Fishing· Mangrove Cay· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Andros bonefish flats
24° 10.0′ N · 77° 47.0′ W · approximate
Andros is called the bonefish capital of the world: endless flats and creeks holding bonefish, permit and tarpon, from the Joulters to the Bights and Mangrove Cay.
Practical
Position approximate: the Mangrove Cay district coordinate from Wikipedia, which falls on the creeks and flats of the island's interior. Bahamas.com notes Mangrove Cay is well known among fly fishermen. A Bahamas sport-fishing permit is required for foreign vessels and is not included in the cruising permit (see area notes); check current rules before fishing. Hire a local guide: ask at the Lighthouse Yacht Club, Driggs Hill's Rusty Barge, or the lodges.
Best for
Fly fishing with a local guide
Nearby
- Lisbon Creek Anchorage8.3 NM away
- Lisbon Creek and Driggs Hill ferry8.3 NM away
- South Bight Anchorage8.9 NM away
- South Bight ocean blue holes8.9 NM away
- Tiamo Resort (South Bight)8.9 NM away
- Clarence A. Bain Airport (Mangrove Cay, MAY)9 NM away
- Mangrove Cay Club (lodge restaurant)9 NM away
- Mangrove Cay bank and cash9.7 NM away