bahamas is famous for its warm hospitality, and spectacular beaches. Over 4 miles of deserted beach, great snorkeling and fishing make Cape Santa Maria an ideal family vacation spot.
When you walk down the beach, the sand is like silk beneath your feet. Swim in the calm, turquoise waters of the gently sloping bay or play in the talcum powder sand. In the evening, you’ll witness picture postcard sunsets from the resort villas, which are only steps from the water.
Flats Fishing
Cape Santa Maria owns its own fleet of 16′ skiffs and draws from local experienced guides. The bonefish flats are located along the western and northern sections of the island. These flats are not extensive, but produce nice sized bonefish in good numbers. The bonefish flats are almost all wadable. There is also a wadable flat within walking distance of the resort which can be productive around low tide.
Deep Sea Fishing
For a deep-sea adventure, charters are available aboard the resorts 31′ Bertram. Using ballyhoo, small bait fish and feather hoochies, you can fish for White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado and Sailfish. The resort provides top of the line tackle.Reef Fishing
Off Long Island are some of the best salt water reef fishing opportunities in the Bahamas. A reef fishing excursion puts you where the bottom fish are. From a comfortable 26′ Mako, you’ll admire vast coral and rock reefs as your bait attracts Grouper, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Tuna and Barracuda. Bring your catch back to the lodge for dinner!
Accommodations
The beach front villas, featuring tropical décor, are comfortable and spacious with many villas having an additional bedroom for family or friends. Take a romantic stroll down the boardwalk that lines the beach and winds through gently swaying palm trees. Watch another picture perfect sunset from your private veranda or steal a tender moment along the boardwalk that is enchantingly lit up at night.Your private villa is complete with marble floors, air conditioning, coffee maker, hair dryer and ceiling fans. Water is supplied by a reverse osmosis water plant and excellent for drinking.
Non Angling Activities
Take a stroll along four miles of talcum powder white sand beach. Explore fascinating caves and gorgeous bays. Swim in calm waters, scuba dive, beach comb or experience great sailing on our hobiecats right in Cape Santa Maria’s beautiful bay. Get aboard one of the scheduled snorkeling trips, and in minutes, you’ll be among stunning tropical fish and brilliant reefs.The activity center, located in the Beach House, has all the equipment and information that you will need for an exciting vacation. A wide variety of recreational equipment, services and facilities, many of them complimentary, are available including: Hobiecats, Boogie boards, Snorkeling gear, Bicycles, Kayaks, Beach chairs, Children’s games, Nature tours. Other services include: Rental cars, Taxi service, Island tours, T.V. room, Library, Gift shop, Fitness center, Internet access, Complimentary laundry and Beach combing.
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Andros Island Bonefish Club offers easy access to the famed Bahamas bonefishing of northern Andros. The lodge is conveniently situated on the mouth of Cargill Creek at the eastern end of the North Bight of Andros, Bahamas. The fishing lodge is a stone’s throw away from a productive, wadeable flat. Stretching in all directions are miles more of healthy Bahamas bonefishing flats.
The north and middle bights of Andros are comprised of channels and cays interlaced with bonefishing flats, meaning that bonefishing guides can often find leeward fishing regardless of wind direction. At Andros Island Bonefish Club, anglers can expect chances to cast to large numbers of medium sized bones with chances at the huge, double-digit fish that made Andros a famous Bahamas bonefishing destination.
Anglers will enjoy an unusually diverse bonefishing experience at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Flats range from wadeable, hard sand to deeper, soft marl. In certain areas large schools of bonefish are common; in others larger singles and doubles are the norm.
Species: Bonefish (medium to large, with chances at double-digit fish), occasional permit, resident tarpon (30-60 lbs, some over 100 lbs), barracuda, jack, and snapper
Location: Cargill Creek, North Bight of Andros Island, Bahamas
Lodge located directly on the flats—fishing within minutes
Fleet: Seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats with 70-90hp Yamaha outboards
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An advantage of fishing out of Andros Island Bonefish Club is that its bonefishing guides are all extremely experienced and can use this diversity to the advantage of weather conditions and each angler’s specific bonefishing preferences. Catch and release is practiced while bonefishing at Andros Island Bonefish Club and the guides don’t keep any bonefish.
You may see an occasional permit on certain flats during most of the year, and there are resident tarpon in the deeper creeks on the west side of Andros Island. These non-migratory tarpon, averaging about 30-60 pounds, although fish well over 100 pounds have been landed. Bear in mind, however, that encounters with permit or tarpon are not common in most areas of the Bahamas. The barracuda, jack and snapper fishing, however, can be quite consistent.
Andros Island Bonefish Club uses seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats, powered alternately by reliable 70-hp, 80-hp and 90-hp Yamaha outboards. All skiffs are equipped with poling platforms for stalking bigger Bahamas bonefish. Operating each vessel is one of Andros Island Bonefish Club’s team of dedicated Bahamas bonefishing guides, including owner Rupert Leadon and his brothers Nelson and Brian. Many of these Bahamas fishing guides have more than fifteen years of experience guiding on the flats surrounding Cargill Creek and Andros Island Bonefish Club.
The Lodge
The lodge itself is a modern, comfortable facility, situated feet from the Atlantic. Built in 1988, the fishing lodge was renovated in 1990. All twenty nine rooms are clean, comfortable and air conditioned.
There is a lounge area (bar) and dining room overlooking the water. Each room has a great view of the ocean and can accommodate up to three people and includes a private bath, personal refrigerator, ample dresser and closet space and a ceiling fan. Several of the rooms have satellite television (although service throughout the Bahamas is very unreliable). Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available upon request. Guests at Andros Island Bonefish Club have access to the adjacent Creekside property and amenities, including an oceanfront swimming pool.
Meals
Meals are served in the dining room at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Each morning hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit and juice is served before a day of fishing. Guests then hand pick their own lunches which are put in coolers and transferred to the skiffs. Bottled water is provided and soft drinks, juice or Gatorade are available on request.
On your return from the day of guided Bahamas bonefishing, hors d’oeuvres are served. Dinners usually consist of chicken, pork or beef or local seafood including grouper, mahi, lobster (August 1-March 31), fish and conch. After dinner, tasty desserts and fresh coffee are served. A bartender is available to serve you a cold Kalik or drink of your choice.
Andros Island Bonefish Club 2025 Rates
Length of Stay
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
$2,268.00
$3,182.00
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$3,113.50
$4,426.00
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$3,685.00
$5,230.00
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$3,952.00
$5,681.00
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$5,635.50
$8,183.50
8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing
$6,468.00
$9,431.00
Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. Contact us for seasonal discounts, special offers or promotional pricing.
Included in the Rate
All accommodations and meals at the lodge
Complimentary glass of wine with dinner
Fishing with a boat/guide/lunch
Bottled water
VAT on fishing package
Taxi transfer to and from the Andros Town airport (also known as Fresh Creek Airport)
Basic laundry service
Not Included
Air travel to Andros Town airport
Airport departure taxes
Tackle (except for reef and off-shore fishing)
Trolling baits for off-shore fishing
Extra fuel beyond 2 tanks per day
Trips to the west side
Alcoholic beverages/soft drinks
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
VAT charge on all miscellaneous items excluding tips
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Andros Island Bonefish Club offers easy access to the famed Bahamas bonefishing of northern Andros. Andros Island Bonefish Lodge is conveniently situated on the mouth of Carghill Creek at the eastern end of the North Bight of Andros, Bahamas. The fishing lodge is a stone’s throw away from a productive, wadeable flat. Stretching in all directions are miles more of healthy Bahamas bonefishing flats.
The north and middle bights of Andros are comprised of channels and cays interlaced with bonefishing flats, meaning that bonefishing guides can often find leeward fishing regardless of wind direction. At Andros Island Bonefish Club, anglers can expect chances to cast to large numbers of medium sized bones with chances at the huge, double-digit fish that made Andros a famous bahamas bonefishing destination.
Anglers will enjoy an unusually diverse bonefishing experience at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Flats range from wadeable, hard sand to deeper, soft marl. In certain areas large schools of bonefish are common; in others larger singles and doubles are the norm.
An advantage of fishing out of Andros Island Bonefish Club is that its bonefishing guides are all extremely experienced and can use this diversity to the advantage of weather conditions and each angler’s specific bonefishing preferences. Catch and release is practiced while bonefishing at Andros Island Bonefish Club and the guides don’t keep any bonefish.
You may see an occasional permit on certain flats during most of the year, and there are resident tarpon in the deeper creeks on the west side of Andros Island. These non-migratory tarpon, averaging about 30-60 pounds, although fish well over 100 pounds have been landed. Bear in mind, however, that encounters with permit or tarpon are not common in most areas of the Bahamas. The barracuda, jack and snapper fishing, however, can be quite consistent.
Andros Island Bonefish Club uses seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats, powered alternately by reliable 70-hp, 80-hp and 90-hp Yamaha outboards. All skiffs are equipped with poling platforms for stalking bigger Bahamas bonefish. Operating each vessel is one of Andros Island Bonefish Club’s team of dedicated Bahamas bonefishing guides, including owner Rupert Leadon and his brothers Nelson and Brian. Many of these Bahamas fishing guides have more than fifteen years of experience guiding on the flats surrouding Carghill Creek and Andros Island Bonefish Club.
The lodge itself is a modern, comfortable facility, situated feet from the Atlantic. Built in 1988, the fishing lodge was renovated in 1990. All twenty nine rooms are clean, comfortable and air conditioned.
There is a lounge area (bar) and dining room overlooking the water. Each room has a great view of the ocean and can accommodate up to three people and includes a private bath, personal refrigerator, ample dresser and closet space and a ceiling fan. Several of the rooms have satellite television (although service throughout the Bahamas is very unreliable). Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available upon request. Guests at Andros Island Bonefish Club have access to the adjacent Creekside property and amenities, including an oceanfront swimming pool.
Meals are served in the dining room at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Each morning hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit and juice is served before a day of fishing. Guests then hand pick their own lunches which are put in coolers and transferred to the skiffs. Bottled water is provided and soft drinks, juice or Gatorade are available on request.
On your return from the day of guided Bahamas bonefishing, hors d’oeuvres are served. Dinners usually consist of chicken, pork or beef or local seafood including grouper, mahi, lobster (August 1-March 31), fish and conch. After dinner, tasty deserts and fresh coffee are served. A bartender is available to serve you a cold Kalik or drink of your choice.
ANDROS ISLAND BONEFISH CLUB 2024 – 2025 RATES
Package
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
7-nights / 6-days
$4,335 per person
$6,295 per person
6-nights / 5-days
$3,685 per person
$5,230 per person
5-nights / 4-days
$3,040 per person
$4,370 per person
4-nights / 3-days
$2,395 per person
$3,405 per person
2-nights / 2-days
$1,745 per person
$2,488 per person
Included: All accommodations and meals at the lodge, complimentary glass of wine with dinner, fishing with a boat/guide/lunch, and bottled water. VAT on fishing package; Taxi transfer to and from the Andros Town airport and basic laundry service.
Not Included: air travel to Andros Town airport (also known as Fresh Creek Airport), airport departure taxes, tackle (except for reef and off-shore fishing); trolling baits for off-shore fishing; extra fuel beyond 2 tanks per day; trips to the west side; alcoholic beverages/soft drinks; gratuities; items of a personal nature; VAT charge on all miscellaneous items excluding tips
The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.
Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal bonefish habitat.
The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.
Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.
Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath. The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 room set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.
The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully. Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.
There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations. Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.
Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.
The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.
Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.
Abaco Lodge 2025-2026 Rates
Packages of any duration are available. Rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.
LOW SEASON 2025 (October – December)
Length of Stay
Shared room and boat
Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$7,550
$7,550
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$6,995
$6,995
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$6,450
$6,450
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$5,350
$5,350
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
$4,050
$4,050
HIGH SEASON 2026 (January – June)
Length of Stay
Shared room and boat
Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$7,950
$7,950
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$7,350
$7,350
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$6,750
$6,750
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$5,650
$5,650
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
$4,750
$4,750
Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. Contact us for seasonal promos.
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Included in the rate: Transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.
What’s Not Included
Not included and/or additional charges would include: Air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.
Reservations and Deposit: A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.
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NOTICE: Abaco Lodge reopened in April 2023 after sustaining severe damage during Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. We’re excited to have this wonderful property back in operation after more than 3 years! We’ll continue to update this page as we continue to get great reports.
The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.
Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as the “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal Bonefish habitat.
Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.
The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.
Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath.
The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 rooms set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.
The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully.
Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.
There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations.
Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.
Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.
The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, Tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.
Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.
Packages of any duration are available. Below rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.
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Abaco Lodge 2023-2024 Rates
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October – December 2023
January – June 2024
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$7,550 per person
$7,950 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$6,995 per person
$7,350 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$6,450 per person
$6,750 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$5,350 per person
$5,650 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
$4,050 per person
$4,750 per person
Included in the rate: transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.
Not included and/or additional charges would include: air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.
A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.
Andros South of South Andros, Bahamas, is located 15 minutes from the South Andros Airport in the southern section of the island and is a short distance from some of the finest bonefishing in the Bahamas. Andros South has access to literally hundreds of square miles of bone-white flats. Guests can fish nearby creeks, South Bight or vast ocean flats of the South and West coast of Andros for unlimited opportunities for trophy size bones as well as large numbers of school size fish, which have seen relatively little fishing pressure.
