Fishing· Chub Cay· Bahamas — North
The Pocket (Chub Cay billfish grounds)
25° 22.8′ N · 77° 55.2′ W · approximate
The deep-water bight off Chub Cay where the Tongue of the Ocean meets the Northwest Providence Channel, famous for blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish, with wahoo, mahi and tuna along the edge.
Practical
Position approximate: deep water southwest of the Chub Cay entrance; the club describes The Pocket as a five-minute run from the marina. A Bahamas fishing permit is required for foreign vessels (separate from the cruising permit since July 2025). Wahoo season peaks December to April and marlin April to August, per the club's rate seasons. Charters run from the marina.
Best for
Trolling for billfish
Nearby
- Chub Cay Wall1.3 NM away
- Chub Point Light1.5 NM away
- Mamma Rhoda Rock Reef (Chub Cay)1.5 NM away
- Chub Cay West Anchorage1.8 NM away
- Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar (Chub Cay)1.9 NM away
- The Nauti Rooster Bar & Grill (Chub Cay)2 NM away
- Chub Cay Billfish Tournaments (Chub Cay Classic and Chub Cay Open)2.1 NM away
- Chub Cay Customs & Immigration (Port of Entry)2.1 NM away