Fishing· Acklins Island· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Bight of Acklins flats
22° 29.5′ N · 74° 4.2′ W · approximate
The vast, shallow lagoon enclosed by Crooked Island, Long Cay and Acklins: miles of crystal-clear flats full of conch and bonefish that make Acklins and Crooked Island fly-fishing destinations, and a protected area since 2015.
Practical
Position is the OpenStreetMap centre of the Bight of Acklins bank, so treat as approximate for a lagoon tens of miles across. OpenStreetMap maps 'The Bight Of Acklins Protected Area' (start date 2015); check current fishing rules with the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources before taking anything. Non-resident boats need a Bahamas fishing permit (Bahamas Customs: $100 under 50 ft, $300 over 50 ft, valid 30 days). Waterway Guide: the Bight is out of reach for most cruising boats, so fish it by dinghy or with a local guide from Spring Point or Crooked Island.
Best for
Bonefishing by dinghy or with a guide
Season
Year-round; best on moving tides
Nearby
- Camel Point Anchorage (Delectable Bay)4.7 NM away
- Spring Point Anchorage (Bight of Acklins)5.5 NM away
- Acklins Cascarilla Heritage Festival6.2 NM away
- Acklins fuel (Spring Point and Snug Corner)6.2 NM away
- Acklins Island Regatta (Spring Point)6.2 NM away
- Cascarilla bark harvest6.2 NM away
- Independence Day celebrations (Crooked Island and Acklins)6.2 NM away
- McKinney's Grocery (Spring Point)6.2 NM away