This is “The Bonefish Capitol” – also permit, tarpon, tuna, dorado, snapper + baracuda
Favorable weather conditions year-round
A varied fishing paradise with expansive flats
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Andros South has 10 clean and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, each with tiled floors, telephones, cable television and private baths with showers. Situated in a quiet area and right on the ocean, a refreshing swim on the beach can follow a day of fishing the flats, the nearby reef, or the deep blue water of the open ocean. Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available as well. What sets Andros South apart from most lodges is that they offer Single Accommodations and sharing a boat/guide.
The South Bight
Regarded as one of the more scenic areas on the island, the South Bight has deeper channels and, as it is closer to the ocean, is home to some of the larger fish in the area as well.
Bonefish are fewer in numbers here, but, with its combination of bone-white flats, turquoise and emerald waters, fishing “The Bight” is a most memorable experience.
Little Creek
Just 5 minutes from the lodge, Little Creek is an extremely productive fishery with limitless wading opportunities and also connects guests to the vast flats of the West Coast. For those seeking more fishing time and the option for a run to the west, Little Creek is the perfect option. The west side of Andros is famous for its large bonefish. Most of the fishing done here consists of carefully stalking big, cruising doubles and singles from the bow of the skiff.
The South & West Coast
For anglers wishing to cast to a school of bonefish an acre in size, a visit to the south and west coasts of South Andros is a must. The flats here consist mostly of bright, hard sand, so this area is perfect for the wading enthusiast as well. In and around Jack Fish Cays, Water Cays, Curly Cut and Grassy Creek it is not uncommon to see schools of bonefish numbering in the hundreds. This region is the place to be if sheer numbers of fish is the goal of the day. The ocean flats of this area stretch nearly from horizon to horizon and fishing pressure is almost non-existent. Although requiring a 45 minute weather dependent boat ride, a visit to this area should be included in your week; wading adjacent to a “bone-ball” is unforgettable.
Inland Wading Andros South takes advantage of a close proximity to an incredibly vast network of inland flats and salt water lakes and ponds that can be loaded with fish under
certain conditions. When the tides are right, you may find yourself all alone amidst schools of landlocked bonefish feeding hungrily in ankle-deep water. These areas cannot be accessed by boat and are therefore rarely fished. The Andros South guides, however, have developed a unique and extensive knowledge of these fisheries and love sharing it with visitors to the lodge.
Tidal Creeks
Along the east coast of South Andros are a number of intricate tidal creek systems. Many large bones venture up these channels during the rising tide. These areas are close to the lodge, providing for longer fishing days. Deep Creek, one of many of the creek systems within minutes of Andros South Lodge, quickly opens to a 6-mile wide bay dotted with dozens of small islands, or cays. This area is the perfect spot for those looking for great fishing and a longer day on the flats. This is also a great spot to fish on windy days; there are countless leeward flats among these scattered islands.
Andros South 2025-2026 Rates
4 Oct 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
Length of Stay
Single Occupancy + 2 per boat
Single Occupancy + Own Boat
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing
$6,650
$7,200
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing
$6,150
$6,700
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing
$5,400
$5,950
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing
$4,550
$5,100
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing
$3,600
$4,150
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Rates include the number of nights and fishing days in your selected package, round-trip transportation to Andros South from the South Andros airport, lodging, all meals, Loaner fly and spin tackle, terminal tackle and flies, beer, wine, and soft drinks included.
Prices do not include gratuity for guides (recommended at $80-$100 daily per boat per day), gratuity for the staff, Bahamian departure tax; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); Bahamas fishing license.
Single Occupancy rates are one per room & two per boat with shared guide.
The Delphi Club at Rolling Harbour is a luxury bonefishing lodge on Great Abaco Island, close to some of the best bonefishing in the Bahamas. The club overlooks an idyllic beach, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, on the east coast of Great Abaco, about half an hour south of Marsh Harbour. Delphi’s an 8-bedroom lodge, designed in the 18th century colonial plantation house style, with large wrap-around verandahs. The lodge’s 5 private acres elevate the secluded and tranquil lodge more than 50 feet above sea level. The grounds are surrounded by manicured gardens of bougainvillea, frangipani, oleander, hibiscus, ficus and a wide variety of palms. The lodge’s target clients want a beautiful place to stay, with sun, sand & great food, with a particular focus on fly fishermen in search of somewhere special to relax when not out bonefishing on the world-class bonefishing flats of the Marls and Cherokee Sound.
bonefish, barracuda, shark, tarpon, permit and more bonefish
Diverse fishing adventures in tropical Bahamas
Fishing from skiffs as well as flats/wade fishing
Stunning wildlife and many terrains to explore
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The west side of Abaco offers anglers top quality bonefishing on productive flats that receive far less fishing pressure than some the better-known islands in the Bahamas. The Delphi Club fishes the Marls on the west side of Abaco and Cherokee Sound, on the east side of the island. The Marls offer over 200 square miles of first-class bonefishing flats and are famous for their numbers of bonefish in the 2 – 3 pound range, occasionally up to 7 lbs. A record fish in the Marls would be 9 pounds. The Marls bonefish are typically aggressive feeders that will charge a fly. Anglers may also get an occasional shot at permit and tarpon while fishing the Marls during the summer. Cherokee Sound offers gorgeous sandy flats with extensive wading opportunities. The bonefish in Cherokee Sound are typically larger than the bonefish in the Marls (3 – 5 lb average, up to 12 lbs), however they can be “spooky” fish and challenging to catch. To access the quality fishing in the Marls and Cherokee Sound, Delphi has purchased four new 16′ Dolphin skiffs that are run by brand-new 40-HP Yamaha engines. Each boat has a removable leaning bar and seats with backrest to ensure that anglers are comfortable during the fishing day. The skiffs are trailered by new Toyota Hi-Lux crew cab pick up trucks 5 minutes to Crossing Rocks, 15 minutes to the Marls and 20 minutes to Cherokee Sound.
Delphi currently fishes up to four local guides and draws from a pool of talent including: Donnie Lowe, Dana Lower, Robin Albury from Cherokee Sound and Ishy Williams, Tony Russell, Darren Russell and Joe Brodie from Crossing Rocks. The guides are assigned on a rotation basis so you are apt to fish with each of them during a weeks stay.
The Delphi Club at Rolling Harbour was created in the image of Peter Mantle’s Delphi Lodge in Ireland. The main house of The Delphi Club is luxurious, more so than your typical fishing lodge, and consists of a Great Room, a Library, a gallery and 8 well-appointed bedrooms. The Great Room is the center of the house and features an enormous dining table, a discreet honor bar, comfortable seating, and stunning views through a number of glass doors. The Great Room is decorated with fine antiques and fishing paraphernalia, providing this common area with character and elegant atmosphere. The adjacent library is well stocked with a variety of books and features (with some reluctance) the Delphi’s only TV. Other amenities include an infinity pool, patio with sun loungers, and massage services.
The Delphi Club has a total of eight bedrooms; six are on the first floor and 2 are on the third floor, along with the gallery that also contains the fly shop. Four bedrooms have an oversized King bed and four bedrooms have twin queen sized beds. Each bedroom is decorated with art work and has a private bathroom with shower, Air-Conditioning, a large closet and chest of drawers, desk and chairs, safe, iron and ironing board, and a private deck. The private decks offer beautiful views and are furnished with a sun lounger and a small teak table with two chairs.
Delphi is especially well regarded for it’s gourmet meals and extensive wine cellar. Delphi employs a chef from Ireland who has been trained and worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. His food is simple, fresh and delicious, making optimal use of local ingredients. Delphi’s exceptional wine list is fairly priced and can be paired with the gourmet evening meal for an excellent dining experience.
Non-Angling Activities
Delphi offers a number of options for non-fishers, in addition to relaxing on the club’s private beach or reading a selection from the library with a glass of wine at the pool. Private scuba lessons in the pool; guided dives to spectacular coral reefs; golf in Winding Bay or Treasure Cay (20 or 60 minute drive respectively); guided snorkeling; big game fishing (charter boats based out of Marsh Harbour or Sandy Point); miles of beachcombing along Abaco’s amazing sandy coastline; boat trips to the charming outer islands; massage and beauty treatments by the pool; shopping for local crafts in Marsh Harbour; or guided nature trips to explore the amazing wild life and flora of Abaco.
The Delphi Club 2026 Rates
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Length of Stay
Shared Accomodation + Skiff
Single Accomodation / Shared Skiff
Single Accomodation + Skiff
7 nights / 6 days fishing
$9,668
$10,700
$14,550
6 nights / 5 days fishing
$8,480
$9,400
$12,630
5 nights / 4 days fishing
$7,815
$8,780
$11,350
4 nights / 3 days fishing
$6,200
$7,000
$8,910
3 nights / 2 days fishing
$4,490
$5,090
$6,370
Rates are per person, in USD$ and subject to change. Call for latest rates and promos.
Rates Include: Accommodation as specified; Fishing as specified; All meals (breakfast, packed lunch & dinner); House wines, house & premium spirits, house beers, soft drinks, tea & coffees; Local airside transfers; Fly Rental gear (fly rod, reel, line and backing); Wifi; Government Taxes/VAT
Not Included: International airfare; Additional activities not specified; Flies and leader material for rental gear; Cella winer selection, champagne, small batch, mixologist cocktails Gratuities for guides and house-team; In-house laundry service; Travel and medical insurance; Private transfers.
Payment and Cancellation Terms: 50% deposit required within 14 days to secure the reservation; Final trip payment to be made 90 days pror to arrival; All deposits and payments are entirely non-refundable.
Delphi Club has a small, fully stocked fly shop on location and a range of premium rental equipment available: Orvis, Shilton, and Hatch reels for rental; Orvis Helios 3D and T&T Exocet rods in 8s and 10s. Unlike most other outfitters, they rent fly lines, too, and have an extensive range of Rio, Scientific Anglers, and Cortland products.
The on-site fly shop is fully stocked with flies and leader material (Scientific Anglers and Seaguar). Apparel and gear from all the premium brands also available: Patagonia, Free Fly, Costa, Abel, Yeti, Fishpond, AFTCO, and Poncho.
Delphi Club also has a limited number of rental rods: Hardy fly rods and reels which rent for $20 per day. Otherwise, we recommend that you bring your own tackle suitable for bonefish, barracuda and shark, the most prominent species at Delphi Club. While shots at permit and tarpon are rare, you may want to bring suitable equipment for each, just in case.
Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing is an intimate operation, giving 4 – 6 anglers direct access to the famous bonefishing found on the Joulter Cays. The Joulters are a collection of around 50 small islands, spread out over a 125 mile sand bank off the North Shore of Andros Island. The 20 miles of extensive hard sand flats are a wade fisherman’s paradise. There are channels running though the flats that keep the bonefish on the flats during every tide and also attract permit. There is also convenient access to the west side of Andros (by trailing to Red Bays), which offers large bonefish, resident tarpon, and occasional permit.
The guides at North Andros Fly Fishing make it a special place to visit. Phillip and his guide staff are passionate about fly fishing; true professionals, operating high quality skiffs and engines, and are just as comfortable with seasoned anglers and first time bonefishers. Many clients come back saying that Phillip is one of the best guide they’ve fished with in the Bahamas.
North Andros Fly Fishing provides accommodations in two air-conditioned cottages. The larger cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 private bathrooms, a living room with satellite TV and WiFi, and a screened in porch. The smaller cottage is typically used when there are two separate groups booked at the same time, to give clients more privacy. Both cottages are basic, but clean, comfortable, air conditioned and perfect for serious anglers looking for great guides and exceptional fishing at an affordable price.
The standard daily schedule starts with a modified continental breakfast with fresh coffee served in your cottage. The guides will pick you up at your front door to head out the day of fishing (10 minute drive to the boat launch). Picnic lunches are packed on the boat. More than likely you’ll be hard pressed to find time to pause for lunch between wading or poling after bonefish in the 4 – 10 pound range. After fishing, the North Andros Chef will serve appetizers at the larger cottage, followed by dinner. Dinners are home style meals from a diverse menu. Please note that North Andros Fly Fishing doesn’t provide alcoholic beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own (recommended if you are particular about your liquor or wine) or the staff will be happy to take you to the local liquor store.
Like the rest of Andros, there isn’t much for non-anglers to do, but the cottage is a two-minute walk to a beautiful beach. There is good snorkeling and sunbathing at your fingertips. You can snorkel the ocean Blue Hole in Conch Sound or find a young person in Evans Town to walk you to the mysterious Evans Cave and Blue Hole (explored by Jacques Cousteau). Two bicycles are available for your use. Our taxi driver, Alan Russell, can be hired for half or full day tours of Andros Island. There are original straw baskets and wood carvings to purchase in Red Bays, the only settlement on the Wild West side of Andros. Red Bays is also the home of the sponging Industry. You can also visit other Blue Holes and Captain Morgans’s Cave. On a full day trip you can tour the Androsia Batik Factory. Rental cars are also available. Don’t forget they drive on the left side of the road!
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Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing 2024-2025 Rates
Package
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
$4,100
$6,600
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing
$3,600
$6,300
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
$2,800
$5,000
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
$2,200
$4,000
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing
$1,700
$2,800
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Included: Accommodations as described; transfers to and from San Andros Airport (the northern most airport in Andros); non-alcoholic beverages; all meals; two people sharing a boat/guide daily.
