Category Archives: Belize

A general guide to fly fishing in Belize

Guide Dubs Young and his client with a big Belize permit

Fly fishing in Belize Belize is well known for the famous flats fishing opportunities from its northern border with Mexico to the south border with Guatemala. The most noted of these flats fisheries is found on Ambergris Caye, Turneffe Atoll, the inshore waters near Placencia and Punta Gorda...Read more

Southern Belize Fly Fishing Trip Report: Copal Tree Lodge

Belize is home to some of the world’s best flats fishing on a fly rod. The small country is protected by one of the longest barrier reefs in the world (second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef). The barrier reef system that runs the length of the country protects a vast interior network of...Read more

3 Best Destinations to Catch Your 1st Permit

One lucky angler with his first permit on a fly

Fly Fishing for your first permit Fly Fishing for permit often becomes a lifelong endeavor. But before anglers become consumed with hunting, stalking, casting, and hopefully hooking, you'll need to catch your first permit. Like so many other things in life, not angling related things, the first...Read more

Belize Trip Report: Turneffe Flats Atoll

Saltwater fishing trip to Turneffe Flats lodge

Fly fishing at Turneffe Flats If catching a permit on a fly was easy, it wouldn't have the same allure. If it was possible to catch a permit at will, it would be treated more like catching a mountain whitefish. And let's face it... no one really likes to catch a 'whitey' and no self respecting...Read more