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Permit Shallow Flats Catch — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Skiffs Mangrove Dock Sunset — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Location & Geography

Sian Ka’an Lodge is on the Boca Paila Peninsula in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan — the southern reach of Bahia de L’Ascencion, better known as Ascension Bay. The lodge sits inside the massive 1.3 million acre Sian Ka’an Biosphere Preserve, wild and virtually uninhabited except for the fishing villages at Punta Allen and Punta Herrera. The biosphere is home to over 100 species of mammals and more than 330 species of birds.

Protected by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Ascension Bay offers miles of shallow flats, mangrove-rimmed lagoons, and white-sand beaches — ideal habitat for bonefish, permit, and tarpon. An angler landing all three in a single day has accomplished the coveted Grand Slam. Add snook for a Super Grand Slam. Ascension Bay remains one of the world’s premier mixed-species flats fisheries.

Days start with breakfast at the lodge, then two anglers per boat and guide typically leave the dock around 7:30 am for a full day on the water. Lunch is packed for the flats; dinner is back at the lodge, often on the deck with the day’s stories and a cold drink. Bonefishing is from the poled skiff or by wading — Ascension Bay has miles of firm-bottom wading flats. Resident bonefish are abundant; average size has increased over the years thanks to commercial fishing restrictions within the biosphere.

Sea of Cortez Dolphin Pod — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sea of Cortez Pelican Sunset — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

The Fishing at Sian Ka’an Lodge

Ascension Bay is a true mixed-species fishery. Most weeks you are chasing the Big Four — permit, bonefish, tarpon, and snook — with plenty of bonus shots at reef and edge species.

Permit

Available year-round. Ascension Bay fish average 12–14 pounds with trophies well beyond that. This is one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated permit fisheries — fish here often show and eat more willingly than permit in many other destinations.

Bonefish

Resident bonefish are abundant on firm wading flats and from the skiff. A perfect species to dial in your saltwater game — or to rack up shots when the permit are being permit.

Tarpon

Migratory tarpon typically arrive late March or April and fish through November. Juvenile tarpon hold in backcountry water year-round. From the skiff or in the mangroves, they deliver the classic jump-and-run show.

Snook

Year-round in brackish mangrove shorelines — abundant, often large, and frequently the trickiest of the four primary species. Technical fishing with explosive eats when you get it right.

Atlantic Grey Triggerfish

Opportunistic feeders on the ocean edge and shallow reefs. Tailing fish on skinny reefs are a foot-fishing treat; deeper fish are targeted from the skiff — a rewarding change of pace from the classic flats program.

Jack Crevalle & More

Jack crevalle, barracuda, sharks, snapper, ladyfish, tripletail, and reef species round out the week when conditions or ambitions shift. Grand Slam and Super Grand Slam days are realistic here.

Angler Casting Sand Flat Aerial — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Fishing Guide Portrait Sky — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Accommodations & Lodge Life

Sian Ka’an Lodge sits on a secluded stretch of beach on the outskirts of Punta Allen, inside the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve. Twelve ocean-facing rooms ring a pool and shared deck that looks straight out over the bay — small enough that guests and guides are on first-name terms from the first morning.

Rooms

Each room is fully air-conditioned with two king-size beds, a spacious en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, minibar, and kettle. The lodge runs on 24-hour solar power inside the biosphere. Full housekeeping and laundry are included — everything a serious angler needs, nothing you have to think about twice.

The Lodge & Dock

A private jetty about 50 metres from the lodge puts you on the water without delay — six in-house skiffs with more available on demand. The communal palapa bar and restaurant overlook the Caribbean; the pool and deck are where the day’s fishing gets talked through over a cold drink. Snorkeling, kayaking, beach time, and eco tours are on the menu for non-anglers or off days.

Dining

Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge; lunch is packed for the flats. The kitchen draws on traditional Mexican cooking and international touches, with ingredients sourced from Punta Allen and the surrounding region — fresh, refined, and as local as it gets. Once a week, taco night has become a lodge institution. Dine with the group or on your own schedule.

Guides & Operation

The guide team knows Ascension Bay intimately — a legacy carried forward under Blue Safari Fly Fishing and the Keir family partnership. Operated with Blue Safari’s guest experience and reservation support, the lodge continues the Grand Slam Ascension Bay tradition with a refreshed lodge program and hospitality standard.

A Typical Day at Sian Ka’an Lodge

Morning: Breakfast at the lodge, then two anglers per boat and guide leave the dock around 7:30 am.
On the water: Full day poling the flats, wading firm-bottom shorelines, or working mangrove edges — lunch packed on the skiff.
Evening: Shower, cold drink on the deck, flies compared and tomorrow’s plan made over dinner in the palapa.
Weekly rhythm: Taco night once a week; plenty of quiet beach time if you want a half-day off the water.

