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Permit Shallow Flats Catch — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Skiffs Mangrove Dock Sunset — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Location & Geography

Sian Ka’an Lodge is on the Boca Paila Peninsula in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan — the southern reach of Bahia de L’Ascencion, better known as Ascension Bay. The lodge sits inside the massive 1.3 million acre Sian Ka’an Biosphere Preserve, wild and virtually uninhabited except for the fishing villages at Punta Allen and Punta Herrera. The biosphere is home to over 100 species of mammals and more than 330 species of birds.

Protected by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Ascension Bay offers miles of shallow flats, mangrove-rimmed lagoons, and white-sand beaches — ideal habitat for bonefish, permit, and tarpon. An angler landing all three in a single day has accomplished the coveted Grand Slam. Add snook for a Super Grand Slam. Ascension Bay remains one of the world’s premier mixed-species flats fisheries.

Days start with breakfast at the lodge, then two anglers per boat and guide typically leave the dock around 7:30 am for a full day on the water. Lunch is packed for the flats; dinner is back at the lodge, often on the deck with the day’s stories and a cold drink. Bonefishing is from the poled skiff or by wading — Ascension Bay has miles of firm-bottom wading flats. Resident bonefish are abundant; average size has increased over the years thanks to commercial fishing restrictions within the biosphere.

Sea of Cortez Dolphin Pod — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sea of Cortez Pelican Sunset — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

The Fishing at Sian Ka’an Lodge

Ascension Bay is a true mixed-species fishery. Most weeks you are chasing the Big Four — permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook — with plenty of bonus shots at reef and edge species.

Permit

Available year-round. Ascension Bay fish average 12–14 pounds with trophies well beyond that. This is one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated permit fisheries — fish here often show and eat more willingly than permit in many other destinations.

Bonefish

Resident bonefish are abundant on firm wading flats and from the skiff. A perfect species to dial in your saltwater game — or to rack up shots when the permit are being permit.

Tarpon

Migratory tarpon typically arrive late March or April and fish through November. Juvenile tarpon hold in backcountry water year-round. From the skiff or in the mangroves, they deliver the classic jump-and-run show.

Snook

Year-round in brackish mangrove shorelines — abundant, often large, and frequently the trickiest of the four primary species. Technical fishing with explosive eats when you get it right.

Atlantic Grey Triggerfish

Opportunistic feeders on the ocean edge and shallow reefs. Tailing fish on skinny reefs are a foot-fishing treat; deeper fish are targeted from the skiff — a rewarding change of pace from the classic flats program.

Jack Crevalle & More

Jack crevalle, barracuda, sharks, snapper, ladyfish, tripletail, and reef species round out the week when conditions or ambitions shift. Grand Slam and Super Grand Slam days are realistic here.

Angler Casting Sand Flat Aerial — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Fishing Guide Portrait Sky — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Accommodations & Lodge Life

Sian Ka’an Lodge sits on a secluded stretch of beach on the outskirts of Punta Allen, inside the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve. Twelve ocean-facing rooms ring a pool and shared deck that looks straight out over the bay — small enough that guests and guides are on first-name terms from the first morning.

Rooms

Each room is fully air-conditioned with two king-size beds, a spacious en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, minibar, and kettle. The lodge runs on 24-hour solar power inside the biosphere. Full housekeeping and laundry are included — everything a serious angler needs, nothing you have to think about twice.

The Lodge & Dock

A private jetty about 50 metres from the lodge puts you on the water without delay — six in-house skiffs with more available on demand. The communal palapa bar and restaurant overlook the Caribbean; the pool and deck are where the day’s fishing gets talked through over a cold drink. Snorkeling, kayaking, beach time, and eco tours are on the menu for non-anglers or off days.

Dining

Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge; lunch is packed for the flats. The kitchen draws on traditional Mexican cooking and international touches, with ingredients sourced from Punta Allen and the surrounding region — fresh, refined, and as local as it gets. Once a week, taco night has become a lodge institution. Dine with the group or on your own schedule.

Guides & Operation

The guide team knows Ascension Bay intimately — a legacy carried forward under Blue Safari Fly Fishing and the Keir family partnership. Operated with Blue Safari’s guest experience and reservation support, the lodge continues the Grand Slam Ascension Bay tradition with a refreshed lodge program and hospitality standard.

A Typical Day at Sian Ka’an Lodge

Morning: Breakfast at the lodge, then two anglers per boat and guide leave the dock around 7:30 am.
On the water: Full day poling the flats, wading firm-bottom shorelines, or working mangrove edges — lunch packed on the skiff.
Evening: Shower, cold drink on the deck, flies compared and tomorrow’s plan made over dinner in the palapa.
Weekly rhythm: Taco night once a week; plenty of quiet beach time if you want a half-day off the water.

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Traveling With a Non-Angler?

Not everyone in your party has to chase permit. Traveling partners often explore the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, cenotes, Mayan ruins, birding, and beach time while anglers are on the skiff — then everyone meets back at the lodge for dinner on the deck. Blue Safari offers fly fishing & leisure couple packages (shared or single skiff options); we can quote mixed itineraries — call or use the form below.

The lodge is open year-round. Standard packages run seven nights with six days fishing, but stays can be built to your length — extend when the permit are running hot, or compress the trip if your calendar is tight.

Getting There to Sian Ka’an Lodge

Sian Ka’an Lodge is approximately 25 miles from Tulum International Airport or 105 miles from Cancún International Airport. Round-trip road and boat transfers from Tulum, Cancún, or the Riviera Maya are included in package rates — then you are steps from the private jetty and your skiff. Helicopter transfers can be arranged for larger groups.

Sian Ka’an Lodge 2026 Rates

Most anglers book the 7-night / 6-day shared skiff package — two anglers per boat, enough time to work the species and find a rhythm with your guide. High-season shared skiff trips start at $6,360 per person (see tables below). Single occupancy, couple/leisure combinations, and custom lengths — call or email us; we will build the right fit.

Shared Skiff (most popular)

Seven nights, six guided days, two anglers per skiff. The classic Ascension Bay week — permit, bones, tarpon, and snook with time to chase what got away earlier in the trip.

Couple / Leisure & Custom

Shorter stays, single skiff, or angler + non-angler combinations — reef, cenotes, and culture days while you fish. Custom packages quoted on request.

High Season (October 1 – December 31, 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$6,360	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$5,475	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$4,590	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,705	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,820	↑

Low Season (July 1 – September 30, 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$5,520	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$4,755	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$3,990	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,225	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,460	↑

Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. 2027 rates TBD. Single occupancy — please call or email us below.

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Rates Include: Round-trip transfers (Tulum/Cancún/Riviera Maya); beachfront accommodation; three meals per day; non-alcoholic beverages; bar (beer, wine, spirits); guided fishing; rod and reel loan; fishing license; conservation levy; laundry; taxes.

Not Included: International airfare; Cancún hotel-zone transfers; travel insurance; premium alcohol; phone; tackle; gratuities for guides and lodge staff.

Sea of Cortez Whale Shark — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Lodge Beachfront Aerial View — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Pelican Mangrove Perch — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Osprey Mangrove Nest — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

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Permit Catch Flats Water — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

July 7, 2026

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge

This page is archived. Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge has been rebranded as Sian Ka’an Lodge. For current rates, photos, and reservations, please visit the new page.

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July 8, 2026

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge (formerly Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge) is a modern, luxurious lodge operation on one of the world’s greatest saltwater flats fisheries, the incomparable Ascension Bay. Located in the Riviera Maya, 1km from the village of Punta Allen near Tulum and only 2 hours by car from the new International Airport of Tulum . The Lodge is in the Sian Ka’An Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Mexico, also an UNESCO World heritage. Fishing in Ascension Bay is one of the best experiences in Mexico.

First impressions are pretty unanimous – “wow this place is unbelievable.”

With over-the-top accommodations, amenities and gourmet food and beverage service, it rivals any 5-star boutique resort hotel. And the fishing program rivals any of the top lodges in the Caribbean basin.

The Sian Ka’An Reserve is the perfect destination for saltwater anglers looking for a great variety of species. The Grand Slam fishing lodge provides anglers fly fishing and spin fishing with immediate access to incredible sight fishing opportunities for permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook.

The Lodge is also the ideal destination for non-anglers wanting to enjoy nature and discover the Sian Ka’An Reserve.

permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook + baracuda

Favorable weather conditions year-round

world-class saltwater fly fishing in Ascension Bay

sight-casting in crystal clear waters

exceptional accomodations and activities for non-anglers

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The Ascension Bay Fishery

As a fishery, Ascension Bay is a proven commodity, long considered one of the best locations in the world to accomplish the coveted “Grand Slam”; that landing a tarpon, a bonefish and a permit in one day. And the snook fishing can be excellent if you aspire to a “Super Grand Slam”. Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge was fortunate to recruit one of the most experienced and eminently qualified persons to manage the lodge and the fishing program. Bobby Settles spent the past 23 years on Ascension Bay as owner/manager and fishing director of Casa Blanca Lodge, located on the south side of the Bay as well as Playa Blanca Lodge. Bobby not only brings to the table his vast knowledge of Ascension Bay and how best to catch these fish on a fly, he’s brought with him a stable of loyal veteran guides, some of whom have guided the bay for over 20 years themselves. Under Bobby’s direction, the Grand Slam fishing program is as good as it gets.