Not Included: airfare; airport departure taxes; Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, liquor, and mixed drinks); tackle; trips to Westside ($200 fuel surcharge/boat); gratuities to guides, staff and drivers. Please carry enough cash to cover these additional expenses; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); Bahamas fishing license; Covid Testing Fees.
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Experience “ALL INCLUSIVE” world-class accommodations and exceptional service on a private cay while fishing pristine Bahamas bonefish flats, diving the warm, azure Caribbean Sea, or relaxing on your villa’s private verandah.
The remote north and northwest Andros Island flats and the seldom-fished Joulter Cays can be explored with professional, knowledgeable and personable Kamalame Cay fishing guides. Staff naturalists will also take you snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking or sea-kayaking to reveal an unspoiled Andros Island.
Primarily bonefish
Expansive flats in the northern Bahamas and Joulter Cays
A wading and fly fishing paradise
Plenty of activities on and off resort for non-anglers
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On the Cay, a freshwater swimming pool, directly looking over a pristine, white sand beach is at your disposal. The palm covered Tiki Bar with fully stocked “top shelf” bar is located right at the pool. A tennis court rounds out the on-site activities.
We are able to offer you an all-inclusive, luxurious package at a price that reflects absolute quality. Discover the complete comfort of Kamalame.
Fish the abundant water close by the villa, venture to the fabled Joulter Cays just 30 minutes (by car) north of Andros, or even explore the untouched northwest side of Andros Island. And, who would want to miss the angler-tested, guide-approved North Bight?
If you choose, each day, you will be taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to meet your guide and boat (Maverick skiff with poling platform) at one of these fishing locations so that every angler will have an opportunity to access the different available areas.
If you favor a more relaxed pace, or if you just can’t stop fishing at the end of the day, wander onto Staniard Creek’s expansive flat out the backdoor of the Cay. Andros is well known for its large bonefisd, and our visits to the Joulters with Kamalame have confirmed this. Fish averaging a solid 4 pounds, and many in the 9-pound-plus class, are encountered while even larger bones work the flats’ edges. There have been some permit caught in the Joulters; however, these fish should be considered a bonus. It is a very impressive fishery.
The fully-equipped, center console 24 foot sportfishing boat sits at Kamalame’s dock ready to take you to the nearby reef and beyond to explore a vibrant fishery. Combine this exciting offshore action, Kamalame’s extraordinary facility, and the opportunity to be one of the lucky few to stalk Andros’ famed bonefish in rarely touched water, and you have all the makings for the trip-of-a-lifetime.
Accommodations
Extraordinary attention to every detail is a hallmark of the accommodations at Kamalame Cay. Several accommodation selections are available. From private villas, to duplex cottages with private entrances and common living area, to the quaint Angler’s Nest cottages, Kamalame has many lodging options to choose from.All of the villas at Kamalame Cay have private patio areas off the bedrooms, huge closets, fully stocked fridges with cold Kaliks, water and juices. All of the accommodations have ceiling fans and air conditioning and the use of a golf cart to explore the Cay at your leisure. Some of the villas or cottages offer an over-sized soaking tub for relaxing which will allow you to relax in your Kamalame Cay Turkish bath robe.
Miles of beautiful exclusive beach directly in front of the villas beckon the beachcomber. It is not uncommon to walk the beach and find sand dollars and exotic shells.
For larger groups wanting more deluxe and private accommodations, the owners home at Kamalame Cove sits on 4 acres and offers 7,500 square feet of living space with 4 exquisite waterfront bedrooms, a secluded fresh water pool set among palm trees, private access and your own chef at your disposal. The private open air “Great Room” overlooks the sea on three sides.
The “Great House” on the Cay serves as a perfect gathering place for meals, cocktails and fish tales. It is decorated with art and antiques from the owner’s collection, filled with comfortable oversized furniture, and wrapped with an inviting verandah that offers a tranquilizing panoramic view of the sea.
Outstanding candlelight dinners are served with elegance and feature delicious soups, salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, succulent lobster, fresh fish and other delightful main dishes. Meals are accompanied by fine wines and topped off with amazing desserts. The “all-inclusive” bar is always at your disposal and after dinner aperitifs usually include a wonderful selection of cognacs and other treats presented by matre de “Herrington”.
These magnificent meals are elegantly presented by Kamalame’s top-notch chef and his attentive staff. Wonderful breakfasts are served buffet-style with fresh orange juice and made-to-order omelets. Generous boat lunches of roasted chicken and beef tenderloin help complete a perfect day on the water. Kamalame Cay is peaceful solitude with all the amenities.
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Included in the rate: guided fishing as described; accommodations as described, hearty breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner with house alcohol, wine and beer daily.
Additional charges at would include: Airfare; Resort taxes and fees; Andros Town airport transfer; Bahamian departure taxes; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); fishing guide gratuities; off-shore fishing option, scuba diving, equipment rental; Spa treatments or other items of a personal nature.
Note: No personal checks are accepted; only cash, travelers checks, and Visa, MasterCard, or American Express Credit Cards are accepted for any extra expenses incurred while at the lodge.
Silver Top Villa (3 bedroom suite) & The Cove (4 bedroom suite) priced upon request.
How To Get There
Charter flight arrangements can be provided from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and other US cities as well as from Nassau in the Bahamas. Floatplane or Helicopter services from Nassau can be chartered to land right at the lodge. Also, there is twice-daily commercial air service from Nassau to Andros Town Airport.
Other Activities
The third longest barrier reef in the world is just a mile from Kamalame’s beautiful beach, offering divers and snorkelers the perfect opportunity to savor exceptional experiences without the hassle of long boat rides, crowded dive sites, marginal accommodations, and mediocre food.This lush, living reef harbors many wonders from gently swaying sea anemones tucked in brilliant coral to tiny seahorses that gracefully ride the current. Watch rainbow-colored parrotfish snack on the coral as animated clownfish parade in front of you. Explore the bustling shallows, follow huge grouper through coral caverns, keep watch for majestic manta rays gliding over the deep blue, or just quietly drift along the edge of the dramatic wall that plunges 6000 feet to the bottom of the “Tongue of the Ocean.”
Kamalame’s on-site PADI certified instructors in conjunction with Small Hope Resort provide top-notch equipment and service on this remote island. If you have not tried diving, this is a great opportunity to take the Discover Scuba Diving course or get your full diving certification. Experienced divers will revel in the 100-foot visibility and amazingly diverse marine life.
Why not immerse yourself in the clear, warm Caribbean from the complete comfort and relaxed elegance of Kamalame.
Additional activities at Kamalame include beachcombing, windsurfing, tennis, swimming in the freshwater pool and nature walks with a staff naturalist. You may want to consider paddling one of the Cay’s sea-kayaks through the gentle inland creeks that meet the sea at Kamalame’s doorstep. Guided sea-kayak trips that include lunch are easily arranged.
In 2005, Kamalame Cay added a luxurious and peaceful Spa Retreat, situated at the end of a new pier, which directly overlooks the blue azure shades of the ocean.
North Riding Point Club is where trophy bonefish dreams come true. Set on the South Shore of Grand Bahama, just 20 miles from Freeport International Airport, this renowned lodge puts anglers within easy reach of one of the world’s most productive bonefisheries—only 30 minutes from Miami and two and a half hours from New York.
The Club’s guests fish across hundreds of square miles of pristine flats, mangrove cays, and white-sand shallows—habitat that consistently produces some of the Bahamas’ largest bonefish. Double-digit fish in the 10–12 lb. range are a common sight, with true giants topping 15 lbs. also prowling these waters. Add in shots at permit and seasonal tarpon, and North Riding Point offers an extraordinary mix of accessibility, variety, and world-class fly fishing.
bonefish, permit, tarpon, baracuda and snapper
Favorable weather conditions year-round
A varied fishing paradise: hundreds of square miles of pristine flats, mangrove cays, and white-sand shallows
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North Riding Point Club, located on the South Shore of Grand Bahama Island is not only one of the finest bonefish lodges in the Bahamas, but also provides access to one of the best fisheries for trophy bonefish in the world. And this amazing fishery is relatively easy to get to. The Club is located just 20 miles east of Freeport International Airport putting world class bonefishing within 30 minutes of Miami and 2 1/2 hours of New York by air.
The 80 mile long North Shore of Grand Bahama, where North Riding Point Club guests spend much of their fishing time, contains several hundred square miles of flats, inlets and mangrove-covered cays. This is perfect habitat for large bonefish and harbors them in strong number. The pressure is relatively light compared with many other areas in the Bahamas and these bonefish will take a well presented fly readily.
The North Shore of Grand Bahama is home to some of the largest bonefish in the Bahamas. Bonefish in the 10 to 12-pound range, considered a rarity in most areas, are fairly common sights while fishing at North Riding Point Club. Much larger bonefish, including world record class fish in the 15 + pound range have been weighed and released! A safe estimate for the average bonefish landed at North Riding Point Club is a remarkable 5 to 6 pounds.
The Club itself is situated on the ocean side (South Shore) of the island, which also offers some excellent fishing. The South Shore flats are clean, white sand ocean flats that also harbor big bones. And due to the proximity to deep water, large permit are frequent visitors to these flats. There is a productive wading flat right out in front of the lodge for diehard anglers.
Grand Bahama also offers some of the most consistent permit fishing in the Bahamas. While most abundant during the spring months, permit are encountered on both the North and South Shores any time of year when the water temperatures are to their liking. Also during the spring months, migratory tarpon will make an appearance on the flats, making Grand Bahama one of the few Bahamian islands offering shots at tarpon. North Riding Point Club practices strict catch and release fishing.
North Riding Point Club covers a huge fishing territory, taking advantage of six different boat launches up and down the coast (4 on the North Shore, 2 on the South Shore). Rather than taking long, pounding boat runs to the fishing grounds, guests ride 10 – 40 minutes in comfortable, air-conditioned Ford Explorer SUV’s, trailering their skiffs to a specific launch site, predetermined by wind, tides, weather and time of year. For North Riding Point Club guests, this means you will fish the best available areas based on prevailing wind and weather conditions, and frequently you are casting to fish within minutes of launching.
North Riding Point Club has six 18-foot Hells Bay Marquesa skiffs with 90-hp Yamaha 4-strokes and an extremely shallow drafting 17-foot Chittum Snake Islamorada powered by a 70 hp Yamaha. Each boat has a padded U-shaped leaning post on the casting deck, a center steering console, two comfortable bucket seats for anglers in front of the console, automatic trim and tilt engines. Much of the bonefishing is done from one of these skiffs as it is poled across the flats by the guide. However, in many areas the flats are hard sand and the wading can be first rate.
The guide staff is among the most experienced in the Bahamas – many have been with the lodge since it opened in 2001. They enjoy seeing their anglers catch these beautiful fish and will frequently go the extra mile to make that happen.
North Riding Point Club is situated on six acres of land with some 400 feet of frontage on the ocean. The main lodge and guest cottages are spaced along the white sand beachfront.
North Riding Point Club’s main lodge contains the kitchen, dining area, lounge and bar, plus a guest bedroom. There is also a nicely appointed tackle shop carrying a limited numbers of rods, as well as a good selection of flies, lines, leader material, and other assorted tackle and hats and clothing for sale.
North Riding Point Club can accommodate a total of 14 anglers. The Founder’s Cottage has 2 double bedrooms and a common living room area, and accommodates up to 4 guests. 8 guests are accommodated in 2 duplex beach front cottages, each with 2 bedrooms. Another 2 guests are accommodated in the guest room in the main lodge. Each of the guests rooms has 2 plush queen sized beds, private bathroom (with separate tub and shower), extensive walk-in closet space, wall safes and wet-bar refrigerators. French doors open onto individual large porches facing the beach. These are some of the most spacious and luxurious accommodations in the Bahamas.
Each guest room has wi-fi Internet connection as well. The fresh water swimming pool located between the lodge and the guest cottages is a popular gathering spot after a hot day on the flats.
The meals at North Riding Point Club are nothing short of gourmet fare, presented by their award winning Executive Chef, Christian Cappellato and his capable staff. Prior to joining NRPC in 2019, Chef Christian, originally from Padua, Italy was Executive Chef at the famous Cappucinos in Freeport. He offers a “Land or Sea” choice each evening and his menu features the freshest of local seafood such as snapper, lobster and conch to elegant meat dishes such as roasted game hen to rack of lamb. Everything from breakfast to dessert, including Chef’s inspired picnic lunches for the boat, will please the most discriminating palate.
North Riding Point Club has benefited greatly from the leadership of Paul Adams, who was hired as their General Manager in 2013. Having literally grown up at a world class fishing operation in the Bahamas, Paul has a unique skill set including insightful local knowledge, a passion for fishing, and extensive lodge management experience. Paul always has a back up or contingency plan for everything (including an extra SUV, skiff and trailer) so that any possible “glitch” is corrected almost immediately. Paul’s enthusiasm and attention to detail is reflected in the entire staff’s commitment to providing the highest level of service. Having booked North Riding Point for more than 2 decades, we can attest that the Club has simply never run more smoothly than under the management of Paul Adams.
For the flats fished out of North Riding Point Club, we find a 9-foot graphite rod for a 9-weight floating line to be ideal, paired with a dependable, salt-water resistant single-action reel and at least 200 yards of backing to be the best all around set-up for Grand Bahama’s big bonefish.
Bonefish flies are generally tied on sizes 2 to 8, with 4’s & 6’s the most frequently used sizes. Patterns that seem to work consistently well are the Gotcha, Bonefish Clouser, Mini Puff, Horror and all the variations of the Crazy Charlie. The Bully Special, created by NRPC guides, Bully Beavans, tied almost entirely from copper Krystal Flash (they can’t miss it!) has been quite effective on big bones at NRPC.
