Wahoo Fishing Charters · San Salvador · The Bahamas
Fish the wahoo grounds of San Salvador.
Private offshore, reef and bonefish charters from The Sands in Cockburn Town. The deep blue drop-off is a short run from the dock, so you spend the day fishing, not riding.
- Private boat, your group only
- Up to 6 anglers
- Fishing year round
- Your catch cooked at The Sands
Why San Salvador
Blue water, a short run from the dock.
San Salvador sits on its own at the edge of the open Atlantic, far from the crowds of Nassau. The reef falls away into deep blue water close to shore, which is right where wahoo, mahi and tuna hunt. Serious anglers come for the winter wahoo run. Families come for calm reef days and bonefish flats.
- The wall drops into deep water close to shore
- Winter wahoo run, November to March
- Mahi, tuna and blue marlin offshore in spring and summer
- Reef and flats fishing for calm days and kids
Trips and rates
Pick your day on the water.
Every charter is private: one group, one boat, one crew. Prices are in US dollars per boat, not per person.
Half-Day Reef
4 hours · up to 6 anglers
$
750
per boat
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Snapper, grouper, jacks and triggerfish
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Calm, shallow water: ideal for families and first-timers
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Rods, tackle, bait and ice included
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Morning or afternoon departure
Half-Day Offshore
4 hours · up to 6 anglers
$
950
per boat
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Troll the drop-off for wahoo, mahi and tuna
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Deep water minutes from the dock
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All tackle, lures and bait included
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Water and soft drinks aboard
Full-Day Offshore
8 hours · up to 6 anglers
$
1,650
per boat
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Wahoo, mahi, tuna and a shot at blue marlin
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Reef stop on the way home if you want it
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Lunch, water and soft drinks aboard
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Catch cleaned and bagged at the dock
Our pick
Winter Wahoo Run
8 hours · November to March
$
1,850
per boat
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High-speed trolling for big winter wahoo
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Heavy tackle and wire leaders rigged for teeth
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Lunch, water and soft drinks aboard
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Limited dates, book early
Peak season
Bonefish Flats
Guide and skiff · 1 to 2 anglers
$
450
half day · $700 full day
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Sight-fish the white-sand flats
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Wade or fish from the skiff
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Fly or spin, rods available
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Catch and release
Stay and Fish
3 nights + 2 days offshore · 2 anglers
$
3,850
package
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3 nights in a seaside room at The Sands
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2 full-day offshore charters
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Your catch cooked at The Sands restaurant
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Saves vs. booking room and boat separately
Package
Rates are a starting guide and are confirmed when we reply. A 50% deposit holds your date, balance on the day. The captain makes the weather call: if we cannot fish safely, we reschedule or refund in full. Crew gratuity is not included (15 to 20% is customary).
How it works
Booked in three steps.
1. Request your trip
Pick a trip and a date below. Add a backup date if you are flexible on weather.
2. We confirm
We reply within 24 hours with your captain, start time and a deposit link to hold the date.
3. Meet at the dock
Bring sunscreen and a hat. Rods, tackle, bait, ice and drinks are on us.
What is included
- Private boat with captain and mate
- Rods, reels, tackle and bait
- Ice, water and soft drinks
- Fish cleaned and bagged at the dock
- Life jackets and safety gear
What to bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen, polarized sunglasses and a hat
- A light long-sleeve layer: grab a Wahoo sun hoodie
- Seasickness tablets if you need them
- Cash for the crew gratuity
- A cooler bag if you are taking fish home
Seasons
What is biting, and when.
Wahoo
November to March, best December to February.
Mahi-mahi
Spring, roughly March to May.
Tuna
Blackfin most of the year, yellowfin in spring and early summer.
Blue marlin
Late spring through summer.
Bonefish
Year round on the flats.
Snapper and reef fish
Year round. Nassau grouper are closed season from December 1 to February 28.
Seasons are a guide. Your captain fishes whatever is biting that week.
Book a charter
Request your day on the water.
Tell us the trip, the date and how many are fishing. We confirm your captain and start time, then send a deposit link to hold the date. Nothing is charged until you have the details.
- +1 242 820 5851
- sandsresortandspa@gmail.com
- Departs Cockburn Town, San Salvador
Good to know
Questions before you book.
Do I need a fishing license?
Anglers fishing aboard a licensed Bahamian charter boat are covered by the boat. We will confirm when we reply.
Can kids come?
Yes. The half-day reef trip is the best fit for kids and first-timers: calm water, steady action and short runs. Child life jackets are aboard.
What if the weather turns?
The captain makes the call on the morning. If it is not safe to fish, we move you to your backup date or refund your deposit in full.
Can we keep our fish?
A fair share of the catch is yours, cleaned and bagged at the dock. Staying with us? The Sands restaurant will cook it for dinner.
How many people fit on the boat?
Up to 6 anglers on offshore and reef trips, 1 to 2 on the bonefish flats. Bigger group? Ask us about a second boat.
How do I pay?
A 50% deposit holds your date once we confirm. The balance is due on the day. Crew gratuity is separate and appreciated.
Stay, fish, eat
Fish all day. Dinner on the beach.
Stay at The Sands, fish with Wahoo Fishing Charters, and have your catch cooked at the restaurant that night.