A Bahamas fishing vacation is almost as popular as a Hawaiian golf vacation, if for no other reason than the Bahamas are just as appealing to most people as the Hawaiian island. Many people love the idea of going there to fish - after all, with the weather and the great fish all there for the catching, so what else does the sporting enthusiast need to entice him?

Taking such a vacation is a great idea for everyone in the family. After all, what is more relaxing than sunning yourself out on the beautiful waters of the Bahamas while you wait to catch some great game?

Popular Fishing Spots

The two most popular fishing spots for these island vacations are Nassau/Paradise Island. Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and has lots of great sports fishing off its shores. It used to be called Charles Town but was renamed in honor of King William III of England in 1695 and now features sports fishing as well as a plethora of other fun vacation activities.

Paradise Island is connected to New Providence Island (where Nassau is located) by two bridges - the island used to be called Hog Island but when Huntington Hartford (heir to the A&P supermarket company) bought the island in 1959, he changed the name. In addition to the great fishing to be had off its shores, Paradise Island has also been home to the movies Help!, Thunderball, Holiday in the Sun and Casino Royale as well as being a honeymoon spot of choice for Friends' characters, Chandler and Monica.

Fishing Charters for your Vacation

The best way to fish your heart out on your fishing vacation in the Bahamas is to hire a charter, and there are plenty of charters ready and waiting to take you on their fantastic waters. Brown's Charters is the most highly respected charter boat company in the entire country. Brown's Charters will take the angler enthusiast for various types of fishing, including deep sea, shark, bottom dwellers and even light tackle. Another popular charter fishing company is owned by Mike Russell who is largely popular because of his "no splash no cash" policy on his charters.

There is a ton of great recreational activity to be experienced in this scenic paradise. This is a location that already attracts thousands of people annually because of its beautiful scenery and luxury that caters to those with a little money to spend. The opportunity to fish as well only serves to increase the appeal.

The Bahamas fishing vacation will be fun for the entire family - not only will you be able to catch great fish, but the site is a fantastic location for the whole family to relax, unwind and recharge!