SEASONS / FISH SPECIES

You can fish Belize any month of the year. However, we try to pick the months that are usually best when combining stable weather with few anglers on the flats. Belize offers good fly fishing for both bonefish, tarpon and permit with bonus shots at barracuda and the hard fighting jack crevalle. The bonefish are not big – usually up to 0,5-1,5 kilos (1-3 lbs) – but the are pretty easy and even beginners in saltwater will enjoy some success.

The permit are as difficult as everywhere else but often we see good numbers of fish and big ones, too. Tarpon are probably the main attraction in the area of Belize that we fish. Unless you specifically target baby tarpon, they have a really nice average size. Most fish we hook are in the 20-45 kilos (45-100 lbs) region. On a fly rod that is plenty to keep you busy for a while!

WHAT WE THINK

Belize is a great choice for fly fishing in saltwater – and at a reasonable price. It might be the right destination if you think are are ready for big tarpon on the fly but would like others options to fall back on when you find out that hooking and landing tarpon is not always that easy.

Instead of being confined to a fishing lodge we prefer to stay in a cozy little town off the coast, visiting different restaurants every night and soaking in some local culture.

Our trips to Belize are also small "saltwater seminars" as our tour leader is always and experienced saltwater fly fisherman and always available for help and advice. When arriving in Belize we educate you on fishing and fighting techniques, and every day after fishing you can get help with leaders, flies or your casting.

Our local guides has become personal friends over the years and we have a great time with them, too.
Belize is mainly for fly fishing but we have had a few anglers spinning and/or live baiting over the years.