Bahamas – Berry Islands Bonefish on the fly, and more . . .

If wade fishing over hard white sand in shin deep water floats your boat, look no further than this lodge located in the Berry Islands of the Bahamas.  Sight cast to the most popular of flats species, the bonefish, aka the “ghost of the flats” while fishing a variety of habitat that ranges from the hard white oceanside sand flats to the grassy marls within expansive salt “creeks”.  Fish here will average a very healthy three pounds with opportunities daily at fish pushing up into that magic ten-pound marker.  Permit also call this place home, and while  not as widespread and plentiful as the bonefish are, you should come prepared with your A game, because you never know when that opportunity is going to present itself.

The lodge itself is remarkably comfortable and intimate, catering to a maximum of 8 fishermen at a time.  That perfect size allows for guests to spread out in comfort while at the lodge, and fish flats on a widely rotated basis, ensuring a resource that will remain pressure free.  Four double-bedded guest rooms each have ensuite baths.  There’s a pro shop, lounge, and a refreshing pool to sit by and sip your favorite island beverage(s)!  This is also the perfect place for intact groups to have the lodge exclusively.

Meals are of the 5 star variety with a chef that prominently features local table fare such as lobster, conch, fresh snapper, and of course, some twists on the staples of American cuisine.