Abaco Island, Bahamas

Abaco Island is famous for its expansive flats, particularly around the Marls on the western side of the island, which stretch for more than 200 square miles. These waters hold massive populations of bonefish, with average sizes in the 3–5 lb range but opportunities for much larger fish in the deeper edges and channels. The eastern side, near Cherokee Sound and Casuarina Point, offers clearer water and often more solitary fish, making it ideal for anglers looking to stalk larger singles and doubles rather than big schools. Tidal knowledge is crucial here—many of the best spots flood and empty quickly, so timing your sessions around the right stages of the tide can make or break the day.

In addition to bonefish, Abaco offers seasonal shots at permit and resident tarpon, especially around the southern cays when the water warms up. The diversity of terrain—from endless turtle grass flats to mangrove creeks and hard sand bottoms—lets anglers adapt techniques for different species and conditions. Our favorite local guides work out of the Casuarina Point area, making that or Cherokee Point ideal areas to homebase it in a rental for the week.

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Fishing Program

Bonefish Mecca!

I have never seen so many bonefish anywhere. The Marls along the east side of Abaco Island is stacked full of decent sized bonefish. While the average size is not huge, they are much bigger than Mexican and Belizean bones.

The white sand flats along Casuarina Point are home to the big cruising singles. Expect just a handful of shots at bigger, spookier fish over the course of the day. These are the bonefish that haunt my dreams. Spooky, big, hard to catch. I love it.

Ideally, an angler would spend a couple of days on the boat, catching a number of fish in the marls, and then spend a few more days walking the flats of Casuarina point (or other west side flats).

Also, the Mahi Mahi / Dorado / Dolphinfish scene is unreal just off the flats. If you can arrange a half-day to throw flies at Mahi Mahi, you can experience bluewater fishing at its finest (and shots at Tuna).

Accomodations

While there are a couple of nice lodges in the area, finding a nice house rental is pretty easy. Here are our recommendations:

Abaco Beach Rentals: They have two houses right on Casuarina Point on a prolific white sand flat. Our favorite guides live in the neighborhood and can easily swing by and pick you up every morning.

Abaco Palms : Also in the same neighborhood. Great access to the flats around Casuarina Point

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JR is our preferred guide. You will never meet a character quite like him. You can reach him by using the WhatsApp contact info posted on the page. There are several quality guides in the area, but we were glad we were able to fish with JR. Look him up if you are planning a trip.