Exciting Fishing Opportunities await you!  

Stella Maris Resort offers excellent bonefishing with one of the best Guides in the Bahamas, unlimited reef fishing and exciting game fishing year round.

Bonefishing: right at lee-side Adderley’s & Glinton’s Bays (minutes from the resort club), in the protected Columbus passage (north end/8 miles), and many other locations down south.

Bottom and Reef Fishing: simply anywhere – lee-side and Atlantic side, from shore and by boat.

Deep Sea Fishing: the Island’s east Atlantic shore is being washed by the North Equatorial Current, which transports huge schools of Blue & White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Rainbow Runners, Yellow & Black Fin Tuna, and Mahi-Mahi…to name a few!

Bonefishing:

Stella Maris’s lee-side bays are a fly fisherman’s paradise, with average bonefish catches of 15-20, from 2-12 pounds!

Fish with our expert guides from Bonafide Bonefishing or explore on your own in our nearby bays!

www.bonafidebonefishing.com

Boat:

17’ Maverick, 90 Yamaha, Poling Platform

·         @ $600,– for a full day of Bonefishing 

·         @ $550,– for a half day of Bonefishing 

·         Max. 2 guests on the boat along with the guide.

·         Plus: transfer between the Resort and the Marina @ $30,– round trip, by Taxi (May be subject to 10% VAT)

Stella Maris Bonefishing Facts:

·         Boats depart from our marina usually at 8:00 a.m.

·         Fly Rods and Spin Rods are available for rent @ $30,– per day and $10,– per day, but own gear is recommended

·         Bait used includes freshly caught white crab and frozen shrimp when spin casting, Shrimp available @ $15 per pack

·         Preferred Flies: Gotcha, Bunny Gotcha, Clousers, size 2 and 4, best colors are tans, browns, orange and some pink

·         Rods that work best here are numbers 8 & 9

·         8 line is best for calm days, 9 for windy days

·         Line color does not matter, but yellow line is easiest for the fisherman who wants to see his line Leader – 6 to 10 pound test

·         Catch and release/non-barbed hooked fishing procedures encouraged

Deep Sea Fishing:

Boats:

31 Contender, 2 man Crew @ $1200 per day, plus 5% for payment with Credit Card

Facts:

·         A fishing day = 8am to 3pm

·         Surcharges for overtimes and unusual travel distances/fuel consumption may apply

·         Boats are manned with a 2 man crew – rates include all equipment and bait

Best Months for Deep Sea Fishing:

·         Blue & White Marlin: June thru September

·         Sailfish: November thru March

·         Wahoo: September thru February

·         Rainbow Runners: March thru May

·         Yellow Fin Tuna: April and May

·         Black Fin Tuna: July thru December

·         Mahi-Mahi: March thru June

Reef Fishing:

Boats:

32 ft. single engine inboard – for up to 6 fishermen @ $950,– per day, plus 10% Vat 

31 Contender, 2 man Crew @ $1200 per day, plus 5% for payment with Credit Card

Smaller boats are also available – from approx. $450 for a full day of light Reef Fishing

Facts:

·         A fishing day = 8am to 3pm

·         Surcharges for overtimes and unusual travel distances/fuel consumption may apply

·         Boats are manned with 1-2 man crew – rates include all equipment and bait