Ever dreamt of completing your own Caribbean Grand Slam? Or maybe enjoying some fly-fishing from the flats of a gorgeous, uninhabited island? Whatever your idea of amazing fishing, there’s no better place to be an angler than Belize.
Here are some great reasons why you should book your 2023 fishing trip to Belize right now:
1 – Fishing Season
It’s always warm in Belize, and the varying tides up and down the coast and along the reef make for great fishing all year round. All you need is a fishing license ($20 for a week or $50 for a month) which you can purchase online ahead of time. Even on a “bad” day, the fishing is always good or excellent in Belize.
2 – Beautiful Nature
Tranquil, mangrove-lined lagoons, white-sand beaches, verdant flats, sandy atolls, spits of dry land on the reef, and a huge network of freshwater rivers and estuaries mean that Belize is home to a myriad of beautiful spots to enjoy fishing. Lagoons compromise five percent of the mainland, and there are over 400 offshore islands, so you’ll never run out of gorgeous places to fish. And because Belize is so uncrowded, you’ll always be able to find a tranquil spot.
3 – Fantastic Fly-fishing
Many people consider Belize to be the fly-fishing capital of the world. There’s even an island called Tarpon Caye, which should tell you just how prevalent species like permit, bonefish, snook, and tarpon are in the waters of Belize. Many anglers have achieved the coveted Super Slam (catching all four species in a single day) because the fly-fishing is just that good in Belize.
4 – Deep Sea Fishing
Not to be outdone, the deeper waters on the outer edge of the reef are home to some really amazing fishing, too. Unlike the overfished waters of Mexico, the reef in Belize is teeming with some truly big specimens of sailfish, mahi-mahi, bonito, wahoo, king mackerel, blackfin tuna, and marlin.
5 – So Many Species
A partial(!) list of sport fishing species that thrive in Belize includes Jack Crevalle, snook, grouper, snapper, marlin, great barracuda, tarpon, amberjack, snook, permit, bonefish, wahoo, sailfish, and lionfish. So many choices!
If you’d like to enjoy some fishing in Belize, the ideal fishing resort to stay in is Chabil Mar. Located steps from the beach on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula, Chabil Mar has a number of Belize fishing vacation packages perfectly suited to help make your angling dream come true.
