Fishing in the Bahamas


Lester Turnquest earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1980. Since then, he has held important positions in several Bahamian financial institutions and currently serves as the managing director of the Green Bay Group, Ltd., located in Nassau, Bahamas. He participates in several charitable organizations and contributes to the college tuitions of two anonymous students. When he can find the time, Lester Turnquest enjoys fishing the beautiful waters of the Bahamas.

Renowned around the globe for its excellent fishing, the Bahamas is a favorite destination for anglers of all capabilities and is especially well known for its deep-sea game fishing and its bonefishing. More than 50 world fishing records were set there.

Although the westernmost islands of the Bahamas are just 50 miles from Florida’s east coast, the archipelago is found among some of the deepest waters of the Caribbean. A broad range of species makes their home around the Bahamas, including white and blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, shark, and tuna, among many others. A fleet of fully equipped charter boats with experienced crews stands ready to offer novice, intermediate, and expert anglers half-day or full-day trips in search of these game fish.

Nicknamed the “silver ghost,” the bonefish is a silvery fish that grows up to 36 inches long and 15 pounds. It lives in shallow, saltwater flats and is prized for its elusiveness and fighting skills. Anglers either wade into the flats with their tackle, generally fly rods, or stand on the decks of small shallow-draft boats. The Bahamas’ Out Islands have miles of flats and countless bonefish, as well as lodging dedicated to the needs of bonefishers. Expert guides are available to help visitors get the most out of their bonefishing trips.

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