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Bahamas Bonefishing Lodge- Andros Island

The Important Highlights

Species

Bonefish, Permit

Season

October to June (Closed Christmas)

Lodge Type

Rustic Luxury

Lodge Capacity

16 people

Quick Facts
Bahamas Bonefishing Lodge- Andros Island

Price Range$3,700 and up

LocationBahamas - Andros Island

Equipment OptionsFly fishing or spin fishing

Equipment ProvidedYes

Trip LengthThree nights/Two days up to Seven nights/Six days

Cell ServiceYes

Internet ServiceYes

Other Activities AvailableYes

How long has outfitter been in business?Since 2000

Nearest AirportMangrove

Airport Drive Time3 minutes

Airport Transfer AvailableYes

Overview of Bahamas Bonefishing Lodge- Andros Island

Location, location, location! This lodge is in the heart of bonefishing mecca. This Bahamas bonefishing lodge is located on the middle bight of Andros Island which is the bonefish capital of the world. It offers great guides, perfect location, professional hands on management, comfortable accommodations and excellent food. Other lodges may offer two or three of these items but rarely do you find all five of these in a Bahamas bonefishing lodge!Bahamas Bonefishing - Andros Island

This saltwater fly fishing lodge is located smack in the middle of the Andros fishery, the largest area of bonefish habitat in the world. They have guides capable of coaching beginning saltwater anglers or hunting trophy bonefish with experienced fly fishers. Their desire is that beginning saltwater anglers be as much at home there as more experienced anglers.

As fishing is THE activity at this lodge, you will want to make sure that everyone enjoys fishing outings.  That being said, for those that would like to relax at the waters edge with a cool drink and a great book in hand, that is certainly a perfect option.

Enjoy the comfort of one of the most comfortable, hospitable lodges in the world. Your guides will be capable of coaching beginning saltwater anglers or hunting trophy bonefish with experienced fly fishers. They are full-time professional guides who will make sure your days on the water are fun, safe, and educational. Combine our guides, our fishing, our meals, and our acommodations, and there is no better place to fish in the Bahamas.

A fun new addition is custom paddle board fishing! What a fun way to catch the bonefish you have dreamed of from your own paddle board.

This is a Bahamas bonefishing lodge experience you will long to return to year after year.

Fishing

The lodge is located on the middle bight of the Andros Island. The location was chosen to give them water access to mile after mile of prime bonefish water without ever having to trailer a boat to a launch point or take a rough boat ride in the open ocean. They have access to all of the waters of the Bights, the eastern flats and the remote, legendary West side.

It is widely known that bonefish follow the tides, using them to feed in shallow water. Tides on Andros behave in an odd way that works to this lodge’s advantage. When the tide is low and rising on the east side, it is high and falling on the west side and vice versa. This gives the guides the advantage of being able to move through the Bights all day, never leaving you sitting on a shoreline waiting for the tide to be “right”.

There is no tide or moon phase that cannot be successfully fished at this lodge!

Andros bonefish are plentiful and average 3 to 5 pounds with regular appearances of fish 6 to 10 pounds. Several 11, 12 and 13 pound fish are landed every season.

One huge flat on the West Side of Andros has been labeled “The land of the giants,” and justifiably so. Good numbers of very large fish can be found there on a consistent basis.

The Bights and West Side of Andros have soft bottoms and are best fished from the bow of the skiff. Wading is done on hard, sandy flats which are all located on the eastern shores and southwest side of Andros Island.

Boats and equipment:

Boats: 16′ Dolphin skiffs with Yamaha 85 hp engines to address the need for speed, comfort and safety while traveling from flat to flat. They have 10 skiffs: 8 on the water and another 2 are backups.

All of the boats are configured with elevated poling platforms and have fittings on the casting deck for a removable leaning bar. Two boats also have a fitting for a removable cushioned chair on the casting deck.

For safety, boats are steered from a console to give the guide more control than can be had from a tiller. Every boat has a kill switch on the console and all guides wear a lanyard connected to the kill switch when running. If for any reason, he loses his position at the wheel, the engine stops.

