Fishing

Fishing in West End, Bahamas

If fishing is your game, you won't be disappointed when you try your luck off Old Bahama Bay’s coast. Once fished by Earnest Hemingway, historic West End continues to provide fishing enthusiasts with some of the finest sport fishing anywhere in the world.

The shallows of the Little Bahama Bank to the north and east of West End, provide over 80 square miles of flats that will test any angler's fly-fishing skills.

The Little Bahama Bank is excellent for snook, permit and bonefish - one of the most challenging game fish. Reef fishing abounds just minutes from the Old Bahama Bay marina with numerous varieties of snapper, grouper and a multitude of other reef dwelling species.

When it comes to deep-sea fishing, Old Bahama Bay offers some of the world's finest marlin, tuna, dolphin and wahoo fishing with its close proximity to the warm and nutrient waters of the Gulf Stream. Rates and arrangements for boats, guides and equipment are available from the Old Bahama Bay Activities Department, or call to arrange prior to your visit on1.888.983.6188.

After a full day of catching your catch, let the professionals at Dockside Bar & Grill or Teaser's cook your catch!

Fishing Excursions

Bonefishing 
Half-Day: $450 (up to 2 persons in one boat)
Full-Day: $650 (up to 2 persons in one boat, includes packed lunch)

“On da Ocean” Bottom Fishing (hand line)

Boat reserved for half day up to 4 persons - $400
Boat reserved for full day up to 4 persons - $500

“In da Bay” Native Fishing (hand line)
Boat reserved for half day up to 4 persons - $400
Boat reserved for full day up to 4 persons - $500

Lionfish Spear Hunt Fishing (Sling/Pole)
Boat reserved for half day up to 4 persons - $499
Boat reserved for full day up to 4 persons - $699

Lobster Fishing (Sling/Pole)  (Seasonal August-March)
Boat reserved for half day up to 4 persons - $499
Boat reserved for full day up to 4 persons - $699

Old Bahama Bay is an Official IGFA Weigh Station.  World record fish can now be weighed and recorded at Old Bahama Bay.

Catch Limits and SPORTFISHING REGULATIONS *

Several amendments to the Regulations governing sportfishing in The Islands of The Bahamas have been made by The Department of Marine Resources of The Government of The Bahamas:

Bahamas Fishing Limits are:

  • 6 crawfish or lobster per vessel
  • 20 pounds of demersal fish, such as groupers and snappers, per vessel
  • 6 pelagic fish (dolphins, kingfish, wahoo, tuna) per vessel
  • 10 Conch
  • No Marine Turtles

 Additional regulations:

  • All fish retained must be kept with head and tail intact while aboard the vessel or transported by air to facilitate identification during inspection
  • Billfishing species (Marlin, Sailfish or Swordfish) caught shall be released unharmed except where landed under the terms of an approved sportfishing event or tournament.

 *Exceptions would be made for persons participating in authorized fishing tournaments, where approved rules set other catch limits.

Always check http://www.myoutislands.com/bahamas-fishing/regulations to ensure you have the most up to date regulations.

View our Fishing Chart to see which fish are jumping when!