Belize Fishing Reports - Ambergris Caye and more..

Belize Fishing Reports - Ambergris Caye

October 22, 2023

Ambergris Caye's El Pescador Lodge and Villas had an exciting week with a refreshing cold front, successful fishing adventures, and even a glimpse of an eclipse. If you're seeking a thrilling fly fishing experience in Belize's tropical paradise, pack your bags and join us at El Pescador for an unforgettable adventure. 🌴🎣 #BelizeAdventure #ElPescadorExperience

October 15, 2023

We had a quiet week at El Pescador. We spent more time working on projects than fishing this week. But we enjoyed the time that we spent with guests on the water. Some first-time fly fishers were very successful with bonefish, and we caught quite a few Jack Crevalle this week. The permit that we did catch were excellent fish. We didn't put as many boats out as usual, but we had some really good fishing for the folks who did get out there. Another great week in Belize!

October 8, 2023

Quality time and new experiences were made during Father/Son week at El Pescador Lodge. Anglers were rewarded with huge snook stalking the flats and snapper from 800 feet below. When not fishing there was pool time, beach adventures, and exploring Mayan ruins, making memories to last a lifetime. A couple of trip slams also added to the adventure.

September 24, 2023

This past week at Ambergris Caye was buzzing with excitement as Mossy Creek Flyfishing enthusiasts joined us, with Nick finally breaking his tarpon curse! Young anglers marked their debut, showcasing a growing passion for the sport, especially for tarpon and a diverse range of fish species. With serene mornings and shining sun, we ventured to the mainland and pursued permit, encountering and landing several impressive tarpon. Keep an eye out for the increasing schools of Jack Crevalle! As we gear up for another week, our boats are set with devoted permit fishermen. Here's to more thrilling catches! 🎣

September 17, 2023

Despite light fishing during Carnivale celebrations, El Pescador guests made the most of amberjack and permit spottings around Ambergris Caye. A major highlight was Christine's epic Grand Slam catch demonstrating her skills honed across repeat visits.

September 10, 2023

It was a banner week for fishing at El Pescador Lodge with anglers like Dan and Sandy catching their first permit ever, Bob completing his Grand Slam dream, and Orvis guide Forrest returning to host an exciting trip. The great weather and cooperative fish made for an epic fishing report with too many highlights to mention! Plenty more details in the full report.

September 3, 2023

Despite fewer boats out due to Hurricane Idalia, some anglers had fantastic fishing this week in Ambergris Caye, Belize, including Bob landing tarpon over 100 pounds and Nate achieving the coveted Grand Slam of bonefish, permit, and tarpon. The incoming weather looks promising for more great flats fishing in the days ahead.

August 27, 2023

Despite lighter guest numbers this week, those who visited enjoyed excellent fishing. A weather system brought rain and westerly winds, but fortunately moved on quickly. The calm, overcast days allowed anglers to sight cast to tarpon up to 100 lbs. When the sun emerged, the permit fishing turned on and was excellent, with several nice fish landed. Snook fishing also benefited from the west wind. Overall, we had 3 grand slams this week - congratulations to Katie, Marc and Brent! Even with some unsettled weather, skilled anglers made the most of the opportunities.

August 20, 2023

The Orvis Grand Slam School was in town with anglers eager to fish and learn. Many "firsts" were recorded, and memories made. Our good friend, Dan Davala, was host and instructor for the group. Dan has been heading up the saltwater trips for Orvis Travel for a long time, and it's always great to see him at El Pescador.We had a couple more slams this week! Mark and Chris both had Grand Slams on the fly.

August 13, 2023

With five Grand Slams and plenty of nice Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit landed plus the great weather we had we would sum it up as just fantastic.

August 6, 2023

Large tarpon were caught early in the week, while the permit fishing was excellent due to the sun. Although bonefish were not the main focus, there were plenty of big bonefish tailing in the lagoons, providing excellent fishing opportunities. Some snook were also caught in the lagoons, flats, and nearby docks. The standout of the week, however, was the number of slams achieved by the fishermen. Phil R had a spin slam, John F had a Grand Slam, and even got another one later in the week. Gary and Brent both got Grand Slams on the same day, along with some extra permit catches. Overall, it was a special week for the Grand Slams.

July 30, 2023

This week at El Pescador Lodge in Belize overflowed with fishing excitement and surprises - from feisty tarpon taking boats for wild rides to permit keeping anglers guessing. Father and son Kyle and Jackson made history, each landing a Grand Slam in one day! Though we bid farewell to beloved director Will Stephens, he'll always be family. Come chase thrills at El Pescador and stay for the memories with this special community that will last a lifetime.

July 23, 2023

The fishing report covers a busy week at the lodge with two groups of guests overlapping. The first group focused on spin fishing and had great success, including multiple anglers achieving their first Grand Slams. Some in the second group tried out fly fishing on handmade bamboo rods, and many caught fish on their first attempts. It was an enjoyable week with great fishing for both rookie and experienced anglers.

July 16, 2023

Great week of fishing paired with awesome weather. Lots of bonefish landed, impressive numbers of Tarpon and some nice Permit. Guest Jim chalked up another Grand Slam making his lodge total of three!

July 9, 2023

Join us for exciting fishing adventures in Belize! This week, our anglers had thrilling encounters with migratory tarpon, including a 130+ pounder that put up an 8-hour fight. Despite challenges, we successfully landed the fish before sundown. Tarpon fishing has been excellent overall, while permit were a bit harder to find due to cloud cover. We're also thrilled to have renowned angler Hutch Hutchinson from Orvis teaching the Orvis Grand Slam school. Join our friendly and experienced crew to improve your skills and enjoy great fishing. Don't miss the ongoing Lobster Fest in San Pedro as lobster season returns, adding culinary delights to your experience. Book now and create unforgettable memories on Belize's beautiful waters!

July 2, 2023

Overall the fishing was excellent, but there were a few periods that were very tough too. One of our guests, Brett, caught some nice tarpon from the lodge dock and had some shots at good permit. We also had some big schools of bonefish lurking along the new seawall, so there was good fishing right from the lodge.

June 18, 2023

Fishing has remained excellent, the only negative being too few big Tarpon. Skies have seen a few clouds, but we still had a lot of sun. Some really good Permit have been caught this week. Lots of Tarpon have been hooked and jumped, which is common when Tarpon fishing. Bonefish have been plentiful and grabby when we looked for them.

June 11, 2023

Tarpon fishing continues to be very good as we target the larger fish and continue to try and land the big ones! Permit fishing was solid when we found time to chase them. The bonefish were plentiful, and some excellent fish were caught. John Way and his Montana crowd had a good week with us and we look forward to seeing them again soon.

June 4, 2023

Excellent weather continues, with our anglers finding success on medium to large Tarpon and Permit. The bonefishing was excellent. We have had calm winds in the morning and a nice breeze in the afternoon. One grand slam on a first day of fishing!

May 28, 2023

Excellent weather continues with our anglers finding success with large tarpon and permit. There were three Grand Slams for the week.