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Belize Fly Fishing  Path: Home > Fly Fishing - Destinations > Belize Fishing - Belize Destinations A "Consistent" Performer The last time we visited Belize River Lodge, Mike Heusner (the owner) looked at us straight in the eye and said, "We fish you longer and harder and feed you better then any lodge in Belize." After a few trips to Belize River over the years it is really hard to disagree with Mike. The coast of Belize is a complex system of river mouths, creeks, lagoons, flats, small cayes, mangrove islands, and the Barrier Reef. The eco system that exists here supports millions of crabs, shrimp, bait fish, and other aquatic life, which is why there is an abundance of game fish; Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, and Barracudas, to name a few. The Belize coast is world known for its Permit fishing. From the lodge, Permit range from 5 to over 30 pounds. The best time to fish for Permit is October through July. This fish is the ultimate fisherman's trophy and the holy grail of saltwater fishing. Bonefish within this ecosystem vary from 2 to 6 pounds, with the majority being 2 to 3 pounds. Bonefish are available year round. Bonefish are considered one of the most powerful fish, per pound for its size. Tarpon, the silver king, is one of the most acrobatic fish sought by anglers. These fish along the coast of Belize range from 5 to over 200 pounds. The bigger Tarpon are mainly found in the months of March through July and September through November. Smaller Tarpon (5 to 60 lbs) are found year round. The explosive Snook can be found in sizes of 5 to 25 pounds. These fish are mainly caught February through November. Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, Barracuda and a large variety of other saltwater game fish can be caught year round along the coast of Belize. The months noted above are typically higher concentrations of those particular fish. Belize River Lodge operates two systems of fishing; fishing from the Lodge and fishing from Motherships. Fishing Cruises Belize River Lodge is proud to be the pioneers in developing live-aboard cruises within Belize. The mothership comes with it's own crew, Captain, Guide, Chef, and flats skiffs. For the truly adventurous sport fisherman or cruising aficionado, this is the ultimate safari. This is the most successful and versatile way to travel to remote locations in order to fish the flats, mangrove channels, rivers, coral reefs, and cayes of belize for Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Barracuda, Jack, Snapper, and many other species of game fish. Grand slams are common on these trips. Living aboard Belize River Lodge’s comfortable mothership allows you to visit a variety of fishing grounds not otherwise accessible in this, the last uncrowded region left in the Caribbean. Fishing is from comfortable 23 Panga flats skiffs. No long runs in the skiff, since your captain has anchored your mothership in a calm protected area near the fishing. At the end of the day, retire to your luxurious floating resort to relax and enjoy one of the spectacular sunsets which are only available in the tropics. Enjoy refreshments in the fully air-conditioned comfort of your yacht. You will easily forget about diets this week as you enjoy excellent meals prepared by our on-board chef. This is truly the ultimate get-away-from-it-all fishing vacation with no schedules to keep. We take care of all the details, you fish and relax. We offer full fishing cruises aboard the mothership. We also offer vacation cruises, which are similar to fishing cruises but with much less emphasis on fishing. The 23' skiffs are towed behind the motor yacht and used for fishing, trolling, snorkeling the spectacular Caribbean sea and wonderful, colorful Barrier Reef, and also exploring the beautiful cayes, beaches, and shore areas. The vacation cruise is for those who want to be away from it all, for fun filled family holidays or for the two or three couples looking for a very relaxing vacation. Let your crew, captain, mate & cook, do all the work while you relax and enjoy yourselves. The mothership is named the M.V. Blue Yonder, a 52' Chris Craft motoryacht. This air-conditioned vessel features two bedrooms with two single beds in each. It has two bathrooms, one with a freshwater, hot and cold shower. A large salon/dining area to relax in offers a radio/cassette player. An open air aft deck, with table and chairs. This is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy cocktails. The fly bridge offers a great place to watch sunrises and sunsets. Fishing from the Lodge Guests stay in the comfortable, well kept mahogany lodge, which is located in a setting of tropical greenery and colorful flowers on the bank of the Belize Olde River. Fishing is from 23' fiberglass panga skiffs, usually two anglers to a skiff with an experienced professional guide. The flats, cayes, reef, mangrove channels, Belize River, Sibun River, Manatee River, Black Creek, and several other creeks & lagoons in between are the areas fished from the Lodge in a normal five day fishing package. This is a very large area with a great variety of fishing conditions, fish species, and scenery. Game fish species generally found in this area include Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Cubera Snapper, Jacks, Barracuda, Grouper, and others. Visual Grand Slams & Back Country Grand Slams occur every day. Landed Slams will depend upon your skill, the fish, & a little luck. Many species of birds and other wildlife such as Manatees, Howler Monkeys, Iguanas, Turtles, and occasionally Crocodiles may be seen while fishing from the Lodge. Comfortable skiffs, modern outboard engines, and English speaking, professional licensed guides help make this a memorable fishing vacation. Accommodations The Belize River Lodge rests quietly on the lush, green banks of the Belize Olde River. This beautiful mahogany lodge is situated amidst a lush tropical setting. Balmy breezes rich with bird song drift among the private cottages. Relax and enjoy the Belizean hospitality & a combination of fine Belizean-Creole-American cuisine. The Belize River Lodge is a tried and proven world-class fishing lodge in continuous operation since 1960. It was the first fishing lodge built in Belize. Eco-Adventures The country of Belize is a very interesting place to visit with a diverse culture and landscape. Requests from anglers and non-fishing visitors wishing to know and see more of Belize have prompted the Belize River Lodge to offer customized personalized half day and full day tours. Therefore, come and relax, and listen to the sounds of the jungle wildlife. Inhale the fragrances of the beautiful flowering plants. Come and experience the natural beauty of tropical Belize. Belize River Lodge tours are guided by English speaking guides or tour operators, in whom we have total confidence. Belize City The old capital of British Honduras is situated on the coast & is surrounded by mangroves. It is still the busiest & largest population center of Belize. The Swing Bridge, St. John's Cathedral, Foreshore, Courthouse, Baron Bliss Lighthouse, & Princess Margaret Drive are areas of interest. Included in this visit is a stop at Her Majesty's prison, which is now the Belize museum. The museum has a showing of pictures of old British Honduras and a wonderful collection of Mayan artifacts. Ian Anderson's Cave Tours Explore the mayan ceremonial caves (Xibalba). Mayan shamans & priests used these caves for many ceremonial purposes. There are two tours that we recommend, Footprint Cave, which is a float tube wet tour, & Ceremonial Cave, which is a dry cave tour. View the ceremonial alters, artifacts, pottery, along with natural cave crystal stalagmites & stalactites. Enjoy your day exploring the mystical world of Xibalba. Tikal Fly over the Belize & Guatemala jungle to the Mayan site of Tikal & the temples of the grand jaguar. Of all the Maya sites in the region, Tikal is one of the most restored. Approximately 90,000 people lived around this acropolis. Exotic birds, wildlife, & the sacred Ceiba tree will be seen on this tour. And many more.... To check availability or for more information call us at 1-800-638-7405. Or feel free to send an email: Contact Us |
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