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Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Location: Sea of Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 40.115' / W 077° 07.181'
Depth: 8'-12'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Fisher's Bay is a favorite anchorage for boaters visiting Great Guana.
The anchorage is large and the protection is good from north through southeast. There is easy access to shore near the ruins of the government dock on the north side of the bay or at the visitors dock in front of the famous Grabber's Beach Bar located on the far eastern end of the bay.
If there is a possibility of northwest winds above 15 knots you should consider moving as the bay will become very rolly.

3.60

(5)

3.60 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.40

Good, grass and sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed west through southwest

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

2.00

Open and exposed west through southwest

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

4.00

Shore Access:

4.80

Go to Grabbers

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Go to Grabbers

Cell Service:

5.00

Good coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch on May 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

5

Lots of boats here today and we had to anchor behind the shoal. Lots more turtle grass out here, had to work a bit to get our 100lb Spade to penetrate but finally buried and solid in 15-20. A surprising amount of small debris on sea bed noted when snorkeling anchor. Lots of traffic including ferries.

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Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: John Parsons, Pelican, on Mar 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good holding in sand and light turtle grass in 10 to 15 feetof clear water. There are no moorings, but watch out for the dozen remaining mooring blocks (white concrete blocks about 3 feet on a side) which are about 8 feet below low water betweenthe cell tower and the base of the bay. They were deep enough, but may foul an anchor or chain. Some wake from Sea of Abaco boats a mile away, as well as rude power boaters coming into the bar, but only daytime. Easy access through Grabbers on the beach at base of bay to the East. They didn't challenge us to dock, but we bought a beer anyhow to pay for the dock.

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Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

5

We stayed one night, good holding. No mooring balls anymore but not sure if anchors have been removed which made us hesitant. Anchor did hold well. House construction close by. Quick dingy ride to Grabby's, unfortunately Nippers was closed on a Tuesday. There were only two boats anchored and room for much more. No shelter from W wind.

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Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: Doug Hobbs, Rock Chalk, on May 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

Good wind protection from North through South East. Would agree that West wind would make anchorage untenable. Due to thick grass in spots, essential to drop anchor in white sandy patches. Mooring balls are gone, but Grabbers has a new dingy dock for easy shore access. No wake protection from boats traversing Sea of Abaco but not too uncomfortable.

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Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

The rock in the middle may or may not have a stake -- give it a wide berth. Holding is marginal in thick grass, make sure you anchor sets well; 6-10 feet at mean low water. Easy shore access on the beach next to Grabbers. Some moorings are available here, call Dive Guana on VHF Channel 16 for information.

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