Why We Like It One of the top angling operations in the Bahamas, Stafford Creek Lodge offers the perfect blend of comfort, tranquility and outstanding inshore fishing. The lodge owner and head guide is Prescott Smith, son of legendary bonefish guide Capt. Charlie Smith, who concocted the popular “Crazy Charlie” fly. Prescott and his stable
Fishing Style: Poling
Red Bay Sunset Lodge
Why We Like It Located in secluded Red Bay, northwest Andros, this beachfront lodge is completely off the grid and offers the perfect blend of serenity, comfort, and world-class inshore fishing. The lodge owner and head guide is Benry Smith, son of legendary bonefish guide Capt. Charlie Smith, who concocted the popular “Crazy Charlie” fly.
Bair’s Lodge
Why We Like It If you’re looking for world-class bonefishing in a pristine setting, along with deluxe, all-inclusive lodging, Bair’s is hard to beat. The lodge is located on the mostly undeveloped South Andros Island between a pair of major coastal creeks, so anglers have plenty of productive water to fish, even on windy days,
Blue Horizon Lodge
Why We Like It This is a permit-focused operation. If your goal is to catch your first permit or your 50th, Blue Horizon is a really great bet. The lodge is located smack-dab in the center of “Permit Alley,” offering its guides and clients first shots at several of the most productive reefs and flats
Copal Tree Lodge
Why We Like It This operation offers excellent permit fishing and quick access to some of the most productive flats in the Caribbean. Anglers can expect double-digit shots at fish on most days, with the average sickle-tail weighing between 10 and 20 pounds. The cabins and suites are immersed in a lush jungle setting surrounded
The Dogwood Lodge
Why We Like It Dogwood Lodge is your launch point into the Biloxi Marsh and the greatest redfish angling in the world. These fish are found in big numbers, especially during winter when they invade shallow flats to feed on abundant crabs and other forage. On a good day, anglers will get dozens of shots
Broad Shad Cay
Why We Like It Guests here stalk double-digit-size bonefish on Andros Island’s legendary flats with one of the world’s greatest bonefish guides, Captain Andy Smith. This small operation is located in the middle of Andros’ North Bight, which allows guides and anglers to access the east and west sides of the island with a short
Turneffe Flats Lodge
Why We Like It What’s not to like? Turneffe Flats is situated on one of only four coral atolls in the Northern Hemisphere. The lodge rests offshore from the Belizean mainland, nestled on an idyllic caye amongst swaying palms just yards from pristine white sandy beaches and the Caribbean Sea. This location offers anglers quick