North Riding Point Club operates from mid-October through the end of June, the best times for Bahamas bonefishing.
North Riding Point Club 2025-2026 Rates
Length of Stay
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing
$3,624
$5,505
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing
$4,779
$7,485
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing
$6,132
$9,086
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing
$6,995
$9,950
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing
$7,667
$11,451
Rates are per person in US$ and subject to change
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Included in the Rate: All airport transfers (round-trip transportation from Freeport Airport to the Club is provided by local taxi service); daily guided fishing; daily maid service, breakfast and dinner served in the lodge (with complimentary wine and liquor) and picnic lunches daily for the boat.
Not Included in Rate: guide’s tips (recommended minimum $100 per boat per day); housekeeping / kitchen gratuities (recommended $40 per person per day); trips to Sale Cay; rental tackle; Bahamas Value Added Tax; Bahamas fishing license.
Non-fishing rate: North Riding Point Club offers a non-fishing rate throughout the season. Please call for non-fishing rates.
Check-in Time: any time after 2:00 pm Check-out Time: before 12 noon
However, these times are flexible depending upon flight times for both incoming and outgoing guests.
Local taxi service provides transportation to and from the airport. However, if desired, there are several car rental companies in Freeport and taxi service is available through two or three major companies, as well as privately owned and operated cabs.
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Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn on Acklins Island is one of our favorite wading destinations for bonefish. Run by the Williamson family, Grey’s Point Inn guests enjoy warm “Out Island” hospitality in a laid back lodge atmosphere with comfortable accommodations, good food and some of the best bonefish flats for wading in the Bahamas.
Acklins Island typifies the remote, out-island Bahamas experience at its very best. There are only 2 flights a week. Telephone and internet service can be sporadic. However, traffic jams are never a problem and the people of Acklins are among the friendliest you’ll ever meet!
The flats fished by Grey’s Point Inn are spectacularly beautiful and relatively shallow, especially in the appropriately named Lovely Bay and equally stunning Relief Bay.
Acklins bonefish feed in extremely shallow water, especially at low tide, so the fishing at Grey’s Point Inn is 99% wading. Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn, therefore, is the ideal lodge for the angler interested in the excitement of stalking bonefish on foot. Tailing fish can usually be found throughout the day. Nothing captures the essence or excitement of bonefishing like stalking, casting to and hooking a 6 pound bone is 4 inches of water!
Because of Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn’s close proximity to the open ocean, guests will occasionally encounter larger bonefish. The average bone is in the 3-5 pound range. Fish in the 6 – 8 pound class are fairly common and at times you can have shots at huge, double-digit bones fresh from deeper water. The club record is a whopping 16 pounds.
The bonefish will often form vast schools at high tide and then gradually spread out over the shallow flats, cuts and channels as the water drops. This makes for extremely diverse, exciting fishing, and offers a great variety of wading experiences, from working drop offs to tip-toeing after tailing bones. Anglers might also have shots at big permit at Grey’s Point, and of course sharks and big cudas can be plentiful. Tarpon sightings, while rare, are always a possibility on Acklins.
Grey’s Point Inn has three full-time bonefishing guides and several part time guides, all with years of guiding experience on Acklins Island. Having grown up in these waters, these Acklins native guides are extremely knowledgeable, hard working and will bend over backwards to put you on good fishing.
Grey’s Point offers surprisingly comfortable accommodations given its remote location. There are 6 guest rooms and a main lodge, all overlooking the flats of Relief Bay. The rooms are attractively furnished and decorated and feature 2 large double beds, air-conditioning, satellite television, a refrigerator, small desk (prefect for fly tying), private bath, and even WiFi (intermittent, but there!). The main lodge contains the kitchen, dining room, common area, and a game area, which includes a full-sized pool table. There’s also a separate small lounge adjacent to the guest rooms with comfy chairs and a big screen TV. With the exception of intact larger groups, Grey’s Point takes a maximum of 8 anglers ensuring that each guest will receive the personal service and quality fishing experience that Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn is known for.
The food is served Bahamian style and features fresh local ingredients, such as broiled or steamed lobster, fried grouper, roasted chicken or cracked conch. The lodge owners and staff are friendly, hard working, courteous people who are punctual and a pleasure to be around.
Grey’s Point does not sell beer or other alcoholic beverages. Typical of the Out Islands, the selection of spirits and wines on Acklins is extremely limited. We recommend purchasing your liquor and wine needs at the Duty Free Shop on arrival in Nassau, and purchasing your beer needs upon arrival on Acklins. A representative of the lodge will meet you at the airport to transport you to the lodge. They will stop at a grocery store that sells beer, on the way. Beer may be kept cold in the mini fridge in your room. The well known Bahamian Kalik and Sands beers are always available on Acklins and occasionally Heineken and Guinness as well.
Grey’s Point owns a collection of modern, shallow draft flats boats. Boat rides to bonefishing flats are minimal, typically 5-15 minutes. The boat launch in Lovely Bay is about 25 minutes from the lodge. The lodge overlooks Relief Bay so guests fishing there depart from the boat basin a short walk down the hill. From there, you can be fishing within 2 minutes. Additionally Grey’s Point has a canoe and two kayaks for guests who would like to fish on their own the afternoon of arrival. There is also a wadeable flat in front of the lodge for hard core anglers who just can’t get enough!
Bonefish around Acklins are not overly bashful despite the extremely shallow water in which they generally feed, nor are they picky eaters. Pattern selection is much less important than presentation on these flats. We do, however, recommend bringing a good supply of Bunny Bones or other unweighted or very lightly weighted flies for the skinny water around Grey’s Point. Weed guards are helpful for flats with turtle grass. See Angler Adventures BAHAMAS WHAT TO BRING LIST for details. Bring your own flies and tackle. Neither is available at Grey’s Point Inn.
As most of the bonefishing is wade fishing, guests have the option of hiring a “boat handler”. The boat handler will run the boat around to meet you and your guide at the other end of the flat, saving a long walk back!
Typically a Friday overnight in Nassau is required to take the Saturday morning Bahamas Air flight to Spring Point Acklins. Guests are met by Newton or Garon Williamson for the transfer to the lodge. Guests typically arrive at the lodge before noon on Saturday and have the afternoon to assemble gear, relax or do some fishing on your own.
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Grey’s Point Inn Packages
2 per boat | 2 per room
2 per boat | 1 per room
1 per boat | 2 per room
1 per boat | 1 per room
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing
$4,855
$5,835.00
$7,015.00
$7,995
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing
$2,640
$3,220.00
$3,720.00
$4,300
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing
$1,935
$2,370.00
$2,655.00
$3,090
Included: Transportation from Acklins Airport to the lodge, roundtrip; double or single occupancy rooms, as described; all meals, soft drinks and bottled water, a boat and guide daily.
Not included: Air travel to Acklins; beer, wine and liquor; tackle, lures, flies, personal items, “boat handler”, gratuities, Bahamas Value Added Tax (VAT). These charges can be paid at the lodge in traveler’s checks or cash. Grey’s Point Inn does not accept credit cards.
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge is home to world class Bahamas bonefishing in the heart of South Andros. Mars Bay is the southernmost bonefishing lodge in Andros by about 5 miles, meaning a signficantly shorter boat ride to Andros’ famed southern flats. Of course, less time in the boat equates to more time bonefishing; up to an extra hour a day compared to other bonefishing lodges. Mars Bay Lodge is characterized by simple, clean comfort without added frills (no fancy linens or tablecloths). Visitors to Mars Bay should be interested primarily in bonefishing.
Andros Island is popularly considered the bonefishing capitol of the world, and south Andros is its epicenter. The bonefishing flats are remote and unpressured. Bonefish are unsophisticated and can roam the flats in schools numbering in the hundreds. Anglers will also have chances to sight cast to schools of 5lb. bones as well as the occasional double-digit cruising single. Less often guests will hook flats tarpon and the elusive permit.
Guests at Mars Bay leave from the lodge each morning in pairs, sharing a boat and guide. From the lodge, it is a short ride to healthy bonefishing flats, and the first fish are usually hooked before breakfast has been digested.
The boats are nicely equipped with poles and platforms, and always rigorously maintained. Most of the bonefish flats around Mars Bay consist of hard, white sand, and most of the bonefishing is done wading. Other species such as Jacks, Barracuda and snapper, can be found in the nearby creeks. Bonefishing access includes areas such as Beach Cay, Hawk’s Nest, Grassy Creek, Jackfish and the Water Cays. There is also an extensive flat immediately in front of the lodge for unlimited independent bonefishing. All Mars Bay bonefishing guides are Bahamas natives and have extensive knowledge of south Andros and its diverse fisheries.
Mars Bay is a clean, modern facility comprised of three buildings. The rooms are simply furnished and have a relaxed Bahamian feel. The amenities are more than adequate but not in any way luxurious. The serious fisherman, though, will find nothing lacking.
The main building – “South Villa” – contains three comfortable bedrooms and two baths. Two of these rooms have double beds and share a bathroom. The third room has two single beds and a private bathroom. In addition, the Villa has a living room with satellite TV, dining area, bar, a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning and a covered veranda with picnic tables.
The second building – “West Villa”- contains two bedrooms with double beds and private bathrooms, a common area with satellite TV and air-conditioning.
The third, and newest building “North Villa” has three bedrooms with private bathrooms on the first floor. There is also a small common area and dining table. The second floor of the North Villa is the managers quarters.
All rooms have daily maid service. Meals are prepared by an expert, full-time chef and consist of freshly caught fish and seafood as well as beef, pork and chicken.
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge is American owned and run by Bill Howard, one of the hardest working men in the Bahamas. Since Mars Bay opened in 2004, Bill has done an outstanding job ensuring that the bonefishing guides are excellent, the food is great, and the beer stays ice cold.
Daily housekeeping
Full-time CHEF
American-owned
Since 2004
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge has become a very popular destination in the short time since its opening and accommodates only 8 anglers at a time. Be sure to book early.
Getting to Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Guests should fly into Congo Town, Andros, where Mars Bay will have a cab waiting. Commercial flights are available out of Nassau, Bahamas.
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge Fall 2025 Winter/Spring 2026 *
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Package
Double Occupancy / Shared Boat
Single Occupancy / Shared Boat
Single Occupancy / Single Boat
7-nights / 6-days fishing
$6,300
$7,000
$9,840
6-nights / 5-days fishing
$5,800
$6,400
$9,040
5-nights / 4-days fishing
$5,150
$5,650
$8,000
4-nights / 3-days fishing
$4,550
$4,950
$6,860
*valid from Fall 2025 – Winter/Spring 2026 and subject to change without notice*
Included in package: round-trip transportation from CongoTown to the lodge, room tax, accommodations, wireless internet, meals, boat and guide. Phone calls are free through the VOIP line only. Also included is beer and alcohol except in the boat. The house will buy one beer per person to take in the boat. Additional beers are $4 each (subject to change). The lodge stocks Kalik beer, Bacardi and Mount Gay rum, Gordons gin, Finlandia vodka and Jim Beam bourbon, Dewars scotch and Frontera table wines; Bahamas VAT; One week Bahamas fishing license.
Not included in package: air travel to and from CongoTown, guide and housekeeping gratuities – paid in CASH (recommended $125 per boat per day for the guides and $40 per guest per night for the housekeeping staff), laundry service (no same day service), taxi driver tip.
NO half day fishing rates
Guides are rotated
Cancellation Policy
Please understand that Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge does not reschedule, credit, or offer refunds for any reason, including and not exclusive to illness, accidents, weather, terrorism, pandemics, or asteroid strikes, or the great rapture. Mars Bay strongly advises purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances. No refunds, credits, or rescheduling are granted for cancellations made within 95 days of arrival. This policy is necessary to sustain our business operations.
BONEFISHING MARS BAY
in beautiful ANDROS, BAHAMAS
Bonefish
(Albula Vulpes)
The Bahamas is one of the most prolific Destinations for bonefishing. The Bahamas offers anglers large schools of fish as well as large fish as singles or in small groups. The variety of habitat creates great fishing for anglers of all skill levels, both from a skiff and while wading.
Abaco, Acklins, Andros, Crooked, Grand Bahama, Great Harbour Cay, Long Island
4 – 12 lb
Large schools and singles
Best Flies: Gotcha, Spawning Shrimp, Crazy Charlie, Mantis Shrimp
Mangrove Cay Club is a perfect place to target bonefish of all sizes, from four pounders in schools, to trophy size double digit bonefish. It’s been one our favorite bonefishing lodges for more than two decades because it checks all the boxes: Exceptional fishing, luxury accommodations and amenities, an amazing location, attentive management and professional guides.
The fishing at Mangrove Cay is known for having a perennially healthy population of bonefish and amazing diversity in the fishery. There are countless tidal creeks, islands and mangrove systems, giving guides the unique ability to pick and choose the type of fishing based on the angler. Mangroves Cay’s central location on Middle Bight affords good access to North and South Bights, as well as the legendary “West Side”. This is an enormous and diverse fishery. The typical bonefish at Mangrove Cay are between 3 and 5 pounds. However, chances at 6-10 pounders are common and fish up to 14 pounds can be seen on the west side of the island. Other flats might offer smaller bonefish in schools of a thousand or more. The abundance of cays throughout the Bights allows guides to find leeward flats in most conditions.
