Abaco Lodge, The Bahamas
Bahamas bonefishing resort with expert fly fishing guides and upscale lodging.
Abaco Lodge, The Bahamas
Bahamas bonefishing resort with expert fly fishing guides and upscale lodging.
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Dan Davala
Grand Bahama Island With H2O Bonefishing
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Abaco Lodge sits on the rocky shoreline of the Marls, on the west side of Abaco. We are just north of Marsh Harbour, on the way to Treasure Cay. The bright, charming lodge welcomes guests with spectacular waterfront views. Enjoy a cold Kalik by the pool, or gather around the fire pit where under a setting sun the day’s fishing stories enter into island lore.
The lodge consists of 11 rooms with a capacity of 14 anglers. There are eight single rooms with king- or queen-size beds and three double rooms with two queen-size beds. All of the rooms offer air conditioning and a private bathroom. Wireless Internet will keep you connected back home. Phone service is available and there is great cell coverage throughout the island. There is also a large flat-screen TV for catching all the games.
The lodge’s main bar is stocked with spirits, cold beer, soft drinks, plenty of ice, and mixers for cocktails. We also have an on-site fly shop where you can purchase everything from flies, leaders and tippet, and lodge logo-wear. Fly-tying equipment is also available.
Fishing in the Marls is done from our meticulously maintained Maverick flats skiffs. Wading opportunities also exist. From the lodge dock, runs to the flats vary from 10 to 45 minutes. All skiffs are fishing (and comfort) friendly, with padded seats, backrests, line mats and lean bars on the bow. They’re also equipped with first aid kits and an emergency satellite phone.
From blue holes that attract juvenile tarpon (and not-so-juvenile barracuda) to productive bonefish flats and hundreds of cays extending from Cross Harbour in the south to stretches well north of the lodge, you’ll explore new and unpressured water daily. Permit and juvenile tarpon shots are frequent enough that you should be prepared with gear for targeting both species, and barracuda, jack crevalle, plus various shark species also call the Marls home.
The bright, charming lodge welcomes guests with spectacular waterfront views. Enjoy a cold Kalik by the pool, or gather around the fire pit where, under a setting sun, the day’s fishing stories enter into island lore.
Sample Itinerary:
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Depart dock
4:00 pm Return to lodge
4:30 pm Onwards cocktail hour
5:30 pm Appetizers
6:30 pm Dinner
Abaco Lodge is the sole bonefishing resort in the Marls, on the island’s western edge. The Marls is enveloped by a designated National Park; inside its perimeters, with an average depth of about four feet and little tidal influence, lives one of the top-rated bonefisheries in the Bahamas. Abaco’s sheltered Marls region is big. So big that it could swallow 13 Manhattans within its 300-square-mile footprint. Instead of sputtering cabs and people crammed into skyscrapers, however, this wilderness flats area is peppered with unpopulated pine forest islands, mangrove cays, and a prodigious bonefish population. From Abaco Lodge’s central location, we fish the Marls from as far south as Cross Harbour to its northern extremities off the west side of Treasure Cay. In addition to wonderful flats, Abaco has incredible blue-water fishing. We are happy to coordinate a day, or two, with the best captains available. Target species include marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, and tuna—depending on the season. Arrangements can be made at the lodge, but the best captains book early and we recommend you do so as well. There will be an additional charge for this type of fishing.
Season 2023 — April to June:
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing: $ 7,350 per person
6 Nights/5 Days Fishing: $ 6,795 per person
5 Nights/4 Days Fishing: $ 6,250 per person
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing: $ 5,350 per person
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing: $ 3,950 per person
For more information, please visit https://www.abacolodge.com/rates
How do I get there?
There are many direct flights from the US to Marsh Harbour; you can also fly via Nassau.
Do I need a Fishing License?
Yes, and it is included in the rate.
I am a novice fisherman; can you teach me how to fly fish?
All our guides are certified instructors, so they can assist you with any instruction you might need and help you better your technique. Don’t hesitate to ask for help! You can also use a spin rod.
Do you provide loaner fishing equipment?
Yes, there are quality fly rods, reels, and fly lines available at the lodge for you to use if needed.
Can I get a Single Room/Boat?
Yes, though single rooms and boats are subject to availability and might have an additional charge.
Can I bring a non-angler with me?
Yes, non-anglers are welcome at an additional rate, and they can happily enjoy the wonderful facilities at the lodge.