Fishing of Bahamas
New Providence Island: The waters around New Providence teem with game
fish. In-the-know fishermen long ago learned the best months to pursue their
catch: November to February for wahoo found in the reefs, June and July for blue
marlin, and May to August for the oceanic bonito and blackfin tuna. Nassau, in
particular, is ideal for sportfishing. Most boat charters allow passengers to start
fishing within 15 minutes after leaving the dock.
Grand Bahama Island: The tropical waters along Grand Bahama lure anglers in
search of “the big one” because this is home to some of the biggest game fish on
earth. Off the coast, the clear waters are good hunting grounds for snapper, grouper,
yellowtail, wahoo, barracuda, and kingfish. Many fishermen catch dolphin
(the mahimahi kind, not Flipper). And Deep Water Cay is a fishing hot spot.
Treasure Cay (Abacos): Some of the best fishing grounds in the Abacos are in
the sea bordering this remote island. At Treasure Cay Marina, fishermen from all
over the world hire experienced skippers to take them out in search of barracuda,
grouper, yellowtail, snapper, tuna, marlin, dolphinfish, and wahoo. Deep-sea,
bottom-, and drift-fishing are yours for the asking. The cay’s own bonefish flats
are just a short boat cruise from the marina. See p. 219.
Green Turtle Cay (Abacos): The deep-sea fishing possibilities off the coast of
this cay draw anglers from all over the world. An abundance of giant game fish as
well as tropical fish live in these beautiful waters. Both dedicated fisherman and
more casual anglers come to the little island seeking yellowfin tuna, a few dolphinfish,
and big-game wahoo, among other catches. Green Turtle Cay also has
some of the best fishing guides in The Bahamas, weather-beaten men who’ve
spent a lifetime fishing the surrounding waters.
The Exumas: Anglers from all over the U.S. descend on this beautiful archipelago
for deep-sea fishing or bottom-fishing. Fishermen hunt for kingfish, wahoo,
dolphinfish, tuna, and bonito in the deepest waters off the coastline. Many visitors
also fly here just to go bonefishing. Among the outfitters who can hook you
up is Club Peace & Plenty, which rents the necessary equipment and can arrange for
experienced guides to accompany you.
