Deep Water Cay is undisputedly one of the finest bonefish destinations in the world.

The setting is captivating and the air-conditioned accomodations, gourmet food, seasoned guides, flats fishing skiffs, and fishing are first rate.

This private island is located just off the eastern end of Grand Bahama Island in a vast area of pristine and productive fishing grounds. With room for only 22 guests, the club feels both friendly and exclusive. The guest list reading like a "whose who" of discerning anglers.

Paul and Allison Adams, managers of Deep Water Cay, have many years of combined experience in the hospitality business to make sure your trip exceeds your expectations. Paul actually spent more than ten years of his youth growing up on the island and is extremely experienced with the aspects of island living. Paul also had the good fortune to be with some of the worlds top anglers and the beneficiary of their knowledge. Alson's extensive experience in fine dining and management combined with Paul's enthusiasm and penchant for fishing ensures an optimum visit. There are so many flats serviced by the Deep Water Cay Club that it is possible to find fish on wadeable flats all day long. The distant flats, and there are many of them, have low fishing pressure, and the large fish are relaxed and eager. Thus Deepwater Cay, is a place for either expert or novice fly fishers to find challenges - casting to bones that average four to six-pound, and having numerous shots at eight to ten pound fish. (The lodge record bonefish weighed 13 1/2 pounds.) Permit average 28 to 34-pound, and are fished both on spinning and fly tackle. (The club record is 46 pounds).

Deepwater Cay Club may provide the best support services in the Bahamas for its bonefish and permit fishing. Founded in 1957 by Gill Drake Sr. as a bonefish and permit lodge, it has remained faithful to that mission with 11 highly professional guides and 19 trained support staff. The seven cottages are modern and spotless and the bill of fare is excellent. The l6 foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and 55-horsepower motors are clean and well maintained and the club's commitment to service sets the standard for other fishing lodges. The professionalism exhibited at dockside each morning defines organization as ten neatly uniformed guides emerge from the transportation ferry and enthusiastically converge on their skiffs with guest lunch boxes, rods, tackle, hand-held radios and big smiles. As a beginner or veteran bone fisher, your greatest asset is your guide, and the native guides at Deep Water Cay are the best in the business at fulfilling your fishing expectations.

Some of the guides have been with the club more than 20 years. The Guides are very personable and will go out of their way to teach and encourage anglers in every way possible. They have an uncanny ability to spot fish under any conditions and pole the skiff into a perfect casting position within seconds.

With more than 250 square miles of flats between Grand Bahama and Abaco Island, it is home to many 10-pound plus bonefish and a tremendous population of four to eight pound bones. To chase the bonefish the club maintains a fleet of 11 specially designed Dolphin Super Skiffs, and there is a full-time mechanic on duty seven days a week to ensure that every boat is in top mechanical condition. Anglers go to Deep Water Cay for the bonefish; however, other species like barracuda, jacks, and sharks also inhabit these waters and add a great variety to your trip. You may have the oppurtunity to occasional pursue a permit especially around Red Shank and Burroughs Cays.

Each evening brings the anglers to the Blue Hole Bar for the nightly exchange of fish tales and excitement for the next day of angling. The elegant candlelight dinners are hosted (often by Paul and Allison Adams) in a friendly family atmosphere at a lively table complete with fresh Bahamian Androsia linen and a beautiful floral centerpiece. The cuisine consists of fresh seafood grouper, snapper, lobster, and that all-time favorite, conch. In addition to superb seafood, traditional fare like roast rack of lamb with crusty rosemary potatoes is served. Deep Water Cay Club is the oldest and most eclusive bonefish destination in the world and is indeed a special place. A quiet remote getaway, rope hammocks gently swaying among the sea grapes, white sandy beaches, swimming pool, snorkeling Thrift Harbor, and book trader's paperback library all offer happy diversions for the non-fishing companion.

Incredible saltwater flats fishing matched with luxurious accommodations and gracious hospitality make Deep Water Cay one of the premier lodges in the Caribbean. Throw in white sand beaches, colorful coral and marine life, and a sunny tropical climate and you have a vacation destination that can't be beat.

Deep Water Cay offers packages for two - seven nights. Scheduled arrival and departure days are Monday and Friday. Getting there is very easy with charters from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, landing at the lodge's 4,200 ft. paved on-island airstrip in the middle of a bonefish paradise.

You can also fly to Freeport and take a taxi to the lodge. Commercial flights to Freeport are available through major airlines. The Club arranges for taxi pick-up and the drive to the east end takes just over an hour. The club ferry meets you at the dock in Maclean's Town and it's just another 8 minutes to the island.

Tie down areas are available for private planes. Customs and Immigration are located on-island for your convenience.

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