Activities- Yes, you can have it all!
FlyFishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Exploring: Bird Watching, Nature Tours, Sightseeing, Shopping, etc.
Fly Fishing: “The Bonefishing Capital of the World”, Andros has the most extensive area of sight fishing flats found
anywhere on the planet. We are located at Stafford Creek on North Andros, there are miles and miles of waterways & ocean flats right nearby,
from London Creek, to Mastic Bay, to Conch Sound. Go north to the world renowned Joulter Cays - the flats are endless, or head west to Red Bays.
The West Side is a place uninhabited, unexplored, untouched - a “Liquid Safari” - you'd never know what you'll find, everything might
just be BIGGER than you think. The west coast is one of the better destinations in the Bahamas for Tarpon (best during the
warmer months) and Permits.
If you want to fish on you own, you can walk to the beach in front of the settlement, or nearby beach, you'll sure find tailing
or mudding bonefish at the right tide. You can also explore Stafford Creek, don't let the name creek fools you,
it's a vast river system of shallow water and deeper channels, even blueholes. What that translates to is skinny water:
Bonefish; mangroves & channels: big Snappers, Jacks & Barracuda; blueholes & brackish water: Umm - Tarpon?!
See the Google Map
Fishing from Our Hotel Dock: You don’t have to go anywhere, Stafford Creek’s waters has lots to offer as well - Bring your
light tackle, spin cast gear! Or try your hand at the Bahamian way of hand-lining. The very sporty Barracudas, Mutton
Snappers, Cubera Snappers, Gray & Mangrove Snappers, and plenty of the tenacious Jacks of all kinds are willing and
ready to play with you all day, and night! --- We strongly encourage practicing Catch & RELEASE!
The Bahamas fly-fishing guide -By Stephen Vletas, Kim Vletas
http://www.flyfishingconnection.com/andros.html
Reef and Deep Sea Fishing: Andros Barrier Reef is the Third Largest in the World and it’s just a couple miles off shore, at the
edge of the "Tongue of the Ocean" (a deep ocean trench that begins about 70 feet deep and plunges to more than
6,000 feet.). You are only minutes from catching record-breaking prized game fish such as Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish,
Mahi Mahi, Cubera, Red, Mutton & Yellow Tail Snappers, Groupers, Barracuda, many kinds of Jack, Trigger Fish, Sharks, and the list goes on.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving: Whether diving or snorkeling, the average year-round 80°F temperature of the crystal clear, blue
waters makes discovering the abundant marine wildlife surrounding Andros Island a magical treat you'll never forget. Divers
will be astounded at the clarity of the water and the quality of the dive sites. Snorkellers can enjoy easily accessible, shallow-water coral gardens.
From Dolphin to Sea Turtle, Spotted Eagle Ray, Sting Ray, Moray Eel, Lobster, Octopus, numerous kinds
of tropical fish and Sharks. Coral, Conch, Starfish, there are simply too many to mention.
Exploring: Andros Island is a naturalist’s wonderland thanks to numerous “blue holes”, pine forests, mangrove marsh, deserted
beaches, coral out-croppings, fresh water reservoir. Home to more than 120 varieties of birds, both resident species and North
American migratory birds. Some of our local residents include Ibis, Herons, Hummingbirds, Woodstars, Oriole. You'll often find
water fowl wading along the shore, roosting in the mangroves or hiding amid the coppice. The exotic Spoonbills, Flamingos,
and rare Bahamas Parrot can also be found. Known as the "Big Yard," the central portion of Northern Andros is largely a dense
forest of mahogany and pine where more than 50 varieties of orchids bloom in every possible color.
Visit nearby Forfar Field Station, an international research facility for studies in tropical ecology and marine biology sometimes
they offers inland nature hikes and offshore expeditions. Explore the island’s flora, fauna and medicinal plants.
Sightseeing & Shopping: Andros’ signature straw craft makes ideal take home mementos. These can be purchased in most
settlements, particularly in Red Bays and the Fresh Creek area. Red Bays is also noted for wood carvings and its sponging
operations. The famous batik fabric and garment manufacturing factory, Androsia, is located next to Lighthouse Club in
Fresh Creek, where you can purchase brightly colored authentic Bahamian hand-dyed printed fabrics and clothing, inspired
by the island environment and Bahamian culture. The proud staff enjoys giving tours of the factory to visitors.
Andros Island landmarks & attractions: myoutislands.com | bahamas.com
We are not a fishing lodge nor do we offer all inclusive diving packages, but we are flexible so you can create your own vacation package. Please let us know what your heart desired, we can arrange any half or full-day fishing trips with the BEST guides for you. Diving or snorkeling trips, nature hikes, eco-tours, bird watching, sightseeing or shopping excursions can also be arranged.
Events
Red Bays Snapper Tournament - April 25, 2011
Red Bays is the venue for this snapper tournament, where the person who catches the most fish during the tournament will be declared the winner.
All Andros Crab Fest - June 09, 2011 - June 11, 2011
Andros is known as the land of crabs and its people are renowned for their crab-catching expertise. Highlights of this event are the crab cultural show,
the releasing of the crabs, crab culinary contest, crab habitat display and Rake-N-Scrape music. The venue is in Fresh Creek.
The All Andros & Berry Island Regatta - July 07, 2011 - July 11, 2011
The traditional Bahamian Wooden Sloops are featured at this event. The highlight is boat races for class A, B and C.
Harvest Festival / People to People - November 25, 2011 - November 26, 2011
Harvest Fest is a grand celebration of the bountiful natural resources of Andros and its creative people. This two-day family oriented festival
draws patrons from both the domestic and international spectrum. It will feature a variety of scrumptious Bahamian food, arts & crafts, Eco-Education exhibits, and great entertainment.