South Andros is widely regarded as one of the finest bonefishing destinations in the world, with vast ocean-side flats and excellent habitat tucked inside its many sheltered creeks. These varied waters support an extraordinary population of bonefish in the 3–10 pound range, which we target from flats skiffs and on foot. Bair’s Lodge guests also have the occasional opportunity to pursue the rare permit and tarpon.
Bair’s Lodge is located on the east side of South Andros Island in the Bahamas, just a five-minute skiff run north to Deep Creek or south to Little Creek. These easily accessed “cuts” open into more than 120 square miles of productive flats, inhabited by impressive populations of bonefish averaging 4–6 pounds. The sheltered creek systems surrounding the lodge are both habitat-rich and fish-rich, and they also offer anglers a welcome reprieve when the wind picks up.
Little Creek connects to the island’s legendary West Side, reachable by skiff in about 50 minutes. Here you’ll find some of South Andros’ largest bonefish—adult specimens known to reach the coveted 10-pound mark. This is where anglers go to stalk larger singles and doubles pushing into skinny water on favorable tides. This pristine and undeveloped region is protected by Andros West Side National Park.
The southern flats, meanwhile, offer some of the least-pressured fishing in the region. Grassy Creek is approximately a 45-minute run from Bair’s, and weather permitting anglers can continue on to Hawksbill Creek and as far as Cistern Point. This area is renowned for its high numbers of bonefish—endless wadeable flats, abundant schools of fish, and very few competing skiffs or anglers.
GUIDES
Our guides are among the most experienced on Andros, bringing together more than 125 years of combined guiding experience at Bair’s Lodge. Their deep knowledge of the South Andros flats, tides, and fish behavior allows them to consistently put anglers in the right place at the right time. Professional, hardworking, English-speaking, and genuinely personable, they provide as much—or as little—guidance and instruction as each guest prefers.
Each day, your guide will determine the fishing plan based on weather conditions and guest preferences discussed with the Lodge Manager. Whether you prefer wading the flats or fishing from the skiff, targeting larger individual fish or casting to larger schools, we will work with your guide to tailor the day accordingly. On a full week’s program, our guide rotation policy allows anglers the opportunity to fish with all six of our outstanding guides.
Fishing is conducted from our 17-foot Maverick flats skiffs, which comfortably accommodate two anglers and a guide. The boats feature elevated poling platforms, forward casting decks, cushioned seating, rod tubes, and lean bars that provide anglers with added stability while hunting for fish. These shallow-drafting skiffs are powered by 70HP Yamaha engines, allowing quick access to the southern and western flats.
For safety, our guides carry satellite phones, SPOT GPS units, EPIRBs, emergency flares, first aid kits, and life jackets.
