If catching a big bonefish is on your radar, these two great Bahamian lodges should be on your list.

Abaco Lodge, bonefishing, Bahamas, last minute availability 2026, Aardvark McLeod

Bair’s Lodge on the east side Andros Island is ideally situated to give access to some of the largest and most varied flats in the world. Andros Island has long been associated with the biggest bonefish and Bair’s Lodge is an ideal base from which to try for a ‘giant’. Abaco Lodge is the only fly-fishing operation tucked inside Great Abaco Island’s renowned Marls region—a pristine swathe of unpressured flats that are home to one of the greatest populations of bonefish in the Bahamas. Ten to 15 fish days are not uncommon, with 200 square miles of prime habitat awaiting anglers.

Bairs Lodge, bonefishing, Bahamas, last minute availability 2026, Aardvark McLeod

Although bonefish are the primary target, anglers can also fish for the occasional tarpon and permit. Other species encountered include barracuda, jacks, snook and several types of snapper.

We’ve just received some upcoming availability for early 2026, so act now if you want to secure your spot.

Last minute openings Bair’s Lodge, South Andros

• Feb 2nd to 9th (2 rods)
• Feb 14th to 21st (2 rods)
• Mar 27th to Apr 3rd (2 rods)
• Apr 12th to 15th (2 rods)
• Apr 12th to 19th (6 rods)
• Apr 19th to 25th (2 rods)
• Apr 25th to May 1st (2 rods)
• May 10th to 14th (6 rods)
• May 10th to 15th (4 rods)
• May 15th to 18th (2 rods)
• May 20th to 27th (10 rods)
• May 27th to 31st (4 rods)
• May 31st to Jun 7th (12 rods) – Private Lodge

Last minute openings Abaco Lodge, Marsh Harbour

• Feb 1st to 6th (8 rods)
• Feb 24th to 27th (2 rods)
• March 2nd to 5th (2 rods)
• Mar 5th to 10th (2 rods)
• Mar 31st to Apr 6th (4 rods)
• Apr 6th to 11th (2 rods)
• May 8th to 12th (10 rods)
• May 16th to 23rd (4 rods)
• Jun 3rd to 7th (6 rods)
• Jun 3rd to 9th (2 rods)
• June 9th to 13th (10 rods)
• June 13th to 17th (12 rods) – Private Lodge

For more details on fishing at Bair’s Lodge or Abaco Lodge or in the Bahamas in general please do not hesitate to contact Peter McLeod  or Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.

Charlotte Opperman, Aardvark McLeod

About the author

Charlotte Opperman

Charlotte's primary role at Aardvark McLeod is all things marketing – but she’s also got a keen eye for what appeals to the part-time fisher