Independent fishing guides and charter captains throughout the Bahamas. Direct booking, honest rates, and local knowledge from people who fish these waters.
Local knowledge
The Bahamas archipelago stretches over 700 islands and cays across 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea — making it one of the world's premier destinations for sport fishing, bonefishing, reef snorkeling, and private boat charters.
Charted Waters connects you directly with independent captains and guides who live and work in the islands year-round. Every operator sets their own pricing with no hidden fees, and every booking includes a transparent hurricane refund policy.
Browse areas
Nassau
Shallow flats, blue water canyon runs, and reef structure all within 30 minutes of port.
Abaco Islands
The Bahamas' premier bonefishing and charter destination.
Exumas
Pristine flats, sandbar cay-hopping, and protected marine waters.
Bimini
Fifty miles from Miami, Bimini delivers permit, tarpon, and bonefish inside one tide.
Trip planning
How to Book a Charter: First-Timer's Guide
Booking your first charter is simpler than it looks. This guide covers how to choose a trip type, what questions to ask, what's included, and how direct booking with an independent captain works.
Best Time to Fish in the Bahamas
Plan your Bahamas fishing trip around the best seasonal windows. A complete month-by-month breakdown of target species, weather, and what to expect on the flats.
The Bahamas Eco Tour Boat: What to Expect, Where to Go, and How to Book
Eco tour boats in the Bahamas range from glass-bottom reef skiffs to mangrove kayak hybrids and wildlife flats excursions. This guide breaks down each type so you book the right boat for where you're going.
Bahamas Bonefishing: What You Need to Know
The Bahamas is the bonefishing capital of the world. Learn where to go, when to go, and how to book the right guide for your first — or best — bonefish trip.
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