From shallow bonefish flats to blue-water pelagics and oceanic whitetip dives, Cat Island’s geography makes water the island’s biggest playground.
Cat Island gives anglers access to deep Atlantic water without the congestion of a major marina destination. Local guides target species such as mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna and billfish seasonally, while reef fishing can produce snapper and grouper.
Bonefishing is equally important: creeks, flats and protected shallows create classic Bahamian sight-fishing opportunities.
Bahamas Fishing InformationThe Bahamas Ministry of Tourism specifically lists Cat Island among top destinations for oceanic whitetip shark diving.
Seasonal shark encounters in deep, clear water have made Cat Island a serious bucket-list destination for experienced divers and photographers.
Clear water, reef systems and drop-offs create dive opportunities for marine life, coral, walls and underwater photography.
Greenwood Beach Resort Dive Shop offers diving, snorkeling and equipment; Thunderbird Enterprise advertises wall, wreck, reef and deep-sea experiences.
At 206 feet, Mount Alvernia is the highest point in The Bahamas. The stone Hermitage was built by Father Jerome in 1939.
Cat Island is deeply associated with Bahamian Rake & Scrape music, celebrated during the annual festival and heard in island bars and gatherings.
Quiet stretches range from white sands at Old Bight to rose-colored beaches near Port Howe, often with few people in sight.
See Cat Island homes, beachfront land and development opportunities currently marketed through the Bahamas MLS.