Sian Ka’an Lodge: Traveling With a Non-Angler?

Not everyone in your party has to chase permit. Traveling partners often explore the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, cenotes, Mayan ruins, birding, and beach time while anglers are on the skiff — then everyone meets back at the lodge for dinner on the deck. Blue Safari offers fly fishing & leisure couple packages (shared or single skiff options); we can quote mixed itineraries — call or use the form below.

The lodge is open year-round. Standard packages run seven nights with six days fishing, but stays can be built to your length — extend when the permit are running hot, or compress the trip if your calendar is tight.

Getting There to Sian Ka’an Lodge

Sian Ka’an Lodge is approximately 25 miles from Tulum International Airport or 105 miles from Cancún International Airport. Round-trip road and boat transfers from Tulum, Cancún, or the Riviera Maya are included in package rates — then you are steps from the private jetty and your skiff. Helicopter transfers can be arranged for larger groups.

Sian Ka’an Lodge 2026 Rates

Most anglers book the 7-night / 6-day shared skiff package — two anglers per boat, enough time to work the species and find a rhythm with your guide. High-season shared skiff trips start at $6,360 per person (see tables below). Single occupancy, couple/leisure combinations, and custom lengths — call or email us; we will build the right fit.

Shared Skiff (most popular)

Seven nights, six guided days, two anglers per skiff. The classic Ascension Bay week — permit, bones, tarpon, and snook with time to chase what got away earlier in the trip.

Couple / Leisure & Custom

Shorter stays, single skiff, or angler + non-angler combinations — reef, cenotes, and culture days while you fish. Custom packages quoted on request.

High Season (October 1 – December 31, 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$6,360	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$5,475	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$4,590	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,705	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,820	↑

Low Season (July 1 – September 30, 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$5,520	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$4,755	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$3,990	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,225	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,460	↑

Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. 2027 rates TBD. Single occupancy — please call or email us below.

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Rates Include: Round-trip transfers (Tulum/Cancún/Riviera Maya); beachfront accommodation; three meals per day; non-alcoholic beverages; bar (beer, wine, spirits); guided fishing; rod and reel loan; fishing license; conservation levy; laundry; taxes.

Not Included: International airfare; Cancún hotel-zone transfers; travel insurance; premium alcohol; phone; tackle; gratuities for guides and lodge staff.

Sea of Cortez Whale Shark — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Lodge Beachfront Aerial View — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Pelican Mangrove Perch — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Osprey Mangrove Nest — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

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Tarpon Jump Fly Line — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

Permit Catch Flats Water — Sian Kaan Lodge, Ascension Bay Mexico

July 7, 2026

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge

This page is archived. Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge has been rebranded as Sian Ka’an Lodge. For current rates, photos, and reservations, please visit the new page.

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July 8, 2026

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge (formerly Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge) is a modern, luxurious lodge operation on one of the world’s greatest saltwater flats fisheries, the incomparable Ascension Bay. Located in the Riviera Maya, 1km from the village of Punta Allen near Tulum and only 2 hours by car from the new International Airport of Tulum . The Lodge is in the Sian Ka’An Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Mexico, also an UNESCO World heritage. Fishing in Ascension Bay is one of the best experiences in Mexico.

First impressions are pretty unanimous – “wow this place is unbelievable.”

With over-the-top accommodations, amenities and gourmet food and beverage service, it rivals any 5-star boutique resort hotel. And the fishing program rivals any of the top lodges in the Caribbean basin.

The Sian Ka’An Reserve is the perfect destination for saltwater anglers looking for a great variety of species. The Grand Slam fishing lodge provides anglers fly fishing and spin fishing with immediate access to incredible sight fishing opportunities for permit, bonefish, tarpon and snook.

The Lodge is also the ideal destination for non-anglers wanting to enjoy nature and discover the Sian Ka’An Reserve.

permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook + baracuda

Favorable weather conditions year-round

world-class saltwater fly fishing in Ascension Bay

sight-casting in crystal clear waters

exceptional accomodations and activities for non-anglers

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The Ascension Bay Fishery

As a fishery, Ascension Bay is a proven commodity, long considered one of the best locations in the world to accomplish the coveted “Grand Slam”; that landing a tarpon, a bonefish and a permit in one day. And the snook fishing can be excellent if you aspire to a “Super Grand Slam”. Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge was fortunate to recruit one of the most experienced and eminently qualified persons to manage the lodge and the fishing program. Bobby Settles spent the past 23 years on Ascension Bay as owner/manager and fishing director of Casa Blanca Lodge, located on the south side of the Bay as well as Playa Blanca Lodge. Bobby not only brings to the table his vast knowledge of Ascension Bay and how best to catch these fish on a fly, he’s brought with him a stable of loyal veteran guides, some of whom have guided the bay for over 20 years themselves. Under Bobby’s direction, the Grand Slam fishing program is as good as it gets.

