GRACE BAY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Bottom Fishing off Grace Bay: An Eight‑Hour Day of Reef Battles and Turquoise Silence
An 8‑hour private bottom‑fishing charter from Grace Bay for groups up to eight, chasing snapper, grouper, barracuda and a parade of tropical species aboard luxury boats.
Bottom Fishing off Grace Bay: An Eight‑Hour Day of Reef Battles and Turquoise Silence.
Spend a full day on the turquoise lagoon of Turks and Caicos where coral heads and inner‑reef channels turn up an almost endless variety of colourful bottom fish. This family‑friendly, full‑day bottom‑fishing trip offers frequent action — from panfish and snapper to the sudden, heart‑stopping charge of a barracuda — aboard Grand Slam Fishing Charters’ luxury vessels.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Serendipity & Shady Grady — luxury, shade and range
The fleet uses two purpose‑built boats well suited to a family day on the water: the Intrepid 377 'Serendipity' with cabin A/C, full bathroom, custom sunshades and bow pads, and the Grady‑White 'Shady Grady' with plentiful shade and an onboard bathroom.
Reef heads, fast fights and a roster of tropical species
Fishing centers on coral heads and inner‑reef structure where snapper, grouper, yellowtail, cero, triggerfish, grunts and hogfish are common — and where hooked fish are sometimes intercepted by predators such as barracuda, turning a routine catch into a dramatic fight.
Turquoise shallows and a 30‑minute run to the inner reef
After roughly a 30‑minute run across the nature reserve and shallow turquoise water you arrive at the inner reef and its coral heads — the productive grounds for the day’s bottom fishing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
An eight‑hour private charter unfolds from a relaxed cruise across vivid shallows into reef country, then a patient, active rhythm of setting anchors or trolling outside the barrier reef and dropping lines around coral heads. Expect frequent strikes, a mix of species on every drift, and family‑friendly pacing aboard roomy, comfortable boats.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8‑hour private charter.
Prepare for a full day on the water; boats provide shade and onboard bathrooms, and Serendipity includes a cabin with A/C and a full bathroom.
Charters run on Serendipity (Intrepid 377) or Shady Grady (Grady‑White Canyon 306); private charters are offered for up to eight passengers.
Charters are offered starting at $3,400.00, plus applicable taxes, licenses and fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the bottom fishing trip?
The charter is an 8‑hour private trip.
How many people can join a charter?
Private charters accommodate up to eight passengers.
What kinds of fish can we expect to catch?
Typical catches include snapper, grouper, yellowtail, cero and a variety of other panfish; barracuda and other predators are also encountered around the reef heads.
Which boats are used for the trip and what amenities do they have?
The operator uses Serendipity (Intrepid 377, cabin with A/C and full bathroom, sunshades and pads) and Shady Grady (Grady‑White Canyon 306, ample shade and bathroom aboard).
Where do you fish during the day?
After about a 30‑minute run across the nature reserve you fish inner‑reef coral heads or, depending on location and conditions, outside the barrier reef trolling or at anchor in channels.