Amazing Accommodtions at Grand Slam Lodge

Accommodations at Grand Slam Lodge are in six, two-story beachfront villas, each with two separate rooms featuring contemporary interiors. The ground floor rooms each have two king-sized beds, an ocean-view Jacuzzi, and a wrap-around deck with lounge chairs and a hammock. The second level bedrooms have one king-sized bed, a living area, an ocean-view Jacuzzi and a balcony with a hammock.

Each of the rooms has air conditioning, 24-hour electricity and hot water. Truly a boutique resort hotel, no expense was spared at Grand Slam with fixtures and amenities like with king-sized beds, a flat screen television with satellite service and DVD player, an iPod docking station for music and a stocked mini bar in each room. Each private bath is furnished with double Italian marble sinks.

The heart of the resort is the spectacular main lodge “palapa” housing the bar and the spectacular Kai Restaurant where gourmet meals prepared from the freshest local ingredients are served in air-conditioned comfort inside, or “al fresco” on the covered restaurant deck overlooking the Caribbean.

Situated on a spectacular stretch of white sand beach, the resort caters to hard core anglers, those who are new to the game, as well non-fishing guests. Non fishing guests will enjoy the ocean view pool as well as the gorgeous manicured, palm studded white sand beach with cabañas and “beach beds”. A “beach & pool butler” is ever present to take your orders refreshments, snacks or lunch. Other activities include snorkeling or scuba diving, guided kayak tours, kite surfing, bird watching and other various eco- and Mayan ruin tours may be arranged. Grand Slam is the perfect destination for anglers traveling with a non-fishing spouse.

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

HIGH SEASON (OCTOBER 2025 → End of June 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$6,360	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$5,475	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$4,590	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,705	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,820	↑

Low Season (July 2026 → End of September 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$5,520	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$4,755	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$3,990	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,225	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,460	↑

Rates are per person and subject to change | Single Accomodation rates are available – contact Angler Adventures

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Angler Adventures & Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge create custom packages to fit individual anglers or groups needs. Give us a call and we’ll help you customize a package and quote you a customized package rate. The standard fishing package rates are quite competitive given the upscale nature of this property.

Included: Transfers to/from the airport; Fishing boat for 2 and personal fishing guide daily, except arrival and departure days; Air-conditioned beachfront villa with king-sized beds; Three meals a day with non-alcoholic beverages; Swimming pool; Beach and pool butler service; Satellite television; iPod docking station for music and alarm clock; Customized pre-arrival service; In-room safe; 24-hour security guard; Daily housekeeping service; Excursion concierge service; Card table and dominoes table; Dart board; Snorkeling equipment; Library of books and DVDs; Coffee and coffee maker in each bedroom; Two bottles of water per bedroom per day; Fishing license; Fishing magazines in the villas; Bali beach beds; Board games and sports balls

Not Included: Airfare; Alcoholic beverages and bar orders; Soft drinks, bottled water and beer in bedroom mini bar; International wine selection from our wine cellar; Taxes; Private fishing boat; Offshore sports fishing; Night fishing trip; Other special fishing options; Tip for your fishing guide; Items for sale or rent in the GrandSlam shop; Internet access in the lobby; Computer in the lobby; Satellite phone service; Regional excursions; Shuttle to golf courses; Scuba diving; Kite surfing; Laundry service; Tips for lodge staff; Personal trainer; Car rental.

Items listed for Included/Not Included may have changed. Contact us for the most up-to-date info!

Super Grand Slam at Playa Blanca

Angler Adventures’ Liam Rosati scored a traditional fly-fishing inshore super grand slam earlier this spring on a short four-day tour of Playa Blanca Lodge. Permit. Tarpon. Bonefish. Snook.

The lightly fished waters of Espiritu Santo Bay—coveted by permit anglers and adventurous mixed-bag anglers alike—need little introduction. Playa Blanca has been a premier fly-fishing destination with a long waiting list for decades. We had an opening at the lodge and sent Liam down to see how the operation runs and to experience the fishery firsthand.

Aerial view of Espiritu Santo Bay mangrove islands and turquoise flats, Yucatan Mexico — Playa Blanca Lodge | Matt DeLorme

Guide poling a skiff on skinny Espiritu Santo Bay flats from above — Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Heavy trade winds lashed the bay on Liam’s first morning and made sight fishing virtually impossible for much of the day. His guide still shouted “Permit!” more than once, but Liam could not see the fish or deliver an accurate cast. Despite the difficult conditions, the mood back at the lodge stayed infectiously optimistic—other anglers were connecting with permit, bonefish, and tarpon in different areas of the bay.

Panga on Espiritu Santo Bay under tropical clouds — Playa Blanca Lodge Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

When the wind eased the next day, Liam’s guide said, “Yesterday was tough. Today let’s start by stretching your line on some bonefish.” And they did. Most of the bones ran one to two pounds—what they lacked in size they made up for in numbers. The bay’s bonefish are especially light in color with mirror finishes and pink coral-colored fin tips, which makes them difficult to see even when nervous water gives them away. The hot fly was a sparsely tied spawning shrimp. After lunch they turned to permit hunting. Liam had several nice shots and a brief, heart-pounding follow, but did not convert an eater.

Bonefish thrashing on the flats at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Light Yucatan bonefish with spawning shrimp fly, Playa Blanca Lodge Espiritu Santo Bay | Matt DeLorme

With sixteen hours of fishing time left on day three, Liam felt the pressure to connect with a permit. Southeast winds had picked up but were not quite as strong as on day one. The guide poled into a protected cove where the water lay shiny slick. They encountered a large shoal of happily tailing permit. After horsing in some aggressive jacks, Liam hooked a fish that shook the rod and changed directions several times before hunkering down under the skiff. Eventually he landed his permit—a small model by the bay’s standards, but a permit nonetheless.

Permit with crab fly at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Permit held for release on Espiritu Santo Bay flats, Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Poling along the shore and scanning for larger tails, they came into a long spread of rolling tarpon. The hot fly was an olive-and-white streamer. After a few jumps and drops, Liam landed an acrobatic baby tarpon. After lunch they drifted down tide; the guide told him to put the spawning shrimp back on. A long cast into nervous water produced Liam’s grand-slam bonefish. They spent the rest of the afternoon looking for permit over deeper flats, buoyed by the slam, but did not see another.

On the run back to the boat launch Liam asked about snook. The guide smiled and said, “Sí, Señor Liam,” and about fifteen minutes later they were along an island of old-growth mangroves—a rare sight in hurricane country. Liam cast and gently dropped his streamer between roots at the sight of a rusty gold shape moving against the tide. Without hesitation she turned and charged his Deceiver. After several stunning leaps and a match of tug-of-war, he boated his snook and added another feather to his guide’s cap (and his) for a super grand slam.

Snook caught on fly in old-growth mangroves, Playa Blanca Lodge Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

On his last fishing day Liam got to fish Tarpon Lagoon. They battened down the hatches and fixed the gear tight to the lagoon boat. Prone on the bow, he grabbed the mangroves and pulled the boat through an arboreal tunnel into the opening of the lagoon network. Crocodiles watched from a distance and roseate spoonbills stood fast on their favorite fishing spots. Standing on the bow, he had many ten- to twenty-pound tarpon chase down his streamer and go ballistic once the hook found purchase. He spent much of the day bowing to these silver princes. Many of the tarpon here have never felt the sting of a hook.

Fly angler fighting tarpon with deeply bent rod at Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Jungle sand-road transfer to Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Outdoor dining under a palapa at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

If you’d like to talk about Playa Blanca or are ready to make your next cast in the wilds of the Yucatan, please give Angler Adventures a call or shoot us an email.

Credits and shout-outs

Angler: Liam Rosati
Photos: Matt DeLorme · @mdelormephoto
Lodge: Playa Blanca Lodge

June 26, 2026

Bahamas

The Bahamas Fly Fishing Trips

The penultimate bonefishing adventure. Endless wading flats available from lodges and outfitters across the Bahamas – Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros, Crooked, Acklins and more.

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February 13, 2026

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.

TOP PICK for bonefish, permit, and more

Favorable weather conditions year-round

A wade-fishing paradise with expansive flats

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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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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 be one of the best fishing guides in Abaco. Rickmon Bonefish Lodge sits directly on a beach overlooking a fishable flat. The lodge was built in 1999 with 11 air…
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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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 Club, H2O 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!

September 19, 2024

Stafford Creek Lodge

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February 13, 2026

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 Stay	Double Occupancy per person	Double 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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March 6, 2019

Andros South

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February 13, 2026

Andros South of South Andros, Bahamas, is located 15 minutes from the South Andros Airport in the southern section of the island and is a short distance from some of the finest bonefishing in the Bahamas. Andros South has access to literally hundreds of square miles of bone-white flats. Guests can fish nearby creeks, South Bight or vast ocean flats of the South and West coast of Andros for unlimited opportunities for trophy size bones as well as large numbers of school size fish, which have seen relatively little fishing pressure.

This is “The Bonefish Capitol” – also permit, tarpon, tuna, dorado, snapper + baracuda

Favorable weather conditions year-round

A varied fishing paradise with expansive flats

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Andros South has 10 clean and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, each with tiled floors, telephones, cable television and private baths with showers. Situated in a quiet area and right on the ocean, a refreshing swim on the beach can follow a day of fishing the flats, the nearby reef, or the deep blue water of the open ocean. Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available as well. What sets Andros South apart from most lodges is that they offer Single Accommodations and sharing a boat/guide.

