Walker's Cay National Park
National Park Marine reserve protecting coral reefs and marine life
A marine and island park in the northern Bahamas, Walker’s Cay National Park attracts sport fishers and divers for offshore reefs, clear water and big-game fishing.
How to Get to Walker's Cay National Park #
Walker’s Cay is accessible only by boat or private plane. From Freeport (Grand Bahama), charter boats and fishing operators run multi-hour trips; small aircraft operators provide private flights from Grand Bahama’s airport for experienced pilots. Most visitors approach as part of a fishing or snorkel charter based in Freeport or West End.
Tips for Visiting Walker's Cay National Park #
- Visit early morning to catch the shallow-water flats at low tide when bonefish and permit move closest to shore.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a good hat - the Cay has no shade and the sun is sharp even on breezy days.
- If planning to snorkel, ask local captains about currents; some channels can be deceptively swift.
Best Time to Visit Walker's Cay National Park #
Choose the Bahamian winter (Nov-Apr) for the calm seas and best visibility; summer brings heat, rain and hurricane risk.
Dry season (Nov-Apr)
Nov-Apr · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Lower humidity, clearer water and calmer seas - best for boats, fishing and snorkelling.
Wet / hurricane season (Jun-Nov)
Jun-Nov · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Warmer water and higher risk of storms; fewer charter boats and more intermittent closures.
Weather & Climate near Walker's Cay National Park #
Climate
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight
February
Weather
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight
March
Weather
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight
April
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight
May
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight
June
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight
July
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight
August
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight
September
Weather
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight
October
Weather
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight
November
Weather
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight
December
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight
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