The Bahamas · Central Bahamas
ELEUTHERA
FISHING CHARTERS
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Eleuthera Fishing
A long, narrow island famous for producing some of the largest blue marlin ever caught, with deep Atlantic water on the east coast and calm reef fishing on the west.
Getting to Eleuthera
Whether arriving by cruise ship or flying in for vacation, here's what you need to know.
By Air
North Eleuthera Airport (ELH)
Booking Tips
Offshore trips on the east side depend on weather. Flexible scheduling recommended.
Sunscreen, hat, polarized sunglasses, camera, seasickness medication for Atlantic swells
Shore Fishing Guide — Eleuthera
Want to fish on your own? Here are the best shore, pier, and bank fishing spots.
What's Biting in Eleuthera?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Nearshore
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G | G | G | G | G | P | P | P | G | G | G | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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F | F | G | G | P | P | P | G | G | F | F | F |
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Inshore
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G | G | P | P | P | G | G | G | G | P | P | P |
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Bottom Fishing
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Nearshore
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F | F | F | G | P | P | P | P | P | G | F | F |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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G | G | P | P | P | G | G | F | F | F | G | G |
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Inshore
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F | F | G | G | P | P | P | P | P | G | G | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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G | G | G | P | P | G | F | F | F | G | P | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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P | P | P | G | F | F | F | F | F | G | G | P |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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G | G | G | G | P | P | P | G | G | F | F | G |
Eleuthera Fish Species
10+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Bottom Fishing Species
Fishing Charter Types in Eleuthera
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
View Kayak Fishing ChartersEleuthera Fishing Reviews
Raised three blue marlin off the east coast of Eleuthera
The deep Atlantic water on Eleuthera's east side drops off fast and the marlin fishing is incredible. We trolled along the shelf edge and raised three blue marlin before noon. Released a beautiful fish the captain estimated at 350 pounds after a 45-minute fight. The east coast swells can be challenging but the fishing is absolutely world-class when conditions cooperate. Eleuthera is an underrated marlin destination in the Bahamas.
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