Bair's Lodge

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Saltwater
Season
October - June
January - June 2024, 7 nights/6 days $7950, 5 nights/4 days $6750. These rates are per angler, based on sharing a guide and room.
Number of guests
12
Species:
- Bonefish
- Permit
- Tarpon
- Barracuda

Bahamas >> Andros Island >> South Andros

Fishing and Species

The outstanding team of guides of Bair's Lodge is what makes the fishing here so great. Their years on the water and knowing where to be when makes all the difference. Andros is known for amazing Bonefishing with a vast amount of habitat. The fishing ranges from a maze of creeks and interior flats to the seemingly infinite flats of the south end. There are large fish and there can be good numbers as well. Fishing is a mix of wading and fishing out of the boat. The guides can lean toward which approach you prefer, depending on the tides and type of flats. They use the latest Maverick skiffs, with powerful 4 stroke outboards and trim tabs to stay on a plane in the shallowest waters.

Arrivals and Departures

The lodge is totally flexible on arrival and departure days (depending on availability). Itineraries of 3 nights and 2 days of fishing and longer can be arranged.

Accomodations

There are 6 large well-appointed rooms, each with 2 full-sized beds, private bath and A/C.

Non Anglers / Activities

Bair's does not cater to non-anglers. It does have an enjoyable waterfront location with relaxing days spent reading, kayaking etc.

Airport / Logistics

The local airport is Congotown. It is reached via a scheduled twice-a-day flight or a charter from Nassau or Ft. Lauderdale on Makers Air. The other option is a charter flight out of FT Lauderdale. Your flight will be met and then you will be transferred to the lodge. It is about a 25 minute drive.

Climate

Temperatures range from the low 70's to the low 90's. It is typical Caribbean weather with possible showers and some wind. The warmest weather is from the late spring to summer.

Included

Daily guided fishing, accommodations, meals, wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks, loaner equipment, fishing license, airport transfers and daily maid service.

Not Included

Gratuities, VAT Tax, flies and phone calls

Currency/Credit Cards

Even though you are in the Bahamas, US currency is commonly used. The lodge takes VISA and MC for purchases but not gratuities.

Gratuities

A suggested guide tip for the boat (2 anglers) is $120. per day. The suggested house tip is $75 per room per night. A gratuity for the managers is greatly appreciated. It is a nice gesture to tip Kim the shuttle drive as well.

Medical Facilities

The nearest medical facilities are in Ft. Lauderdale or another Florida city. This would be by a Medevac charter. There is not a hospital on the island.

Documentation

A Passport is required for entry and return by US citizens. There is a $20 departure tax.

Beverages

The lodge has an open bar where all sodas, beer, bottled water, wine, and liquor are complimentary and part of the hospitality.

Laundry

Laundry service is complimentary.

Phone, Internet, Power

Phone: paid phone

Internet: free internet

Power: 110 volts

Bahamas

Bair's Lodge is located on the east side of South Andros in the Bahamas. Andros is the largest of the Family islands, and still one of the least developed. Inland creeks and large channels, called bights, divide this unique and unspoiled island. With a location like none other, Bair’s Lodge offers the unmatched hospitality, great guides, friendly and professional staff and managers other lodges wish they had. The pace of life on the island is very gentle, and the local community is peaceful and very family-oriented.

Bairs Lodge is an attractive Caribbean style building surrounded by tropical flowers and palm trees. The oceanfront lodge is ideally located close to the fishing with the flats skiffs anchored out front. Bair's sits between Deep Creek and Little Creek, which open out into a broad area of inland flats with hundreds of small cays and connecting channels, covering over 120 square miles. The beach in front of the lodge and a wonderful white sand bank just a few minutes away to the north offer additional opportunities for flats time.

The airy living room and dining room area faces the ocean and has comfortable rattan sofas. There are 2 large ceiling fans and A/C in every room. The lodge has a main bar fully stocked with spirits, cold beers, soft drinks, plenty of ice, a blender and mixers for cocktails. Next to the indoor bar, there is a fly tying table for guests to use. Satellite television is available for those who wish to catch up on news or sports during cocktail hour.

The guest office is located between the bar and the sitting room. You will find telephone facilities and a computer station with satellite internet access and e-mail. The lodge offers loaner rods free of charge.

The beach-level rooms open onto a long verandah facing the ocean, with comfortable benches and tables, a great place to sip coffee in the morning or cocktails in the evening. There are also handy rod and wading shoe racks that are next to fresh water for rinsing. From the verandah, just walk along the path to the beach where the flats boats are moored. Right by the verandah there are comfortable lounge chairs, a hammock and a beach bar deck right by the sea. The prevailing Southeast wind and verandah ceiling fans ensure there is always a breeze, so you can usually enjoy evenings outdoors without (too many) insects.

All of the bedrooms are light and airy, with terracotta tile floors, 100% cotton sheets, as well as tropical-weight duvets and plenty of down pillows. They are fully air-conditioned with lots of storage space and electric outlets to recharge appliances. All bedrooms have en-suite full baths offering powerful showers with hot water 24 hours a day, lots of white towels, robes and amenities. Housekeeping takes pride in keeping the rooms spotless and will happily do your laundry. There are two wonderful outdoor showers so you can enjoy showering al fresco!

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