In front of the console, there are two cushioned captains’ chairs. Decks are clear and free of obstacles that could snag a fly line and there is lots of dry storage space. Rods are held securely in rod holders alongside carpeted gunwales and there is space for 4 rods.

They have a full time certified Yamaha mechanic on staff to perform regular maintenance and for any needed repairs to our engines and a fiberglass man to keep our boat hulls in pristine condition.

Paddle board fishing:
Enjoy fishing from your own custom paddle board platform.  See photos in the photo section!

Boat Equipment:
VHF Radio
3 lifejackets
Dray bag with flare gun and flares, flashlight, first-aid kit, tools and matches

Other Gear:
Sage and Tomas & Tomas loaner fly rods
Spinning rods & reels both bonefish, barracuda and sharks
Able loaner reels both left and right handed…easy to use

The Guides:
Because these guides have all grown up fishing this area of Andros, they are extremely familiar with the waters fished. They know the water and marine life, are skilled and safe boat handlers, can read the weather and have a great eye for spotting bonefish under all conditions. They were chosen because they are able to instruct as well as put you on fish, they know how to plan their fishing day based on the tides, wind and weather, they are licensed boat captains, trained in safety measures, and, finally, they are fly fishermen themselves. The guides work on a rotation so that you will fish with several members of the team during your stay.

One huge flat on the West Side of Andros has been labeled “The land of the giants,” and justifiably so. Good numbers of very large fish can be found there on a consistent basis. The Bights and West Side of Andros have soft bottoms and are best fished from the bow of the skiff. Wading is done on hard, sandy flats which are all located on the eastern shores and southwest side of Andros Island.

Daily Schedule:

About the time you pour your first cup of coffee, Iyke and his staff have been in the kitchen for a couple of hours and the guides and the dock master are on the dock preparing the boats for the day. Coolers, drinking water and boat equipment are all ready to be picked up by the guides. The guides bring the boats to the main dock in front of the lodge dining room and set up the coolers, ready to load your lunch and drinks.

On your first day of fishing, Liz will introduce you to your guide, who will assist you with setting up your gear and selecting your flies. He will help you put your lunch and drinks in his cooler and will ensure that all gear is loaded securely into the boat.

  •   6:30 a.m. – Coffee, tea and juice and cold breakfast selections
  •   7:00 a.m. – Breakfast and ‘pack-your-own lunch’
  •   8:00 a.m. – Depart from lodge dock for guided fishing
  •   4:00 p.m. – Arrive back at the lodge dock
  •   4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Bar snacks, drinks, shower and relax
  •   6:00 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres
  •   7:00 p.m. – Dinner
  •   Anytime – Cold beer, cocktails, snacks

Lodging

When the lodge was planned in 2000, they gave careful thought and attention to all the minute details of their facility and operation. It was designed to raise the bar on the level of comfort offered by a bonefishing lodge. They have the best access to an amazing fishery and offer a beautiful setting, comfortable accommodations and excellent food.

The four spacious duplex cottages were designed for privacy and minimal intrusion from neighbors. The main lodge was designed for conviviality. All of the buildings are divided by a thick growth of trees and shrubs for privacy, connected by pathways and surrounded by meticulously landscaped lawns and flowerbeds.

Each of the four cottages is divided into two suites, separated by thick soundproof walls! The eight suites all have high cypress ceilings and a bedroom, a sitting room, a bathroom and a private porch overlooking the Middle Bight (a body of water connecting the two sides of the island).

The lodge offers a small shop, office, bar, sitting area and dining room. In the office you will find wireless access, fax, computer, and telephone to call home free of charge.

The chef has been with the lodge since the beginning. He is famous for his key lime pie and freshly caught fish and lobster. You can check the evening’s menu each morning and let Iyke know if you would prefer substitute menu items. You won’t be disappointed with the food at this lodge.