Mangrove Cay’s team of professional guides are equally adept at poling anglers to schools of bonefish, or wading to huge singles. Whether fishing the bights, the creeks, ocean flats or on the famous “Westside”, Mangrove’s guides always go above and beyond.
The flats around Mangrove Cay are also home to permit, mutton snapper, barracuda, jacks, and various species of shark. Tarpon are occasionally seen rolling in the deeper channels and sometimes out on the flats of the West Side.
Mangrove Cay Club’s main lodge building is comprised of the bar, common area, kitchen, dining room and fly shop. It opens out on to a large verandah overlooking the Middle Bight. The attractive wooden dock is a few steps away from the main lodge. This is where the Mangrove Cay guides pick up guests each morning and drop them off in the afternoon in comfort. Sitting under the verandah with a few drinks discussing the days fishing is a favorite way to spend the evenings.
Mangrove Cay’s four guest cottages are situated along the property’s coastline between the main lodge building and their beautiful pool. Each cottage contains two guest suites, made to accommodate two anglers in two queen-sized beds. Lodge owners, Liz and Alton, wanted to make sure that each guest had plenty of space, privacy and minimal intrusion from neighbors. To accomplish this, each of Mangroves’ spacious cottages are divided into two suites by a thick soundproof wall, and separated from the other cottages by a screen of natural vegetation.
On the outside wall of each suite is an extensive rod rack, a bucket for cleaning reels, and a freshwater hose for washing rods and all other equipment each day – essentials for the harsh saltwater environment of the Bahamas. The entrance to each cottage leads to the furnished sitting room – an ideal area for laying out tackle and equipment and offers a place to go if your roommate is asleep. To one side of the sitting room is the bathroom with a very large walk-in shower and lots of shelf and hanging space. Each bathroom has plenty of towels, two waffle-weave robes, a hairdryer, electrical outlet (electricity is standard US 110 volt), as well as a full range of bathroom products. To the other side, through double sliding doors, is a spacious bedroom with two comfortable queen-sized beds. Both the sitting area and the bedroom have glass doors that open up small waterfront porches and amazing sunrise views.
The layout of Mangrove Cay’s accommodations allows an early rising angler to work with their fishing gear in the sitting room or have an early shower without waking up his companion. Likewise, one guest can take a nap in peace before dinner while the other has another room to do what they wish.
The daily meals are another of Mangrove Cay Club’s achievements. Breakfasts consist of fresh fruits, coffees and pastries as well as eggs, bacon, grits and sausage. Dinners focus on fresh seafood; local fishermen stop at the Mangrove Cay Club dock each day while the chef selects their freshest catches. His evening meals often include lobster, grouper, snapper, conch and even stone crab. The homemade desserts are also guest favorites. Hors d’oeuvres are served daily at the bar during cocktail hour.
Anglers prepare their own lunches each day from an extensive sandwich bar. From time to time the kitchen will pre-pack a lunch such as fried chicken and salad. In either case, lunches are packed in a cooler and eaten on the water.
Andros Island is widely considered one of the world’s premier destinations for bonefishing. When fishing legend Lefty Kreh was asked how he might choose to spend his last fishing day, his reply was that that he would be stalking the big bonefish of Andros Island.
Liz and Alton strategically chose to build Mangrove Cay at this remote location, formally a large coconut plantation, for the incredible access to mile upon mile of prime bonefish water without ever having to trailer a boat or ride in the open ocean. The waterfront property is situated on the north shore of Mangrove Cay and is located within minutes of some of the Bahamas’ best bonefishing flats. While staying at Mangrove Cay, anglers are poised to take advantage of the whole of the North and Middle Bights of Andros Island and the famous West Side, the creeks on Mangrove Cay, and channel access to the South Bight. There is a lifetime of fishing at Mangrove Cay.
Mangrove Cay Club Rates from October 2025 thru June 2026
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Package Description
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing
$7,950
$11,950
6 Nights/5 Days Fishing
$7,100
$10,700
5 Nights/4 Days Fishing
$6,400
$9,600
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing
$5,400
$8,000
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing
$4,000
$6,000
*valid from October 2025 – June 2026 and subject to change without notice
Included in the rate: Transportation from Mangrove Cay airport to Mangrove Cay Club, round-trip; accommodations as described; daily guided fishing as described; all meals; refreshments onboard the boat, soft drinks, Bahamian Beer, House Wines, and Bar Liquors.
Not included and/or additional charges at Mangrove Cay Club: Air travel to Mangrove Cay airport; upgraded wines and premium brand liquors; tackle, lures, flies; personal items; gratuities; VAT. – No guided fishing on designated arrival or departure days (Saturdays) – No half day fishing rate available – 5 Night / 4 Day fishing: minimum package available (specific dates – please inquire if interested). – 4 Night / 3 Day fishing available only during low season (subject to change). – Guide assignment based on a weekly rotation.
BONEFISHING MANGROVE CAY
in beautiful ANDROS, BAHAMAS
Bonefish
(Albula Vulpes)
The Bahamas is one of the most prolific Destinations for bonefishing. The Bahamas offers anglers large schools of fish as well as large fish as singles or in small groups. The variety of habitat creates great fishing for anglers of all skill levels, both from a skiff and while wading.
Abaco, Acklins, Andros, Crooked, Grand Bahama, Great Harbour Cay, Long Island
4 – 12 lb
Large schools and singles
Best Flies: Gotcha, Spawning Shrimp, Crazy Charlie, Mantis Shrimp
H2O Bonefishing combines productive, uncrowded bonefishing on Grand Bahama with high-end accommodations, amenities, beaches, shops and restaurants, making it a good fit for couples and families.
Grand Bahama enjoys some of the most expansive flats in the northern Bahamas; they extend 25 miles to the west and 60 miles to the east of the island. The bonefishing can be exceptional, with opportunities to cast to schools of bones averaging 4 to 6 pounds. Much larger doubles and singles are also commonly encountered. The H2O Bonefishing fly-caught record bonefish weighed 14½ pounds.
Bonefish, tarpon, permit, and more
Expansive flats in the northern Bahamas
A wading and fly fishing paradise
Stunning wildlife and much to explore, even for the non-angler
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Grand Bahama’s bonefishing habitat consists primarily of a vast, mangrove-lined north shore and shallow flats at the mangrove’s edge. Bottom structure varies from soft sand and grass to hard sand and marl, ideal for wading anglers.
H2O Bonefishing guests can also fish the outer cays. Their proximity to deeper water makes the cays a perfect habitat for permit and tarpon (late spring through fall) and barracuda. There are also schools of horse-eye jacks averaging 10 to 15 pounds, and good numbers of bonefish.
When northerly winds pick up, the southern side of Grand Bahama offers a bonefishing lee. A short boat ride opens up miles of white sand and reef fringe flats perfect for wading. During spring and summer permit can also be found on the south side.
H2O Bonefishing’s team of professional fishing guides have combined experience of over 50 years on the flats of Grand Bahama. Each guide fishes from a well maintained, 16-foot Maverick flats skiff powered by an 85hp Yamaha outboard. The boats are also equipped with VHF radios, cell phones, trim tabs, poling platforms and leaning posts.
H2O Bonefishing also recently introduced a blue water fly fishing program, targeting yellow fin tuna, black fin tuna, skipjack tuna and dorado. Tuna average 15 to 25 pounds, though they range up to 60 pounds, and are usually caught on floating fly line.
The offshore bite is best in the early morning and evening, so anglers can combine this option with a full day on the flats. A few hours of blue water fishing can be a nice change from the flats and is also a perfect option for arrival and departure days.
H2O Bonefishing suites are attractive, well-appointed, waterfront rooms in one of the “small Treasures of the Bahamas.” Spacious accommodations include a choice of king sized bed or two double size beds, satellite television, telephone, refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel is equipped with a business center with wireless Internet access. Room arrangements for families and baby-sitting services can be arranged.
H2O Bonefishing is centrally located, guests east access to a variety of the islands best restaurants, as well as a number of activities with in short walk from the hotel, such as the beautiful white sand of Lucaya Beach and the heart beat of the island’s entertainment at Count Bassie Square. Should non angling activities for wives and/or family be a consideration, it’s very hard to find a better program to cater to them while knowing there will be zero compromise to the quality of your flats fishing.
H20 Bonefishing 2026 Rates
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Standard Package (Jan.→June, Oct. → Dec.)
Standard Room w/King or 2 Double Beds
Length of Stay
Double Accommodation + Shared Boat
Single Accommodation + Shared Boat
Single Accommodation + Own Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing
$1,868
$2,249
$2,970
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing
$2,640
$3,207
$4,298
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing
$3,514
$4,149
$5,415
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing
$4,187
$4,949
$6,576
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing
$4,844
$5,733
$7,600
Summer Package (July→September)
Standard Room w/King or 2 Double Beds
Length of Stay
Double Accommodation + Shared Boat
Single Accommodation + Own Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing
$1,593
$2,497
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing
$2,257
$3,600
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing
$2,965
$4,561
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing
$3,525
$5,389
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing
$4,074
$6,383
SUPERIOR STateroom Package (OCT. ’24→JuLY ’25)
Length of Stay
Single Accomodation + Shared Fishing/Boat
Single Accomodation + Own Fishing/Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing
$2,463
$3,186
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing
$3,327
$4,584
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing
$4,507
$5,809
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing
$5,378
$7,005
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing
$6,233
$8,103
NOTE: King staterooms only have a single bed option with pull out sofa bed. Best suited for couples or Single anglers. New suites also have a deluxe option with kitchen, larger fridge & tv’s in bedroom and living room.
Rates are per person in US$ and subject to change
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Included: guided fishing as described; air conditioned waterfront room with king or two double beds, satellite television, direct dial phone; mini-fridge, in-room coffee maker, use of hotel amenities, complimentary full service hot or cold breakfast; packed lunch including non-alcoholic beverages daily aboard the boat, 6% Hotel Guests Tax and 6% Resort Tax; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1,2015).
Not Included: international flights; transportation to and from the airport or harbor (Taxi is approximately $23 for 1 or 2 passengers); guide gratuities ($50 minimum per day suggested per boat0; dinners (more than 20 restaurants within 2 minutes walk); alcoholic beverages; equipment rentals where applicable; wireless Internet ($12.95 per day connection fee); Bahamas fishing license.
Package Option: evening meal plan available at Yellowtails at $25 per night per person.
Stafford Creek Lodge is owned by Prescott Smith, son of legendary Andros guide, “Crazy” Charlie Smith. Situated on the peaceful and beautiful Stafford Creek, the lodge is in the ideal location to fish an amazing amount of water on the east side, north, and north west Andros. Beyond just spectacular bonefishing, Prescott has unlocked one of the Bahamas consistent Permit and Tarpon fisheries. If you’re looking to get a Grand Slam in the Bahamas, Stafford Creek is one of the few places that can make that a reality.
tarpon, juvenile tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish
Conveniently located 15 minutes from the airport
Fishing from 18 foot pangas (skiffs) as well as wade fishing
Stunning wildlife and many terrains to explore
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Stafford Creek has a staff of hand picked guides, all trained by Prescott to be experts at utilizing the tides, weather and time of year to get the best fishing for bonefish, permit and/or Tarpon. These guides don’t “watch the clock” and fishing days start early, allowing optimal fishing hours on those flats. Guests at Stafford Creek Lodge fish from comfortable, high performance Maverick, Action Craft, and Hughes flats skiffs with 90-115 hp Yamaha 4 stroke engines.
Anglers staying at Stafford Creek Lodge will enjoy convenient access to the famous bonefishing grounds of the Joulter Cays, the west side of Andros, countless tidal creeks and lakes that pepper the island, and the local east side flats. Guests are driven to a number of separate boat launch sites, including Red Bays and Conch Sound, which allows angers access to more remote water.
The two most well known fisheries are the wading angler’s paradise, the Jouters and the land of the giants, Andros’ Westside. The Joulter Cays are made up of about 50 tiny islands spread over a 125 square-mile sand bank and is a must fish for anglers who enjoy stalking bonefish on foot. The channels that run though the Joulters keep bonefish on the flats during all tides and make it a Permit hotspot. The remote Westside flats accessed from Red Bays are some of the world’s best flats specifically for targeting big bonefish: There are very few other places on earth that offer bonefish this big and this unsophisticated. The eastside flats and creeks have smaller fish in schools or medium to large bonefish cruising in doubles and small groups.
Individual guest cabins accommodate anglers in spacious quarters. There are three cabins for a maximum of 6 guests, in one-of-a-kind rooms with local Androsian touches, such as bed frames made of local hardwoods. Each room has two queen-sized beds with down feather pillows, a spacious bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fans, rod holders, wading boot drying racks, a mini refrigerator stocked with sodas, lemonade, and water, a coffee maker and fresh coffee, a hairdryer, basic first aid kit, boat towels, bath robes/wraps, and an alarm clock/radio.
The cottages also have a sliding door that opens to a creek-side private deck with a view of Stafford Creek and a screened-in back door that opens to the yard, which is lined with fruit trees and tropical flowers attracting migratory and residential birds.
Although Stafford Creek Lodge is for bonefishing enthusiasts, other activities are available upon request such as diving or bird watching.
