FISHING ~ All kinds of fishing, all year round in the BEST waters in Belize, Placencia can proudly call itself a fishermen’s paradise. Whether its fly-fishing, spin cast, trolling or deep sea our waters have the catch that you are yearning for.

Placencia hooks the attention of every angler, from newbie to pro. For a sport fishing vacation, one could hardly find a better destination. nowhere else in the Caribbean do fishermen enjoy such a wide variety of species in such a beautiful natural setting.

With Flats, river and offshore action ... The great abundance endures all year. Tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish thrive across diverse habitat. CAtching three of the species in a day is called a grand slam..

Neophytes do well, discovering the joys of catching, not just fishing. With such a wonderful stock of snappers, jack crevalles, barracuda and ladyfishes to snag, mom and the kids have fun too.

Flats / Fly Fishing

Fishermen go after bonefish, the most numerous game, noted for its strength, speed, and willingness to take a fly. Bonefish average two to four pounds, some to eight pounds. They feed on crabs, mollusks and shrimp.

Many consider the wary permit, perhaps the most prized light-tackle game, as the Holy Grail of fly fishing. Elusive inshore permits feed in deeper water of two to four feet. They eat crabs, sometimes shrimp and will chase flies and lures over the flats.

Belizean waters teem with legendary tarpon, known as the Silver King, pound for pound the strongest, most acrobatic fish in salt water. Tarpon swim deeper than bones or permit, frequenting rivers, lagoons, channels, cuts, grass, banks and the edge of flats. They range from five to 200 pounds. They eat crabs, mullet, shrimp, pinfish, sardines, marine worms, needlefish and squid.

Fishermen know southern Belize for its amazing number of permits, The clear waters off Placencia allow angers to wade in and and sight fish for cruising and tailing permits. Placencia is among the best bonefish haunts.

Reef/offshore

Yellowtail, mutton, snapper, grouper, jack crevalle and barracuda swim the deeper waters outside of the belize Barrier Reef. IN shallower waters, mangrove, mutton, gray and yellowtail snapper can be caught all year. Land a kingfish inside the reef or out.

Offshore fishing revs up during tournament season (June - Lobsterfest) when anglers target kingfish, wahoo, yellow and black tuna, sailfish and blue marlin. April and May are the best month.

River fishing

Jungle birds, crocodiles, iguanas, black howler monkeys and manatees greet anglers in the numerous rivers and stream of Belize. CAtch tarpon, snook, jacks and cubera snapper all year.

Equipment

Many guides provide equipment BUT ardent fly fishermen and spin casters bring their own. Remember to pack lines, flies, lures, tippets, leaders, pliers, hook file, polarized glasses, waterproof boat bag, and pocket knife.