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The Best Fishing
New Providence: 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 is ideal for sportfishing. Most boat charters allow their passengers to start fishing within 15 minutes after leaving the dock. The best outfitter is Born Free Charters (tel. 242/393-4144); anchoring and bottom-fishing are also options.
Grand Bahama: The tropical waters along Grand Bahama lure anglers in search of "the big one" because the island 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 (we mean the mahimahi kind, not Flipper). And Deep Water Cay is a fishing hot spot. The best outfitter is Reef Tours, Ltd. (tel. 242/373-5880).
Green Turtle Cay: 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 the big-game wahoo, among other catches. Green Turtle Cay boasts some of the best fishing guides in The Bahamas, weather-beaten men who've spent a lifetime fishing the surrounding waters. The best place to hook up with one of these guides is Green Turtle Club (tel. 242/365-4070).
Treasure Cay: In the Abacos, some of the best fishing grounds are in the sea bordering this remote island. At the Treasure Cay Marina (tel. 242/365-8250), fishermen from all over the world hire experienced skippers to take them out in their search for 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.
The Exumas: Anglers from all over America 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 of the Exumas. Many visitors also fly here just to go bonefishing. Among other outfitters who can hook you up with fishing outings is Club Peace & Plenty (tel. 800/525-2210 or 242/336-2551), which rents the necessary equipment and can arrange experienced guides to accompany you.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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