The South Bight

Regarded as one of the more scenic areas on the island, the South Bight has deeper channels and, as it is closer to the ocean, is home to some of the larger fish in the area as well.

Bonefish are fewer in numbers here, but, with its combination of bone-white flats, turquoise and emerald waters, fishing “The Bight” is a most memorable experience.

Little Creek

Just 5 minutes from the lodge, Little Creek is an extremely productive fishery with limitless wading opportunities and also connects guests to the vast flats of the West Coast. For those seeking more fishing time and the option for a run to the west, Little Creek is the perfect option. The west side of Andros is famous for its large bonefish. Most of the fishing done here consists of carefully stalking big, cruising doubles and singles from the bow of the skiff.

The South & West Coast

For anglers wishing to cast to a school of bonefish an acre in size, a visit to the south and west coasts of South Andros is a must. The flats here consist mostly of bright, hard sand, so this area is perfect for the wading enthusiast as well. In and around Jack Fish Cays, Water Cays, Curly Cut and Grassy Creek it is not uncommon to see schools of bonefish numbering in the hundreds. This region is the place to be if sheer numbers of fish is the goal of the day. The ocean flats of this area stretch nearly from horizon to horizon and fishing pressure is almost non-existent. Although requiring a 45 minute weather dependent boat ride, a visit to this area should be included in your week; wading adjacent to a “bone-ball” is unforgettable.

Inland Wading Andros South takes advantage of a close proximity to an incredibly vast network of inland flats and salt water lakes and ponds that can be loaded with fish under

certain conditions. When the tides are right, you may find yourself all alone amidst schools of landlocked bonefish feeding hungrily in ankle-deep water. These areas cannot be accessed by boat and are therefore rarely fished. The Andros South guides, however, have developed a unique and extensive knowledge of these fisheries and love sharing it with visitors to the lodge.

Tidal Creeks

Along the east coast of South Andros are a number of intricate tidal creek systems. Many large bones venture up these channels during the rising tide. These areas are close to the lodge, providing for longer fishing days. Deep Creek, one of many of the creek systems within minutes of Andros South Lodge, quickly opens to a 6-mile wide bay dotted with dozens of small islands, or cays. This area is the perfect spot for those looking for great fishing and a longer day on the flats. This is also a great spot to fish on windy days; there are countless leeward flats among these scattered islands.

Andros South 2025-2026 Rates

4 Oct 2025 – 31 Jul 2026

Length of Stay	Single Occupancy + 2 per boat	Single Occupancy + Own Boat
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing	$6,650	$7,200
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing	$6,150	$6,700
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing	$5,400	$5,950
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing	$4,550	$5,100
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing	$3,600	$4,150

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January 30, 2025

North Andros Fly Fishing

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February 13, 2026

Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing is an intimate operation, giving 4 – 6 anglers direct access to the famous bonefishing found on the Joulter Cays. The Joulters are a collection of around 50 small islands, spread out over a 125 mile sand bank off the North Shore of Andros Island. The 20 miles of extensive hard sand flats are a wade fisherman’s paradise. There are channels running though the flats that keep the bonefish on the flats during every tide and also attract permit. There is also convenient access to the west side of Andros (by trailing to Red Bays), which offers large bonefish, resident tarpon, and occasional permit.

The guides at North Andros Fly Fishing make it a special place to visit. Phillip and his guide staff are passionate about fly fishing; true professionals, operating high quality skiffs and engines, and are just as comfortable with seasoned anglers and first time bonefishers. Many clients come back saying that Phillip is one of the best guide they’ve fished with in the Bahamas.

North Andros Fly Fishing provides accommodations in two air-conditioned cottages. The larger cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 private bathrooms, a living room with satellite TV and WiFi, and a screened in porch. The smaller cottage is typically used when there are two separate groups booked at the same time, to give clients more privacy. Both cottages are basic, but clean, comfortable, air conditioned and perfect for serious anglers looking for great guides and exceptional fishing at an affordable price.

The standard daily schedule starts with a modified continental breakfast with fresh coffee served in your cottage. The guides will pick you up at your front door to head out the day of fishing (10 minute drive to the boat launch). Picnic lunches are packed on the boat. More than likely you’ll be hard pressed to find time to pause for lunch between wading or poling after bonefish in the 4 – 10 pound range. After fishing, the North Andros Chef will serve appetizers at the larger cottage, followed by dinner. Dinners are home style meals from a diverse menu. Please note that North Andros Fly Fishing doesn’t provide alcoholic beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own (recommended if you are particular about your liquor or wine) or the staff will be happy to take you to the local liquor store.

Like the rest of Andros, there isn’t much for non-anglers to do, but the cottage is a two-minute walk to a beautiful beach. There is good snorkeling and sunbathing at your fingertips. You can snorkel the ocean Blue Hole in Conch Sound or find a young person in Evans Town to walk you to the mysterious Evans Cave and Blue Hole (explored by Jacques Cousteau). Two bicycles are available for your use. Our taxi driver, Alan Russell, can be hired for half or full day tours of Andros Island. There are original straw baskets and wood carvings to purchase in Red Bays, the only settlement on the Wild West side of Andros. Red Bays is also the home of the sponging Industry. You can also visit other Blue Holes and Captain Morgans’s Cave. On a full day trip you can tour the Androsia Batik Factory. Rental cars are also available. Don’t forget they drive on the left side of the road!

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Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing 2024-2025 Rates

Package	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$4,100	$6,600
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$3,600	$6,300
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$2,800	$5,000
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$2,200	$4,000
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$1,700	$2,800
Shorter Stays	Call 860-434-9624	Call 860-434-9624

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Blackfly Bonefish Beach Club

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February 13, 2026

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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Blackfly Lodge Schooner Bay Abaco Bahamas

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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.

Blackfly Bonefish Club Vaughn Abaco Bahamas

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

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December 1, 2025

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.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Abaco Lodge 2025-2026 Rates

Packages of any duration are available. Rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

LOW SEASON 2025 (October – December)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550	$7,550
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995	$6,995
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450	$6,450
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350	$5,350
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050	$4,050

HIGH SEASON 2026 (January – June)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,950	$7,950
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$7,350	$7,350
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,750	$6,750
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,650	$5,650
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,750	$4,750

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Included in the rate: Transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

What’s Not Included

Not included and/or additional charges would include: Air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

Reservations and Deposit: A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

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NOTICE: Abaco Lodge reopened in April 2023 after sustaining severe damage during Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. We’re excited to have this wonderful property back in operation after more than 3 years! We’ll continue to update this page as we continue to get great reports.

The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.

Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as the “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal Bonefish habitat.

Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.

The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.

Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath.

The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 rooms set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully.

Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.

There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations.

Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.

Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, Tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Packages of any duration are available. Below rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

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Abaco Lodge 2023-2024 Rates

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	October – December 2023	January – June 2024
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550 per person	$7,950 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995 per person	$7,350 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450 per person	$6,750 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350 per person	$5,650 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050 per person	$4,750 per person

Included in the rate: transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

Not included and/or additional charges would include: air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

December 1, 2025

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 Stay	Shared Accomodation + Skiff	Single Accomodation / Shared Skiff	Single Accomodation + Skiff
7 nights / 6 days fishing	$9,668	$10,700	$14,550
6 nights / 5 days fishing	$8,480	$9,400	$12,630
5 nights / 4 days fishing	$7,815	$8,780	$11,350
4 nights / 3 days fishing	$6,200	$7,000	$8,910
3 nights / 2 days fishing	$4,490	$5,090	$6,370

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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 Riding Point Club

Updated on

October 16, 2025

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 Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing	$3,624	$5,505
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing	$4,779	$7,485
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing	$6,132	$9,086
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing	$6,995	$9,950
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing	$7,667	$11,451

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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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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.

September 19, 2018

Grey’s Point Inn

Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn on Acklins Island is one of our favorite wading destinations for bonefish. Run by the Williamson family, Grey’s Point Inn guests enjoy warm “Out Island” hospitality in a laid back lodge atmosphere with comfortable accommodations, good food and some of the best bonefish flats for wading in the Bahamas.

Acklins Island typifies the remote, out-island Bahamas experience at its very best. There are only 2 flights a week. Telephone and internet service can be sporadic. However, traffic jams are never a problem and the people of Acklins are among the friendliest you’ll ever meet!

The flats fished by Grey’s Point Inn are spectacularly beautiful and relatively shallow, especially in the appropriately named Lovely Bay and equally stunning Relief Bay.

Acklins bonefish feed in extremely shallow water, especially at low tide, so the fishing at Grey’s Point Inn is 99% wading. Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn, therefore, is the ideal lodge for the angler interested in the excitement of stalking bonefish on foot. Tailing fish can usually be found throughout the day. Nothing captures the essence or excitement of bonefishing like stalking, casting to and hooking a 6 pound bone is 4 inches of water!

Because of Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn’s close proximity to the open ocean, guests will occasionally encounter larger bonefish. The average bone is in the 3-5 pound range. Fish in the 6 – 8 pound class are fairly common and at times you can have shots at huge, double-digit bones fresh from deeper water. The club record is a whopping 16 pounds.

