Welcome to Soul Fly - An Immersive Bahamas Lodging & Fly Fishing Experience
Soul Fly is home to world-class bonefishing and permit fishing in the Berry Islands. Our boutique, oceanfront lodge pairs first-class comfort with access to some of the most productive flats in the Bahamas. Whether you're wading after tailing bonefish or chasing permit from the bow, the experience is equal parts technical, rewarding, and unforgettable.
Experience Bahamas Fly Fishing At Our Boutique Lodge
At Soul Fly Lodge, the fishing is as pure as it gets. Our waters offer firm, white sand flats, lush turtle grass, and endless mangrove edges; all of which are ideal for stalking tailing bonefish and hunting permit. Whether you’re poling across gin-clear shallows or wading on foot, every shot is earned and memorable. With year-round opportunity and short skiff runs to the flats, fishing with Soul Fly is the Bahamas fly fishing experience you’re craving.
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Everything You Need to Plan Your Fly Fishing Adventure
We make getting to Soul Fly Lodge seamless, from booking and travel to what gear to pack. Use the resources below to plan every part of your trip with confidence.
Rates & Details
Get the full breakdown on package pricing, what’s included, and how to book.
Getting Here
Learn about flight options from Nassau and Florida, clearing customs, and arriving on Great Harbour Cay.
Pre-Trip Planning Guide
Packing tips, gear recommendations, flies that work, and what to expect once you arrive.
Lodge Amenities - First-Class Comfort With ABoutique Vibe
Soul Fly Lodge was designed with both anglers and non-anglers in mind. Nestled on the ocean side of Great Harbour Cay, our boutique property features just the right mix of comfort and character. Whether you’re swapping stories by the pool, enjoying a cocktail on the terrace, or kicking back after a full day on the flats, this is where serious fishing and laid-back living meet.
Tastefully Furnished Guest Rooms.
Soul Fly Lodge has 6 beautiful guest rooms with ensuite private bathrooms. We’ve got you covered with comfy beds and all the amenities you’ll need for a relaxing stay. 8 anglers fill the lodge. Rest easy & play hard.
Fly Shop.
We stock flies, tippet, leaders, a selection of fly lines, a Costa sunglasses demo program that benefits Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, uniques gifts, and a selection of Soul Fly x Patagonia branded gear for your convenience. The brands we work with all share our conservation & sustainability ethos… expect recycled materials and ethically made branded gear. We’ve got the essentials covered… just in case.
Freshwater Pool.
Cool off in our 20 x 50 foot freshwater pool. Perched 22’ above the churning Atlantic on the east side of Great Harbour Cay, our pool is the perfect place to sip a cocktail and unwind from your day on the water. The Rooster was a favorite symbol of the late Earl “Mr. Celebrity” Blackwell, the original owner of the property and founder of the Celebrity Service which took him on great adventures with the most prolific movie stars of the 60’s & 70’s.
Dining at Soul Fly Lodge.
Our fishing guests staying in-house will have our renowned Bahamian Chef, Valentina Adderley, all to themselves. Chef wields his deep knowledge of the culinary arts and fine local ingredients like free range chicken eggs, snapper, conch, grouper, lobster, herbs from the garden and ,if you’re lucky, a stone crab claw or two. Friday & Saturday we open our doors to the public for dinner at The Carriearl Roost. Our mission to source our food locally with a minimal carbon footprint has only just begun… stay tuned.
Stay a while…
The lodge boasts plenty of nooks and crannies to settle into. Whether it’s a belly up to the bar vibe or a settle into the couch mood we got you covered. Kick it, chill, relax, recount your day on the water and repeat.
Lodging FAQs
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Our all-inclusive packages cover guided fishing, lodging, all meals, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and airport transfers to and from Great Harbour Cay. Tackle, gratuities, and licenses are not included. Check out all the details here.
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Bonefishing is productive year-round, with permit fishing peaking in spring and early summer. Weather can shift quickly, but there’s always opportunity on the flats. Here is a guide on when to plan a trip.
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Not at all. Whether you're brand new to the sport or a seasoned angler, our experienced guides tailor each day to your comfort level and goals.
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Both. Our fishery offers a blend of technical wade fishing and classic skiff-based sight fishing, depending on tides, conditions, and your preferences. Check out our Soul Fly Journal entry on what to expect here.
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We recommend 8–10 wt rods, tropical fly lines, and flies tailored for Bahamian flats. You’ll receive a full pre-trip planning guide once you book, and we’re happy to help you prepare. We also have a whole article in our Journal on what to pack; you can check that out here.