Coconut Grove Resort & Fishing Lodge
Available activities
- Boating
- Crabbing
- Diving
- Fishing
- Historical Tours
- Kayaking
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
BONE
FISHING
Andros is laced with thousands of miles of natural inland waterways, mangroves,
and sight fishing flats. We are at the heart of this Bonefish Heaven! Whether
you are a fly fisherman or using light tackle, sight fishing is possibly the
most exciting way to fish, since bonefish are being "hunted" on the
flats in water depth of 6 inches to 3 feet, where most fish will be
"tailing" - once hooked up, you will see every screaming run they
make. We might also pursue the "mudding" or "cruising" fish
in deeper water. Sometimes the fish are in water too shallow for the boat, in
which case you will have to wade after them. You will aboard flats skiffs
custom-made of these shallow waters, captain by experienced guides.
DEEP SEA FISHING
This is Sport Fishing at it's best, along the east coast of Andros rims the
"Tongue of the Ocean", with its 6,000-foot drop-off - the ideal
seascape for Big Games. There are many species of fish known around the island,
species likely to be caught on a deep-sea fishing trip include barracuda,
shark, marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, mackerel, grouper, yellow tail and other
bottom dwellers using our deep drop technique.
NATURE ENTHUSIAST
There are over 200 species of endemic and migrating birds, more than 40 known
species of wild orchids, and butterfly populations on Andros. The settlement of
Staniard Creek is one of the best birding locations in the Bahamas. Among the
most common are: the Bahama Woodstar, the Bahama Swallow and the Bahama Yellow
Throat. Other wildlife includes wild boars, land crabs, and iguanas as big as
four feet in length on the island of Andros. Freshwater mud flats, thick brush,
mangroves and inland waterways are other distinctions that make up this
Atlantic oasis. Excursion through the deep forests of pine and mahogany you may
possibly find that elusive chickcharnie.
SCUBA DIVING
The Andros Barrier Reef (the third largest in the world, yet most unexplored)
offers incredible varieties for divers from the near vertical wall dives with
dramatic ledges and caves to shallow back-reefs that abound with reef fish and
invertebrates. Coral Gardens, Wrecks, Walls, Caverns, and Blue Holes are
popular dive locations. You will find tiny seahorses in the mangroves to watch
a giant manta ray glide by through the deep blue. There are dive sites to
accommodate beginners who have never dived before to the most experienced
diver. Dives can range from 20 feet to 130 feet in depth. Some popular dive
sites are Bethel Channel, Potomac, and Lady Moore, just to name a few.
SNORKELING
Snorkeling is a pastime that all ages can safely enjoy. Andros offers an
incredible diversity of marine life in shallow coral reefs around the island
that are no deeper than 15 feet. Staniard Rock offers the greatest snorkeling
in the Bahamas with its spectacular circle of coral. Sea turtles, nurse sharks,
spotted eagle ray and southern stingrays love these areas.
BLUE HOLES
Blue holes (underwater cave systems) can best be described as entrances to the
intricate cave systems that run underneath the island and sea floor. Andros has
178 blue holes on land and at least 50 in the sea. Experienced recreational
divers can enter from either the ocean or island entrances since the ocean blue
holes are connected to those inland and even to those blue holes on the west
side of the island. Blue holes are affected by the tides therefore they
undertake different conditions which create very different ways for us to enjoy
them while diving. Some of the popular blue holes are: Uncle Charlie's Blue
Hole, Captain Bill's Blue Hole and Mariner's Well, and the list goes on...
SHOPPING
Hand Batiked Fabric & Fashions
Androsia is a batik fabric and garment manufacturing factory located on the
island of Andros in the Bahamas. Since 1973 they have used the beauty of the
environment of the Bahamas for inspiration in their print designs and brilliant
colours. Androsia has a complete line of women's, men's, and children's batik
clothing as well as accessories, home goods, and fabric sold by the yard.
STRAW WORK
Androsians have the ability to construct exceptional baskets. The technique of
basket weaving has been passed down from generations and friends. The straw
work weaved on the island are water proof unlike any other straw work found.
WOODCARVINGS
Beautifully sculptured handmade woodcarvings made by local Androsians are also
popular throughout the island.
Coconut Grove Resort & Fishing Lodge
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Staniard Creek
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