Fishing

by Chuck Fox

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

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