Solitude- the vast expanse of flats and adjoining reefs twisted and sea-smoothed driftwood, coral outcroppings, white sand bottom dotted with sea urchins, waving turtle grass, loggerhead sponges, and sea cucumbers. The coral-strew bottom is alive with a myriad of tiny swimming creatures. Great banks of cumulus clouds building on the horizon, a bright, burning sun, and the whisper of a steady, sea laden wind from the sea combine to give one a sense of insignificance and a feeling of awe at the intricacy of such a world."  -Jack Samson discussing fishing Guanaja in his book, Permit on a Fly

Because of our location on Roatan, we are able to offer our guests the unique opportunity of being able to fish the island of Guanaja (pronounced Gwan-AH-ha), about 30 miles to the east of Roatan. Years ago, Guanaja supported two successful fly fishing lodges that were unfortunately lost in a hurricane. Since then, the plentiful sand flats surrounding the steep, mountainous island have been left all but untouched. Trips to Guanaja have been quite fruitful; some of the biggest bonefish caught by our lodge have been caught there. 

Weather and sea conditions greatly effect whether or not we can make the trip across to Guanaja. Despite the fact that it is less than 10 miles of open ocean, in the wrong conditions it can be very dangerous and we take care not to put any of our guides or guests at risk. Because of this uncertainty, we can plan your trip to Guanaja after you arrive at Mango Creek in order to choose the days with the best weather conditions.    

Fishing Guanaja comes at an additional cost. Trips can include an overnight stay at a charming hotel called Graham’s Place if you choose to fish there more than one day. The following is a description of our various options. Please note that these costs are ADDITIONAL to the regular cost of guided fishing ($200 per person double and $280 single):

1) One day on “High Rocks,” the lodge’s sports fishing boat:

You will leave here, weather permitting, in the morning with a packed lunch, go across the ten mile strait to Guanaja, fish for the day, and return to Mango Creek so as to arrive before dark. For this package, which includes a driver for the sports fishing boat, meals, beverages and fuel, we charge:

2 people - $400 per person per day (at least two guests are required to make the trip)

3 people $300 per person per day

4 people $250 per person per day.

2). Two days on “High Rocks”:

For a two day trip, you leave here in the morning with a packed lunch, fish all day at Guanaja, then eat dinner and spend the night at a hotel on Guanaja. The next day, you fish all day, returning to Mango Creek before dark. The price for this package is:

2 people - $600 per person, for 2 days minimum 2 people

3 people - $450 per person for 2 days

4 people - $375 per person for 2 days

This includes the services of our fishing guide, a driver for the sports fishing boat, one packed lunch, on-board beverages brought from Mango Creek, and fuel. It DOES NOT include dinner the first night, the cost of accommodation on Guanaja, breakfast or lunch for the second day, or beverages purchased ashore at a restaurant or bar.

2) One day with the fishing skiffs.

We would take two of our normal skiffs so that there is a ‘buddy boat’ in case of emergency. Because we need to use two skiffs, we require at least two fishermen to go. Cost for this type of day trip is $150 per person over and above the regular day rate for fishing, with a two person minimum.