Bahamas
Abaco Lodge
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Trip Summary
Abaco Lodge is a rebuilt waterfront bonefishing lodge positioned directly on the western edge of the Marls of Abaco. This expansive network of shallow flats, creeks, mangrove shorelines, and protected backcountry water covers approximately 300 square miles. Bonefish are the primary target, with occasional opportunities for Permit, juvenile Tarpon, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and other flats species. Most fishing is conducted from shallow-draft Maverick skiffs, with runs generally ranging from approximately 10 to 45 minutes. The nine-room lodge accommodates up to 12 anglers and combines convenient international access with experienced Bahamian guides, comfortable accommodations, all-inclusive meals and beverages, and direct access to one of the Bahamas’ most extensive Bonefish habitats.
Who's It For?
Direct Marls Access
Abaco Lodge is based on the western edge of the Marls, allowing guides to depart from the property’s private harbor and begin exploring approximately 300 square miles of flats, creeks, mangroves, and protected backcountry water.
Varied Bonefish Water
The Marls contain an unusually broad range of shallow-water habitat. Depending on conditions, anglers may target cruising singles, small groups, or larger schools of Bonefish along shorelines, flats, creek mouths, and interior bays.
Seasoned Bahamian Guides
Local guides use shallow-draft Maverick skiffs and select each day’s fishing area according to wind, tide, cloud cover, water level, temperature, and recent fish movement.
Rebuilt Waterfront Comfort
Nine air-conditioned guest rooms, an open bar, swimming pool, waterfront gathering areas, exercise facilities, and all-inclusive meals provide a comfortable base for up to 12 anglers.
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The rates below are the same as you would pay by booking directly with the lodge.
Rates and inclusions are subject to change at any time. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Fall Season: October through December 2026
Shared Room / Shared Guide and Skiff
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $4,250
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $5,650
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $6,750
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $7,250
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $7,850
Single Room / Shared Guide and Skiff
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $4,450
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $5,900
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $7,025
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $7,550
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $8,150
Peak Season: January through July 2027
Shared Room / Shared Guide and Skiff
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $4,650
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $5,950
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $6,950
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $7,750
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $8,350
Single Room / Shared Guide and Skiff
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $4,850
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $6,200
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $7,225
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $8,050
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $8,650
Supplements and Additional Services
Single Room / Private Guide and Skiff = 75% package surcharge, subject to availability
Non-Angler Package = $650 per person, per night, plus tax
Full-Day Arrival or Departure Fishing = $950 per skiff, plus tax
Half-Day Arrival or Departure Fishing = $850 per skiff, plus tax
All listed packages and supplements are subject to 10% Bahamas government tax.
What's Included:
- Selected guest accommodations
- Guided fishing on each included fishing day
- Two anglers per professional guide and Maverick flats skiff
- Round-trip transfers between Leonard M. Thompson International Airport and the lodge
- Breakfast, fishing-day lunch, appetizers, and dinner
- Standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Open bar at the lodge
- Bahamas flats-fishing license
- Loaner fly rods, reels, and fly lines when needed
- Complimentary WiFi
- Access to the swimming pool, workout room, fly-tying area, and lodge grounds
What's Not Included:
- Airfare to and from Great Abaco Island
- 10% Bahamas government tax
- Private-guide and private-skiff supplement
- Optional fishing on arrival or departure days
- Offshore or bluewater fishing charters
- Flies, leaders, tippet, and other personal terminal tackle
- Laundry and massage services
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
- Travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage
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Seasonal Fishing
Calendar
October begins the lodge’s operating season and can provide warm water and occasional Permit opportunities. Conditions become more variable later in the fall as passing fronts bring wind, clouds, and cooler temperatures. Bonefish remain the principal target, but daily results depend heavily on weather and water levels. Tropical weather can still affect travel during the early portion of this period.
Winter can produce comfortable days and opportunities for larger Bonefish, but cold fronts may temporarily lower water temperatures, increase wind, and reduce visibility. Fishing often improves between fronts as shallow flats warm. Flexible expectations and accurate casting in wind are particularly important.