The bonefish will often form vast schools at high tide and then gradually spread out over the shallow flats, cuts and channels as the water drops. This makes for extremely diverse, exciting fishing, and offers a great variety of wading experiences, from working drop offs to tip-toeing after tailing bones. Anglers might also have shots at big permit at Grey’s Point, and of course sharks and big cudas can be plentiful. Tarpon sightings, while rare, are always a possibility on Acklins.

Grey’s Point Inn has three full-time bonefishing guides and several part time guides, all with years of guiding experience on Acklins Island. Having grown up in these waters, these Acklins native guides are extremely knowledgeable, hard working and will bend over backwards to put you on good fishing.

Grey’s Point offers surprisingly comfortable accommodations given its remote location. There are 6 guest rooms and a main lodge, all overlooking the flats of Relief Bay. The rooms are attractively furnished and decorated and feature 2 large double beds, air-conditioning, satellite television, a refrigerator, small desk (prefect for fly tying), private bath, and even WiFi (intermittent, but there!). The main lodge contains the kitchen, dining room, common area, and a game area, which includes a full-sized pool table. There’s also a separate small lounge adjacent to the guest rooms with comfy chairs and a big screen TV. With the exception of intact larger groups, Grey’s Point takes a maximum of 8 anglers ensuring that each guest will receive the personal service and quality fishing experience that Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn is known for.

The food is served Bahamian style and features fresh local ingredients, such as broiled or steamed lobster, fried grouper, roasted chicken or cracked conch. The lodge owners and staff are friendly, hard working, courteous people who are punctual and a pleasure to be around.

Grey’s Point does not sell beer or other alcoholic beverages. Typical of the Out Islands, the selection of spirits and wines on Acklins is extremely limited. We recommend purchasing your liquor and wine needs at the Duty Free Shop on arrival in Nassau, and purchasing your beer needs upon arrival on Acklins. A representative of the lodge will meet you at the airport to transport you to the lodge. They will stop at a grocery store that sells beer, on the way. Beer may be kept cold in the mini fridge in your room. The well known Bahamian Kalik and Sands beers are always available on Acklins and occasionally Heineken and Guinness as well.

Grey’s Point owns a collection of modern, shallow draft flats boats. Boat rides to bonefishing flats are minimal, typically 5-15 minutes. The boat launch in Lovely Bay is about 25 minutes from the lodge. The lodge overlooks Relief Bay so guests fishing there depart from the boat basin a short walk down the hill. From there, you can be fishing within 2 minutes. Additionally Grey’s Point has a canoe and two kayaks for guests who would like to fish on their own the afternoon of arrival. There is also a wadeable flat in front of the lodge for hard core anglers who just can’t get enough!

Bonefish around Acklins are not overly bashful despite the extremely shallow water in which they generally feed, nor are they picky eaters. Pattern selection is much less important than presentation on these flats. We do, however, recommend bringing a good supply of Bunny Bones or other unweighted or very lightly weighted flies for the skinny water around Grey’s Point. Weed guards are helpful for flats with turtle grass. See Angler Adventures BAHAMAS WHAT TO BRING LIST for details. Bring your own flies and tackle. Neither is available at Grey’s Point Inn.

As most of the bonefishing is wade fishing, guests have the option of hiring a “boat handler”. The boat handler will run the boat around to meet you and your guide at the other end of the flat, saving a long walk back!

Typically a Friday overnight in Nassau is required to take the Saturday morning Bahamas Air flight to Spring Point Acklins. Guests are met by Newton or Garon Williamson for the transfer to the lodge. Guests typically arrive at the lodge before noon on Saturday and have the afternoon to assemble gear, relax or do some fishing on your own.

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Grey’s Point Inn Packages	2 per boat \| 2 per room	2 per boat \| 1 per room	1 per boat \| 2 per room	1 per boat \| 1 per room
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing	$4,855	$5,835.00	$7,015.00	$7,995
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing	$2,640	$3,220.00	$3,720.00	$4,300
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing	$1,935	$2,370.00	$2,655.00	$3,090

Included: Transportation from Acklins Airport to the lodge, roundtrip; double or single occupancy rooms, as described; all meals, soft drinks and bottled water, a boat and guide daily.

Not included: Air travel to Acklins; beer, wine and liquor; tackle, lures, flies, personal items, “boat handler”, gratuities, Bahamas Value Added Tax (VAT). These charges can be paid at the lodge in traveler’s checks or cash. Grey’s Point Inn does not accept credit cards.

Turneffe Flats Resort

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October 14, 2025

Turneffe Flats Resort is one of the premier resorts in Belize and is located on the northeast section of the Turneffe Atoll. Turneffe Atoll is one of best destinations to target Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit, where the chance of a “Grand Slam” is always a possibility. The Turneffe Atoll is located 30 miles off the coast of Belize and is the fourth largest coral Atoll in the Western Hemisphere. Turneffe Flats’ close proximity to ocean-side flats, inland flats, lagoons and channels provides some of the world’s most diverse sight fishing opportunities for good numbers of bonefish and permit on the flats, and shots at medium to large rolling Tarpon in the lagoons and creeks. In addition to the miles upon miles of ankle deep flats that lie between the Turneffe Islands and the surrounding reef, there are also clear, pristine flats located close to the resort. There are few better places for wading the flats in pursuit of bonefish and permit.

Bonefish, tarpon, permit

Located in the northeast section of the Turneffe Atoll

Expansive wading flats

Stunning wildlife and much to explore, even for the non-angler

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Belize Bonefish Release (photo by Pablo Negri)

Bonefishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Bonefish are present in equal numbers throughout the year and they are on the flats most of the time. This differentiates Turneffe’s bonefish from those in other areas, such as the Florida Keys, where bonefish only enter the flats in search of a meal. As a result, these fish can become selective. This can make for challenging fishing and the right tackle, flies, presentation and fishing techniques are all important.The bonefish flats at Turneffe are lush flats composed of hard sand, coral and eelgrass, which are full of crabs and shirmp. Nearly all these flats are wadable, providing an excellent opportunity to stalk bonefish on foot. On the ocean side flats, schools of 25 or more tailing bonefish are common, most of which are 2 – 4 pounds. Larger bonefish, up to 10 pounds, have been caught on the ocean side flats, however, most of the larger bonefish caught at Turneffe Flats Resort are found in the mangrove-lined lagoons and flats on the interior of the Atoll.

Permit Fishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Permit have become the prime objective of many saltwater anglers these days and with Turneffe Flats leading the way, Belize has gained a reputation as the “Permit Capital of the World.” Permit fishing is as much hunting as it is fishing, and permit present a unique challenge. Many guests have celebrated their first ever permit at Turneffe Flats and anglers may have a better chance to land a permit at Turneffe Flats than anywhere else.

Most permit are found as singles or in small groups on the flats and bars throughout the Turneffe Atoll, although guests at Turneffe Flats also frequently see larger schools of permit tailing in shallow water, especially on the high tide. Most of the permit fishing is done from a poled skiff, however it’s not uncommon to see permit on the wadeable ocean-side flats.

Tarpon Fishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Tarpon are one of the ultimate challenges in saltwater fly-fishing and Turneffe Flats has smaller resident tarpon available year round in the creeks channels, and lagoons, however; big migratory tarpon move in from mid-April – October, with the peak tarpon fishing occurring June, July, and August. Most of the tarpon jumped are 60-90 pounds, with some fish in the 100-150 pound range and occasional monsters approaching 200 pounds.

Turneffe Flats Accommodations

Turneffe Flats Resort is comprised of 8 beach cabana style guest rooms, a pair of 3-bedrooms villas, and a main lodge building. The 8 beach cabana guest rooms are large, well appointed double occupancy seaside rooms, with central air-conditioning, ample closet space, dresser, and a sitting area. Each room has a large private bath with two sinks and a shower.

Turneffe Flats’ two villas each have 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with their own private bathrooms and showers. The three bedrooms have a shared common area, which is comprised of a comfortable lounging area with a satellite television and kitchenette (sink, refrigerator, and kitchen island with barstools).

The Reef Villa is located on the beach and has possibly the best view of any of the guest rooms. The Garden Villa is set back from beach with a view of the grounds and the Caribbean Sea. The Garden Villa is the newest accommodations at Turneffe Flats and the guest rooms are on the second floor. There is a television area, an exercise room, and a meeting area on the ground floor of the Garden Villa.

The air-conditioned main Resort building serves as the social center of Turneffe Flats Resort. The main lodge consists of the dining room, bar, gift shop fly shop guest computer email, and a lounge. Outside Turneffe Flats’ main lodge is a large screened in verandah where you can enjoy a view of the Carrabian Sea.

In addition to a well-established fishing program, Turneffe Flats also has a PADI accredited dive program. Turneffe Flats location offers quick and easy access to some of the most spectacular dive sites in Belize and is also within an hour’s boat ride from the famous Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef, and Half Moon Caye. There is a combination fishing/diving package for anglers who are interested in both diving and fishing, which allows guests to divide time between both activities – fishing one day and diving the next day. There is also some excellent snorkeling and diving right near the lodge. Please call or email for pricing on the combination packages.

