Swain's Cay Lodge

Service Description

May 23-29, 2027 9 anglers 6 nights 5 days fishing $6,245.00 The Bahamas is one of the most famous flats‑fishing destinations on earth, known for clear water, endless shallow flats, and year‑round populations of bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Andros Island is the center of that reputation — the largest bonefish habitat in the Caribbean and home to the legendary West Side, a massive, untouched wilderness of mangroves and flats where fish grow large and stay unpressured. Swain’s Cay Lodge sits on Mangrove Cay, giving anglers direct access to the Middle Bight, South Bight, and fast runs toward the West Side, making it one of the most efficient bases for fly anglers targeting the “big three.” The West Side is the crown jewel — hundreds of square miles of untouched flats and mangrove shorelines where bonefish, tarpon, and permit move naturally with tides and weather. Bonefish are targeted by sight‑casting with shrimp flies, long leaders, quiet presentations, and accurate shots. Tarpon appear in creeks, channels, and West Side basins; anglers use larger baitfish patterns, strong tippet, and quick, deliberate presentations. Permit show up on deeper flats and edges, requiring precise casts with crab patterns and calm, patient approaches. Swain’s Cay’s location allows guides to adjust quickly to conditions, giving anglers the best chance at all three species in a single trip. Swain’s Cay Lodge sits directly on a wadeable beachfront flat on Mangrove Cay, giving anglers immediate access to productive water. The rooms are simple, comfortable, and designed for quick transitions from lodging to the flats. The onsite reefside restaurant serves fresh, local Bahamian meals and provides an easy, convenient place to eat between long days on the water. Most anglers fly through major U.S. hubs like Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, or Dallas into Nassau, which has frequent daily service. From Nassau, you take a short domestic flight to Mangrove Cay Airport, where Swain’s Cay Lodge picks you up. Contact us at info@crossh20flyfishing.com for further details **50% deposit at time of booking and remaining balance 45 days before departure. Checks or CC accepted. 3% up charge for credit cards. **Trip insurance is highly recommend!!!