Stafford Creek Lodge has a well-trained, full time chef who creates excellent meals designed around fresh seafood and other local ingredients. Breakfasts and dinners are served in the main lodge; lunch is packed in a cooler and eaten on the bonefishing flats. Conch fritters and other hors ‘deouvres are served with post-fishing cocktails.
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Included in the Rate: Professional, guided fishing; lodging accommodations; a variety of meals professionally prepared; laundry services; SCL Fisherman’s cocktails with appetizers, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Taxi services available on your arrival and departure.
Not Included in the Rate: Alcohol Beverages, Taxi Fares and Gratuity, Fly-Casting Lessons with Captain Prescott Smith (available by request). All fishing packages and services are subject to VAT taxes at 10 %.
Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge is located on the North Side of Crooked Island. The lodge gets its name from their central location to the best fishing areas on both Crooked and Acklins islands. The primary fishery Trophy Lodge utilizes is “The Bight of Acklins,” 120 square miles of flats located between Crooked Island and Acklins Island. Acklins Trophy Lodge has world class bonefishing, that’s characteristic for the Bahamas, but also offers a diverse fishery including permit, Tarpon, barracuda, triggerfish and more.
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Fishing from skiffs as well as flats/wade fishing
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The baseline for this fishery is plentiful bonefish averaging about 4 pounds and extensive wading flats. Larger bonefish up to 7 – 8 pounds are commonly encountered. Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge ups the ante with a focus and expertise on targeting other top level sport fish that frequent the bight.
While we still consider this a bonefish destinations, espeically for anglers who love to wade, Crooked and Acklins Islands are among the best Permit destinations for angler interested in chasing permit in the Bahamas. There’s a solid population of permit, with fish averaging right around 20 pounds virtually year round! While not as consistent, there is also a healthy population of resident Tarpon. Anglers may also have shots at larger migratory Tarpon during late Spring and early Summer.
Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge rotates their guides to give each guest an opportunity to experience as much of the fishery as possible during their stay. The guides launch out of Turtle Sound on the Crooked side (20 minute transfer from the lodge) and Acklins Cove on the Acklins side (15 minute transfer from the lodge) by 8:30AM and return to the docks by 5:30PM.
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Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge is located on a private beach. The main lodge, where guests stay, consists of 5 spacious air-conditioned double rooms, each with a private bathroom and bath tub, sitting area, refrigerator, TV, dresser, and chest of drawers. Breakfast and dinner are served daily at the lodge’s common area. The common area, which Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge calls the “bar/restaurant,” has a kitchen, dining area, and a bar.
Typically a Friday overnight in Nassau is required to take the Saturday morning Bahamas Air flight to Crooked Island. Guests are met by one of the lodge managers for the 15 minute ground transfer to the lodge.
Crooked & Acklins Trophy Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates
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Length of Stay
Double Occupancy
Single Accomodations
Non-Angler Double Occupancy
4 nights / 3 days package
$2,904
$4,059
$1,727
7 nights / 6 days package
$5,049
$7,359
$2,695
(Rates are per person, in US$, and subject to change)
Single room Supplement: $1,100 per angler (based on availability)
Rate Includes: 7 nights with double occupancy accommodations (queen beds), 3 meals daily, 6 days guided fishing (1 guide/boat per 2 anglers), non alcoholic beverages, all transfers on Crooked Island, Bahamian VAT (subject to change).
Rate Doesn’t Include: Airfare to Crooked Island, expenses in Nassau, fishing tackle (rental possible), Bahamas Flats Fishing License, tips/gratuities, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses.
Bair’s Lodge, located on South Andros Island, is considered by many well-traveled anglers to be the best small bonefishing lodge in the Bahamas. Bair’s reputation is built on years of offering bonefisherman access to a variety of high quality bonefish environs and consistently providing superior accommodations and service, as well as fresh, gourmet meals. This high level of service and quality bonefishing is assured by Bair’s limiting the number of guests staying at the lodge to 12 at any one time. This also means that space is limited and since repeat guests generally make their reservations a year in advance, it pays to make your reservations early.
Bair’s location on South Andros (also known as “The Bonefish Capital of the Word”) allows bonefisherman to fish all of South Andros within a ten minute to one-hour boat ride. Since the lodge is ideally situated between Kemps Bay and Mars Bay (the southern most settlement on the island) anglers can reach the expansive, firm bottomed flats of South Andros, which are some of the largest and most varied in the world. These wadable flats have excellent numbers of 3 -5 pound bonefish and are famous for the huge schools, sometimes with hundreds of bonefish in each school, that are found on the flats. The sizes of the schools are amazing sights for experienced and beginning anglers alike. Bigger bonefish in the 7 – 10+ lb range also frequent the flats in single and doubles.
In addition to the famous southern flats, there are a number of varied fishing opportunities on South Andros to keep anglers fishing new areas on a daily basis, including the many creeks (though called creeks, they are really more like giant, meandering flats systems cutting through the heart of the island), South Bight, and the West Side.
Deep Creek is just a ten-minute boat ride north of the lodge and Little Creek is approximately 10 minutes to the south. These creeks harbor good numbers of bonefish and some truly big fish (Big Creek has produced 15 pounders). The bonefish in Deep Creek are generally warier, and larger. The potential for world records in either creek is real.
Grassy Creek is further south, a 40 minute boat ride from the Lodge, or if the weather is up, Bair’s Lodge will transfer guests 15 minutes by car to a boat launch in Mars Bay where the guides meet them for the final 10 minutes into Dodem Creek (the northern arm of Grassy Creek). Grassy Creek is known for large numbers of unsophisticated fish.
The South West Cays were previously almost unreachable, requiring a 2-hour open water boat ride from the lodge, around Cistern Point at the southern tip of the island, to reach these remote bonefishing flats. The South Andros bonefishing guides discovered that they could reach the flats of South West Andros in about 45 minutes if they traversed Little Creek to the Westside. From there, angler’s will either head south towards the Grassy Cays or head north to fish uncharted flats extending up to Miller Creek and South Bight. If the tides are right, it’s possible to fish the protected waters of Little Creek on the way to the Southwest Andros. With some of the least fished flats in the Bahamas and access to the fabled West side of the island, Bair’s represents the best in sight fishing for Bahamas bonefish.
There are lots of ‘cudas on the flats, many of them over 15 pounds. Pack an extra rod rigged and ready to go for these fish. There are also mutton snapper and reports of permit out on the ocean flats. In addition to flats fishing, there is untapped blue water fishing for Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado, (Seasonal Billfish), Snapper, Barracuda and Grouper just a few miles from the beach in front of the lodge in the Tongue of the Ocean.
Bair’s Lodge itself is an attractive and comfortable guesthouse, situated on the beach, 65 feet from the ocean. Bair’s was converted into a bonefishing lodge from the residence of Stanley and Andy Bair and later ambitiously refurbished and renovated by Nervous Waters. These renovations allowed Bair’s to keep the original friendly and homey vibe of the guesthouse, but also provide to a first-class experience to satisfy even the most discerning of angler.
The lodge accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 air-conditioned rooms. All of the bedrooms are light and airy, with terracotta tiled floors, 100% white cotton sheets as well as tropical-weight down comforters and plenty of down pillows. They are fully air-conditioned, with lots of storage space, electricity outlets to recharge your personal electronics, and private bathrooms equipped with showers with pressurized hot water 24 hours a day, lots of white towels, robes, and other amenities.
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On the main floor, there’s a self-service bar, 42″ satellite television and receives the major channels (please be aware that TV reception in the Bahamas can be unreliable), the kitchen, dining room, guest office (with internet access), gift and tackle shop, fly tying area, and the large, comfortable, air-conditioned common area. Most of the back doors open onto a long covered porch, however the double doors in the dining area open to beautiful covered verandah facing the ocean, with comfortable benches and tables to sip coffee in the morning or cocktails in the evening. The prevailing Southeast wind and verandah ceiling fans ensure there is always a breeze, so you can usually enjoy evenings outdoors without insects.
Our clients consistently rate the food at Bair’s “excellent”. Meals are prepared by a trained chef, who artfully melds traditional Bahamian flavors/dishes with modern cuisine to create a light and flavorful menu. The menu is filled with dishes like snapper with Mango salsa and barbequed beef or local favorites like cracked conch and Grouper fingers.
Luxury Accommodations at Bair’s Lodge, Courtesy of Marcos Furer
Bair’s Lodge has an excellent and experienced team of local “house” guides. The guides are professional, hard working, personable, and flat know the water (they’re commercial fishermen for lobster and conch in the off season). Fisherman at Bair’s will get a chance to fish with each of the guides during a standard week’s fishing – it’s Bair’s policy to rotate guides, giving each angler the opportunity to experience a fresh approach and new smile each day or every other day. In addition to be being great guides, they’re skilled boatmen and excel at navigating Bair’s fleet of new, State-of-the-Art Maverick Mirage skiffs through the creeks and to the flats of South Andros.
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October – December 2025
Nights/Days
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
3 Nights / 2 Days
$4,250.00
$7,437.50
4 Nights / 3 Days
$5,650.00
$9,887.50
5 Nights / 4 Days
$6,750.00
$11,812.50
6 Nights / 5 Days
$7,250.00
$12,687.50
7 Nights / 6 Days
$7,850.00
$13,737.50
January – June 2026
Nights/Days
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy
3 Nights / 2 Days
$4,650.00
$8,137.50
4 Nights / 3 Days
$5,950.00
$10,412.50
5 Nights / 4 Days
$6,950.00
$12,162.50
6 Nights / 5 Days
$7,750.00
$13,562.50
7 Nights / 6 Days
$8,350.00
$14,612.50
*subject to change without notice
Included: transportation from Congo Town airport to the lodge, round-trip; double occupancy room; all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.
Not included: Air travel to Congo Town; tackle, lures, flies, personal items and gratuities; Bahamas Value Added Tax.
A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 130 days prior to arrival.
Additional charges can be paid at the lodge in cash. Bair’s Lodge does not accept credit cards or Traveler’s Checks.
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Grand Bahama Bonefishing is a new name with old faces in the bonefishing world. The Pinder brothers are seasoned guides with many years of experience and value your friendship and promise to give you an exceptional day on the water.
The North Shore of Grand Bahama Island is one the Bahamas top fisheries for big bonefish. Fish generally average 5 – 7 pounds and double digit fish are taken frequently. The area is also unique in that it is one of the few places in the Bahamas where tarpon are available (especially during the spring months).
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Since opening in the Spring of ’99, Grand Bahama Bonefishing’s anglers have landed tarpon, permit and a ton of bonefish, many over 10 pounds. The largest bone to date is a monster taken February 26th, 2000, which taped out at 34 1/2 inches with an 18 inch girth, and tipped the scales at a whopping 16 1/4 pounds!
The Pinder Brothers, David Jr., Jeffrey and Joseph are among the most experienced and talented bonefish guides in the Bahamas, having literally grown up in the guiding business at the famed Deep Water Cay Club on the island’s East End. David Pinder Jr. has won the All-Bahamian Bonefishing Tournament of Grand Bahama Island. On a single day, David landed 23 bones!
Accommodations for Grand Bahama Bonefishing is located at the beautiful Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point at the Our Lucayan Resort, located a short 10-minute ride from the airport and dock. Breakfasts are buffet style in the Willy Broadleaf’s Restaurant, located away from the original Lucayan Reef Village which is now the Sheraton.
The Westin at Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point is a smaller area with its own restaurants, swimming pool, private beach, casino and fitness center. The hotel is also located within walking distance of the Marina and many of the finer restaurants. Golf is available at the world class Lucayan Country Club, which was voted #1 in the Bahamas in 1999. The amenities, services and activities offered at the Our Lucayan Resort have made GBB a wonderful destination for couples or groups with non-fisherpersons.
One of the Pinders will be in touch with you either the afternoon or night of your arrival. Transportation to the dock is via GBB’s own van. One of the Pinders (usually Edwin) will be transporting fishermen to and from the dock. The fishing van will pick you up in the morning around 8:00 am in front of the hotel. If you should miss the van or wish to get a later start, there are cabs available at the hotel. The address for the fishing launch is 26 Wellington Street, Queens Cove. The fishing day is over at 4:15 pm and you should be back at Lighthouse Point by 5:00 pm. Jeffrey Pinder’s wife, Edith, will continue to provide quality picnic lunches.
Grand Bahama Bonefishing 2025 -2026 Rates
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Length of Stay
Double Accomodation
Single Accomodation
1 nights / 2 days
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2 nights / 2 days
$2,640
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3 nights / 2 days
$2,905
$4,515
4 nights / 3 days
$3,895
$5,940
5 nights / 4 days
$4,780
$7,155
6 nights / 5 days
$5,520
$8,520
7 nights / 6 days
$6,180
$9,600
8 nights / 7 days
$7,680
$11,100
Extra night | $350.00
(Rates are per person, in US$, and subject to change)
PACKAGE RATES INCLUDE: Air-conditioned superior room with King or 2 double beds; Satellite TV; direct dial phone; Tropical pool; 2 composition tennis courts; Breakfast for fishermen; Buffet breakfast; Daily deluxe picnic lunch including non-alcoholic beverages; 16′ Dolphin flats boats with Yamaha 90-hp engines; professional guide; bait if required; Transportation to and from launch; 4% hotel guest tax, 4% resort tax; Bahamas Value Added Tax.
NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE RATES: tips for fishing guide: Minimum of $50.00 per boat per day; dinners at hotel or a 5 minute walk to many fine restaurants, alcoholic beverages, equipment rentals (see below).
