Bahamas Fishing Report: Bonefish Blitz and Tarpon Action April 12

Hey, dis ya boy Artificial Lure, ya local angler straight outta di Bahamas, bringin' ya di freshest fishing report for Sunday, April 12, 2026, round di islands and Caribbean waters. Dawn breakin' early at 'bout 6:30 AM, sun settin' 'round 7:15 PM—plenty daylight to hook up, mon! Weather lookin' prime: light trades from di southeast at 10-15 knots, partly cloudy wid temps in di mid-80s°F, water surface 'round 78°F—perfect for di bite. Tides runnin' strong today; high tide Nassau area hit 2:45 PM, low at 9:00 PM, pullin' current good for chummin' or trollin'. Moon phase waxin' gibbous, solunar peaks mid-mornin' 9-11 AM and evenin' 7-9 PM—dem best windows when fish go crazy. Fish activity hot dis week! Recent reports from local charters like Andros Bonefish Club and Exuma guides show solid catches: bonefish averagin' 3-5 lbs schoolin' flats, pushin' 20-30 per trip. Tarpon rollin' 40-80 lbs in di cuts, few permit sneakin' in at 10-20 lbs. Reef scene poppin' wid mahi-mahi 15-30 lbs trollin' weed lines, plus wahoo up to 50 lbs tearin' rigs. Snapper and grouper thick on wrecks, limits easy wid live bait. Numbers wise, yesterday's tally from Bimini boats: 15 bonefish, 8 tarpon, dozen mahi per group—moderate to high success. Best lures? Bucktails in pink/chartreuse under float for bottom dwellers, or mirrored Rapalas for trollin' pelagics. Artificials shinin' wid mirrored minnows and soft plastics. Live bait king dough: pilchards, ballyhoo, or finger mullet on circle hooks—dem eat dat natural. Hit dese hot spots: Chub Cay marina cuts for tarpon ambush, or Stella Maris on Long Island flats for bonefish blitz—shallow 2-4 feet, sight fishin' prime. Rig up, stay safe on di water, respect di no-take zones. Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for more reports! Dis has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. (1872 chars) Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.