Crooked Island is located in the extreme southeastern corner of the Bahamas and is truly a beautiful place to lay back and relax. The Crooked Island Lodge has 8 air-conditioned guest rooms located just steps from white sand beaches, a private 3200' runway and an authentic local restaurant where the staff prepares fresh, locally caught grouper, snapper, tuna, mahi mahi, lobster and conch.
The island is surrounded by beautiful turquoise flats, pristine coral reefs and small cays. The Lodge itself overlooks the picturesque Bird Rock Lighthouse, which is surrounded by an extensive reef system. Guests who enjoy snorkeling can wade right in only steps away from your room. Certified divers may experience unique and spectacular "wall diving" just a few hundred yards off the beach. The location is
View more... also well-suited to the adventurous angler wanting to go after tuna, mahi mahi or even marlin on light conventional tackle.
Other activities include a sea kayak tour of the coast or a visit to the historic lighthouse. Self-guided snorkeling is available in front of the Lodge. It may also be possible to arrange an off-shore, light tackle, fishing trip with a local charter-boat captain. Guests can expect clean comfortable accommodations, courteous and knowledgeable staff, well-prepared and hearty meals, expert guides and management dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable experience.
Species
Barracuda, Bonefish, Jacks, Mangrove Snapper - Gray Snapper, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel
The flats fishing on the south side of Crooked Island has the friendliest bonefish found anywhere. By limiting our operation to six boats per week, we ensure this quality of fishing is preserved for many years to come. The average bonefish is around three to four pounds, 10 pounders are not uncommon and last season dozens of these were caught. We are not a tarpon destination, but good numbers are being jumped and landed in late spring and summer. Sharks and barracudas are abundant on the flats and make for lots of excitement.
Inshore fishing has become one of our guests' favorite pastimes, taking place in water less than one hundred feet. Join us in catching grouper, snapper, hard fighting jacks, mackerel, sharks, and cudas, (mostly done by chumming, which brings the fish right to the ang View more...ler). Inshore fishing is a productive way for fly fisherman to catch many species of fish that otherwise tend to be elusive. Try this fast paced excursion ... it's sure to become your favorite too. Night fishing trips are available.
Thunderbird Charters invites you to experience the thrill of offshore fishing around Crooked Island. The fishing is incredible. We are fishing in water that few sport fishing boats are touching. Daily catches are often plentiful. Near world record wahoo are being caught regularly. We do it all ... trolling, chumming, live bait, and fly fishing. We are currently putting together a blue water fly fishing program that will round out your fishing experience.
The Lodge
is situated at the northernmost tip of Crooked Island overlooking the pristine waters and white sandy beaches just yards from its guest rooms. The 8 air-conditioned private rooms have private baths and outside patio space. The rooms are clean, comfortable and more than adequate for all but the most discerning traveler
Breakfast and dinner are served in the main lodge. The building was one of the island's first outposts and is still recognized as an important historical landmark. Much of the original stonework walls and doorways still remain, sparking the imagination of guests while they ponder the history of the island.
Sunset Bar and Grill
is just steps away from the main lodge, boasting an incredible view of Bird Rock Lighthouse. The name was inspired by the magnificent s View more...unsets that patrons enjoy almost nightly. The Sunset Bar and Grill is open to the public, as well as lodge guests and it is not uncommon for local residents to stop by to visit and tell stories of growing up on Crooked Island. The bar is fully stocked with ice-cold Kalik (beer of The Bahamas), imported beers, wines and liquors. Guests can relax inside the bar and enjoy the music.
Fresh food
is prepared daily and guests enjoy hearty helpings of locally influenced dishes, including fish, lobster or conch with homemade breads and desserts. The kitchen can accommodate special dietary requests, as long as we know about them well in advance. Breakfast service begins around 7:00 AM in the main lodge's dining room and usually consists of fresh coffee, juices, fruit, and pastries and cooked to order eggs. Each evening the Lodge staff will take your lunch order for the following day. Lunches typically consist of a sandwich prepared on homemade bread served with fruit, chips, cookies and a soft drink or lemonade.Dinner is served American style in the main lodge's dining room and typically consists of a soup or salad, homemade roll, entrée and dessert. Guests have the option of enjoying a quiet dinner with their traveling companion or joining other guests at a larger table for a more social evening.
TV
WIFI
Breakfast
Restaurant
Drinks
Individual toilets
Guide Service
Boat
Spoken Languages
English
Crooked Island, Bahamas 