Amazing Accommodtions at Grand Slam Lodge

Accommodations at Grand Slam Lodge are in six, two-story beachfront villas, each with two separate rooms featuring contemporary interiors. The ground floor rooms each have two king-sized beds, an ocean-view Jacuzzi, and a wrap-around deck with lounge chairs and a hammock. The second level bedrooms have one king-sized bed, a living area, an ocean-view Jacuzzi and a balcony with a hammock.

Each of the rooms has air conditioning, 24-hour electricity and hot water. Truly a boutique resort hotel, no expense was spared at Grand Slam with fixtures and amenities like with king-sized beds, a flat screen television with satellite service and DVD player, an iPod docking station for music and a stocked mini bar in each room. Each private bath is furnished with double Italian marble sinks.

The heart of the resort is the spectacular main lodge “palapa” housing the bar and the spectacular Kai Restaurant where gourmet meals prepared from the freshest local ingredients are served in air-conditioned comfort inside, or “al fresco” on the covered restaurant deck overlooking the Caribbean.

Situated on a spectacular stretch of white sand beach, the resort caters to hard core anglers, those who are new to the game, as well non-fishing guests. Non fishing guests will enjoy the ocean view pool as well as the gorgeous manicured, palm studded white sand beach with cabañas and “beach beds”. A “beach & pool butler” is ever present to take your orders refreshments, snacks or lunch. Other activities include snorkeling or scuba diving, guided kayak tours, kite surfing, bird watching and other various eco- and Mayan ruin tours may be arranged. Grand Slam is the perfect destination for anglers traveling with a non-fishing spouse.

Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

HIGH SEASON (OCTOBER 2025 → End of June 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$6,360	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$5,475	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$4,590	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,705	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,820	↑

Low Season (July 2026 → End of September 2026)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights Stay with 6 Days Fishing	$5,520	Please call or email us (see below)
6 Nights Stay with 5 Days Fishing	$4,755	↑
5 Nights Stay with 4 Days Fishing	$3,990	↑
4 Nights Stay with 3 Days Fishing	$3,225	↑
3 Nights Stay with 2 Days Fishing	$2,460	↑

Rates are per person and subject to change | Single Accomodation rates are available – contact Angler Adventures

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Angler Adventures & Grand Slam Fly Fishing Lodge create custom packages to fit individual anglers or groups needs. Give us a call and we’ll help you customize a package and quote you a customized package rate. The standard fishing package rates are quite competitive given the upscale nature of this property.

Included: Transfers to/from the airport; Fishing boat for 2 and personal fishing guide daily, except arrival and departure days; Air-conditioned beachfront villa with king-sized beds; Three meals a day with non-alcoholic beverages; Swimming pool; Beach and pool butler service; Satellite television; iPod docking station for music and alarm clock; Customized pre-arrival service; In-room safe; 24-hour security guard; Daily housekeeping service; Excursion concierge service; Card table and dominoes table; Dart board; Snorkeling equipment; Library of books and DVDs; Coffee and coffee maker in each bedroom; Two bottles of water per bedroom per day; Fishing license; Fishing magazines in the villas; Bali beach beds; Board games and sports balls

Not Included: Airfare; Alcoholic beverages and bar orders; Soft drinks, bottled water and beer in bedroom mini bar; International wine selection from our wine cellar; Taxes; Private fishing boat; Offshore sports fishing; Night fishing trip; Other special fishing options; Tip for your fishing guide; Items for sale or rent in the GrandSlam shop; Internet access in the lobby; Computer in the lobby; Satellite phone service; Regional excursions; Shuttle to golf courses; Scuba diving; Kite surfing; Laundry service; Tips for lodge staff; Personal trainer; Car rental.

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Super Grand Slam at Playa Blanca

Angler Adventures’ Liam Rosati scored a traditional fly-fishing inshore super grand slam earlier this spring on a short four-day tour of Playa Blanca Lodge. Permit. Tarpon. Bonefish. Snook.

