Belize-is where you go catching not just fishing. This small, yet so big blue Caribbean jewel,
is synonymous with exceptional fishing.
Belize has long been recognized as a world-class angling destination,
and fishermen from all parts of the world come for great sports fishing.
What makes Belize so appealing is the vast diversity of
fishing grounds, of fish species, different types of fishing and the sheer
natural beauty of the unique landscape where these grounds are found. In addition to the endless numbers of cayes,
deep blue water and turtle-grass flats, Belize boosts an abundance of rivers,
lagoons, and freshwater lakes adding to the proliferation of fishing grounds.
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| Blogger- Megan Wood Fishing in Belize- http://meganlwood.com/ |
Make no mistake; Belize is no ordinary fishing spot. Belize is home to the “Big Three,” where fly fishing
enthusiasts have a chance at the revered Grand Slam – a bonefish, tarpon and
permit in one day!
Prized for its incredible strength and speed, bonefish may
average between 2 – 5 pounds and are caught on Belize’s flats throughout the
year. The virgin waters around Placencia offer a fertile ground to sight and
catch this top game fish.
Belize offers good fly fishing for tarpons. In fact, a
couple hundred square miles of tarpon flats is featured throughout Belize. Tarpons
are perhaps some of the strongest, largest (up to a whopping 200 pounds) and
most acrobatic fish in saltwater. The best tarpon fishing months are from
November through April or May. Tarpon
Caye lies offshore of Placencia.
Belize’s southern waters are not only known for tarpon and
bonefish, but also the amazing number of permit that inhabit the long chain of
cayes and flats. Also known as “Silver King
Outside of Belize’s magnificent barrier reef, dozens of
other species are found in the deep blue sea including wahoo, dolphin fish
(also known as dorado or maui-maui), grouper, barracuda, jack crevalle,
yellowtail and mutton snapper. The three Atolls – Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse
Reef and Glover’s Reef offer good chances of catching the great Blue Marlin.
So for those who like variety to catch their prize fish,
Belize is a top flat fishing mecca offering a number of experienced operators
and guides with abundant local knowledge. No matter whether you are a veteran
or a novice, Belize’s saltwater fishing features exceptional angling prospects. So pack your fishing gear or use our fishing
gear but come to Belize. In Belize, you’ll
experience the difference between “just fishing” and “catching.”
