During November the water and air temperature will start to cool down, leaving the water nice and cool for the bonefish to tail and the permit to come onto the flats. The average size bonefish caught around the Cherokee flats is three to four pounds and on the Marls two to three pounds. In the Marls, which is on the southern side of the island of Abaco, is a wide area of flats that extend from Sandy Point, the most southern end of Abaco, to Treasure Cay which is north. November in the Marls is one of the best months for permit and bonefish.
For tackle, use a #8 weight fly rod with no. 6 flies in light to medium tan colours, Gotchas, Pink Puffs and Crazy Charlie’s are excellent as well. With light tackle, use a 6 foot spin rod with 10-to-12 pound test line and either live or artificial bait.
November is also a great month for schooling bonefish. Over the flats you can also catch mutton snapper, barracudas, tarpon and sharks. We also offer bottom fishing out behind the reels or a cool down with a snorkeling trip over beautiful reefs. Any tackle you don’t bring with you, we will supply. So if you want to get away for a couple days and go fishing, just give me a call or shoot me an email.
FORECAST BY: Donnie Lowe, Bonefish Heaven
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
bonefishheaven@coralwave.com
(242) 366-2275