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!
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