The lightly fished waters of Espiritu Santo Bay—coveted by permit anglers and adventurous mixed-bag anglers alike—need little introduction. Playa Blanca has been a premier fly-fishing destination with a long waiting list for decades. We had an opening at the lodge and sent Liam down to see how the operation runs and to experience the fishery firsthand.

Aerial view of Espiritu Santo Bay mangrove islands and turquoise flats, Yucatan Mexico — Playa Blanca Lodge | Matt DeLorme

Guide poling a skiff on skinny Espiritu Santo Bay flats from above — Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Heavy trade winds lashed the bay on Liam’s first morning and made sight fishing virtually impossible for much of the day. His guide still shouted “Permit!” more than once, but Liam could not see the fish or deliver an accurate cast. Despite the difficult conditions, the mood back at the lodge stayed infectiously optimistic—other anglers were connecting with permit, bonefish, and tarpon in different areas of the bay.

Panga on Espiritu Santo Bay under tropical clouds — Playa Blanca Lodge Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

When the wind eased the next day, Liam’s guide said, “Yesterday was tough. Today let’s start by stretching your line on some bonefish.” And they did. Most of the bones ran one to two pounds—what they lacked in size they made up for in numbers. The bay’s bonefish are especially light in color with mirror finishes and pink coral-colored fin tips, which makes them difficult to see even when nervous water gives them away. The hot fly was a sparsely tied spawning shrimp. After lunch they turned to permit hunting. Liam had several nice shots and a brief, heart-pounding follow, but did not convert an eater.

Bonefish thrashing on the flats at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Light Yucatan bonefish with spawning shrimp fly, Playa Blanca Lodge Espiritu Santo Bay | Matt DeLorme

With sixteen hours of fishing time left on day three, Liam felt the pressure to connect with a permit. Southeast winds had picked up but were not quite as strong as on day one. The guide poled into a protected cove where the water lay shiny slick. They encountered a large shoal of happily tailing permit. After horsing in some aggressive jacks, Liam hooked a fish that shook the rod and changed directions several times before hunkering down under the skiff. Eventually he landed his permit—a small model by the bay’s standards, but a permit nonetheless.

Permit with crab fly at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Permit held for release on Espiritu Santo Bay flats, Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Poling along the shore and scanning for larger tails, they came into a long spread of rolling tarpon. The hot fly was an olive-and-white streamer. After a few jumps and drops, Liam landed an acrobatic baby tarpon. After lunch they drifted down tide; the guide told him to put the spawning shrimp back on. A long cast into nervous water produced Liam’s grand-slam bonefish. They spent the rest of the afternoon looking for permit over deeper flats, buoyed by the slam, but did not see another.

On the run back to the boat launch Liam asked about snook. The guide smiled and said, “Sí, Señor Liam,” and about fifteen minutes later they were along an island of old-growth mangroves—a rare sight in hurricane country. Liam cast and gently dropped his streamer between roots at the sight of a rusty gold shape moving against the tide. Without hesitation she turned and charged his Deceiver. After several stunning leaps and a match of tug-of-war, he boated his snook and added another feather to his guide’s cap (and his) for a super grand slam.

Snook caught on fly in old-growth mangroves, Playa Blanca Lodge Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

On his last fishing day Liam got to fish Tarpon Lagoon. They battened down the hatches and fixed the gear tight to the lagoon boat. Prone on the bow, he grabbed the mangroves and pulled the boat through an arboreal tunnel into the opening of the lagoon network. Crocodiles watched from a distance and roseate spoonbills stood fast on their favorite fishing spots. Standing on the bow, he had many ten- to twenty-pound tarpon chase down his streamer and go ballistic once the hook found purchase. He spent much of the day bowing to these silver princes. Many of the tarpon here have never felt the sting of a hook.

Fly angler fighting tarpon with deeply bent rod at Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Jungle sand-road transfer to Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Yucatan Mexico | Matt DeLorme

Outdoor dining under a palapa at Playa Blanca Lodge, Espiritu Santo Bay Mexico | Matt DeLorme

If you’d like to talk about Playa Blanca or are ready to make your next cast in the wilds of the Yucatan, please give Angler Adventures a call or shoot us an email.

