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  • Blackfly Bonefish Beach Club

    Blackfly Bonefish Beach Club

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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.

    Species: Bonefish, Permit, Snappers, Sharks, Barracuda, Tarpon (limited and seasonal), Dorado, Tuna, Billfish

    Location: Schooner Bay, east side of Abaco, Bahamas

    Access to 6 distinct fishing zones covering southern half of Great Abaco Island

    Fleet: 18-foot custom East Cape skiffs powered by 90-hp E-tec outboards

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    Six Distinct Fishing Zones on Southern Abaco

    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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  • Abaco Lodge

    Abaco Lodge

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    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.

    Bonefish (2-10 lbs), tarpon (seasonal), occasional permit

    Location: Great Abaco Island, 15 minutes from Marsh Harbour Airport

    Lodge located directly on the flats—fishing within 5-10 minutes

    Single rooms available at no additional cost (first come, first serve)

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    The Fishing

    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.

    Bonefishing action at Abaco Lodge

    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 StayShared room and boatSingle 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 StayShared room and boatSingle 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

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    What’s Included

    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 2023January – 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

    Andros South

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    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 StaySingle Occupancy + 2 per boatSingle 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

    The Delphi Club

    Updated on September 18, 2025

    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 StayShared Accomodation + SkiffSingle Accomodation / Shared SkiffSingle 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.

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    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.

  • North Andros Fly Fishing

    North Andros Fly Fishing

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    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

    PackageDouble OccupancySingle 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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  • North Riding Point Club

    North Riding Point Club

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    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.

    13 pound Grand Bahama bonefish North Riding Point Club Angler Adventures

    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 StayDouble OccupancySingle 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

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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 Inn

    Grey’s Point Inn

    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 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 Packages2 per boat | 2 per room2 per boat | 1 per room1 per boat | 2 per room1 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.

  • H2O Bonefishing

    H2O Bonefishing

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    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 StayDouble Accommodation + Shared BoatSingle Accommodation + Shared BoatSingle 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 StayDouble Accommodation + Shared BoatSingle 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 StaySingle Accomodation + Shared Fishing/BoatSingle 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.

    H2O Bonefishing a great place for families
  • Stafford Creek Lodge

    Stafford Creek Lodge

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    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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    Stafford Creek Lodge 2025 Rates

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    Length of StayDouble Occupancy per personDouble Occupancy
    3 Nights/2 Days$2,180$4,360
    4 Nights/3 Days$3,075$6,150
    5 Nights/4 Days$3,975$7,950
    6 Nights/7 Days$4,898$9,797
    7 Nights/6 Days$5,927$11,855
    8 Nights/7 Days$7,482$14,965
    9 Nights/8 Days$8,510$17,020

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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 %.

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  • Grand Bahama Bonefishing

    Grand Bahama Bonefishing

    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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    Stunning wildlife and many terrains to explore

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    Bonefish and Permit from Grand Bahama

    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.

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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
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    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).

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    Grand Bahama Bonefishing guide Jeffrey Pinder with a big Bahamas bonefish
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    Bahamas bonefish caught by one of our clients on the wading flats

    The Bahamas Fly Fishing Trips

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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

      Pete & Gay’s Guest House

      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.

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    • Peace and Plenty Hotel

      Peace and Plenty Hotel

      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.

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    • Blackfly Bonefish Beach Club

      Blackfly Bonefish Beach Club

      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.

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    • Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge

      Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge

      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…

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    • Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge

      Pleasant Bay Bonefish Lodge

      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.

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    • Water Cay Bonefish Lodge

      Water Cay Bonefish Lodge

      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…

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    • Rickmon Bonefish Lodge

      Rickmon Bonefish Lodge

      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 […]

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    • Deep Water Cay Club

      Deep Water Cay Club

      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 […]

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    • Crooked Island Lodge

      Crooked Island Lodge

      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.

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    • Cape Santa Maria

      Cape Santa Maria

      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.

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    • Andros Island Bonefish Club

      Andros Island Bonefish Club

      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.

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    • Abaco Lodge

      Abaco Lodge

      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.

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    • Andros South

      Andros South

      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.

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    • The Delphi Club

      The Delphi Club

      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.

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    • North Andros Fly Fishing

      North Andros Fly Fishing

      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.

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    • Kamalame Cay Resort

      Kamalame Cay Resort

      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.

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    • North Riding Point Club

      North Riding Point Club

      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.

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    • Grey’s Point Inn

      Grey’s Point Inn

      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 […]

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    • Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge

      Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge

      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.

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    • Mangrove Cay Club

      Mangrove Cay Club

      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 […]

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    • H2O Bonefishing

      H2O Bonefishing

      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.

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    • Stafford Creek Lodge

      Stafford Creek Lodge

      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.

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    • Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge

      Crooked and Acklins Trophy Lodge

      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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    • Bair’s Lodge

      Bair’s Lodge

      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.

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    • Grand Bahama Bonefishing

      Grand Bahama Bonefishing

      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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    • East End Lodge

      East End Lodge

      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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    • Soul Fly Lodge

      Soul Fly Lodge

      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.

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    • Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

      Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

      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.

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    Andros Island

    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.

    Doug Schlink & guide with bonefish

    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.

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    South Andros Island

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    In recent years the southern tip and southwest side of Andros Island, Bahamas, has become one of the hottest bonefishing destinations in the world. South Andros is a relatively new spot on the angling map and is comprised of vast, unpressured flats, tidal creeks, mangroves and unique inland lakes. 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.

    Traveling with a Non-Angler?

    Stella Maris and Cape Santa Maria on Long Island, are Bahamian retreats that appeal to fishermen and non-fishermen alike, as does North Riding Point ClubH2O Bahamas Bonefishing and Deep Water Cay Club(described above).

    Please call Angler Adventures for a comparison of various lodges. We have extensive experience with all of these facilities and love to share it!

  • Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

    Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

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    Fly Fishing Andros, Bahamas West Side

    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.

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    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.

    The bonefishing lodge at Flamingo Cay
    Flamingo Cay Club

    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 Club

    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).

    For current availability and pricing, please contact Angler Adventures.

    The bonefishing flats on the west coast of Andros Island

    Transportation

    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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