Turneffe Flats Fishing 2025 Rates

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Peak SEASON (NOW → July 26, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing	$5,890	$8,090
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing	$3,590	$4,990
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing	$2,290	$3,090

Low Season (AFTER PEAK → DEC. 20, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing	$5,190	$7,490
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing	$3,590	$4,990
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing	$2,290	$3,090

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Atoll Adventure and Non-Activity Packages available and priced upon request. Partial Week Packages, Diving Packages, and Combination Diving/Fishing Packages available on a space available basis and priced upon request.

A 50% deposit is necessary to reserve space at Turneffe Flats, due within 2 weeks of the booking date. After receiving your deposit we will send a complete list of tackle and equipment to bring. Final payment is due 65 days prior to departure, after which time all payments are non-refundable.

Included in Fishing Package: fully guided daily fishing, two anglers per boat and one guide; all land and sea transfers to and from the lodge on Saturdays; all meals at the lodge, including evening hors d’oeuvres; air conditioned, double occupancy lodging as described.

Not Included: Airfare; gratuities; alcoholic beverages; items of a personal nature; equipment rental; $40 Blue Hole entrance fee (where applicable); Belize Taxes. An additional transfer fee may be required when arrival/departure is not done on regularly scheduled days (typically Saturday & Wednesday).

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L-R: Arial View of Turneffe Island Resort; Nice Permit (Pablo Negri); Atoll View from a helicopter

L-R: Hammock on the Beach (Val Atkison); Permit being Released; Turneffe Island Wadable Flats (Terry Gunn)

Playa Blanca Lodge

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October 14, 2025

For anglers seeking the ultimate in seclusion and a world-class flats fishery, it’s hard to top Playa Blanca on Espiritu Santo Bay.

Playa Blanca is actually Casa Blanca’s “sister lodge” and is also within the massive Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Guests take the 120 mile charter flight to the Isla Punta Pajaros airstrip at Casa Blanca, and are then transferred by vehicle another 10 miles south on the island. These 10 miles of jungle and secluded white sand beaches are what separates Playa Blanca guests from their nearest neighbor, Casa Blanca Lodge. The nearest settlement is the tiny fishing village of Punta Hererra, some 20 + miles away on the southern lip of Espiritu Santo.

bonefish, permit, tarpon, cuba snapper, jacks, snook + baracuda

Favorable weather conditions year-round

A varied fishing paradise with expansive flats

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Playa Blanca was originally built as an “Adventure Resort” for clients looking for a high level of seclusion and personal service in pristine natural surroundings. The beautiful beachfront property provided upscale accommodations, gourmet dining and such activities as snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, nearby Mayan ruins, and…oh by the way, if any one wants to go fishing… that can be arranged! However, word of the world-class fishery soon spread and the demand for the fishing far exceeded demand for the adventure resort. Playa Blanca has operated primarily as a fishing lodge for many years now, but retained all the other activities making this an ideal destination for anglers with non-fishing partners.

The fishing on Espiritu Santo is quite similar to Ascension Bay, but it is even more remote and less pressured. On rare occasions you might see a flats skiff out of Punta El Placir far to the south. However, it’s more common for Playa Blanca boats to go for weeks without seeing any other boats. For all intents and purposes, playa Blanca has exclusive use of literally hundreds of square kilometers of the Bay. The Playa Blanca guides were the first to explore and learn this still near-virgin fishery.

Espiritu Santo is rivaled only by Ascension Bay in its abundance and diversity of species. Bonefish are plentiful, and perhaps a bit larger in average size (particularly in Laguna Santa Rosa). Tarpon are found year round, although the bigger, migratory fish to 100 + pounds are most prevalent from April through November. Snook to trophy size (over 20 pounds) are found in the bay. And the permit fishery ranks on par with Ascension Bay – in other words, it’s one of the top permit fisheries in the world.

An added bonus to the miles of flats on the Bay proper, Playa Blanca has exclusive use of the renowned Laguna Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa features a reliable, year round fishery for juvonile tarpon, but also produces some of the largest bonefish found in Central America. Bones up to 33 inches (approximately 12 pounds) have been taken.

Playa Blanca also shares access to “the Tarpon Lagoon”. This is a special resource and to prevent too much fishing pressure from ruining it, access is strictly limited to a maximum of 3 boats (6 anglers) per week. And access may be further restricted at the fishing manager’s discretion if deemed necessary. The Tarpon Lagoon days are NOT GUARANTEED. Requests for a Tarpon Lagoon day must be made when you make your reservation. There is no extra charge and these are allotted on a first come basis.

Accommodations

Playa Blanca accommodates up to 14 anglers in 7 spacious guest rooms in cabanas situated on a sand dune bluff overlooking a palm studded white sand beach and the aquamarine hues of the Caribbean. The rooms are tastefully decorated in white with bright Caribbean accents and each have private verandas with hammocks, large baths, queen size beds, sitting area with couch and ceiling fans. Daily maid service is provided and laundry service is available for a nominal fee. Each room is unique in design and decor and may be reserved by room number.

The Playa Blanca dining room is located in the main lodge building and serves three meals a day (anglers usually take a cooler lunch in the boat) with light snacks available at your leisure. The menu features fresh seafood and a variety of expertly prepared regional specialties. A choice of two entrees is offered at each meal. Meals are served indoors or on the covered veranda per guest request. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

The bar is located in the restaurant and offers a changing atmosphere throughout the day. The bar offers indoor and outdoor services as well as covered seating on top of the building…a perfect spot to sip a tropical drink and watch the waves on the beach.

Recreation

Besides fishing, recreation at Playa Blanca revolves around its extraordinary beaches and beautiful Caribbean waters. Non-fishing guests may choose from Guided Snorkeling, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Mayan Ruins Tour (the Chac Mool ruin site is a short walk from the lodge), or Bicycling. The spectacular and totally secluded white sand beach extends for miles in both directions and is protected by the Palencar Barrier Reef, providing great “beach combing” and ideal waters for swimming. And if all this tires you out, stretch out in your hammock on your private veranda or let the gently breezes and the sounds of the ocean lull you off into a Yucatan style siesta!

Accommodations Distribution

Deluxe Single Cabana – 1, Located on the dunes overlooking the beach and ocean, private veranda, 2 double beds, large bath, couch, indoor and outdoor seating.
Deluxe Duplex Cabanas – 2, Located on the dunes overlooking the beach and ocean, private veranda, 2 double beds or kings, large bath, couch, indoor and outdoor seating.
Deluxe Rooms – 2, Beach and ocean view, private veranda, 2 king size beds, outdoors seating; air-conditioning.

Transportation

The air charter from Cancun to the island takes 45 minutes. Then after a 5-minute boat ride across the bay, and another 30-minute drive in a vehicle (approximately 10 miles) south, you will arrive at Playa Blanca.

Playa Blanca Fishing Lodge 2025 Rates

HIGH SEASON (February – June)

Package Details	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days (Saturday→Saturday)	$7,192	$9,610
↑ (1 non-fishing)	$5,778	Call
5 Nights/4 Days	$6,074	$8,164
↑ (1 non-fishing)	$5,468	Call

Low Season (July – January)

Package Details	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days (Saturday→Saturday)	$6,787	$9,182
↑ (1 non-fishing)	$5,336	Call
5 Nights/4 Days	$5,701	$7,285
↑ (1 non-fishing)	$4,774	Call

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All prices include round trip air charter from Cancun to the island. Deluxe seaside accommodations, all meals, snorkeling, wind surfing, sea kayaking, bicycling, natural history excursions, birding, unlimited use of all recreational equipment, non-bottled beverages. Fishing rates include guide & boat beverages. It does not include alcoholic beverages, use of phone, laundry, guide service and staff gratuities.

Partial Week Itineraries

Itineraries for partial week packages should begin or end on a Saturday. The lodge will not accept reservations which span a Saturday since this would eliminate the possibility of booking two full week packages. Additional air charter charges will apply for groups for which extra flights are required. See Air Charter Surcharges.

Air Charter Surcharges for all Late Arrival, Early Departure & Partial Week Itineraries
The cost of the air charter from Cancun to the island is included in the rates on the price list, but these rates apply only to Saturday. For itineraries requiring travel on days other than Saturday, there will be a surcharge based on the number of passengers on the flight. These surcharges will apply to all late arrivals, canceled or delayed airline flights, early departures from the lodge and to all partial week itineraries.

1 Passenger = $1,248; 2 Passengers = $624 per person; 3 Passengers = $416 per person; 4 Passengers = $312 per person

Gratuity

Recommended tip for a fishing guide is minimum $50 – $100 per day per boat. House / Staff tip is $20 – $30 per night per guest or $120 – $200 for the week per guest.

H2O Bonefishing

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September 25, 2025

H2O Bonefishing combines productive, uncrowded bonefishing on Grand Bahama with high-end accommodations, amenities, beaches, shops and restaurants, making it a good fit for couples and families.

Grand Bahama enjoys some of the most expansive flats in the northern Bahamas; they extend 25 miles to the west and 60 miles to the east of the island. The bonefishing can be exceptional, with opportunities to cast to schools of bones averaging 4 to 6 pounds. Much larger doubles and singles are also commonly encountered. The H2O Bonefishing fly-caught record bonefish weighed 14½ pounds.

Bonefish, tarpon, permit, and more

Expansive flats in the northern Bahamas

A wading and fly fishing paradise

Stunning wildlife and much to explore, even for the non-angler

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Grand Bahama’s bonefishing habitat consists primarily of a vast, mangrove-lined north shore and shallow flats at the mangrove’s edge. Bottom structure varies from soft sand and grass to hard sand and marl, ideal for wading anglers.

