Recently, I’ve had a number of enquiries about staying and fishing on Green Turtle Cay (GTC), one of the outlaying cays just off the eastern shore of Great Abaco. Reached by ferry, north of Treasure Cay, this quaint mixture of permanent homes, rental accommodation, marinas and small resorts is an ideal location to kick back and leave the stress of home behind. Particularly well suited for couples, GTC has beautiful beaches and an easy pace where a traffic jam consists of slowing down your golf cart to look out over the clear torquise waters.
Bluff House
In November we stayed at the newly renovated Bluff House, which I can highly recommend. Christopher Pollock (G.M.) and his staff took great care of us and the brand new rooms overlooking the Sound are some of the nicest units we have stayed in on the Bahamas.
Bluff House Rooms
As you have no doubt heard there is opportunity for the self-guided angler on GTC. In the north there is Coca Bay which is always a consistent producer. On the southern end are the Town Flats which can be reached either from the graveyard (it really is) or from Gillum Bay. For the experienced angler, the Town Flats are a must. It’s humbling to say the least. You will see fish, but they are smart, and will challenge even the most accomplished fishermen.
To expand the territory, rent a boat from Donnie’s and try some of the flats to the north like Manjack Cay. There are two experienced guides on the island and I can recommend Ricky Sawyer, he has fished these waters all his life.
If you are looking for somewhere to go as a couple, spend much of the time relaxing, beach combing or reading a book with a few days thrown in for fishing, GTC is the place for you.
