Fish The Bahamas

Whether you’re a first-timer casting a line from a pier or a deep-sea fanatic eager to beat one of the 50 world fishing records set in The Bahamas, you’ll find all types of fishing here. Wade through the many saltwater flats for some bonefish or charter a boat and troll the deep seas for a prized marlin. Our islands play host to so many exotic fish that there’s sure to be fewer stories about the one that got away.

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Types of Fishing

Big Game

The ocean is home to some big predators, including Marlin, Tuna and Sharks. For anglers, there’s no greater challenge than putting yourself against one of these fish that can outweigh you by five times or more. The Bahamas is known for its big game fishing. Record catches are set each year as fishermen from around the world cast their reels for the ultimate prize.

Reef Fishing

For those looking for an easy break from the demands of bonefishing or the expense of big-game fishing, reef fishing is for you. Just cast a line off a pier, dock or in the mangroves of any Bahamian island for your chance to snag snapper, grouper, mutton and more.

Tournaments

The Bahamas hosts numerous fishing tournaments each year. Whether you’re a professional angler looking to set the next record or an amateur fisherman looking to cast your reel in a friendly competition, The Bahamas offers something for every angler.

Fishing Charters

The waters of The Bahamas are full of prize fish. And our licensed guides know exactly where to find them. Fishing charters are easy to find on our islands. Guides are friendly, knowledgeable and, most importantly, experienced. And they’re more than happy to show you and your guests the best spots in The Bahamas to catch that record fish.

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Nassau & Paradise Island

You’ll find all types of fishing off the shores of Nassau & Paradise Island. From bonefishing to deep-sea fishing to reef fishing, expert and amateur anglers from around the world head to our capital city to cast their lines. Fishermen are encouraged to book a professional charter and head out to sea, or explore our many shallow flats for bonefish.

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The Abacos

Fishing is excellent throughout The Abaco Islands, with Walker's Cay, Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and Green Turtle Cay attracting many fishermen for summer tournaments. Record catches of marlin, sailfish and tuna are common.

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Long Island

On Long Island, anglers can engage in fly and spin-casting bonefishing, reef and deep-sea sports fishing with knowledgeable local guides. Blue marlin, black-, blue- and yellow-fin tuna, and the game-fish star wahoo are some of the prizes you're likely to catch.

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Acklins & Crooked Island

For the avid or novice fisherman, the undisturbed inland creeks and vast tidal flats of Crooked Island, Long Cay and Acklins Island are a fisherman's dream, teeming with bonefish, tarpon, pompano and barracuda year-round. The western and northern sides of these islands provide the deep-sea experience of a lifetime.

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The Exumas

Whether you like deep-sea fishing, reef fishing or bonefishing, you can do it all here. The flats of The Exuma Islands are world-renowned, and the 6,000-foot depths of the Exuma Sound typically yield record numbers of wahoo, mahi-mahi, tuna, barracuda, blue marlin, king fish, sailfish and more.

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Ragged Island

The waters of Ragged Island offer a bounty of fish species that will practically jump onto your hook: snappers, Margaret fish, jacks, groupers or big game fish such as barracuda, Wahoo, dolphin, tuna, mackerel, and king fish. The unparalleled flats are teeming with bonefish, making them a fly fisherman's dream. Guides are available for half-day or full-day trips to bonefish, bottom fish or trawl.

Rum Cay

Surrounded by some of the most productive and unspoiled fishing grounds in The Bahamas, Rum Cay is truly a fisherman's paradise. It is off the beaten track, with very little boat traffic, and many experienced anglers travel long distances just to fish these waters. You can make great catches just around the reef at Sumner Point, only minutes from the marina. Depending on the time of year, you can catch big game fish such as Wahoo, blue marlin, tuna and dolphin. For the fly fisherman, abundant quantities of the elusive bonefish can be found in the Salt Pond.