H2O Bonefishing guests can also fish the outer cays. Their proximity to deeper water makes the cays a perfect habitat for permit and tarpon (late spring through fall) and barracuda. There are also schools of horse-eye jacks averaging 10 to 15 pounds, and good numbers of bonefish.

When northerly winds pick up, the southern side of Grand Bahama offers a bonefishing lee. A short boat ride opens up miles of white sand and reef fringe flats perfect for wading. During spring and summer permit can also be found on the south side.

H2O Bonefishing’s team of professional fishing guides have combined experience of over 50 years on the flats of Grand Bahama. Each guide fishes from a well maintained, 16-foot Maverick flats skiff powered by an 85hp Yamaha outboard. The boats are also equipped with VHF radios, cell phones, trim tabs, poling platforms and leaning posts.

H2O Bonefishing also recently introduced a blue water fly fishing program, targeting yellow fin tuna, black fin tuna, skipjack tuna and dorado. Tuna average 15 to 25 pounds, though they range up to 60 pounds, and are usually caught on floating fly line.

The offshore bite is best in the early morning and evening, so anglers can combine this option with a full day on the flats. A few hours of blue water fishing can be a nice change from the flats and is also a perfect option for arrival and departure days.

H2O Bonefishing suites are attractive, well-appointed, waterfront rooms in one of the “small Treasures of the Bahamas.” Spacious accommodations include a choice of king sized bed or two double size beds, satellite television, telephone, refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel is equipped with a business center with wireless Internet access. Room arrangements for families and baby-sitting services can be arranged.

H2O Bonefishing is centrally located, guests east access to a variety of the islands best restaurants, as well as a number of activities with in short walk from the hotel, such as the beautiful white sand of Lucaya Beach and the heart beat of the island’s entertainment at Count Bassie Square. Should non angling activities for wives and/or family be a consideration, it’s very hard to find a better program to cater to them while knowing there will be zero compromise to the quality of your flats fishing.

H20 Bonefishing 2026 Rates

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Standard Package (Jan.→June, Oct. → Dec.)

Standard Room w/King or 2 Double Beds

Length of Stay	Double Accommodation + Shared Boat	Single Accommodation + Shared Boat	Single Accommodation + Own Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing	$1,868	$2,249	$2,970
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing	$2,640	$3,207	$4,298
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing	$3,514	$4,149	$5,415
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing	$4,187	$4,949	$6,576
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing	$4,844	$5,733	$7,600

Summer Package (July→September)

Standard Room w/King or 2 Double Beds

Length of Stay	Double Accommodation + Shared Boat	Single Accommodation + Own Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing	$1,593	$2,497
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing	$2,257	$3,600
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing	$2,965	$4,561
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing	$3,525	$5,389
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing	$4,074	$6,383

SUPERIOR STateroom Package (OCT. ’24→JuLY ’25)

Length of Stay	Single Accomodation + Shared Fishing/Boat	Single Accomodation + Own Fishing/Boat
3 Nights, 2 Days Fishing	$2,463	$3,186
4 Nights, 3 Days Fishing	$3,327	$4,584
5 Nights, 4 Days Fishing	$4,507	$5,809
6 Nights, 5 Days Fishing	$5,378	$7,005
7 Nights, 6 Days Fishing	$6,233	$8,103

NOTE: King staterooms only have a single bed option with pull out sofa bed. Best suited for couples or Single anglers. New suites also have a deluxe option with kitchen, larger fridge & tv’s in bedroom and living room.

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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

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).

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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Since opening in the Spring of ’99, Grand Bahama Bonefishing’s anglers have landed tarpon, permit and a ton of bonefish, many over 10 pounds. The largest bone to date is a monster taken February 26th, 2000, which taped out at 34 1/2 inches with an 18 inch girth, and tipped the scales at a whopping 16 1/4 pounds!

The Pinder Brothers, David Jr., Jeffrey and Joseph are among the most experienced and talented bonefish guides in the Bahamas, having literally grown up in the guiding business at the famed Deep Water Cay Club on the island’s East End. David Pinder Jr. has won the All-Bahamian Bonefishing Tournament of Grand Bahama Island. On a single day, David landed 23 bones!

Accommodations for Grand Bahama Bonefishing is located at the beautiful Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point at the Our Lucayan Resort, located a short 10-minute ride from the airport and dock. Breakfasts are buffet style in the Willy Broadleaf’s Restaurant, located away from the original Lucayan Reef Village which is now the Sheraton.

The Westin at Breakers Cay / Lighthouse Point is a smaller area with its own restaurants, swimming pool, private beach, casino and fitness center. The hotel is also located within walking distance of the Marina and many of the finer restaurants. Golf is available at the world class Lucayan Country Club, which was voted #1 in the Bahamas in 1999. The amenities, services and activities offered at the Our Lucayan Resort have made GBB a wonderful destination for couples or groups with non-fisherpersons.

One of the Pinders will be in touch with you either the afternoon or night of your arrival. Transportation to the dock is via GBB’s own van. One of the Pinders (usually Edwin) will be transporting fishermen to and from the dock. The fishing van will pick you up in the morning around 8:00 am in front of the hotel. If you should miss the van or wish to get a later start, there are cabs available at the hotel. The address for the fishing launch is 26 Wellington Street, Queens Cove. The fishing day is over at 4:15 pm and you should be back at Lighthouse Point by 5:00 pm. Jeffrey Pinder’s wife, Edith, will continue to provide quality picnic lunches.

Grand Bahama Bonefishing 2025 -2026 Rates

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Length of Stay	Double Accomodation	Single Accomodation
1 nights / 2 days	Call 860-434-9624	Call 860-434-9624
2 nights / 2 days	$2,640	Call 860-434-9624
3 nights / 2 days	$2,905	$4,515
4 nights / 3 days	$3,895	$5,940
5 nights / 4 days	$4,780	$7,155
6 nights / 5 days	$5,520	$8,520
7 nights / 6 days	$6,180	$9,600
8 nights / 7 days	$7,680	$11,100
Extra night \| $350.00

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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).

Spin Rod and Reel	$15.00 Per Day
Fly Rod and Reel	$20.00 Per Day

Grand Bahama Bonefishing guide Jeffrey Pinder with a big Bahamas bonefish

L-R: Grand Bahama Bonefishing anglers double up; Nice Grand Bahama Bonefish; Grand Bahama Bonefish accommodations at the Our Lucaya

Mayazul Fly Fishing Lodge

Updated on

August 28, 2025

Mayazul Lodge is the newest boutique option on Ascension Bay, designed for anglers who want serious shots at permit without giving up style and comfort. With only 4 beachfront rooms, the lodge is intimate, personal, and focused. Each boat fishes with two guides — a senior guide plus an assistant — giving anglers more eyes on the flats, more instruction, and more chances at fish.

Whether you’re chasing a first permit or adding to a grand slam, Mayazul puts you minutes from the action with modern comforts waiting at the end of the day.

Permit year-round, tarpon Apr–Oct, snook Nov–Mar, bonefish always present

Located just south of Punta Allen on Ascension Bay

2026 UPDATE: Skip Cancun! Fly directly to Tulum

Air-conditioned rooms, en-suite baths, two queen beds per room

Open bar & à la carte dining

Wi-Fi and daily laundry service

Favorable weather conditions year-round

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The Place

Perched on a quiet stretch of beach, Mayazul is tucked into the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, 5 minutes south of Punta Allen. The lodge offers sweeping views of Ascension Bay, easy access to the flats, and a small, personalized staff. After a day on the water, enjoy cocktails at the open bar and fresh meals built around local ingredients.

The Fishing on Ascension Bay

Ascension Bay is legendary for its diversity, and Mayazul maximizes it. The lodge specializes in permit fishing with two-guide teams, but anglers also find bonefish year-round and seasonal tarpon and snook in the lagoons. Fishing is primarily from 23’ pangas, with opportunities to wade select flats.

Tarpon: April–October
Permit: Year-round
Bonefish: Consistent year-round
Snook: November–March

Accommodations

4 double-occupancy rooms, each with two queen beds
En-suite bathrooms, daily maid service, nightly turndown
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
Main lodge with dining, lounge, and open bar
Daily laundry service included

Mayazul Lodge is small by design – intimate, eclectic, and elegant – set just steps from the Caribbean so close you’ll fall asleep to the sound of rustling palms and waves. Away from the bustle of Punta Allen but near enough for convenience, the lodge feels like a serene oasis and a stylish retreat after long days on the flats.

The main lodge, built from stained hardwoods, is filled with cozy lounging areas, comfortable sofas, and thoughtful touches. Guests gather around the quaint bar and fly-tying area, or relax on shaded porches overlooking the sea. At night, the oceanside firepit is a favorite spot for swapping stories under the stars.

Accommodations include four en-suite double rooms, each with two queen beds, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping. Amenities include Wi-Fi, nightly turndown service, and daily laundry. Meals are served in the main lodge with a rotating à la carte menu focused on fresh, local ingredients, paired with an open bar of beer, wine, and spirits.

