Fishing· Exuma Cays

Bonefish guides — George Town and Great Exuma

23° 30.8′ N · 75° 45.8′ W

Great Exuma is ringed by world-class bonefish flats and a handful of certified guides work them out of George Town. March is prime — March to May is widely called the best window of the year.

Practical

EXUMA FLY (Marvin Adderley) — half day US$550, full day US$750, 1-2 anglers. +1 242-551-8443, exumafly@gmail.com. BONEFISH STEVIE (Stevie Ferguson) — guiding since 1983, +1 242-524-6088; similar rates, also reef trips ~US$1,250/boat. BONEFISH DREX (Drex Rolle) 242-357-0243, ~20 years on the flats. ALLAN 'JJ' DAMES JR — two-time national champion, works the Moriah Harbour flats, (242) 357-0649. Remember Moriah Harbour is catch-and-release only. BOOKING: peak Nov-May; contact 2-3 months ahead for March. Tip 15-20%. NO guide publishes a policy on collecting anglers from a yacht at anchor — always ask when booking; the norm is you meet at a dock.

Best for

Classic guided bonefishing at the south end