Fishing for
the big catch
The Abacos, Bahamas
Mention “The Shootout” and avid sports fishermen begin fastening bait to hooks. Every year, their vessels converge on The Abacos in search of king predators. The blue marlin, a worthy challenge, is considered the crown of game fishing. To be successful, captain, angler, and mate must be in tune with each other. This is high-stakes fishing, after all. A competition against the world’s best.
The Sea
of Abaco
The Abacos are privileged. Located along major migration routes, these waters make for some of the best fishing in the world. Just 30 minutes out to the Sea of Abaco, the seabed drops a whopping 5,000 feet, placing anglers in close proximity to sailfish, marlin, and wahoo.
A catch worth fighting for
Stories of fishermen fighting a marlin for days aren’t uncommon.
In fact, fish weighing upward of 200lbs are a frequent occurrence,
and when your hooks are in, that’s when the dance begins.
The captain reverses so the angler doesn’t tire; give a little line, and he eases the boat forward some. Whatever the fish does, the captain adjusts accordingly. One misstep and the angler loses a potential winning catch.
“There’s fishing to be had here, and it’s not far to get to.”- Perry Thomas
Fishing Boat Captain
get hooked
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The Abacos
Little Harbour
Settled by famed artist Randolph Johnston and his wife Margot in 1951, Little Harbour has become something of a remote artists' colony best reached by boat. Today it is home to the Johnston Art Gallery & Foundry and Pete's Pub.
Marsh Harbour
The commercial centre of The Abacos, Marsh Harbour has a growing number of shops, cafés, and restaurants travellers love with Treasure Cay, Sandy Point, and Little Harbour offering a slower pace.
Treasure Cay
Serene and secluded, the resort district of Treasure Cay boasts crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches.
Sandy Point
The southernmost settlement on Great Abaco, Sandy Point is the site of the annual Homecoming and Conch Fest. It is served by regional Sandy Point Airport.
Man-o-War Cay
Man-o-War Cay
One of the earliest colonial settlements in The Abacos, Man-O-War is most well-known for its boat building tradition. The quaint cay, a living testament to its long history, is reachable by ferry via Marsh Harbour.
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Spanish Cay
Spanish Cay
An idyllic private island resort, only 3 miles long, Spanish Cay’s 81-slip marina accommodates yachts up to 250 ft and offers Customs and Immigration as an official Port of Entry.
Moore's Island
Moore's Island
Tilloo Cay
Tilloo Cay
This small cay located south of Hope Town is home to Tilloo Cay Reserve.
Lubbers Quarters Cay
Lubbers Quarters Cay
Located 3 miles south of Hope Town, the cay was uninhabited until the 1930s. This small cay has roughly 30 full time residents and is reachable only by private or chartered boat.
Grand Cay
Great Abaco
Great Abaco
Great Abaco is home to Marsh Harbour, The Abaco’s commercial hub, and to resort district Treasure Cay in the north. The island has multiple official ports of entry, including the Leonard M Thompson International Airport.
Great Guana Cay
Great Guana Cay
Five miles of white sand beach and the thriving coral reefs that surround it, make Great Guana Cay a popular destination for day trippers, snorkelers, and sea turtles.
Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay’s Hope Town is an early British Loyalist settlement dating back to 1785. The town’s colonial architecture has been exceptionally well-preserved. Neighboring Elbow Reef is home to the famous Elbow Reef Lighthouse.
Green Turtle Cay
Green Turtle Cay
Reachable only by boat—private or ferry from the ‘mainland’—Green Turtle Cay’s main settlement, New Plymouth is well-known for its picturesque colonial architecture. The public dock serves as an official Port of Entry.
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Sandy Point Airport
The Sandy Point Airport serves Sandy Point in the southern end of Great Abaco.
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Leonard M. Thompson International Airport
Formerly known as Marsh Harbour International Airport, it is one of the busiest international gateways into the country.
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Treasure Cay International Airport
Located in Treasure Cay, in north Great Abaco, Treasure Cay International Airport, welcomes international guests and connects to Marsh Harbour via regional flights.
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