Mayazul Fishing Lodge 2026 Rates

February – October

Package	Shared Room + Boat	Shared Room + Single Boat	Single Room + Boat
7 Nights / 6 Days	$6,550	$8,100	$9,650
6 Nights / 5 Days	$5,950	$7,350	$8,550
5 Nights / 4 Days	$5,650	$6,700	$7,650

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Included: lodging, all meals, open bar, guided fishing with two guides per boat, airport meet & greet, fishing license, VAT.
Not included: tips to guides and staff, air travel, transfers to/from lodge, tackle, items of personal nature.

Transfers (2025–26): Group ground + panga transfers from Cancún or Tulum, price per group based on number of passengers (approx. $700–$1,200 round trip).

August 27, 2025

Belize

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March 6, 2025

Belize is a unique fly fishing destination offering excellent fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook year-round; one of the few destinations to consistently produce “Grand Slams” (catching a bonefish, permit and a tarpon on a fly in the same day). One major feature that contributes to the consistency, variety, and quality of the fishing is the Barrier Reef (second largest barrier reef in the world) off the coast of Belize that extends almost 180 miles North – South and protects Belize’s entire shoreline.

year-round: bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

Ecotourism and activities for families and non-anglers

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Central Belize Fishing Lodges

Thirty miles off the mainland of Belize, on the outside of the Barrier Reef, is the magnificent Turneffe Island (Atoll). The Turneffe Atoll has both interior and ocean-side flats, mangrove lined lagoons and a number of channels that support a uniquely diverse fishery. Angler’s can expect to see Permit and large numbers of smaller bonefish on the ocean-side flats with the interior flats, lagoons, and creeks offering the best shots at Tarpon or larger bonefish (8 lbs+). The two fine lodges operating there that we recommend are, Turneffe Flats and Turneffe Island Resort(formally Turneffe Island Lodge).

On the mainland of Belize, we recommend the long established Belize River Lodge, which sites on the western bank of the Belize River. Central Belize, where Belize River Lodge is located, is a year round fishery offering a variety of fishing opportunities for Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish or Snook. Belize River Lodge guests can fish any number of productive flats, channels, rivers, creeks and lagoons in a single trip. In addition to the lodge based fishing program, Belize River Lodge also offers “mother ship” fishing trips, which take anglers along the coast of Belize, allowing access to some of the more remote fishing grounds in Belize.

Northern Belize Fishing Lodges

Northern Belize is best known for it’s year-round population of tarpon and in the Ambergris Caye area, you’ll find the best conditions for stalking tarpon on clear, shallow flats. When conditions are right, you might see hundreds of tarpon and jump several in a day. Bonefish and good numbers of permit are also in residence, making northern Belize a notable destination for a “Grand Slam”.

In northern Belize, we recommend the beachfront El Pescador Fishing Lodge, and their upgraded accommodations at El Pescador Villas on Ambergris Caye. El Pescador has been hosting anglers who want to experience Belize fishing since 1974. The current owners, Steve and Chris Spiro and daughter Ali, have made significant upgrades to the property and continued to offer exceptional hospitality since they purchased El Pescador in 1997. Ambergris Caye is a unique fishery with resident Tarpon (10 – 100 lbs) on the flats 12-months out of the year, complimented with summer Tarpon migration. There are also excellent numbers of 2 – 4 pound bonefish and good numbers of small permit, occasionally reaching 15 lbs.

Southern Belize Fishing Lodges

The best Permit grounds south of Mexico are found in southern Belize. The Permit fishing is so good in southern Belize that it has been dubbed “Permit Alley” and is where Permit addicts come to get their fix, since Permit guru Charlie Leslie set up a remote, fish camp style lodge on Tarpum Caye, 15 miles off the coast of Belize. Tarpon Caye Lodge is best know for the excellent Permit fishing on the flats of southern Belize, however Tarpon Caye is also a true “Grand Slam” hotspot. Tarpon roll within view of the bedrooms and bonefish are available in good numbers.

At “Charlie Leslie’s” Tarpon Cay Lodge, the guides set the fishing day around the tide and not the clock, to ensure that anglers don’t miss fishing the best tide while they are eating dinner. The Permit flats are only minutes from Tarpon Caye Lodge by boat, where you’ll see tons of permit, however, catching them is up to you … and a rabbit’s foot, a four-leaf clover, or whatever works for you.

Our southern most lodge in Belize is located 5-miles north of Punta Gorda, the brand new Belcampo Resort (formerly El Pescador Punta Gorda / Machaca Hill Resort) is an incredible facility with incredible views of the Laughing Falcon Reserve, the Rio Grande River, and the Gulf of Honduras in the distance from the hilltop lodge.

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January 29, 2024

Copal Tree Lodge

Updated on

February 25, 2025

Copal Tree Lodge in Belize (formerly known as Belcampo Belize, El Pescador Punta Gorda and Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge) is a remote and unique eco-tour and fishing lodge in southern Belize. They have deep roots as a fishing lodge, set in some of the most fertile permit fishing grounds anywhere in the world and employs expert flats fishing guides. Copal Tree Lodge describes the lodge as “agritourism-chic” featuring a Jungle Lodge, organic farm, and a 12,000-acre nature reserve. Copal Tree Lodge Belize offers the best in local food and culture, active adventures, wildlife viewing, saltwater fly-fishing, and world-class hospitality.

year-round: bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

Ecotourism possibilities and more in southern Belize

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Copal Tree Lodge, Punta Gorda, located at the southern tip of Belize’s infamous “Permit Alley”, is home to one of the world’s premier permit fisheries. From the riverside marina, Copal Tree boats run 15 minutes down the Rio Grande to enter the Gulf of Honduras. The prime permit fishing areas begin at Sickle Cay, a half mile from the mouth of the river, and extends another 13 miles northeast to the Snake Cays. Within this area are hundreds of tiny islands, cayes with lagoon flats and pop up “pancake” flats just a short distance from the mainland. These include such notable fishing grounds as Mojo Caye, Wild Cane Caye and the Snake Cayes. The outside flats affiliated with many of these cayes tend to be gently sloping off into deeper water allowing permit to be found at all tidal stages. Just inshore from these cayes is the famed Ycacos Lagoon which, particularly on the higher stages of the tide, can be an amazing inshore permit fishery. The narrow channel into the lagoon can also be a hotspot for tarpon who will lie in wait at the mouth of the channel on the outgoing tide.

Tarpon and snook offer variety options for anglers. While not as abundant as permit, one should always keep an eye out for rolling poons or popping snook, especially when running the river to and from the permit grounds. Resident tarpon are present in the rivers and lagoons year round, and larger migratory fish are sometimes encountered between April and November. Snook fishing is best between November and March. If you wish to target tarpon or snook during your stay, Copal Tree offers access to many more rivers than the Rio Grande, including Golden Stream, Deep River, the Monkey River, and Moho River.

Bonefishing opportunities are limited, with the best chances existing out at the Sapodilla Cayes, a fairly long run from the lodge. While there are decent numbers of fish there, they tend to be small. If luck is with you in the morning (and you land both a permit and a tarpon), your chances of closing out the Grand Slam are good out at the Sapodillas!

Formerly known as Belcampo Belize, the lodge was completely revonvated in 2008 – 2009 as Machaca Hill and the new owner purchased the 12,000 acres of rainforest surrounding the lodge. When the lodge became Belcampo (and later Copal Tree Lodge), they continued to elevate their level of service and commitment to the keystone organic crops of cane, cacao, coffee and vanilla, and provide guests with agritourism programs that showcase these exotic ingredients at their origin. Copal Tree Lodge Belize has grown from pioneering ideas of sustainable food production and agritourism to an award-winning, world-class destination, welcoming discerning travellers from around the globe. The 12,000 acres that surrond this lodge have been classified as a private reserve to ensure that the native Belizean flora and fauna that makes this remote and virtually undisturbed wilderness area such an interesting and beautiful place to visit. The reserve surrounding the lodge also creates a unique feeling of privacy.

Copal Tree Lodge is situated at the plateau summit of “Big Hill or Machaca Hill” over looking the Rio Grande, the rainforest, and the Caribbean Sea. There is a private tram (or a staircase with 365 steps) to take guests from the riverside deck (which includes the waterside dining area and Maya Bar) to the lodge compound 400 feet above the Rio Grande. The lodge portion of Copal Tree cosists of the main lodge bulding with The Jungle Farm Restaurant, The Rum Bar, the spa, lounge areas, a swimming pool, and observation decks with open views of the coast, the Maya Mountains and a seemingly endless pristine rainforest. There are also 16 individual, spacious suites, which are well appointed with plush beds, screened fresh-air verandas, and spa-style bathrooms with floor to ceiling tropical rainforest views.

The Jungle Farm Restaurant runs on a farm to table philosophy that creates everything in house using ingredients grown on Copal Tree’s farm or locally sourced from nearby farmers, including compassionately and organically raised chickens, sheep and pigs, and a variety of organic produce including many local staples such as mangoes, passion fruit and pityia. The seafood is sourced locally from a team of fishermen who supply Copal Tree with sustainable fish, conch, lobster and wild shrimp. Meals at Copal Tree Lodge Belize are a blend of Mayan, East Indian, Creole, Garifuna, Latin and Indo-Caribbean inspired fare and are prepared by using traditional and modern cooking techniques. There is also the Copal Tree Rum Bar, which is a great place to relax and unwind at the end of each day. A central lounge is surrounded by cool shaded decks perched within the jungle canopy. Cocktails and complimentary snacks are served each day at 6 PM.

