They know the best spots to fish around Exuma. Bonefishing is good all year long in Exuma. Many say it is the best bone fishing in the world. It is best to hire a guide as finding the Bonefish is not easy and the Exuma fishing guides are incredibly skilled.
What fish can you catch in Exuma?
The most popular Bonefish flats around here are Airport, Channel Cut, Rolle town, Bonefish and White Bay. You can expect to catch yellow tail snappers, jacks, Barracudas, Nassau Groupers, Triggerfish, Porgy and even reef sharks by the traditional method of tackle, jig and bait.
Do you need a fishing license in Bahamas?
Yes. All persons over the age of 12 are required to have a licence to fish the flats. Licences are issued by the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence, or the Out Island Administrators in the Out Islands. Fly fishing licenses will be available on Go Outdoors Bahamas for pre-registration online soon.
Can you fish in Elizabeth Harbor Exuma?
Elizabeth Harbour is in Exuma, The Bahamas. The most popular species caught here are Mutton snapper, Longjaw bonefish, and Great barracuda. 5 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local regulations.
What kind of fishing can you do in The Bahamas?
The Bahamas offers some of the best fishing in the world, so it's no surprise that it is also host to world-class spearfishing. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned spear-o there are plenty of opportunities to get some great fish including grouper, hogfish, snapper, lobster, or conch.
How is Exuma fishing?
The best spot for fishing is the Little Bridge to Little Exuma on a rising tide. We use Squid as bait (you can get this frozen at Exuma markets or Brown's Marine). There is a range of fish from Jack, Blue Runner, Snapper, Grouper to Barracuda and Grouper that can be caught here.
How much does it cost to fish in the Bahamas?
The cost for a fishing license is USD $5 per day, USD $20 per month or USD $60 for an annual license.
Can I fish in The Bahamas?
Be aware that visitors to The Bahamas need to have a Sportsfishing Permit if they are fishing from a vessel not Bahamian owned. Bag limits and other rules can be found in our FAQ and our Regulation Summary sections but they may change as our information grows and changes.