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Bahamas Fishing Charters

from: Rob Lore

Bahamas fishing charters are truly an exciting and beautiful adventure. The Bahamas are considered one of the premiere destinations for sports fishing. Bahamas fishing charters are capable of bringing this excitement right to you and your family regardless of your fishing skill level. From chartered boats to flats fishing, Bahamas fishing charters have just about every type of fishing available for first timers or fishing fanatics.

The waters that surround the 700 islands of The Bahamas archipelago are bountiful in prized fish with over 50 world fishing records linked to the region. Experienced captains and crew of the Bahamas fishing charters are readily accessible to ensure that you have the best fishing experience possible. Bahamas fishing charters know exactly where to find great fishing spots and where to locate the prettiest coral reefs for snorkeling.

The flats, reefs, and steep dropoffs that surround the 700 islands attract a variety of fish species and a variety of fishing enthusiasts who seek varying challenges. Draw fly fisherman and spin casters are attracted to the bonefish along the flats due to the power and speed of these quicksilver fighters that can weigh up to 15 pounds. Since bonefish hang out in schools of one hundred or more, the unruly bonefish provide exciting bursts of action for guests on Bahamas fishing charters.

The reefs appeal to skilled, patient anglers on the hunt for large fish. The deep waters of the Atlantic are home to prize big game fish and the fishermen who like the challenge of a heavy catch.

Deep sea fishing takes place off the small, low islands (the cays) where the dropoff from the reef to the Atlantic is steep. This type of fishing consists of trolling the deep waters with large fishing tackle that is baited to appeal to sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi or mackerel. Billfish, bottom fish or reef fish can also be hooked.

Bahamas fishing charters are abundant at the many marinas throughout the islands with captains familiar with the different challenges each season brings. April to July is the best time for blue marlin, blue tuna and mahi-mahi. January to April is the best time for king mackerel. Wahoo time is between November and April. White marlins are best caught from April to June.

Bahamian fishing laws prohibit Bahamas fishing charters from having more than six lines in the water at any given time. This means there are no "party boats" or one hundred or more anglers clogging up waters. This helps protect the natural balance of the feeding and spawning cycles of the seasonal fish.