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Nassau Fishing Charters

9 charter captains in Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas, listed A to Z with their boats, trips, published prices and direct phone numbers, mostly after Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda and Yellowfin tuna. Call or book with the captain directly – we never take a commission.

9 captains5 publish prices$850 typical half day
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The captains

Nassau fishing charters, A to Z

Trips, fish and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Confirm the price, the currency and what is included before you pay a deposit.

Aqua Shores

Across the road from the Atlantis Harbourside tower, Paradise Island

32 ft Luhrs (Cyan); 39 ft Midnight Express (Midnight)Up to 19 guests

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Blue marlin, Grouper, Snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Barracuda

Cyan 32 ft – 4 hours (boat, plus 10% VAT) $800Cyan 32 ft – 8 hours (boat, plus 10% VAT) $1,600Midnight 39 ft – 4 hours (boat, plus 10% VAT) $2,200+1 more on their site
+1 242-557-2782Website

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Born Free Charters

Born Free Charters booth at the former Carnivale Bahamas location, Paradise Island

31 ft Bertram (Sitting Pretty); 34 ft Venture (Free Spirit); 38 ft Tiara (Freestyle, Free Time); 55 ft Hatteras (Cocorijo)Up to 13 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, Yellowtail snapper, Barracuda, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna

Private charter, starting at – Sitting Pretty 31 ft Bertram (up to 6) $825Private charter, starting at – Free Spirit 34 ft Venture (up to 7) $880Private charter, starting at – Freestyle / Free Time 38 ft Tiara (up to 10) $1,045+1 more on their site
+1 242-376-9200Website

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Chubasco Charters

Dock in front of The Margaritaville Restaurant, Paradise Island

Capt. Mike Russell48 ft Hatteras Sportfish (Chubasco); 44 ft Ocean Sportfish (Chubasco Too); 36 ft Tiara Express (Chubasco V); 38 ft Hatteras Express (Chubasco VI)Up to 8 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReefWreck

Targets: Blue marlin, White marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Blackfin tuna, Skipjack tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo

+1 242-324-3474Website

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Fly Fishing Nassau

Nassau

Capt. Kristofer (Kris) Nogueira17 ft Maverick Mirage skiff (BoneTracker)

Deep seaFlatsSight fishingReefFly fishing

Targets: Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Barracuda, Triggerfish, Shark, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi

Half Day, Skiff (4 hours) $850Full Day, Skiff (6 hours) $1,350Half Day Flats & Reef Fishing $1,000+3 more on their site
+1 242-814-4862Website

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Hunter Charters

Pickup at Margaritaville, Paradise Island

Capt. Paul Smith38 ft Defender (Strike Zone); 48 ft Hatteras (Inagua Salt); 48 ft Ocean Yachts (Lady Jenny); 38 ft Hatteras (Mornin Ride); 26 ft Sailfish (Y Knot)Up to 8 guests

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Snapper

Strike Zone 38 ft Defender – Half day (4 hrs) $900Strike Zone 38 ft Defender – Part day (6 hrs) $1,500Strike Zone 38 ft Defender – Full day (8 hrs) $1,700+12 more on their site
+1 242-364-1546Website

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Yellowtail Charters

Paradise Island, Nassau

Capt. Moxey42 ft Ocean Yacht Super Sport (Yellowtail); 32 ft Tiara (Yellowtail II); 32 ft Contender

Deep seaReef

Targets: Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Barracuda, Grouper, Yellowtail snapper, Mutton snapper

+1 242-436-7817Website

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Know before you go

Fishing in Nassau: what US anglers should know

Licenses, park fees and local rules we could confirm from official or operator sources. Rules change – 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

Deep water is close: Born Free says the offshore drop-off is about 30 minutes from Paradise Island, and Hunter Charters says offshore fishing starts within fifteen minutes of leaving Nassau.

Source: bornfreecharters.com

Most mahi-mahi and wahoo fishing is on the deep blue water off the north and west sides of Nassau and Paradise Island, with winter wahoo along the 1000 ft wall.

Source: chubascocharters.com

Inshore trips anchor over reefs around New Providence for snapper, grouper and yellowtail; Born Free lets guests keep legal catch except barracuda.

Source: bornfreecharters.com

Seasons

What is biting in Nassau, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your trip dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wahoo
Mahi-mahi
Yellowfin tuna
Blue marlin
Blackfin tuna
Skipjack tuna

Shaded months are the main season for each fish, from local captains’ and tourism or fisheries sources: chubascocharters.com.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Nassau

The median published price for a private half day (about 4 hours), from 3 operators that publish one. Prices are for the boat; taxes, marina or park fees and the tip can be extra.

$850

Typical half day

Private boat, about 4 hours. Compare with US charter prices.

Questions

Nassau fishing charter questions

How much is a fishing charter in Nassau?

Among 3 operators that publish a private half-day price, the median is about $850 for the boat. Full days and bigger boats cost more. Confirm the currency and what is included when you book.

What fish can you catch in Nassau?

The fish Nassau captains list most are Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, Yellowfin tuna and Grouper. See the season calendar for the main months for each.

Do I need a fishing license in Nassau?

See know before you go above for what we could confirm, and ask the captain when you book – many operators arrange or include the license.

Do I need a passport?

Yes – you need a valid passport to fly to Bahamas from the US. Check the current entry rules with the US State Department before you travel.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

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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