Location:
  South Andros Island, Bahamas

Season:
  October to late May

Capacity:
  8 Guests per week

General Information:
  Our lodge is located in the settelmant of Mars Bay on the southeastern shore of South Andros Island.  The island is home to an amazing number of tidal creeks and inland flats that are home to many large bonefish!
  Andros Island is the largest and least explored island in the Bahamas.  This 2300 mile island paradise is not only known as the bone fishing capital of the world, but also boasts the second largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere and is home to the oldest dive resort on the planet.

  The diverse topography which rises from these tropical waters is full of life, some of which can only be found on Andros.  Over forty kinds of wild orchids, rare endemic birds, wild boar, iguanas as long as four feet and a recently discovered tribal group all make their homes among the miles of deserted beaches.

  Sharing this magical island are the locals, or Androsians.  These peaceful people pride themselves as skilled artists and craftsman whose origins are believed to date back to the Seminole Indians, runaway slaves from Florida and an ethnic mix of different people to South America.

  You will be greeted at the Congo Town Airport by one of our staff members who will orient you to the area and the lodge.  They will get you settled into your room and converse with you about your trip.  That evening you will be greeted by the guides who will set up your fishing specifics.  Anything that you might need while you are there will be quickly attended to by any of our staff.  They are eager to help and want to make sure you have a memorable trip!

  Your fishing day will begin with a hearty breakfast.  Your guide will meet you at the marina and you will embark to your destination on well maintained and equipped flats boats.  The guides are all local and are very experienced with the area and fishery.  They are friendly, helpful and eager to see that you have a fun and productive day of fishing.

  Your fishing will consist of wade and boat fishing.  The flats are quite vast, with plenty of different areas to explore.  The main catch are bonefish that reside in the area.  The average size is about 5 to 7 pounds, with ample opportunity to catch larger bonefish!  These fish do not see much fishing pressure, they are hungry and aggressive and sure to give you a memorable fight.  Permit, Snapper, Jacks and Barracuda also inhabit the area and can be an added challenge.  You will enjoy fishing some of the extensive flats that create the fishing environment around Andros Island.  The flats are beautiful white sand with some turtle grass, where you will find opportunities to both wade the firmer flats and fish from the boat on some of the softer flats.

  Da Bay Area Bonefish Lodge is located in secluded Mar's Bay, the southernmost settlement in beautiful South Andros, Bahamas. Andros Island rests on the west side of the 6,000 foot deep Tongue of the Ocean.
 
  Da Bay Area Lodge is located directly on a pristine, white sandy beach, which is protected by the Andros Barrier Reef (the third largest barrier reef in the world). Our lodge is nearest to the creeks and southern fishing areas that are loaded with bonefish. It is a 10 minute boat ride to Dodem Creek (the northern area of Grassy Creek)


  BRAND NEW suites are spacious, exceptionally clean, and air conditioned for your comfort.  Single rooms are under construction and will be finished soon. Suites feature two rooms, perfect for families, and are furnished with locally made furniture, designed by a Bahamian contractor.

Our staff is very friendly and ready to serve you with bright smiles. All of our guides are experienced and have been in the guiding business for years. The lodge uses 17' flats' boats from Rahming Boat Building Enterprise with 60 horse power engines for comfort.
In addition, we feature off-shore fishing for wahoo, dolphin, tuna, grouper and other deep-sea fish.


  The guides provide lunch for you on the boat, it consists of a variety of deli meats, fruit, etc.  You will have plenty to eat and drink and if you need anything special, the guides will do their best to provide this for you.  When you return to the lodge after a days fishing, you might want to take a stroll on the beach, go for a swim, relax at the bar reminiscing about your days fishing or just relax in your air conditioned room before dinner. which our Chef prepares with local island ingredients!  After dinner you can sit back and relax on the deck and enjoy a cocktail, a good cigar and the refreshing trade winds of the Bahamas!

Join us on this economical, relaxing, and fun Adventure and remember
"it's better in the Bahamas"
Length of Stay:
7 night / 6 day fishing  (arriving on Saturday afternoon and departing on Saturday morning).  Shorter length of stay is available, please contact us for more information

Rates:
  $2,850.00 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide.

What's Included:
7 Nights accommodations, 6 days guided fly fishing, food and beverages, wine and beer,  ground transportation to and from Congo Town and the lodge.

What's Not Included:
  Airfare to Congo Town, Bahamas, personal items, all terminal tackle (flies,lures, leaders, and lines) gratuities for guides and staff, alcoholic beverages.

Deposit Information:

  A 50 % deposit (per angler) of the total package for each trip is to Riversage Outfitters within 20 days of booking to secure the reservation.  For more information check out our Booking Info page!

How To Get There:
  Andros Island is just a short hop from Nassau, Bahamas.

  The best option for arriving in Congo Town is through Nassau with Western Air.  Western Air has 2 flights each day to Congo Town  from Nassau departing at 7:00am and 3:30pm.  The flight takes 20 minutes.  The flights returning to Nassau 7:30am and 3:30pm.  Riversage Outfitters will assist you in making this reservation.  The flight is $120.00 roundtrip and Western Air only accepts cash. 

  Once in Congo Town a representative from the lodge will meet you for the 30 minute drive to the lodge.

Documents Required:
  All U.S Citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trip dates.

Travel Arrangements:
  Riversage Outfitters will assist with all your travel arrangements at no extra charge!  This is part of our service to you.

Terms and Conditions:
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