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The second-largest city in the Bahamas, Freeport offers excellent deep-sea fishing offshore and world-class bonefishing on Grand Bahama's extensive east-end flats.
Whether arriving by cruise ship or flying in for vacation, here's what you need to know.
Regular cruise ship visits to Lucayan Harbour from major US ports
Excursion Alternatives:
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
Book early for the wahoo run (December-March). East end flats trips require advance booking.
Sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, light rain jacket, camera
Want to fish on your own? Here are the best shore, pier, and bank fishing spots.
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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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 | G | P | P | G | G | G | F | F |
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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 |
11+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersFish 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 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersCover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersDrop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersSight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersFish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersPaddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
View Kayak Fishing ChartersLocal insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Freeport.
Booked a half-day reef fishing trip during our cruise stop in Freeport and it was perfect for our family. The captain anchored near Peterson Cay and we caught yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, and a couple of nice grouper on cut bait. My 10-year-old son caught the biggest fish of the day — a fat mutton snapper. The water was crystal clear and we could watch the fish take the bait. Highly recommend this for families visiting Freeport.
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