Private 8 Hour Fishing & Exuma Adventure
Private Trip
Wrecks/Reefs Fishing
Private 8hour adventure combining fishing with Exuma wildlife encountersSwim with nurse sharks and feed iguanas at famous CaysSmall group experience for 10 guests with meals included
Looking for the ultimate combo trip that mixes world-class fishing with some of the Bahamas' most famous attractions? This private 8-hour adventure with Mutton Fish Tours gives you the best of both worlds. You'll start your day exploring the wild side of Exuma - feeding massive iguanas at Allen's Cay, swimming with the legendary pigs, and getting up close with nurse sharks at Compass Cay. Then we switch gears completely and head out to some serious fishing grounds for deep-water action that'll get your adrenaline pumping. With space for up to 10 anglers and their crew, this trip delivers memories that'll last a lifetime.
Your day kicks off early as we motor out toward the Exuma Cays, one of the most pristine fishing and wildlife areas in the Caribbean. The morning hours are perfect for wildlife encounters - the iguanas are hungry, the pigs are active, and the nurse sharks are cruising the shallows. Don't worry about getting seasick during the animal encounters; we stick to protected waters where the boat stays steady. Once we've checked off these bucket-list experiences, we'll grab some snacks and head to deeper waters where the real fishing begins. The transition from shallow-water sightseeing to serious angling happens fast - one minute you're laughing at swimming pigs, the next you're fighting a fish in 200 feet of crystal-clear water. The contrast makes this trip special, especially for mixed groups where some folks want the Instagram moments and others just want to bend some rods.
Once we clear the cays and hit the deep water, we're talking serious bottom fishing and trolling opportunities. The waters around Exuma drop off into some of the most productive fishing grounds in the Bahamas, with underwater structures and wrecks that hold everything from snappers to grouper to pelagic species. We'll set you up with heavy tackle for bottom fishing - think 50-80 pound class gear that can handle the big stuff lurking down there. Trolling is where things get really exciting, especially on the way back to Nassau when we're covering serious water. We'll pull a spread of lures and live bait at different depths, targeting whatever's running that day. The best part about fishing these waters is the variety - you never know if you'll hook into a monster grouper hiding in a wreck or a speedy tuna that showed up to crash the party. Captain and crew handle all the rigging and baiting, so even beginners can focus on the fight without worrying about technique.
The waters around Exuma and the route back to Nassau offer some seriously diverse fishing opportunities, and what you'll catch depends partly on the season and partly on plain old fishing luck. Yellowtail snapper are hands-down the most reliable fish in these waters - they're here year-round, they fight hard for their size, and they make fantastic table fare. These guys typically run 2-5 pounds and love to hang around the coral heads and drop-offs near the cays. They're also perfect for beginners since they bite consistently and don't require heavy tackle. Nassau grouper are the real prize catch on this trip, especially around the deeper structures and small wrecks we'll fish. These bottom dwellers can push 20-30 pounds and will test your arm strength on the way up from 100+ feet of water. They're smart fish that know every hiding spot, so when you hook one, expect a serious battle as they try to wrap your line around coral or duck back into their cave. The best time to target grouper is during the cooler months from November through March when they're more active and feeding aggressively. What makes catching Nassau grouper here special is that you're fishing their home waters - this species is literally named after where we're fishing, and the local populations are healthy and strong thanks to good conservation efforts.
This trip books up fast, especially during peak season when everyone wants to experience the famous Exuma attractions combined with top-rated fishing action. The private charter format means you're not sharing the boat with strangers, and you can adjust the timing to focus more on fishing or more on sightseeing depending on what your group wants. Mutton Fish Tours has been running these combo trips for years, and they've got the timing down to a science - enough time at each wildlife stop to get great photos and experiences, but plenty of fishing time to make it worthwhile for serious anglers. The 8-hour timeframe gives us flexibility to adapt to conditions and what's biting that day. Book now to secure your spot on this customer favorite that combines the best wildlife encounters in the Bahamas with some seriously good fishing action.
Set sail on this beautifully restored 40-foot Hatteras motor yacht, your floating base camp for an epic day of fishing and island hopping through the Exumas. This 2019-refurbished beauty packs twin 350HP engines that'll get you to the best fishing spots and swimming pig beaches at a steady 19 knots. The spacious deck handles up to 10 anglers comfortably, while the fish finder helps you locate those trophy catches lurking in Bahamian waters. Between fishing lines and swimming with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, retreat to the air-conditioned cabin or grab a cold drink from the fridge. The flybridge gives you perfect visibility whether you're tracking schools of fish or navigating to Allen's Cay to feed the iguanas. With a full galley, comfortable sleeping quarters, and radar for safety, this yacht transforms your 8-hour adventure into a luxury fishing expedition. Cast your lines in deep blue waters, then cruise to shallow flats where those famous pigs await – all from one versatile vessel built for serious anglers who want their Bahamas experience served with comfort.
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