Are you thinking of fishing in the Bahamas? Two lodges that should be high on your list of considerations are Abaco and Bair’s lodges. Both have access to some of the best flats fishing in the Bahamas. And if wading is your thing, Bair’s Lodge is your place. The southern end of South Andros has seemingly infinite flats, perfect for stepping off the skiff and stretching your legs while searching for tails.
If species diversity or the ultra-rare Bahamas Grand Slam is your thing then Abaco is the spot. While we call it a bonefishery first, they also have healthy populations of tarpon and permit. Although permit in the Bahamas are considered rare the permit found on these flats tend to be massive. The best time to hunt permit and tarpon on Abaco is in the summer and autumn, when big moons and bug tides pull both species onto the flats to feed.
Specimen hunting? That’s a tougher call. While South Andros has the larger average size, both locations produce monster bones. The West Side of Andros is a national park and has long been known as the Land of the Giants. And while the Marls isn’t known for giants, other parts of Abaco are. From Moore’s Island to Carters Cay, with some effort, that magical double-digit fish will be found.
Numbers? If you are looking to catch lots of fish then the Marls National Park is the backyard at Abaco Lodge. It has one of the greatest densities of bonefish in the Caribbean. If you are beginner or are trying to excite a young one into fishing, it’s a safe bet. Although the skiff runs are a little farther, the Southern Flats of South Andros is another place to check your bonefish box… over and over.
Available Dates
Abaco Lodge
March 11-17 – 2 anglers
April 1-4 – 2 anglers
April 13-18 – 2 anglers
April 24-27 -4 anglers -on hold
May 23-28 – 6 anglers on hold
May 28 – June 2 – 8 anglers
June 8-13 -2 anglers
June 10-16 -4 anglers
June 12-16 – 10 anglers
June 18-23 -4 anglers (2 on hold)
June 23-29 – 10 anglers
June 29- July 6 – 12 anglers
Close July 21 Open Sept 29th
Oct 6-10 -14 anglers
Oct 10-15 – 6 anglers
Oct 15-20 – 12 anglers
Oct 26-31 – 6 anglers
Oct 31- Nov 5 – 10 anglers
November starting to fill in updates soon, or reach out with what you are looking for
Cost is US$5,950 (High Season October 2018 – February 28th) and $6,150 (Peak Season March 1 – June 30 2019) per person based on shared room, guide and skiff excluding flights.
Bair’s Lodge
March 20-24- 4 anglers
April 14-21 – 2 anglers
April 15- 21- 4 anglers
April 23-27 – 2 anglers
April 29 – May 3 – 2 anglers
May 8 -13 – 6 anglers
May 10 – May 13- 10 anglers
May 13-17 – 4 anglers
May 17- 21- 4 anglers
May 21- May 25 – 8 anglers
May 25 – May 30 – 12 anglers
May 30- June 5 – 10 anglers
June 3-8 – 8 anglers
Close June 22nd Open Oct 1st
October 1-7 – 12 anglers
Oct 7-11 – 4 anglers
Oct 11-18 – 12 anglers
Oct 29- Nov 3 – 10 anglers
November is filling in with repeat guests
Dec 7-14 – 6 anglers
Cost is $6,150 (Peak Season March 1 – July 31 2019) and US$6,395 (High Season October 2019 – July 2020) per person, for 7 nights with 6 days fishing, based on shared room, guide and skiff excluding flights.
For more details on fishing in Iceland please do not hesitate to contact Peter McLeod or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.