North Bight – Big Charlies Lodge

THE FISHING

The fishing area that the guides at Big Charlie’s have access to on any given day is really quite extraordinary. Each morning guests will head out in their skiff, go under the bridge, and then turn right at the point for the 10-minute run down into the Northern Bite. Once you reach the bite, where your guide takes you that day will depend on factors like wind direction, tides, and time of year that you are there to fish. The big thing here is that there are just so many choices and options. The flats are virtually endless in the North Bite, and it would take you 20 trips or more to exhaust all the new water available. The marl in this part of the Bahamas is fairly white in colour, which allows for very good visibility. In general, it’s a soft bottom, so keep this in mind if you are interested in wading. There are some good hard packed sand bottom areas if wadeing is something you are interested in.

What you find at the North Bite is an enormous network of flats, creeks, rivers, bays, and mangrove estuaries that combine to create what I feel is the best big bonefish destination in the Bahamas. The environment is ideally suited to producing very big bonefish. Guests can anticipate bonefishing in one to three feet of water in most situations, and the majority of the fishing for bones will take place from the skiff. Over the years at Big Charlie’s, there have been so many 10 pound + bonefish landed less than 10 miles from the lodge that the guides don’t really need to travel far to get guests in to fish. The average run once you get in to the North Bite is usually around 15-20 minutes, and often shorter than that. If the weather cooperates, guests also have the option of making the hour-long skiff run over to the west side of Andros to fish for the day. This west side area holds an almost mythical place in all bonefish enthusiast’s consciousness, and this area can produce some absolutely huge fish. Please note that there is a fuel surcharge levied by the lodge for all West Side trips.

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT

A variety of excellent flats Skiffs, each with large, clear casting platforms. The skiffs are professionally equipped with rod holders and poling platforms.

GETTING THERE

In most cases, guests will be flying in and out internationally through Nassau. When flying through Nassau, please be aware that Nassau’s International Airport is divided into two sections: the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal. They are located in different buildings and you have to go outside the International terminal (where you’ll arrive) to make your connecting Domestic flight. Don’t worry, the airport staff are used to dealing with the confusion and most any baggage handler or security personal will be happy to point the way. Just remember, you must clear Bahamas Customs with your luggage in Nassau before you make your connection. A waiting taxi will pick you up and take you directly down to the lodge, where you will be met by Fatiha.

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RATES FOR 2024

7 nights 6 days $3,870 USD DBL

6 nights 5 days $3,278 USD DBL

5 nights 4 days $2,687 USD DBL

4 nights 3 days $2,096 USD DBL

3 nights 2 days $1,505 USD DBL

7 nights 6 days $5,100 USD SGL VAT of 10% not included

6 nights 5 days $4,300 USD SGL VAT of 10% not included

5 nights 4 days $3,500 USD SGL VAT of 10% not included

4 nights 3 days $2,700 USD SGL VAT of 10% not included

3 nights 2 days $1,900 USD SGL VAT of 10% not included

For West Side Trips please add a $100 USD fuel fee.