Mars Bay is the end of the road on Andros; you literally cannot drive any further south. That puts you ten miles closer to the best fishing grounds on Andros than the nearest lodge. What does that mean to you? Well, …no less than a ten mile shorter run over rough open water and up to an extra hour fishing each day. There are great flats just ten minutes away.

You can expect to encounter large schools of two-pound mudding bones, sight cast to schools of five to twenty fish in the five to six pound category, as well as take shots at cruising doubles and singles in excess of ten pounds. Most of the fishing is done wading from the boat on these vast hard bottom sandy flats. Andros, the largest of the Bahamian islands, is located 150 miles southeast of Miami and 40 miles southwest of Nassau, New Providence.

One mile off the coast of the island lies the third largest barrier reef in the world, the Tongue of the Ocean, where the water depth plummets from 30 to 6,000 feet. The reef runs for about 170 miles. Cool waters from the deep flow upward against the walls, feeding an unbelievable fishery. Just off the reef in deep water are dorado, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, and jacks. On the reef are barracuda, snappers, and grouper. All this is surrounded by hundreds of square miles of fishable flats known worldwide for trophy bonefishing.

During your time on South Andros, you'’ll be fishing such areas as Beach Cay, Grassy Creek, Hawks Nest, Jackfish, and Water Cays to name a few. Bonefish in the area average three to five pounds with fish exceeding ten pounds found on an occasional basis. All of the guides at the lodge are licensed bonefishing guides who live in Mars Bays and grew up on the water. They'’re as comfortable in a boat as they are on land, and they'’ll work hard to put you on fish every day of your trip! Mars Bay is arguably the best location for those wanting to fish the southern tip of Andros and take advantage of an undeveloped fishery that receives very little fishing pressure.

Anglers fish from 16-foot Rahming Bonefish skiffs, complete with poling platforms, 40-60 HP Yamaha outboards, and spacious casting decks. They are roomy, fast and comfortable.

Mars Bay Lodge offers year-round fishing and guest accommodations. October through mid-July is peak season for fishing in Andros, when the weather and water temperatures are ideal. January - February: A wide variety of fish species can be caught at the beginning of the calendar year. Best months for trophy bonefish! Lots of big barracuda on the flats as well. March -– April: Peak bonefish season, as well as a great time for tarpon. May -– June: Bonefish, tarpon, and barracuda are plentiful. Winds are calmer and cooling afternoon rain showers are possible. July -– September: Morning fishing is best for bonefish, as the flats heat up quickly. Great months for stalking barracuda, sharks, and snapper. Calm winds, with the exception of the random Caribbean storm. Tarpon are also available. October -– December: All of the bights of Andros are great during these months. Good time of the year to find the elusive permit.