Bahamas Fishing Charters

9 charter captains in Nassau, each listed A to Z on its destination page with boats, trips, published prices and the local rules US anglers should know.

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Where to fish in Bahamas

Each destination page lists the captains A to Z, the season for each fish and what to know before you go.

NassauBahamas9 captainsMahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda

Know before you go

Fishing in Bahamas: what US anglers should know

What we could confirm from official or operator sources. Ask your captain when you book.

A Bahamas sport fishing permit is needed only by non-Bahamians fishing from a vessel that is not Bahamian-owned; fishing from shore or a dock needs no permit. Ask your charter whether its boat is Bahamian-owned.

Source: bahamas.com

Everyone over age 12 needs a licence to fish the flats (bonefish); licences are issued by the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence, and a Bahamian certified guide is required for two or more anglers fishing the flats by vessel.

Source: bahamas.com

Outside an approved tournament, all billfish (marlin, sailfish, swordfish) must be released unharmed. There is no catch limit on bonefish, but catch and release is strongly encouraged.

Source: bahamas.com

Visitor bag limits apply per vessel: 18 pelagic fish (dolphin, wahoo, kingfish or tuna in any combination), 60 lb or 20 demersal fish such as snapper and grouper (whichever is less), 6 conch, and 10 lobster when in season.

Source: bahamas.com

Several Paradise Island charters meet guests at the Margaritaville dock; Hunter Charters adds a $6 per person pickup charge paid at the boat and says most guests tip the crew 15-20%.

Source: huntercharters.com

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Compare Bahamas destinations

Typical half day is the median published price for a private trip of about 4 hours, where at least 3 operators publish one.

Destination	Captains	Main fish	Typical half day
Nassau	9	Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda	$850

Questions

Bahamas fishing charter questions

Where is the fishing in Bahamas?

We list captains in Nassau. Each page has the season for each fish so you can pick the right place for your dates.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep the whole trip price.

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