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Belize Fly Fishing Holidays Premier Saltwater Fly Fishing

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Prized Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon

Belize is a Caribbean country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. It covers an area of 22,970 square kilometres and shares borders on the north with Mexico, south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. It attracts thousands of tourists each year and is well known for its wildlife, Mayan ruins, and the second-longest barrier reef in the world, which flanks much of the 386 kilometres of coastline.

As well as these things, it’s also renowned for its world-class saltwater fly fishing. Anglers visiting this beautiful country can experience fishing for the ‘Big 3’: the prized Bonefish, Tarpon, and elusive Permit. Its spectacular coastline provides endless saltwater flats, creeks and lagoons, which are the perfect habitat for fishing. It’s easy to see why the fly fishing resorts in Belize see anglers from around the world return year after year.

One of the best fly fishing lodges in Belize is El Pescador; not only does this beautiful resort provide fantastic fly-fishing, but it’s also an exciting and entertaining destination that you can enjoy with your family.

Another popular fly fishing resort in Belize is Turneffe Flats. This destination is known as one of the premier flat fishing areas in the world, with grand slam species caught all year round.

Copal Tree Lodge Belize

Southern Belize’s Copal Tree Lodge is an idyllic high-end jungle hideaway overlooking the Rio Grande River in the ‘Green Heart of Belize’. Its location, setting, beautiful grounds, impeccable food, and service rank it among the finest destinations in the Caribbean, and it’s perfect for couples, families, and anglers alike.

Blue Horizon Lodge Belize

This fishing epicentre known as Blue Horizon Lodge is renowned for its vast array of expansive pancake flats that teem with marine life, and its fabled waters are some of the best places in the world to fish for tailing Permit in shallow water. For decades, Blue Horizon Lodge has been known as 'THE' destination for hardcore Permit anglers.

El Pescador Lodge Belize

This great resort provides fantastic fly-fishing and provides a great safe, exciting and entertaining destination that you can bring and enjoy with your family. The beachfront location of this resort provides several amenities for your enjoyment, whether it is arranging for a massage in the lodge massage room or a day out on the flats.

Turneffe Flats Lodge Belize

Turneffe Flats is one of the world’s premier flats fishing destinations combining a remarkable fishery with excellent English-speaking guides, top-notch equipment and superior service. The ability to sight-fish for Bonefish Permit and Tarpon on any given day makes Turneffe one of the few places where a Grand Slam is always a possibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Family Fishing Destination

As well as providing some of the finest flat fishing in the world, Belize is also the perfect destination for a family fishing holiday.

There’s a wide range of activities for non-angling partners or anglers who want a day off from fishing. These include Catamaran sunset cruises, scuba and snorkelling courses, a round of golf on a private island, a cave tubing adventure or a jungle river cruise.

If you prefer, you can lounge at the pool or on one of the stunning beaches. Every day offers both a great new adventure and a perfect opportunity to relax.

The 'Grand Slam'

Belize offers the saltwater fly fishermen one of the best chances in the world to catch a ‘Grand Slam’, capturing a Bonefish, Tarpon, and elusive Permit all in the same day. It’s also one of the few places where the ‘Super Grand Slam’ is also a possibility, catching the ‘big 3’ as well as a Snook.

Why Is The Fishing In Belize So Good?

Belize is a saltwater anglers paradise and offers some of the best fishing in the world. The healthy populations of Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon, have been protected for over ten years, with a nationwide catch-and-release law. Belize was the first and still the only country in the Caribbean to enforce such a law, and anglers have certainly seen its benefits.

The coastline of Belize is also incredibly diverse, with an interlocking network of rivers, creeks and lagoons as well as shallow water flats. It’s home to the second-longest barrier reef globally, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called Cayes, which host a wide range of rich marine life.

Belize is perfect for Permit, and the country has gained a reputation as the Permit Fishing capital of the world. The shallow bars and flats are generally 1 to 3 feet deep and feature a combination of turtle grass, hard coral, and sand, creating the perfect environment for a shy biting Permit.

How Do You Fish In Belize?

Most of the saltwater flats in Belize are accessible via boat, and the majority of fishing will be sight fishing from the bow of our 16ft Dolphin Super Skiffs. These are custom built in the states and designed to cut through the chop and pole well in skinny water.

However, as well as boat fishing, there are some excellent wading opportunities too. The Bonefish flats start literally at the marina, and the Permit and Tarpon flats extend out as far as a 1.5-hour ride by boat.

The great thing about fishing in Belize is your guide can tailor the fishing packages to suit your preferences.

When Is The Best Time To Fish In Belize?

Unlike many other saltwater fly fishing destinations, Belize is fishable all year round. There is no wrong time to visit, with an average temperature of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit and minimal temperature swing.

Getting To Belize

The most direct route from the UK to the fly fishing resorts in Belize is through the states, typically landing and overnighting in Miami. The following day it’s a direct flight from Miami to Belize, where the lodges’ staff will transfer you the rest of the way.

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