East End Lodge, as the name suggests, is located at the East End of Grand Bahama Island. The lodge’s location allows guests access to the famous 250 square miles of bonefishing habitat pioneered by Deep Water Cay Club. The proximity to excellent bonefishing, the experienced guide roster, and the lodge’s focus on providing access to excellent fishing with quality accommodations at an affordable rate makes East End Lodge a top choice for any angler considering a fishing trip to Grand Bahama.
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Expansive flats on the East end of Grand Bahama Island
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The East End of Grand Bahama offers extraordinary fishing opportunities partly due to a few key physical features. First, the island is surrounded by deep water. This close proximity to deep water gives big bonefish a sense of security on the flats, floods the flats with cool, oxygenated water twice daily, and allows for some of the best Permit fishing in the Bahamas (seasonally). Second, there are five bights that run diagonally (Southwest to Northeast) through the east end. Like the bights of Andros, this creates a complex flats system with variable tides, depending on where you’re fishing. Smaller than the bights of Andros, you can motor through the East End’s bights in 20 minutes to get to the outside. It’s almost always possible to find optimal tidal conditions – fishing medium to low tides all day.
East End Lodge is within an hour’s boat ride of over 250 square miles of bonefish flats, with plenty of wadable hard-packed, white sand flats and are ideal for spotting fish and comfortable to wade. The average fish is between 3 – 5 pounds, but fish in the 7 – 10 pound range are a daily possibility, and fish up to 14 pounds have been landed. In addition to bonefish, there are good numbers of barracuda and sharks on the flats and snapper, jacks, and sometimes tarpon (not common) in the deeper cuts. There are also permit fishing “hot spots” further afield, like Moores Island and Burrows Cay. Anglers should note that permit fishing in the Bahamas is unpredictable, but the areas around East End Lodge are known for producing permit in the 28 – 30 pound range, and fish over 45 pounds have been landed.
East End Lodge is staffed by a roster of veteran local guides: Cecil, Simeon, Howard, Willis and Walter, each of whom have a minimum of 18 years experience guiding bonefishermen in this area. The guides work on a rotational basis and you may fish with a different guide each day. The fishing day is generally from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM but the East End Lodge guides fish longer days if requested. However, for safety reasons all boats must be back at the dock well before dark.
East End Lodge was completely rebuilt in 2021 after Hurricane Dorian, and is comprised of three buildings. There are six (6) single occupancy rooms and four (4) double occupancy rooms, available on a first come first served basis. The main lodge is comprised of modest sitting area, full dining accommodations and a well-stocked bar. Each building is well-designed and air conditioned. All cottages have large decks with views of the crushed coral courtyard and its massive fire pit, the marina, tiki huts, the ocean, and the docks. There is even a high-def flat screen television available in the lodge with DIRECTV service so that guest can take in games or watch other important programming.
The bonefish skiffs are easily accessed from floating docks a mere 60 feet from your room.
East End Lodge has seven specially designed 16-ft Dolphin Super Skiffs with 85-hp Yamaha engines. Each boat has a casting deck with removable leaning post, center console steering behind two comfortable bucket seats for anglers, poling platform and a cooler for lunches and cold drinks. All boats are double hulled, self-bailing and unsinkable and each has a cell phone and radio for communication with the Lodge’s base station and with one another at all times.
East End Lodge also operates a 23 ft. Mako for reef or “offshore” fishing where the reef on the Southside of the island drops off. Weather permitting, anglers looking for a break from flats fishing can target snapper, shark, barracuda, mahi, and wahoo. East End Lodge is one of the few lodges in the Bahamas that offers an “offshore” option.
East End Lodge Rates from October 2025 thru June 2026
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Length of Stay
Double Occupancy + Shared Boat
Single Occupancy + Shared Boat
Single Occupancy + Single Boat
3-nights / 2 days fishing
$3,145
$3,485
$6,135.00
4-nights / 3 days fishing
$4,205
$4,645
$8,205.00
5-nights / 4 days fishing
$5,265
$5,795
$10,275.00
6-nights / 5 days fishing
$6,295
$6,975
$12,285.00
7-nights / 6 days fishing
$7,345
$8,125
$14,325.00
(Rates are per person, in US$, and subject to change)
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Included: roundtrip airport transfers Freeport/East End Lodge, guided fishing based on two anglers per boat / guide; accommodations based as described above; breakfast, picnic lunch with purified or bottled water; dinners with complimentary wine, optional use of lodge’s rods and reels (Loomis rods and Hatch reels or Shimano spinning gear); Bahamas Value Added Tax (VAT).
Not Included: Guide & staff gratuities; flies, lures, terminal tackle and accessories (some items available for purchase at the lodge); Use of the Mako; Alcoholic beverages (other than wine with dinner); soda, juices or beer or candy bars to take aboard the boat or at the lodge; laundry service (nominal charge); Bahamas fishing license.
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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.
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Pete & Gay’s Guest House in Sandy Point, Abaco offers access to some of the best bonefishing and permit fishing in the Bahamas. Wadeable flats, experienced guides, and flexible packages available.
Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge on Great Exuma offers first-class bonefishing with access to miles of productive flats, experienced Bahamian guides, and comfortable accommodations. Quality bonefish in the 3-5 pound class with occasional 8-9 pound fish.
Blackfly Lodge on Schooner Bay, Abaco offers access to six distinct fishing zones covering the southern half of Great Abaco Island. Experience world-class bonefishing, permit, and offshore opportunities with custom East Cape skiffs and experienced guides.
Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge is situated on top of a hill, overlooking the Eastern entrance of the North Bight, near Behring Point, Andros Island, Bahamas. Tranquility Hill’s location gives bonefishermen quick access to miles and miles of virgin flats and the numerous Cays of North Bight. Large numbers of bonefish averaging 3-6 pounds roam these flats. Plenty of fish in the 6- to 9-pound class can be found, and there are good chances at double-digit fish. Tranquility Hill also has wadable flats directly in front…
Pleasant Bay Bonefishing Lodge has been one of South Andros‘ best-kept secrets. What attracted us to this relatively unknown lodge is its location. Pleasant Bay guides also utilize other excellent fishing areas, like Beach Cay, Hawk’s Nest, Grassy Creek, Jackfish Cay, the Water Cays, and the Westside, when the tide is right. All of these fishing areas create a lifetime’s worth of fertile and productive bonefishing.
Water Cay Bonefish Lodge is ideally located just east of the Horn off Grand Bahamas North Shore. The lodge is situated on the southern shore of Water Cay, a small island 3-miles north of mainland Grand Bahama. Water Cay is a remote island with only 3-full time residents and despite the glow of Freeport (the second largest city in the Bahamas), the experience at Water Cay is similar to the more remote out-island lodges in the Bahamas. This north central habitat is rarely visited because…
Updated on Rickmon Bonefish Lodge offers fantastic bonefishing on the southern tip of Abaco. Lodge owner Ricardo Burrows has put together an attractive, well situated fishing lodge with access to the expansive flats around Sandy Point, the flats running North and South of Sandy Point, plus Gorda Cay and Mores Island. Ricardo is considered to […]
Updated on Deep Water Cay Club (DWCC), located on Grand Bahama Island, is hard to beat for consistently productive bonefishing, top Bahamas’ guides, state-of-the-art bonefish skiffs, outstanding facilities and management, all within close proximity to the USA. Founded in 1959 by Gil Drake, Sr., DWCC has become an institution in the world of light tackle […]
Crooked Island Lodge offers world-class bonefishing, offshore fishing, and reef fishing in the Southern Bahamas. Located at the northernmost tip of Crooked Island, the lodge provides access to extensive flats, interior creeks, and offshore waters teeming with bonefish, permit, tarpon, marlin, wahoo, and more. With 8 hotel rooms and 6 private cottages, a 35-slip marina, and a private airstrip, Crooked Island Lodge is an ideal destination for serious anglers seeking untouched fishing grounds.
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, located at the northern tip of Long Island in the Southern Bahamas, offers bonefishing, deep sea fishing, and reef fishing. The resort features over 4 miles of pristine beach, comfortable beachfront villas, and a wadeable bonefish flat within walking distance. Perfect for families and anglers seeking a customizable Bahamas fishing vacation.
Andros Island Bonefish Club offers easy access to the famed Bahamas bonefishing of northern Andros. Located on Cargill Creek at the eastern end of the North Bight, the lodge is steps from productive, wadeable flats. Anglers can expect large numbers of medium-sized bonefish with chances at double-digit fish. Diverse flats range from wadeable hard sand to deeper soft marl, with experienced guides who can find leeward fishing regardless of wind direction.
The Marls of Abaco is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This 300-square-mile fishery offers some of the most unique and productive bonefishing in the Bahamas. Abaco Lodge is located directly on the flats, allowing anglers to be fishing prime flats within 5-10 minutes. Single rooms available at no additional cost.
Andros South has access to literally hundreds of square miles of bone-white flats. Guests can fish nearby creeks, South Bight or vast ocean flats of the South and West coast of Andros for unlimited opportunities for trophy size bones as well as large numbers of school size fish, which have seen relatively little fishing pressure.
The Delphi Club is ideally situated and fully equipped to offer anglers a variety of fishing locations on Abaco. The state-of-the-art fleet of Hell’s Bay skiffs enables them to provide guests with a diverse fishing program.
Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing affords 4 – 6 anglers direct access to the famous bonefishing found on the Joulter Cays. The 20 miles of extensive hard sand flats are a wade fisherman’s paradise. Channels running though the flats keep the bonefish on the flats during every tide and also attract permit. There is convenient access to the west side of Andros offering large bonefish, resident tarpon, and occasional permit.
Experience “ALL INCLUSIVE” world-class accommodations and exceptional service on a private cay while fishing pristine Bahamas bonefish flats, diving the warm, azure Caribbean Sea, or relaxing on your villa’s private verandah.
North Riding Point Club, located on the South Shore of Grand Bahama Island is not only one of the finest bonefish lodges in the Bahamas, but also provides access to one of the best fisheries for trophy bonefish in the world. And this amazing fishery is relatively easy to get to. The Club is located just 20 miles east of Freeport International Airport putting world class bonefishing within 30 minutes of Miami and 2 1/2 hours of New York by air.
Click here to read John Fraizer’s article about his trip to Grey’s Point, “Thinking Outside the Boat” from the November / December 2013 issue of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters. Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn on Acklins Island is one of our favorite wading destinations for bonefish. Run by the Williamson family, Grey’s Point Inn guests enjoy warm “Out […]
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge is home to world class Bahamas bonefishing in the heart of South Andros. Mars Bay is the southernmost bonefishing lodge in Andros by about 5 miles, meaning a signficantly shorter boat ride to Andros’ famed southern flats. Less time in the boat equates to more time bonefishing; up to an extra hour a day! Mars Bay Lodge is characterized by simple, clean comfort without added frills- guests should be interested primarily in bonefishing.
Fly fishing adventures in ANDROS, BAHAMAS: Mangrove Cay Remote Waterfront Prime Bonefishing Diverse & Exciting Remote Waterfront PRIME BONEFISHING DIVERSE & EXCITING Overview Mangrove Cay Club is a perfect place to target bonefish of all sizes, from four pounders in schools, to trophy size double digit bonefish. It’s been one our favorite bonefishing lodges for […]
H2O Bonefishing combines productive, uncrowded bonefishing on Grand Bahama with high-end accommodations, amenities, beaches, shops and restaurants, making it a good fit for couples and families.
Stafford Creek has a staff of hand picked guides, all trained by Prescott to be experts at utilizing the tides, weather and time of year to get the best fishing for bonefish, permit and/or Tarpon. These guides don’t “watch the clock” and fishing days start early, allowing optimal fishing hours on those flats. Guests at Stafford Creek Lodge fish from comfortable, high performance Maverick, Action Craft, and Hughes flats skiffs with 90-115 hp Yamaha 4 stroke engines.
The lodge gets its name from their central location to the best fishing areas on both Crooked and Acklins islands. The primary fishery Trophy Lodge utilizes is “The Bight of Acklins,” 120 square miles of flats located between Crooked Island and Acklins Island. Acklins Trophy Lodge has world class bonefishing, that’s characteristic for the Bahamas, but also offers a diverse fishery including permit, Tarpon, barracuda, triggerfish and more.
Bair’s location on South Andros (also known as “The Bonefish Capital of the Word”) allows fishing all of South Andros within a ten minute to one-hour boat ride. Since the lodge is ideally situated between Kemps Bay and Mars Bay (the southern most settlement on the island) anglers can reach the expansive, firm bottomed flats of South Andros, which are some of the largest and most varied in the world.
The North Shore of Grand Bahama Island is one the Bahamas top fisheries for big bonefish. Fish generally average 5 – 7 pounds and double digit fish are taken frequently. The area is also unique in that it is one of the few places in the Bahamas where tarpon are available (especially during the spring months).
The lodge’s location allows guests access to the famous 250 square miles of bonefishing habitat pioneered by Deep Water Cay Club. The proximity to excellent bonefishing, the experienced guide roster, and the lodge’s focus on providing access to excellent fishing with quality accommodations at an affordable rate makes East End Lodge a top choice for any angler considering a fishing trip to Grand Bahama.
Soul Fly Lodge is a world-class fly fishing destination on Great Harbour Cay (Northern Bahamas). It’s the island’s only fishing lodge offering unmatched access to a remarkably untouched fishery. Soul Fly blends rich fishing history with refined hospitality. Giant bonefish, elusive permit, and a range of powerful flats species await — all within reach from a lodge designed for serious anglers who appreciate comfort, sustainability, and soulful adventure.