Copal Tree Lodge offers a unique array of non-fishing programs and activities, and well-trained guides focused on a providing a high level of personalized service. These activities at Copal Tree include birding and wildlife tours, jungle excursions, caving adventures, night time jungle hikes and drives, river tours, nighttime river cruises, snorkeling, diving, yoga, spa treatments, and explorations of the Mayan culture.

Copal Tree Lodge Belize 2025 Rates

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Included in the package cost are: number of days guided fishing; number of nights lodging; 3 meals per day and after fishing hors d’oeuvres; laundry service; use of all amenities (pool, internet, tram, canoes, bikes, etc); transfers from/to Punta Gorda Airstrip; taxes / fees.

Not included in the above rate are: Air transportation to and from Belize City; Roundtrip air Belize City / Punta Gorda ($280 pp, rate subject to change); rental tackle; beverages; gratuities; additional tours/sightseeing days. Additional expenses such as transfers, hotels, meals incurred due to delays or other unforeseen events. Other expenses might include tips to baggage handlers at Belize International Airport, $1 (US) per bag is adequate and the Belize Departure Tax.

El Pescador Villas

Updated on

February 25, 2025

The El Pescador Villas are the luxury accommodations at El Pescador Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Eight exotic and well appointed two-story villas are each comprised of 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, a great room, and a verandah. All of the El Pescador Villas have coral stone tiled floors, walls filled with paintings, crafts and tapestries by local artists, and are decorated with handcrafted furniture of tropical hardwoods, bamboo, or traditional wicker. There is also an exotic array of tropical flowers and greenery tucked here and there to welcome guests to paradise.

El Pescador Resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize is the oldest and most established fishing lodge in Belize. It’s also one of the premier fly fishing destinations for a “Grand Slam” and one of the only areas where tarpon can be caught on the flats, year-round. Ambergris Caye is considered an island, but it is really the southern most tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, and is tucked behind the northern reaches of Belize’s barrier reef.

Year-round tarpon; Partial year: bonefish, permit; Occasional: snook.

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

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Two sets of four villas are set on opposite ends of El Pescador’s main lodge building in the tropical gardens, surrounding a private pool, and provide stunning views. The villas are only a short walk from the main lodge; far enough away allow guests privacy but close enough to allow access to all of the amenities and services offered at El Pescador. Amenities include 3 swimming pools; Complimentary Kayaks; Complimentary Bicycles; Fishing Instructor; SCUBA Diving Instructor;

Email service; Tour Office; Gift and sundry Shop; The Exclusive “Scientific Angler Mastery Series” Fly Shop in Belize; Bar and Restaurant.

The Great-Room in each villa is on the second floor. To access the great-room, guests ascend a dramatic plank staircase and pass through a mahogany door. All the Great-Rooms have high cathedral ceilings with polished Belizean hardwoods. In the Great-Room, there is a dining area (comfortably seating 6 for dinner), a full kitchen with all the appliances and gadgets, and a large open living area. This large open room has great views of the Caribbean, the beach, and the barrier reef.

French doors lead from the Great-Room to the 250 square foot covered verandah on the second floor. The verandahs are furnished with sofas or hammocks offering a great place to enjoy the sea breeze, the sunrise, or the sunset. The ground floor also has a covered verandah with private entrances to both downstairs suites with views of the beach, the Caribbean Sea, and the Barrier Reef. It’s no wonder that the verandahs become a favorite spot for El Pescador Villa guests.

Each two-story El Pescador Villa has 3 bedrooms, one on the second story and two on the ground floor. Each bedroom has an excellent view of the Caribbean. These master suites are fully self-contained with luxurious bathrooms, featuring his and hers hand-made ceramic sinks and matching tiles, excellent showers, spacious closets, and fluffy towels. The suites are configured to “lock-off”, enabling guests to have 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms and enjoy their own private unit. In other words, it’s possible to have the entire villa as a home-away-from-home, or request only a single suite.

El Pescador Fly Fishing Resort 2025 Rates

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Winter/Spring SEASON (NOW → July 31, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy / 2 per boat	Single Occupancy / 2 per boat	Double Occupancy / 1 per boat	Single Occupancy / 1 per boat
3 Nights Stay / 2 Days Fishing	$2,612	$3,312	$3,262	$3,962
4 Nights Stay / 3 Days Fishing	$3,403	$4,228	$4,378	$5,203
5 Nights Stay / 4 Days Fishing	$4,204	$5,154	$5,504	$6,454
6 Nights Stay / 5 Days Fishing	$4,984	$6,059	$6,609	$7,684
7 Nights Stay / 6 Days Fishing	$5,745	$6,945	$7,695	$8,895
Extra Night + Day	$814	$923	$1,139	$1,248

Summer/Fall Season (Aug. 1 → NOV. 14, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy / 2 per boat	Single Occupancy / 2 per boat	Double Occupancy / 1 per boat	Single Occupancy / 1 per boat
3 Nights Stay / 2 Days Fishing	$2,337	$2,932	$2,987	$3,582
4 Nights Stay / 3 Days Fishing	$3,037	$3,722	$4,012	$4,697
5 Nights Stay / 4 Days Fishing	$3,746	$4,521	$5,046	$5,821
6 Nights Stay / 5 Days Fishing	$4,435	$5,300	$6,060	$6,925
7 Nights Stay / 6 Days Fishing	$5,104	$6,059	$7,054	$8,009
Extra Night + Day	$699	$785	$1,024	$1,100

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2 rooms → 2-bedroom villa
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There is a 3 Night minimum stay at El Pescador, Ambergris Cay. Most fisherman stay at least a week. Complete Dive and Ecotourism Packages are also available. Please call for more information.

Fishing Packages Include: The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, round-trip air, land and sea transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, hotel tax, sales tax where applicable; hors d’oeuvres; 3 meals per day, local Belizean beverages including local beer, soda and rum, complimentary use of all amenities (pools, Internet, kayaks, bikes, etc.) and a welcome drink.

Not Included: Imported beverages, liquors such as Scotch or Cranberry juice, Fishing license, Park fees (if applicable), fishing gear (may be borrowed based on availability), diving gear (may be rented), gratuities.

Reservation Policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is necessary to secure a reservation, after receiving your deposit, we will provide you with a complete list of tackle and clothing to bring.

Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

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February 10, 2025

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.

Primarily bonefish

West Side of Andros Island, Bahamas – unique, private, and unpressured

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Flamingo Cay was acquired by the Bethell Family in the 1920’s. Charles W.F. Bethell maintained the property for waterfowl shooting in the 1950’s and was host to The Duke of Windsor and other celebrities. Grandson and current owner/operator Charles B.M. Bethell III, restored the existing camp and has developed a unique sporting destination for waterfowl and flats fishing enthusiasts.

Huge schools of medium to large bonefish roam Andros’ pristine, white sand flats and permit and tarpon are sometimes found along the shoreline and in many of the island’s rivers and lagoons.

Flamingo Cay has the latest up-to-date flats boats, including 4 Hell’s Bay Boat Works, powered by 90HP motors and a Air Gator airboat for special hunting and fishing tours.

Guides are experienced and have access to miles of unpressured flats. Some of Andros’s biggest bonefish call these western flats home and seldom see flies.

Anglers can also fish William Island and Billy Island, 45 minutes or so from the lodge via one of the Hell’s Bay skiffs. Besides big bones, this area is home to resident tarpon and permit.

The vast creek systems on Andros’ west side form a complex of mangrove swamps. Anglers sit up high above the marsh watching ducks, egrets, and other birds scatter in all directions. Hidden within these mangroves are inland flats that become landlocked during certain tides. At these times the angler can enjoy a “captive audience” of bonefish; the fishing can be spectacular. Anglers are dropped off and the bottom is suitable for wading. Flamingo Cay is also offering exploratory trips to south-west Andros by float plane.

Flamingo Cay Club offers four-star amenities and gourmet dining. It is accessed primarily by seaplane. It will become clear, looking down on Andros from the air, exactly why Flamingo Cay Club has become so well know for great fishing in an extremely secluded setting. Thousands of miles of unexplored, untouched bonefish flats extend in all directions. Flamingo Cay is alone on Andros’ entire west coast, approximately 30 miles from the nearest outpost. Cruising schools of bonefish are visible as you make your final approach and land on the flats directly in front of the lodge.

Flamingo Cay lodging includes three cottages. “Last Cast” is a two story cottage the can accommodate up to 6 guests in 4 bedrooms. The upper level has two bedrooms with 2 full-sized beds in each as well as a private bath and sitting area with French doors that open onto an upper deck that boasts an incredible view of the creek.

The lower level has 2 large bedrooms, each featuring a queen-sized bed and private bath. These rooms have French doors that open onto a porch. Spacious lounging areas and a wet bar complete this cottage.

“Cloyd’s Cottage” accommodates up to 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms, each with 2 full-sized beds and private bath. This cottage has French doors that open onto a porch, complete with a self-service wet bar and sitting area overlooking the creek.

A smaller cottage, “Blast and Cast,” features two private bedrooms, each with one full-sized bed and a shared bath. This quaint cottage features French doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the creek.

Flamingo Cay’s capacity is 8 persons. The lodge is open for fishing from October 15th to June 5th. Fishing and waterfowl shooting can be combined during the shooting season (October 15th – March 31st).

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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