Spring is one of Abaco’s most popular periods, with generally warming water, improving visibility, and active Bonefish across the Marls. Permit may be encountered during suitable conditions, although they remain an occasional secondary target rather than a dependable daily opportunity.
Late spring and early summer bring warm water, long days, and possibilities for Permit and juvenile Tarpon in addition to Bonefish. Heat, humidity, afternoon squalls, and the beginning of the Atlantic tropical-weather season become increasingly important considerations. Guides may adjust fishing locations and daily tactics as conditions change.
Lodging & Accommodations
Accommodations
Abaco Lodge has nine air-conditioned guest rooms and accommodates up to 12 anglers. Seven rooms contain two queen beds, while two rooms contain one king bed. Every room has a private bathroom and waterfront views.The rebuilt main lodge contains a dining room, sitting areas, open bar, fly-tying table, and covered outdoor gathering spaces. Additional facilities include a swimming pool, fire pit, workout room, massage room, on-site fly shop, private harbor, and waterfront grounds.
Food
Breakfast is served before each fishing day, and guides carry a prepared lunch, cold drinks, and snacks aboard the skiffs. Guests return to the lodge for appetizers, cocktails, and dinner. The culinary program combines Bahamian flavors with familiar international dishes, fresh seafood, and multi-course evening meals.Standard beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, and mixers are included. Dietary restrictions and food allergies should be communicated well before arrival so the kitchen can plan appropriately.
Connectivity
Complimentary WiFi is available at the lodge, although speed and availability can be affected by weather or local service interruptions. Cellular reception varies by carrier and should not be considered guaranteed throughout the property or while fishing in the Marls.Guest rooms use standard 110-volt, U.S.-style electrical outlets. The lodge supplies reverse-osmosis drinking water. Anglers should expect little or no dependable connectivity once away from the lodge.
Target Species
Bonefish
Permit
Tarpon
Barracuda
8-Day Itinerary
Each day is carefully planned to maximize your fishing success while experiencing the best of what this destination has to offer. Itineraries are flexible based on conditions and guest preferences.
Fly to Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour. Most U.S. travelers connect through Miami or Nassau, while some seasonal schedules operate through Atlanta or other regional gateways. Guests with tight connections may prefer an overnight in South Florida before continuing to Abaco. An included lodge representative will meet arriving guests for the approximately 10-minute transfer to Abaco Lodge. Settle into your room, organize tackle, meet the staff, and enjoy cocktails and dinner. Standard packages do not include fishing on arrival day, although a half or full day may sometimes be arranged for an additional charge when flight schedules and guide availability allow.
Coffee is available early, followed by breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM. Anglers normally leave the dock around 8:00 AM with two anglers and one professional guide aboard each shallow-draft Maverick skiff. Runs generally range from approximately 10 to 45 minutes. The guide selects the fishing area according to wind, tide, water level, cloud cover, temperature, and recent fish activity. Most fishing is performed from the skiff because much of the Marls has a soft bottom, although guides may offer limited wading when suitable firm-bottom habitat is available. Lunch and cold drinks are carried aboard. Boats generally return around 4:00 PM, followed by appetizers, an open bar, and dinner at the lodge.
Enjoy breakfast before the included transfer to Leonard M. Thompson International Airport for the flight home. Connection times should allow for possible weather or operational delays. Travelers with separate tickets or important onward commitments may wish to build additional time into the return schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
GET IN TOUCHThe Marls encompass approximately 300 square miles of shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, creeks, interior bays, and protected backcountry water. Abaco Lodge is based directly on the western edge of this system, allowing guides to leave from the lodge’s private harbor without beginning the day with a lengthy drive. The fishery’s scale provides numerous options, but wind, water level, temperature, visibility, and fish movement still determine which areas can be fished effectively.
Most Bonefish encountered weigh approximately two to four pounds. Fish in the five-to-eight-pound class are less common but possible, and larger fish should be considered exceptional. Anglers may encounter singles, small groups, or schools. Catch rates vary considerably with weather, water conditions, casting ability, and fish behavior, so the lodge cannot guarantee a particular number or size of fish.
