East End Lodge

A world class Bahamas bonefishing lodge located on beautiful Grand Bahama island

East End Lodge is a fairly new flats fishing lodge built and designed specifically for serious flats fishermen looking for a fresh take on fishing the east end of Grand Bahama Island, one of the most famous bonefishing destinations in the Caribbean. Grand Bahama is very user friendly; easy to get to from the States and on arrival in Freeport the lodge is a short 45 minute drive away. The guides at East End are seasoned professionals with a can do attitude, not your typical clock-watching flats guide. They are not afraid to spend extra time on the flats and you can count on them to deliver a full day of fishing in a helpful and friendly manner. East End Lodge is less than five years old and the accommodations are clean, well designed and very comfortable. The food at East End is fresh and excellent and the Kalik beers are always handy and ice cold.

If you want to treat yourself to a super bonefish trip and get a lot of bang for your buck, seriously consider East End Lodge, we thinks it’s just swell and fills a great niche on Grand Bahama Island.

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Seasons

There are bonefish available year around on Grand Bahama Island and East End Lodge.

As with all places in the Bahamas the dead of winter (second half of December through February) is a little more susceptible to cold fronts which, if severe enough might put the bones off of the flats for short period or maybe even a day or two, but rarely longer than that. The good thing about this area is that big bonefish don't mind the cooler water temps as much as their smaller cousins, so the fish you do encounter during a cold front are likely to be trophy fish and when the weather is good (which is most of the time) the fishing is likely to be very good. The heat of mid-summer sometimes will warm up the flats enough to make it uncomfortable for bonefish later in the day. So, fishing during these times will be very early in the day on the flats and then maybe the afternoons will be spent looking for other species in deeper waters. The rest of the year is very comfortable on the flats and all-day fishing can be expected. Prime fishing seasons for East End Lodge is November through early June with peak time being March, April, May, first half of June and November and early December.

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Getting There

Freeport, Grand Bahama is served by several air lines with direct flights from many different US cities. Making it possible to get to the lodge from just about anywhere in the US in one day. Just think, you could be sitting in your home on a cold February day looking out of your window at a frozen landscape and be fishing in your shirtsleeves in temperatures of the low 80's the next day.

The major airlines that serve Freeport on a daily basis include American Airlines, United, US Airways, Silver and Bahamasair. There are daily non-stop flights from cities such as Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL) (in the winter months). In season (November through May), there are often direct fights from major U.S. cities to Grand Bahama International in Freeport (FPO).

Lodging

There are two main buildings at East End Lodge. One building has three, double occupancy rooms all connected by a large front porch that overlooks the water and lodge compound. The second building includes two double rooms along with the main lounge, bar and dining area. These are new structures, less than 5 years of age and are very nicely designed, built and furnished. Each bedroom at the lodge features two full sized beds, large dressers, night tables, reading lights, air conditioning, and plenty of closet space for all of your gear and luggage. The guestrooms feature private bathrooms with granite countertops, a shower with great water pressure, plenty of hot water, and a separate, closed off "bathroom." The rooms open to a large deck area that overlooks the crushed coral courtyard, a large fire pit, the docks and marina, and the ocean itself. The main lodge building features air conditioning a small sitting area, a well-stocked bar, and a full dining area. The lodge also has a high definition flat screen TV with DIRECTV, so you can always tune in to the big game after your day of fishing.

Each morning, breakfast is cooked to order and served in the dining room. Order eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, toast, just about anything you like, the chefs can prepare. There are plenty of fresh fruits, cereal, yogurt, juice and coffee for those wanting a light start to the day. Lunch is taken on the fly and your custom ordered packed lunch will be loaded in to the boat each morning along with plenty of cold drinks for your fishing day. Dinners each evening are a mix of Bahamian and American style cuisine. You can expect a great selection of fresh seafood, chicken, ribs, pastas, salads, homemade soups, and a variety of side dishes. Complimentary wine is served with dinner. McLean's Town (the location of the lodge) bills itself as the "Conch Cracking Capitol of the World," and the lodges conch fritters are some of the best in all the Bahamas! If you have any special requests or dietary restrictions, the kitchen staff can take great care of this for you with advanced notification.

Fishing

East End Lodge has a seasoned guide staff that will keep you on fish no matter what time of year or what the day brings. The guides will fish long days and when other guides are headed back to the dock, you can count on East End guides to still be out on the water. With many of the flats so close to the lodge, you will find yourself fishing more and running in the boat less.

The eastern area of Grand Bahama Island has five large "bights" that align northeast to southwest. Not only do these bights provide protection from the wind, but they also enable the guides to fish optimal tides throughout the day as the tides move throughout this complex maze of creeks, channels and flats. This is a rare phenomenon in the flats fishing world and will virtually eliminate fishing over dead or unproductive water on an unfavorable tide or searching for bonefish deep within the mangroves.

Rates

Shared Room & Boat:
• 7 nights/6 days - $7,345
• 6 nights/5 days - $6,295
• 5 nights/4 days - $5,265
• 4 nights/3 days - $4,205
• 3 nights/2 days - $3,145

Private Room & Boat:
• 7 nights/6 days - $14,325
• 6 nights/5 days - $12,285
• 5 nights/4 days - $10,275
• 4 nights/3 days - $8,205
• 3 nights/2 days - $6,135

Inclusions:

Your angling package at East End Lodge includes: All airport transfers (round-trip transportation from Freeport Airport to the Lodge is provided); All accommodations at the lodge; All meals and purified or bottled water (complimentary wine is served with dinner); Daily guided fishing; Fishing equipment is available for use at no additional charge (G. Loomis Rods and Hatch Fly Reels); All taxes (12% VAT).

Non-Inclusions:

Not included in your East End Lodge package are: All air transportation to Freeport, Bahamas; Flies and terminal tackle; Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and juices; Gratuities for guides and staff.

East End accepts cash, personal checks and travelers checks for extra expenses incurred at the lodge.

Travel Insurance:

The Fly Shop® is not in the insurance business, but we recommend Travel Guard coverage as a service with a desire to see your best interests protected. It is impossible to know when an unfortunate situation (loss of luggage, fly rods, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. However, such things can and do happen, and this insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses.
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Rates (October 2024 – July 2025)
Length of Stay	Shared Room & Boat	Solo Room/Shared Boat	Solo Room/Solo Boat
7 Nights/6 Days	$6,865	$7,590	$13,045
6 Nights/5 Days	$5,875	$6,510	$11,165
5 Nights/4 Days	$4,915	$5,415	$9,340
4 Nights/3 Days	$3,925	$4,335	$7,460
3 Nights/2 Days	$2,935	$3,250	$5,580

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