Flamingo Cay Lodge is the only lodge situated on Andros’ famous west side. Other lodges do fish Andros’s west side, but only by navigating the island’s creek system for up to an hour by boat over choppy seas, often at an additional fuel surcharge. From Flamingo Cay, huge western bones are only minutes away. Nestled in a private, secluded cove, Flamingo Cay is a unique private retreat that offers some of the best bonefishing and waterfowl hunting in the Bahamas.
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 distinct bights.
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.
North Andros Fly Fishing is an intimate operation, giving 4 – 6 anglers access to the famous bonefishing on the Joulter Cays’ 20 miles of extensive hard sand flats – a wade fisherman’s paradise. North Andros Fly Fishing also provides access to the west side of Andros, which offers large bonefish, resident tarpon, and occasional permit.
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.
Tranquility Hill Lodge is located at Behring Point, Andros, overlooking the island’s North Bight. Tranquility Hill was constructed in the early 90’s by legendary Bahamaian bonefish guides Ray Mackey and the late Ivan Neymour. For nearly 20 years Tranquility Hill has offered comfortable, attractive accommodations for 16 anglers and access to the legendary bonefish flats of the North Bight of Andros. Ray is both manager and head guide presiding over a staff of extremely talented guides, many of them members of the Mackey and Neymour families. Tranquility Hill is not only a perennial favorite of Angler Adventures clients but is one of the best values in quality Bahamas bonefishing lodges.
Kamalame Cay has taken Bahamas bonefishing and luxury lodge pricing to a new plateau. Owners Brian and Jennifer Hew represent a new breed of entrepreneurs in the Bahamas. Nothing was spared in their drive to create elegance in this lodge and spa operation located on a private cay in north Andros Island. Located at Stainard Creek, Kamalame Cay angling guests chase bonefish fish on Andros’ nearby eastern shore. In addition, the fishing lodge gives guest the option of driving approximately 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.
Middle Andros Island
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.
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. Check out our report from Evan Peterson’s recent trip to Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge Andros.
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 and single occupancy accommodations are provided to all anglers. Deneki Outdoors owner, Andrew Bennett, has made numerous upgrades to the facility since taking over operation of Andros South. As we expected, Andros South has quickly become one of the island’s most popular lodges.
Pleasant Bay Bonefishing Lodge is a small family owned and operated lodge in the second southernmost Township in South Andros. This location is ideal since it means shorter boat rides to the bonefishing flats of South Andros, as well as access to areas like Grassy Creek and the West Side. Pleasant Bay has been one of South Andros’ best-kept secrets and has proven to be one of the islands shining stars.
The southern-most bonefishing 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 5 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 Bill is limiting reservations to 6 anglers at a time. The location, experienced guides and Bill’s meticulous attention to detail makes Mars Bay a great choice for anglers primarily interested in bonefishing.
West Andros Island
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.
Abaco
The Marls refers to the 300 square miles off the west coast of Abaco. This prime and virtually untouched bonefish habitat is mainly comprised of soft-bottom flats, creeks, cuts, and miles of mangroves.
The marls of Abaco have new luxury lodge: The Delphi Club at Rolling Harbour. It’s an excellent choice for anglers interested in fly fishing the world class bonefisheries of the Marls and Cherokee Sound, who want a special place to relax after a day of fishing, with or without non-angling companions. The Delphi Club is a colonial plantation style lodge with a spectacular ocean front location located 30 minutes South of Marsh Harbour. The lodge can accommodate 16 guests in 8 well-appointed bedrooms.
Nervous Waters, owners of the successful and popular Bair’s Lodge on Andros Island, opened Abaco Lodge in May 2009. Abaco Lodge offers anglers direct access to the northern and central sections of the Marls (the marls are literally steps from the lodge). The lodge takes up to 8 angers at a time, each with their own room. At Abaco Lodge you can expect comfortable and well appointed accommodations, world class cuisine, top of the line boats operated by seasoned, expert guides, and a management & staff committed to providing the utmost in service and attention to detail.
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.
Grand Bahama
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.
North Riding Point Club, one the finest and most luxurious bonefish lodges in the Bahamas, is conveniently located 20 miles east of Freeport. The North shore of Grand Bahama is truly a world-class fishery and consistently produces world record class bonefish. For discriminating anglers looking for the best lodge and the best fishing, NRPC is clearly the choice. Click here to read about “What’s New” at NRPC, including a fly caught 14 pound bonefish.
Grand Bahama Bonefishing is located in the Port Lucaya section of Freeport. Grand Bahama Bonefishing operates 5 boats and guides including the famed Pinders (formerly of the Deep Water Cay Club). Guest are accommodated at the Westin or the Sheraton hotels in the impressive Radisson Our Lucaya Resort complex, making this a popular choice for families or mixed groups of fishermen and non-fishers.
Water Cay Bonefish Lodge is located on a small cay off the North Shore of Grand Bahama. There’s so much remote and wilderness flats, that you’ll forget the major city of Freeport is just over the horizon.
H2O Bahamas Bonefishing uses attractive hotel accommodations in the Lucaya area. Run by passionate flyrodders and veteran guides, Greg Vincent and Jason Franklin, H2O’s fishing program is well suited for both hard core anglers as well as those new to the sport. This location also appeals to families or mixed fishing & non-fishing members looking for general resort amenities and activities as well as world class flats fishing.
H2O has state a fleet of state of the art Maverick Mirage skiffs, an experienced and talented guide staff, and access to both the legendary north shore flats as well as productive flats on the south side when conditions dictate. Optional offshore fishing and No Boundaries packages may also be arranged for hard core anglers looking for the ultimate in Bahamas flyrodding.
East End Lodge is located at the East End of Grand Bahama Island. East End Lodge’s proximity to excellent bonefishing (250 square miles of bonefish habitat), the experienced guide roster, and focus on providing access to excellent fishing with quality accommodations at an affordable rate makes it a top choice for any angler considering a fishing trip to Grand Bahama.
The fabled Deep Water Cay Club is also located on Grand Bahama. Originally opened by Gil Drake and A. J. McClane in mid-50’s, 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.
These lodges access some of the finest bonefishing in the Bahamas. The north shore of Grand Bahama is widely acknowledged as one of the three top locations in the world for big bonefish, and also harbors good numbers of large permit and a seasonal migration of mid-sized tarpon.
Water Cay Bonefish Lodge is located on a small cay off the North Shore of Grand Bahama. There’s so much remote and wilderness flats, that you’ll forget the major city of Freeport is just over the horizon.
Acklins & Crooked Islands
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.
Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge is located on the North Side of Crooked Island. The lodge gets its name from their central location to the best fishing areas on both Crooked and Acklins islands. While we still consider this a bonefish destinations, especially for anglers who love to wade, Crooked and Acklins Islands are among the best Permit destinations for angler interested in chasing permit in the Bahamas. There's a solid population of permit, with fish averaging right around 20 pounds virtually year round! While not as consistent, there is also a healthy population of resident Tarpon.
Anglers may also have shots at larger migratory Tarpon during late Spring and early Summer.
Our favorite bonefishing operation on Acklins Island, Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn opened to customers in January 1997. The lodge is a beautifully renovated guesthouse perched on a hill overlooking Relief Bay on northern Acklins. One of our favorite features is that more than 90% of the fishing from Grey’s Point is wading on beautiful, firm bottomed flats, both on Relief Bay, and the appropriately named, Lovely Bay which is a 20 minute car ride from the lodge. Both of these areas literally miles of lightly fished wading flats.
Crooked Island Lodge offers comfortable beachfront accommodations, prefect for husbands and wives wanting to experience the incredible fishing in the southern Bahamas. Crooked Island Lodge’s bonefishing operation runs six flats skiffs fishing French Wells, the northern Bight of Acklins and Turtle Sound. Crooked Island Lodge also has good numbers of permit, and offer optional offshore fishing for wahoo, dorado, yellowfin and some marlin.
Flamingo Cay Lodge is the only lodge situated on Andros’ famous west side. Other lodges do fish Andros’s west side, but only by navigating the island’s creek system for up to an hour by boat over choppy seas, often at an additional fuel surcharge. From Flamingo Cay, huge western bones are only minutes away. Nestled in a private, secluded cove, Flamingo Cay is a unique private retreat that offers some of the best bonefishing and waterfowl hunting in the Bahamas.
Primarily bonefish
West Side of Andros Island, Bahamas – unique, private, and unpressured
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Flamingo Cay was acquired by the Bethell Family in the 1920’s. Charles W.F. Bethell maintained the property for waterfowl shooting in the 1950’s and was host to The Duke of Windsor and other celebrities. Grandson and current owner/operator Charles B.M. Bethell III, restored the existing camp and has developed a unique sporting destination for waterfowl and flats fishing enthusiasts.
Huge schools of medium to large bonefish roam Andros’ pristine, white sand flats and permit and tarpon are sometimes found along the shoreline and in many of the island’s rivers and lagoons.
Flamingo Cay has the latest up-to-date flats boats, including 4 Hell’s Bay Boat Works, powered by 90HP motors and a Air Gator airboat for special hunting and fishing tours.
Guides are experienced and have access to miles of unpressured flats. Some of Andros’s biggest bonefish call these western flats home and seldom see flies.
Anglers can also fish William Island and Billy Island, 45 minutes or so from the lodge via one of the Hell’s Bay skiffs. Besides big bones, this area is home to resident tarpon and permit.
The vast creek systems on Andros’ west side form a complex of mangrove swamps. Anglers sit up high above the marsh watching ducks, egrets, and other birds scatter in all directions. Hidden within these mangroves are inland flats that become landlocked during certain tides. At these times the angler can enjoy a “captive audience” of bonefish; the fishing can be spectacular. Anglers are dropped off and the bottom is suitable for wading. Flamingo Cay is also offering exploratory trips to south-west Andros by float plane.
Flamingo Cay Club offers four-star amenities and gourmet dining. It is accessed primarily by seaplane. It will become clear, looking down on Andros from the air, exactly why Flamingo Cay Club has become so well know for great fishing in an extremely secluded setting. Thousands of miles of unexplored, untouched bonefish flats extend in all directions. Flamingo Cay is alone on Andros’ entire west coast, approximately 30 miles from the nearest outpost. Cruising schools of bonefish are visible as you make your final approach and land on the flats directly in front of the lodge.
Flamingo Cay lodging includes three cottages. “Last Cast” is a two story cottage the can accommodate up to 6 guests in 4 bedrooms. The upper level has two bedrooms with 2 full-sized beds in each as well as a private bath and sitting area with French doors that open onto an upper deck that boasts an incredible view of the creek.
The lower level has 2 large bedrooms, each featuring a queen-sized bed and private bath. These rooms have French doors that open onto a porch. Spacious lounging areas and a wet bar complete this cottage.
“Cloyd’s Cottage” accommodates up to 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms, each with 2 full-sized beds and private bath. This cottage has French doors that open onto a porch, complete with a self-service wet bar and sitting area overlooking the creek.
A smaller cottage, “Blast and Cast,” features two private bedrooms, each with one full-sized bed and a shared bath. This quaint cottage features French doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the creek.
Flamingo Cay’s capacity is 8 persons. The lodge is open for fishing from October 15th to June 5th. Fishing and waterfowl shooting can be combined during the shooting season (October 15th – March 31st).
The lodge is only accessible by air therefore; clients are transported via floatplane. All floatplane commuters originate from Nassau. There are two flight options available into Flamingo Cay. A Cessna Caravan charter for groups of four or more or two smaller floatplanes.
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The vast flats of South Andros have been one of our favorite bonefishing destinations for over 2 decades. This is a true wilderness fishery, offering an incredible variety of places to target bonefish. There are a myriad of creeks, cuts, cays and mangrove lagoons to explore with the skiff. Best of all, and our favorite part, there are miles and miles of firm, clean sand flats where you can wade for days! These flats are home to massive schools of nicely sized bones (3 – 5 lbs), as well as singles or smaller pods of bruisers ranging well above the double digit mark!
Sitting at the end of civilization, literally “the end of the road” on South Andros, is Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge – a down-to-earth, comfortable, no frills fishing lodge for anglers focused on great fishing, not the amenities.
The guides are excellent, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the rooms are clean, comfortable and cool with new beds and new AC units. The food is always a highlight; with a carefully planned menu balancing meals focused on local flavors and comfort food. Don’t forget about the location! Mars Bay offers the shortest travel time of any other operation on Andros to the Southern Flats, which can equal as much as an extra full day of fishing time on a week long trip. Add in that the guides work as hard as any guide we’ve fished with, plus they don’t punch a clock at 4:00 PM, and we’ve got a recipe for some of the longest fishing days you’ll find in the Bahamas.
Mars Bay was 99% full last year, but a few recent group cancellations have opened up some excellent space for the Spring 2018 season, especially for some larger groups.
March 10 – 17, 4 rods
March 31 – April 7, 4 rods (Easter is April 1, 2018)
April 14 – 21, 4 rods
April 28 – May 5, 8 rods
May 5 – 12, 6 rods
May 12 – 19, 6 rods (May 13 is Mothers Day)
The cost for a 7-night / 6-day fishing package is $4,550 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily.
Have questions? Evan just got back from a January trip to Mars Bay and would be happy to recommend weeks, give a report, or just talk flies.
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. Check out our report from 
