FISHING AT SWAIN'S CAY LODGE,
ANDROS ISLAND, BAHAMAS
Andros Island is well-known as the best bonefishing destination on Earth and Swain’s Cay Lodge on Mangrove Cay, in the centre of Andros is the ideal base from which to fish these very magical flats, that are also home to resident tarpon, large barracuda, jacks, and several species of shark.
We have handpicked the best local independent guides who have bonefish in their blood. Whether you want large numbers of fish in the 3-5 pound range or would rather hunt single and double big bones of 6-10 pounds, our guides know just the spot for the wind and tide conditions. There are flats on Andros for all bonefishing objectives – some with enormous numbers of fish where you will see school after school, others where the fish are in pairs or cruising alone, but these are the big ones. 20-fish days with an average size of 4 pounds are certainly not uncommon here.
Our lodge is uniquely positioned on Mangrove Cay for easy access to either the South Bight or fabled Middle Bight of Andros. Your guide will decide which end of the Cay to meet you at depending on which Bight you’ll be fishing, ensuring you are always only a short run to the day’s best fishing grounds. A reasonable run through the Middle Bight to the remote wild West Side of Andros will put you on flats that are very rarely fished where you will see some very big bonefish indeed.
Swain’s Cay Lodge sits on a dazzling white powder-sand beach and is the ideal choice for people who like to spend time fishing and a little time just relaxing under a palm tree, snorkelling or exploring. Non-fishing partners are more than happy to spend their days relaxing on the beach, kayaking the gin-clear water or exploring the island by bike, chatting to the friendly locals. We even have a wade-able bonefish flat right off our beach with large bonefish that come onto the flat with the rising tide but be warned – these are clever fish that will test the best fly anglers.
Other flats around Mangrove Cay are perfect if you prefer to fish unguided for a day or two and we can arrange land transportation to drop you off and pick you up again as you like. We can also arrange reef or big game fishing off the Andros Barrier Reef for numerous species including tuna, wahoo, dorado and billfish depending on the season. Fly-fishing for these species is also possible though you’d need to bring your own tackle.
Our mission is simple at Swain’s Cay Lodge, we seek to provide our angling and non-angling guests with the highest quality experience both on and off the water. Our comfortable lodge offers 6 Beach Front and Ocean View suites, 2 twin Garden View rooms and a 3-bedroom / 2 bathroom duplex apartment perfect for groups of 4 - 6 people all of which are air conditioned. Our Reefside Restaurant is the best on the island and serves up delicious 3 course dinners with fresh lobster, fish, ribs, chicken and steaks on the menu. The beachside terrace is the idyllic spot to relax with an ice-cold Kalik after a day out on the flats and watch the sky turn purple and orange over the water. WiFi, kayaks, bikes and snorkelling equipment are all available free for guests’ use.
We have a range of great value inclusive fishing packages available for any number of nights and days fishing so you don’t have to worry about a thing – we’ll take care of it all. If you’re looking for the perfect fishing vacation you’ve found it at
Swain’s Cay Lodge.
Rates are at the bottom of this page. Please click CONTACT US or call toll free(888) 847-0305 for reservations or information.
Fishing Package Rates:
3 Nights / 2 Days Guided Fishing – Only $1235
4 Nights / 3 Days Guided Fishing – Only $1635
5 Nights / 4 Days Guided Fishing – Only $2040
6 Nights / 5 Days Guided Fishing – Only $2415
7 Nights / 6 Days Guided Fishing – Only $2795
8 Nights / 7 Days Guided Fishing – Only $3170
All fishing packages are per person double occupancy sharing a twin Queen-bedded suite with air-conditioning.
Packages Include:
Top professional guide and boat for 2 people fishing
Full cooked breakfasts, packed picnic lunches and delicious home cooked 3-course dinners
Bottled water (but not other soft drinks or alcohol)
Complimentary use of kayaks & bikes to explore Mangrove Cay & our bonefish flat
Complimentary WiFi
Transfers to & from airport
All taxes & room levies