Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LUCAYAN NATIONAL PARK TO MCLEAN'S TOWN
The route to
McLean's Town
(population 3740) is normally taken by those seeking a boat
ride to Sweeting's Cay, Lightbourne and Deep Water Cays for snorkeling or the excellent
bonefishing. On the way you will pass sleepy Freetown and High Rock settlements. About
10 miles east, beyond the Burma Oil Depot (with a harbor facility for the world's largest
supertankers), is Pelican Point Beach and Rocky Creek, which harbors another blue hole.
McLean's Town residents live off their conch and lobster fishing, and some also act as
bonefishing guides.
Deep Water Cay
attracts fishing fans while
Sweeting's Cay
(population 480) holds a
small fishing village and some visitors' accommodations. Lightbourne Cay has a lovely
beach and shallows that are a snorkeler's dream.
Captain Phil & Mel's Bonefishing Guide Service
( 242-353-3960;
www.bahamasbonefishing.net
;
half-/full-day $350/450) provides customers with transport-
ation to/from Freeport.
Sleeping & Eating
Bishop's Bonefish Resort, Restaurant & Bar
MOTEL $$
( 242-353-5485; High Rock Beach; r $100; ) Seven bright beachfront motel rooms
cater to hardcore bonefishers. An on-site bar and popular local restaurant serve Bahamian
dishes and burgers; when the weather's nice, the beachfront gazebo bar is the place to be.
Miss Zelma's Conch Stand
BAHAMIAN, SEAFOOD $
( Pink house on the right as you enter McLean's Town) Freeport-dwellers will often plan an
entire weekend trip out to McLean's Town for the sole purpose of dining on Miss Zelma's
cracked conch. It may take a while - Zelma cooks everything from scratch in her freestand-
ing home kitchen, so take a drive around town while you wait. Be sure to come on Saturday
for her famous crab rice. Outdoor seating only, cash-only.
Smitty's One Stop Shop
FAST FOOD $
( 242-353-4242; Bevans Town; mains $6-10) About 5 miles east of Lucayan National
Park, Smitty's serves burgers and basic fare; sells gasoline and has a general store.
Deep Water Cay
LODGE $$$
( 888-420-6202;
www.deepwatercay.com
;
Deep Water Cay; package rates incl fishing
per 3 nights from $1700, to $4000 per 7 nights;
) On a private island with its own
