The list of fly fishing legends who have come to these islands searching for bonefish is long and distinguished. Lee Wulff, Lefty Kreh, and Stu Apte have all plied the waters surrounding well-known destinations on Andros and Abaco Island with fly rods. These spots offer a host of worldclass fishing lodges geared toward serious anglers, with sights set on a bonefish trip. What may be a bucket-list trip for hardcore anglers may have a different appeal to a couple looking for a luxurious getaway with friends.
That’s how my wife and I found ourselves disembarking from a water taxi onto Harbour Island’s Government Dock in The Bahamas. As the main entry point for visitors to Harbour Island, Government Dock is a busy place. Crates of goods being offloaded from boats, tourists arriving from the international airport on North Eleuthera, and Bahamians who live and work on the island—known to locals as “Briland”—all share the same space.
Our hosts from Eleven greeted us warmly and whisked us away on a brief golf cart ride to our accommodations at Bahama House. Harbour Island, though small, primarily relies on golf carts for transportation, making it easy to navigate the streets of Dunmore Town—the island’s sole town and one of the oldest settlements in The Bahamas. Pastel-colored New Englandstyle houses and flower-lined streets offer an elegant and laid-back vibe. Dotted with high-end boutiques and outstanding restaurants, Dunmore Town has plenty to offer those who visit under the guise of pure leisure.
