Questions people ask before they book

Peak season, December through April, fills weeks ahead, especially around holidays. Summer is easier. Message me as soon as you have dates.

Per boat, for the whole group, up to the capacity of the boat. Message us your dates and we will send a quote.

Payment options come with your quote. Message us and we will tell you what works for your trip.

A deposit holds the date; the amount and the cancellation window come with your quote. Weather cancellations are rebooked or refunded in full. Cancel with reasonable notice and the deposit is refunded; inside the window it becomes a credit toward another day.

Yes, most Harbour Island concierges know me. Messaging me directly costs the same.

Yes, for three or more bonefishing days.

Bonefishing leaves from the Spanish Wells dock or from Gene’s Bay on North Eleuthera, ten minutes from the airport. Reef, offshore and boat days also pick up on Harbour Island, in Dunmore Town. From Harbour Island, anglers take the water taxi to Three Island Dock and a short taxi to Gene’s Bay; by boat it is fourteen miles on the ocean side and usually rough. From Governor’s Harbour it is a little over an hour’s drive north to Gene’s Bay.

Yes, for reef, offshore and boat days, at the Government Dock in Dunmore Town. For bonefishing, meet us at Gene’s Bay, about twenty minutes by water taxi and taxi.

We meet guests at the Spanish Wells dock, at Gene’s Bay, and for reef and boat days on Harbour Island. Russell Island is a few minutes across the bridge from the Spanish Wells dock.

Usually early, set the night before from the tide and the wind.

You can, but two hours each way on the ferry leaves almost no time on the water. Stay two nights on Eleuthera and you will have a real day.

No. Most first-timers catch a bonefish on their first day.

Yes. Bring your own if you prefer; an eight weight is the right fly rod.

They average four to six pounds and fish over ten are caught every season.

Yes, always, for bonefish.

Not for a day with us. You fish under the boat’s licence, so there is nothing to buy before you arrive. Bonefish are released, and reef fish are kept within Bahamian limits.

It decides the day. The last of the rise and the first of the fall are best.

Yes. It is the day I recommend for families with children over about five.

Reef fish, yes, within Bahamian limits, cleaned at the dock.

Roughly November through March.

Roughly April through July.

Nassau grouper has a closed season from December 1 to February 28 and I follow it.

Yes, with a parent beside them: shuffle your feet, keep your hands flat.

No. The Spanish Wells pigs live on Pig Island at Meek’s Patch, a short boat ride from Spanish Wells, and you can visit in a morning. Pig Island is an extra fee, paid on the island.

No. The sandbar, stingrays and starfish are in knee-deep water and life jackets are on board.

Yes, and I send them on WhatsApp the same day.

Polarized sunglasses, a hat, a long-sleeve sun shirt, reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes, a dry bag. I bring water, ice and a cooler.

It is customary, 15 to 20 percent for a good day, and never required.

Yes, every size.