Great Harbour Cay is a rugged spit of land well removed from the over-tourism that has come to define the Bahamas. With a population under 500, the island is known for its minimalist lifestyle - a place where the only things to do include relaxation on white sandy beaches, lounging at Great Harbour Cay Marina, fishing, and diving. But this salty piece of land holds a secret - it is home to what is most likely the best bonefishing in the Bahamas!
Great Harbour Cay bonefishing affords visiting anglers a chance to cruise the endless flats for schools of hundreds upon hundreds of hungry bonefish, which have seldom felt the sting of a hook as they mull around shallow azure seas in search of their quarry. The bonefish of Great Harbour Cay average about 4lbs, which is a commanding size when the average bonefish caught elsewhere in the northern Caribbean is anywhere from 1 to 2.bs.
Great Harbour Cay bonefishing is a shallow water angler's dream come true - a fishing experience that is truly a world apart from the traditional endeavor of casting to spooky bonefish on grass flats or sandy shoals which are bombarded by anglers on a daily basis. If you've been looking where to catch bonefish in the Bahamas, or are considering a bone fish trip in the Bahamas, look no further than the flats just south of Great Harbour Cay.
We had the absolute privilege of going bonefishing at Great Harbour Cay with Percy Darville - considered "the bonefish master" - one of the most accomplished fishing guides in the Bahamas. Percy has been fishing for bonefish over 50 years! And that is exactly what made our day on the water special - we caught the most fish in a morning half day bonefish trip out of Great Harbour Cay marina.