Length of Stay / Itinerary

Arrival Day:

Depart your home city for Nassau. Clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration, proceed to domestic terminal, and check in for the 20 minute flight to Mangrove Cay. You will be met at the airport in Mangrove Cay by a lodge representative for 5 minute transfer to the lodge. Liz Bain, partner and manager, will escort you to your cottage where you can unpack and start getting prepared for your fishing adventure. Appetizers, drinks and dinner to follow.

Select your number of fishing days…

Departure Day:

Coffee and breakfast before your departure to the airport for transfer on to

Nassau and your final destination.

Travel Details & Location

How to get There:  Mangrove Cay

You have several options:

1. You would take commercial transportation to/from Nassau and the lodge will make arrangements for you to fly into the Mangrove airport. Your flight will be around 4 p.m., which means you would need to plan your airline travel to be in Nassau by 1:00 p.m. to give you time to clear customs. The lodge will pick you up at the airport. You are dealing with a culture that is in no hurry, therefore customs could be quick or slow, you never know. If you miss your flight to the island, you will need to overnight in Nassau at your own expense which may also cause you to miss fishing time.

2. Commercial transportation to/from Nassau and spend the night in Nassau in order to catch an early flight to the island, which would be arranged by the lodge. This would allow you to fish that day, but you would be charged for a full fishing day no matter how much of the day you have got to fish. The lodge would pick you up at the airport.

3. If you have a large enough group, chartering a flight from Fort Lauderdale is an option. It would be more expensive than your commercial puddle jumper from Nassau, but it allows you to bypass Nassau all together! The Nassau airport has nothing to offer, though they are updating it at this time. If you choose this option, please let us know so that we can help you with the details of getting from one terminal in Ft. Lauderdale to the charter service airport. For a group of 7-8(capacity for their Cessna 402’s) the roundtrip would be approximately $6000 for the group including all taxes. Subject to change.

4. Private plane into the island from your home, and the lodge will pick you up at the Mangrove airport. There is no customs on Mangrove, so your plane would need to land in Nassau or another airport for clearance and then continue on to the island.

Mangrove Runway Access for Private Planes:

Airport code MAY Runway is 5,000 ft x 75 ft, newly surfaced. You must pass through an airport with customs officers in the Bahamas before you land at this airport as they do not have a customs office. You also need to plan to arrive before dark as it is almost impossible to get the airport to turn on its runway lights!

Other Activities

  • You could hire a taxi and tour the island or spend your day enjoying the beautiful view.
  • Borrow the lodge beach cruiser bikes to explore the island, local town which has a nice seaside bar as well as some very colorful characters like the sponge fisherman who are happy to show your their catch.  Visit the picturesque small churches in town.
  • Ride in the boat and enjoy a day on the water.
  • Bask by the pool next to the water’s edge
  • Biking
  • Night shark fishing off the dock
  • Snorkeling
  • Enjoy local dancers and singing on request

Andros Island is home to the world’s third largest coral reef, a few short miles off the eastern coast. This reef structure, along with Mangrove’s abundant blue holes, provide wonderful diving opportunities. We work with a local divemaster and are happy to arrange a diving trip for you. There is an extra charge for this, and you can pay the divemaster directly.

If you would like to snorkel, the lodge has some snorkel equipment that you can take with you on your fishing trip. You may want to bring your own fins and borrow a mask and snorkel from us. Just let your guide and Liz know that you want to snorkel. It makes for a great, refreshing break from fishing. There are coral heads between the shore and the reef that offer a fabulously diverse snorkeling experience in about 15 feet of water.

Internet & Communications

In the lodge office you will find wireless access, fax, computer, and telephone to call home free of charge.

Pricing

October 2023 to June 2024

Rate per person:

3 night/2 day double occupancy shared guide $3,700

4 night/3 day double occupancy shared guide $4,900

5 night/4 day double occupancy shared guide $5,900

6 night/5 day double occupancy shared guide $6,600

7 night/6 day double occupancy shared guide $7,400

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Trip Insurance & Cancellation Info

“Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!”

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