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Orvis Endorsed Fishing Lodge and Resort in Belize
This lodge offers the highest level of service and the best guides on the island. In addition to the fabulous flats fishing, you can also fish the second longest reef for many different species!
Whether you’re fishing Belize on the flats stalking the Grand Slam, diving in and around our world famous barrier reef, or just relaxing in a tropical paradise, this Orvis Endorsed fly fishing lodge and resort will help you plan the perfect Belize vacation. Known as offering world-class fly-fishing, Ambergris Caye is a top choice for anglers, eco adventures, couples and families looking for the best of Belize.
This resort offers a variety of activities that are perfect for families or a couples retreat.
Other than their flats fishing they offer Snorkeling, Sailing, Manatee Watch and Snorkeling, Parasailing, Kayaking, Reef Fishing, Scuba Diving Trips, Cave Tubing, Zip-line Adventure, Belize Zoo, and Spa Services! Many of these activities are available in several different locations as well!
- 5 star accommodations.
- All four species of the grand slam are available in this area (Tarpon, Snook, Permit, and Bonefish).
- The shallow water of Belize offers the only classic tarpon flats outside South Florida.
- Offshore fishing on the reef for tuna, wahoo, king fish, barracuda, snapper, and grouper.
- February to August is the best time of year.
- Excellent corporate retreat.
- Great spouse and/or family destination.
- Any fishing experience level can be accommodated.
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Resort Lodging
Bring your wife and family, even if they don’t fish!
This trip is based on double occupancy room and guiding and is inclusive of round trip air, land, and sea transfers between Belize International Airport and the resort located on Ambergris Caye. Also included in the package are three meals per day, Belizean beverages, hotel and sales tax, use of pool, kayaks, bikes, wifi, etc.
There are several options for lodging depending which accommodations you desire. The first is the main lodge with 14 bedrooms. Each room has its own bathroom with an over head fan and air conditioning. Each room has its own private view of the beach front. This lodging option is also located several miles from the town of San Pedro with its night life, gift shops, and restaurants.
Another option for lodging during your stay is the beach front villas which overlook the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Villas are 3 bedrooms and 3 bath homes with lock off configuration which allows for complete privacy during your stay. These beautiful homes welcome you to paradise with a tropical feel and design.
This 5 star resort provides the highest quality of Caribbean cuisine with their fish coming from local waters and with meats coming from local farms on the mainland of Belize. There are also Vegan or Vegetarian options. Prepare yourself for some of the best food you have ever eaten.
Stalk the flats for tarpon, bonefish and permit!
At this fishing resort you can achieve the anglers’ ultimate dream – a Grand Slam of bonefish, tarpon and permit. The saltwater flats of Belize are world renowned for offering the opportunity to sight cast to tarpon 12 months a year. Fishing Belize lagoons can turn up lady fish or snook, or you can go offshore to the reef into the deep water for tuna and wahoo. Troll the reef for king fish or barracuda. Jig the bottom for snapper and grouper. The choice is yours.
All guides for this trip are highly experienced in all aspects of your flats experience.
Many of the guides have been taught for years by their father or uncle before they were allowed to captain their own boat. With their vast knowledge of how the fish behave and move these guides prove to be some of the best in the business.
Best time to go fishing in Belize
As with any fishing the weather will play a roll in your trip and the experience and fishing you will encounter is dependent upon this uncontrollable factor. For the most part inclement weather such as wind or rain storms move through and over the island quickly. The months on Ambergris Caye tend to blend together and anglers experience great fishing year round. Below is an idea of what to expect during any given month.
January
On calm days you should see as many as 50-75 tarpon, 20-90 pound range. Generally, bone and tarpon fishing are good; reef fishing good to excellent on calm days.
February
Fish are plentiful on the flats if the wind isn’t too strong. Tarpon in the 20-90 pound range. Bones, Permit, and tarpon fishing are good, but weather-dependent. Reef fishing is excellent.
March
Plenty of 20-90 pound tarpon on the calmer days. Plenty of bonefish. Tarpon in lagoons. Reef fishing good to excellent. Permit schooled up in good numbers.
April
Lots of tarpon, 40-100 pounds, and they are more aggressive. Migrating tarpon start coming onto the reefs. It’s a good month for permit too. Usually large schools of small permit, and plenty of bones. Reef fishing excellent.
May
Generally our hottest month, with calm-to-light breezes. It’s not uncommon to see huge schools of 200-300 bones. Tarpon on both flats and the reef. Reef fishing is good to excellent.
June
Bone fishing is excellent as it always is from April through October. Tarpon on both the flats and reef. Reef fishing good to excellent.
July, August, and September
Usually calm and warm. Great fishing. Lots of bones, lots of tarpon to well over 100 pounds. We consider this the best tarpon season of the year. The most and the largest tarpon have been caught in August and September. We also find some of the largest permit of the year during tarpon migration.
October
Lots of tarpon, large and aggressive. Bones are larger and more aggressive too. Big schools of jack crevalle are also on the flats now and it is a good month for the larger permit. Reef fishing fair to good. If there is a lot of rainfall on the mainland, snook arrive on the flats in large numbers. The lodge record for the most tarpon landed in a single day was had in October by Dick Smith with 7 tarpon landed and another 5 jumped.
November
There are plenty of 60-100 pound tarpon on the flats. Jack crevalle and bone fishing are also good. Reef fishing good to excellent.
December
If the sun stays out there are plenty of barracuda, bones, and tarpon (40-80 pounds) on the flats. Jacks and ladyfish too. The full moon brings grouper and snappers to the reef to spawn. Reef fishing good to excellent.
Travel Information
- Nearest Airport: Belize City, Belize (TZA)
- When you arrive in Belize city you will take a 15 minute hopper flight to the town of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.
- When you arrive in San Pedro a representative will be there to handle your luggage.
- They will either drive you to the resort or you will take a water taxi to the resort.
- This is arranged by the Outfitter and is included in the cost of the trip.
Booking Information
Interested in booking this trip? If you have not yet received pricing please request it here, and be sure to reference the trip number at the top of this page. Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing. Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.
Includes
- Days specified in the chosen package
- Transfers between Belize City and your resort
- Hotel tax
- Sales tax where applicable
- All meals and hors d’ oeuvres
- Belizean beverages at bar
- Use of amenities (pools, wifi, kayaks, bikes, paddle boards, etc.)
Not Included
- Fishing License
- Imported liquor or wine
- Park Fees (If applicable)
- Fishing gear (can be borrowed in some cases)
- Diving gear (can be rented)
- Trip Insurance
- Gratuities for Staff
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We look forward to assisting you in finding and booking an amazing fishing trip with the best guides and outfitters in the world. Contact us to get on the books.