Belize Fishing Reports - Ambergris Caye and more..

Belize Fishing Reports - Ambergris Caye

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.

May 21, 2023

Beautiful weather. That was the key for the week. We had some groups from Orvis in this week, which is always a great time. We saw a lot of good Tarpon, jumped a bunch of them, and landed a few. Permit were plentiful at times but, as always, finicky and spooky. Some nice ones were landed, so a good permit week. Jimmy caught a huge mutton snapper on the fly and shared it with everyone when the kitchen cooked it up for bar snacks. Stephen got a grand slam with some lovely fish. And, of course, good times were had by all.

May 14, 2023

We saw the wind pick up a touch this week, but it made for very comfortable weather when it did. We saw plenty of fish and landed a 30+ pound permit on the fly. Had another Grand Slam this week and came so close to another. We had a great time chasing fish this week!

May 7, 2023

It was another great week in Belize. A lot of good weather and good fishing. Our regular trade winds from the east were in effect, and it made for a very comfortable week on the island. We had a couple of grand slams and came close for some other anglers.

April 23, 2023

We had a good weather week here on Ambergris Caye with just a bit of rain, mainly sunny. Some nice Permit landed, and while we saw many more most were not taking our offerings. As for the Tarpon, we weren't seeing as many as last week. Our guests managed to jump a bunch and landed six. Tarpon will always test your skills. Bonefish action is almost always good to excellent; this week was no exception—some lovely larger Bones made for some singing reels, and even the small ones think they are goliaths. Plan your visit and join in the action!

April 16, 2023

The wind was down but picked up a little. The fish became harder to find, but the bite was better. Generally, clear skies meant good visibility and a lot of shots at permit again. Some Guests hooked up with some migratory tarpon but didn't boat any this week. The Bonefish were consistent this week, with some boats well into double digits caught in a day. One super slam for Capt. Cesar and guest Danny!

April 9, 2023

What a gorgeous week of weather and with the arrival of big tarpon reels were singing to the strain. Water clear all around, Permit active with some landed. A good number of big Yellowtail Jacks slashing and nailing flies. Lots of great bonefish as usual. Wish you were here!

April 2, 2023

The weather was comfortable, fishing was solid with some excellent periods, and there were many chances at permit but fewer sightings of Tarpon. Additionally, good wade fishing opportunities were available for Bonefish and some Permit.

March 26, 2023

Some high winds have returned this week. Fishing has still been good, but open water has been rougher, so we have concentrated our fishing on the back side of the island.

March 12, 2023

We have been enjoying our normal tradewinds this week, which has shown in excellent fishing due to an influx of sargassum that had a lot of fish working the reef side of the islands. We found fish consistently and generally had fish to work all day out there. They weren't as consistent about eating, but life can't be perfect! All in all, a great week to be in Belize.

March 5, 2023

Bouts of high winds gusting above 25 mph had hampered fishing conditions this past week until the weekend when winds returned to normal levels. The sun has been out consistently, though. Permit and Tarpon were challenging to see on the flats despite the sunny weather because the wind created more chop on the water. Fish were relatively grabby when we could get on them, and the weekend was more fun with gentler breezes.