Saltwater flats · Caribbean & Mexico

Andros Island

North, Central and South Andros · Bahamas

The largest Bahamian island is mostly empty mangrove and flat, especially the West Side. There's more bonefish water than anglers.

Oct–May; Mar–May for numbers, Sep–Nov for size

Target species
Bonefish, permit, tarpon
Guide day rate
$800Full-day skiff, 2 anglers, gear and lunch includedSource: smallhope.comChecked October 2026
Lodge or package
$5,950–6,865 per person for 7 nights and 6 fishing daysSource: deneki.com
Trip style
Lodge-based
Access
Wade & boat
Public access
Moderate
Crowding
Low
Difficulty
Intermediate
Fly into
NAS Nassau20-min flight

Getting there

Fly into NAS Nassau, then 20-min flight. The last leg is by air; there's no road. Marker at Andros Town; lodges are spread across North, Central and South Andros.

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