Swain's Cay Lodge - Bahamas Flyfishing

This bonefishing lodge is perfect for anglers of all interests, from hard-core flats fishermen to families to couples looking to explore the flats of the Bahamas together for the first time. Everyone spending time at Swain’s Cay comes home relaxed and smiling, and usually with more than a few photos of trophy bonefish, too!

Swain’s Cay Lodge is the ideal Bahamas Out Islands retreat, a true escape to peace and tranquility situated on a pristine white sand beach laced with swaying coconut palms and gin-clear water. The lodge is located on the remote Andros Island, the largest, yet least populated island in the Bahamas. Andros Island is well known as perhaps the best bonefishing destination on Earth, and Swain’s Cay Lodge on Mangrove Cay in the center of Andros is the ideal base from which to fish these magical flats that are also home to resident tarpon, large barracuda, jacks, and several species of shark.

Bonefishing takes on a whole new meaning in the Bahamas, a place where a bonefish is so important it is literally featured on their currency! And the flats of Andros are home to some of the largest bonefish on average found anywhere else in the world. The famous “West Side” of Andros has resident and migratory tarpon and the occasional permit, too. Fishing is guided with a boat and sometimes involves wading if the tide and conditions are right.

Swain’s Cay also offers excellent non-fishing packages, including guided watersports, nature tours, diving, kayaking, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and more. There are complimentary kayaks available to explore many of the nearby amazing blue holes, and bicycles to ride around the town.

Their mission is simple at Swain’s Cay Lodge: they seek to provide all angling and non-angling guests with the highest quality experience both on and off the water. If you’re looking for the perfect fishing vacation you’ve found it at Swain’s Cay Lodge.

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Seasons

The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout The Bahamas give the islands a warm agreeable climate, which varies little year round. The most refreshing time is September through May when the temperature averages 70-75° Fahrenheit. The rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures between 80-85° Fahrenheit.

Bonefish are found year 'round at Swain's Cay, though the most popular season is March through May then again in October and November. Winter and summertime fishing can be outstanding, just not as popular a time because the weather during that time of year can be unpredictable.

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Getting There

Getting to Swain's Cay Lodge is surprisingly easy. There are two flights a day to and from Nassau to Mangrove Cay at 7am and 4pm and the flight only takes 20 minutes. The airport here is only about 2 miles away. We arrange transport to and from the airport. There are 2 airlines that serve Mangrove Cay, Flamingo Air and Le Air. We usually use Flamingo Air as they provide a daily flight. Both airlines depart about the same time each way.

Upon exiting the International Arrivals area in Nassau, proceed to the Domestic area of the airport to the Flamingo Air counter for check in. You will want to arrange your international airfare into Nassau either the night before (in order to catch the 7:00 am departure), or before 2:00 pm (in order to have time to deplane, clear customs and immigration, and check in for the 4:00 pm flight to Mangrove Cay).

Lodging

The peaceful lodge at Swain's Cay offers numerous exciting activities, including specializing in some of the world's best bonefishing with top local independent guides. They have a range of great value fishing packages available and even have a bonefish flat right outside the front deck at the lodge! They also offer reef and big game fishing, snorkelling nearby reefs and blue holes, kayaks and bikes for guests' use to explore the island and beaches, and it is the ideal choice for people who like to spend a little time active and little time just relaxing under a palm tree, swinging in a hammock. Non-fishing partners are more than happy to spend their days relaxing on the beach, kayaking or exploring the island by bike, chatting to the friendly locals.

The rooms are all tastefully designed and provide every comfort in a pure tropical setting. The rooms are so close to the beach you can almost spot bonefish from your bed! In your restful room you can expect every amenity such as: Patios with chairs; Immaculate bathrooms with hot showers with good water pressure; Comfy Queen Size Beds with high thread count linens; Housekeeping; Bottled water; Air conditioning; Complimentary WiFi Access.

Fishing

There are flats on Andros for all bonefishing objectives – some with enormous numbers of fish where you will see school after school, others where the fish are in pairs or cruising alone, but these are the big ones. They even have a wade-able bonefish flat right off the beach in front of the lodge with large bonefish that come onto the flat with the rising tide. But be warned – these are clever fish that will test the best fly anglers! Wherever you fish, you are guaranteed a great day and whatever the tide or wind direction, there is always a flat where the sun and wind will be at your back!

Swain's Cay has handpicked the best local independent professional guides who have bonefish in their blood. Whether you want large numbers of fish in the 3-5 pound range or would rather hunt single and double big bones of 6-10 pounds, these guides know just the spot for the wind and tide conditions.

Rates

Double Occupancy (Shared Room / Shared Boat)
3 Nights / 2 Days Guided Fishing – $2,924
4 Nights / 3 Days Guided Fishing – $3,971
5 Nights / 4 Days Guided Fishing – $4,915
6 Nights / 5 Days Guided Fishing – $5,765
7 Nights / 6 Days Guided Fishing – $6,710

Single Occupancy Room / Shared Boat
3 Nights / 2 Days Guided Fishing – $3,317
4 Nights / 3 Days Guided Fishing – $4,406
5 Nights / 4 Days Guided Fishing – $5,426
6 Nights / 5 Days Guided Fishing – $6,480
7 Nights / 6 Days Guided Fishing – $7,255

Single Occupancy Room / Single Private Guide
3 Nights / 2 Days Guided Fishing – $4,367
4 Nights / 3 Days Guided Fishing – $6,174
5 Nights / 4 Days Guided Fishing – $7,981
6 Nights / 5 Days Guided Fishing – $9,783
7 Nights / 6 Days Guided Fishing – $11,385

Inclusions:

Include in your Swain's Cay Lodge package are: All accommodations at the lodge, daily guided fishing, all meals at the lodge, transfers to/from boat ramps for fishing, bottled water, use of kayaks and bicycles, Wi-Fi, transfers to/from Mangrove Cay airport and lodge.

Non-Inclusions:

Not include in your Swain's Cay Lodge package are: Airfare to and from the Bahamas, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, gratuities for guides and staff, fishing license (available at the lodge), fly fishing equipment and flies, VAT taxes, items of a personal nature.

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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Nights/Days	Shared Room/Shared Guide	Private Room/Shared Guide	Private Room/Private Guide
7 nights/6 days	$6,600	$7,145	$11,275
6 nights/5 days	$5,655	$6,370	$9,673
5 nights/4 days	$4,805	5,316	$7,871
4 nights/3 days	$3,681	$4,296	$6,064
3 nights/2 days	$2,814	$3,207	$4,257

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