Mayaguana

The waters around Mayaguana offer excellent sports fishing and you can trawl for species like grouper, jacks, marlin, snapper, tuna and wahoo. Experienced local guides offer custom-made excursions and know the best spots where you can land the big one. Fly fishing for bonefish on the flats is akin to fishing a wilderness area and big catches are the norm. Guides enjoy stalking bonefish and watching the excitement of a hardcore or beginner angler catching that elusive creature. Conservation methods for fly fishing are practiced here and catch and release is strictly enforced. The same flats are not used on consecutive days and there are strict maximums on the number of anglers per week. Eco-friendly boats are used and a lot of flats fishing is done by wading.

Inagua

The bonefish is king here and you can cast out on some of the world’s best bonefishing flats. But, the deep seas around Inagua also offer phenomenal sport fishing and a multitude of fish can be found: amberjack, barracuda, blue marlin, broad-bill swordfish, grouper, snapper, snook, tarpon, tuna, wahoo and white marlin. You can choose to go out in search of a specific type of fish or just to have a day on the water and see what grabs your line. For beginners and longtime fly-fishing enthusiasts, expert guides offer fishing excursions that take you to large schools of fish on the flats that surround the island. The guide, boat, lunch and refreshments are provided.

San Salvador

San Salvador's marine wilderness attracts sports fishermen from all over the world and it has been classified one of the best fishing areas in the region. Record-breaking catches have been made for blue marlin, wahoo, dolphin, king fish and tuna, which cruise the deep blue waters just minutes from your resort. The flats circling the island offer hours, if not days, of fly-fishing action. The bonefish here are said to be very large because they get to live peacefully since the flats are not often disturbed. You can also line fish from a number of "hot" spots frequented by locals. Guides and operators promote conservation and encourage catch and release sport fishing. They can show you where the best action is.

Cat Island

Cat Island's renowned fishing grounds attract sports fishermen from around the world. You can bonefish in the creeks using skiffs or the wading method, or deep-sea fish in 600–800 feet of water. Certified independent fishing guides like Nathaniel "Top Cat" Gilbert, a Bonefishing Champion, can take you to all of the good fishing spots. Hawk's Nest Resort and Marina caters to anglers on a quest for a big-game catch and offers half-day and full-day crewed charters.

Nassau & Paradise Island

The Abacos

Long Island

Acklins & Crooked Island

The Exumas

Eleuthera & Harbour Island

All fishing sites in Eleuthera & Harbour Island are natural ecosystems that not only offer great bonefishing opportunities, but also boast great bottom fishing. It’s an easy break from the demands of bonefishing and is ideal in the mangrove thickets and small bays throughout the area.

Bimini

Its location on the edge of the Gulf Stream has helped earn its title as “Sport Fishing Capital of The World.” Even the famous author, Ernest Hemingway, was lured to The Bimini Islands by tales of the incredible fishing. More than 50 record-setting catches have been made in these waters, including huge marlin, tuna and swordfish.

Andros

Andros has an expansive area of mangroves and flats which have contributed to its reputation among international anglers as "The Bonefishing Capital of The World." The flats are renowned for both size and abundance of species.

The Berry Islands

Chub Cay, the southernmost cay of The Berry Islands chain, is known as the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas." It borders the Tongue of the Ocean and bait fish are drawn into the deep-sea gully with larger fish following. Record catches have been made of mackerel, blue and white marlin and sailfish. Bonefish, crawfish and conch are also plentiful.

Grand Bahama Island

Fly-fishing has become quite popular on Grand Bahama Island and throughout The Bahamas. The flats off Deep Water Cay are praised year after year by fishing writers and enthusiasts from around the globe.

Things To Know

Fishing Tournament Info

The Bahamas holds numerous fishing tournaments throughout the year. Put yourself against some of the best anglers in the world to see if you have what it takes to reel in that prized catch.

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Best Bonefishing Spots

From north to south you’ll find dedicated bonefish lodges (best suited for fishermen only).

Professional guides are also available to book charters out of nearly every other beach resort and hotel.

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