Bottom Fishing in the Bahamas.
Snapper, grouper, hogfish and more — productive, family-friendly fishing on the reefs and ledges off Harbour Island.
The most productive way to fish the Bahamas.
Bottom fishing in the Bahamas is the highest-action trip we run. We anchor or drift over reef structure and ledges off Harbour Island and Eleuthera, drop baited rigs, and the bite is usually immediate. It's the trip we recommend for families, mixed-experience groups, and anyone who wants to keep dinner.
Captain Tré knows the productive spots intimately — shallow reef for snapper and hogfish, deeper ledges for mutton and grouper, and structure that produces year-round regardless of weather. Premium tackle, live and cut bait, ice, drinks, and snacks are all included.
From $1,500
4 hours · perfect for families and first-time anglers.
From $3,000
8 hours · run to deeper structure for bigger snapper and grouper.
What you'll catch.
- • Yellowtail snapper
- • Mutton snapper
- • Mangrove snapper
- • Nassau grouper*
- • Red hind
- • Hogfish
- • Triggerfish
- • Strawberry grouper
*Catch & release. We follow all Bahamian size and bag regulations.
Bottom fishing, answered.
What is bottom fishing in the Bahamas?+
Bottom fishing means dropping baited rigs to the reef or deeper structure to target snapper, grouper, hogfish, triggerfish, and other reef species. It's productive, fun, and great for mixed-experience groups.
Is bottom fishing good for kids and beginners?+
Yes — it's the best entry point. The action is steady, the boat is anchored or drifting slowly, and most catches are landed within a few minutes of dropping a line.
What will we catch bottom fishing in Harbour Island?+
Yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, Nassau grouper (catch & release), red hind, hogfish, triggerfish, and the occasional surprise pelagic when something cruises through.
Can we keep what we catch?+
Yes, within Bahamian regulations — we follow size and bag limits and practice catch & release on protected species. Your catch can be cleaned at the dock and Chef Ellissa can plate it that evening.
Half day or full day for bottom fishing?+
Half days are perfect for families and casual anglers. Full days let us run further offshore to the deeper bottom structure for bigger groupers and snappers.