Founded as one of the first fishing lodges in Belize, El Pescador has three generations of guide staff working full time that know every detail of the flats surrounding Ambergris Caye and beyond. You won't find a more experienced group of full-time professional Belize guides and staff anywhere.
All El Pescador guides are native San Pedranos born and raised on the island and all speak English. We pride ourselves on having some of the most experienced guides in Belize. Many of our guides have been with us for over 30 years. Now our second and third generation of El Pescador guides is in full swing! Most of them have been trained by their fathers and uncles with whom they typically spend a decade learning the craft before becoming a Captain of their own flats boat. Our guides’ encyclopedic knowledge of this fishery comes from a lifetime dedicated to learning where the fish are and how they behave. El Pescador guides are talented casters and will be happy to provide instruction during your fishing day.
Communication is key to success. Communicate with your guide throughout the day. Do you want to bonefish all day? Is there a chance for permit or tarpon? Are you interested in different species? If you would like help or advice, please do not hesitate to ask. Maybe you change your mind during the day and want to see if a different opportunity is available, ask away! If you have been tarpon fishing for 3 hours without a bite and you feel like you need a tug desperately, ask to go catch a bonefish! If you enjoy wading, just ask the guide. The point is that the guide will not know what you are feeling unless you tell him.
All El Pescador guides have obtained a Belize Port Authority Boat Master’s license, are licensed Belize Tourism Board Tour Guides and are First Aid certified. Every guide’s boat has PFDs, a fire extinguisher and a cell phone for emergencies.
El Pescador guides receive continuing education annually on various topics of interest ranging from angler service, to local flora and fauna, to poling, casting instruction and even photography.