The lodge normally operates from October through July. March through June is particularly popular because of warming water and generally favorable sight-fishing conditions. Fall and winter can also fish well, but passing fronts may bring stronger wind, clouds, and cooler water. Permit and juvenile Tarpon opportunities are generally associated with warmer conditions, but neither species is predictable. The best timing depends on the angler’s priorities and tolerance for heat, wind, and variable weather.
Water movement in the Marls is influenced by tide, wind direction, atmospheric pressure, and recent weather. Wind can push water into or out of shallow areas, while a cold front may temporarily reduce water temperature and fish activity. Cloud cover affects visibility, and strong wind makes accurate presentations more difficult. Guides account for these factors when selecting the day’s fishing area, but changing conditions can still limit available options.
Most fishing is performed from shallow-draft Maverick skiffs because large portions of the Marls have a soft marl or mud bottom that is unsuitable for prolonged wading. One guide normally poles while two anglers alternate fishing from the bow. Limited wading may be possible where guides find firm-bottom flats, but guests should not plan on Abaco as a primarily walk-and-wade destination.
Permit and juvenile Tarpon are legitimate possibilities but should be treated as secondary, opportunistic targets. Permit are occasionally encountered during warmer conditions, sometimes around feeding stingrays. Juvenile Tarpon may use protected creeks and backcountry water during warm periods. Their presence is unpredictable, and anglers should choose Abaco primarily for its Bonefish program rather than expecting dedicated Permit or Tarpon fishing every day.
A 9-foot 8-weight rod with a tropical floating Bonefish line is the standard primary outfit. A second complete 8-weight provides useful insurance against equipment damage. Anglers interested in Permit, Tarpon, or Barracuda should also bring a 9- or 10-weight outfit. Reels should have dependable saltwater drag systems and at least 150 to 200 yards of backing. The lodge has loaner rods, reels, and lines, but availability should be confirmed before relying on lodge equipment.
Bring a range of lightly weighted shrimp and small crab patterns in tan, olive, white, and natural combinations, generally in sizes appropriate for Bahamas Bonefish. Weed guards can be useful around mangroves and grass. Bonefish leaders are commonly nine to twelve feet with approximately 12- to 16-pound fluorocarbon tippet. Heavier leaders are needed for Permit and Tarpon, while Barracuda require wire bite protection. Flies and terminal tackle are not included, so the final selection should be confirmed shortly before departure.
Practice making accurate casts of approximately 40 to 60 feet with minimal false casting and limited preparation time. Work from different wind angles and practice delivering both forehand and backhand presentations. The ability to pick up the line, change direction, and recast quickly is often more valuable than maximum distance. Anglers should also practice the strip set because lifting the rod during the initial strike can pull the fly away from a saltwater fish.
Flats fishing is weather dependent, and wind, cloud cover, heavy rain, cold fronts, or tropical systems may delay, shorten, relocate, or cancel a fishing day. The lodge and guides make safety decisions according to actual conditions. Guests should not assume that every scheduled day will provide a full fishing day or that a particular area will remain accessible. Current cancellation and weather policies should be reviewed before booking, and travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Guests fly into Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, commonly connecting through Miami or Nassau. Some seasonal schedules may also operate through Atlanta or other gateways. The included road transfer to the lodge takes approximately 10 minutes. U.S. citizens need a valid passport and may be asked for proof of anticipated departure from the Bahamas. The required Bahamas flats-fishing license is included and arranged through the lodge. Entry requirements and airline schedules should be reconfirmed before travel.
Medical emergencies and evacuations can happen in remote destinations, which is why we strongly recommend enrolling with Global Rescue before your trip. Global Rescue provides industry-leading medical and security evacuation services, and they also offer comprehensive travel insurance plans serviced through IMG. This all-in-one solution allows anglers to secure both emergency evacuation coverage and travel insurance through a single provider, helping ensure you’re protected if something unexpected occurs before or during your trip.
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