Credits and shout-outs

Angler: Liam Rosati
Photos: Matt DeLorme · @mdelormephoto
Lodge: Playa Blanca Lodge

June 26, 2026

Stafford Creek Lodge

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February 13, 2026

Stafford Creek Lodge is owned by Prescott Smith, son of legendary Andros guide, “Crazy” Charlie Smith. Situated on the peaceful and beautiful Stafford Creek, the lodge is in the ideal location to fish an amazing amount of water on the east side, north, and north west Andros. Beyond just spectacular bonefishing, Prescott has unlocked one of the Bahamas consistent Permit and Tarpon fisheries. If you’re looking to get a Grand Slam in the Bahamas, Stafford Creek is one of the few places that can make that a reality.

tarpon, juvenile tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish

Conveniently located 15 minutes from the airport

Fishing from 18 foot pangas (skiffs) as well as wade fishing

Stunning wildlife and many terrains to explore

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Stafford Creek has a staff of hand picked guides, all trained by Prescott to be experts at utilizing the tides, weather and time of year to get the best fishing for bonefish, permit and/or Tarpon. These guides don’t “watch the clock” and fishing days start early, allowing optimal fishing hours on those flats. Guests at Stafford Creek Lodge fish from comfortable, high performance Maverick, Action Craft, and Hughes flats skiffs with 90-115 hp Yamaha 4 stroke engines.

Anglers staying at Stafford Creek Lodge will enjoy convenient access to the famous bonefishing grounds of the Joulter Cays, the west side of Andros, countless tidal creeks and lakes that pepper the island, and the local east side flats. Guests are driven to a number of separate boat launch sites, including Red Bays and Conch Sound, which allows angers access to more remote water.

The two most well known fisheries are the wading angler’s paradise, the Jouters and the land of the giants, Andros’ Westside. The Joulter Cays are made up of about 50 tiny islands spread over a 125 square-mile sand bank and is a must fish for anglers who enjoy stalking bonefish on foot. The channels that run though the Joulters keep bonefish on the flats during all tides and make it a Permit hotspot. The remote Westside flats accessed from Red Bays are some of the world’s best flats specifically for targeting big bonefish: There are very few other places on earth that offer bonefish this big and this unsophisticated. The eastside flats and creeks have smaller fish in schools or medium to large bonefish cruising in doubles and small groups.

Individual guest cabins accommodate anglers in spacious quarters. There are three cabins for a maximum of 6 guests, in one-of-a-kind rooms with local Androsian touches, such as bed frames made of local hardwoods. Each room has two queen-sized beds with down feather pillows, a spacious bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fans, rod holders, wading boot drying racks, a mini refrigerator stocked with sodas, lemonade, and water, a coffee maker and fresh coffee, a hairdryer, basic first aid kit, boat towels, bath robes/wraps, and an alarm clock/radio.

The cottages also have a sliding door that opens to a creek-side private deck with a view of Stafford Creek and a screened-in back door that opens to the yard, which is lined with fruit trees and tropical flowers attracting migratory and residential birds.

Although Stafford Creek Lodge is for bonefishing enthusiasts, other activities are available upon request such as diving or bird watching.

Stafford Creek Lodge has a well-trained, full time chef who creates excellent meals designed around fresh seafood and other local ingredients. Breakfasts and dinners are served in the main lodge; lunch is packed in a cooler and eaten on the bonefishing flats. Conch fritters and other hors ‘deouvres are served with post-fishing cocktails.

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Stafford Creek Lodge 2025 Rates

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Length of Stay	Double Occupancy per person	Double Occupancy
3 Nights/2 Days	$2,180	$4,360
4 Nights/3 Days	$3,075	$6,150
5 Nights/4 Days	$3,975	$7,950
6 Nights/7 Days	$4,898	$9,797
7 Nights/6 Days	$5,927	$11,855
8 Nights/7 Days	$7,482	$14,965
9 Nights/8 Days	$8,510	$17,020

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Included in the Rate: Professional, guided fishing; lodging accommodations; a variety of meals professionally prepared; laundry services; SCL Fisherman’s cocktails with appetizers, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Taxi services available on your arrival and departure.

Not Included in the Rate: Alcohol Beverages, Taxi Fares and Gratuity, Fly-Casting Lessons with Captain Prescott Smith (available by request). All fishing packages and services are subject to VAT taxes at 10 %.

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March 6, 2019

Kamalame Cay Resort

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February 13, 2026

Experience “ALL INCLUSIVE” world-class accommodations and exceptional service on a private cay while fishing pristine Bahamas bonefish flats, diving the warm, azure Caribbean Sea, or relaxing on your villa’s private verandah.

The remote north and northwest Andros Island flats and the seldom-fished Joulter Cays can be explored with professional, knowledgeable and personable Kamalame Cay fishing guides. Staff naturalists will also take you snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking or sea-kayaking to reveal an unspoiled Andros Island.

Primarily bonefish

Expansive flats in the northern Bahamas and Joulter Cays

A wading and fly fishing paradise

Plenty of activities on and off resort for non-anglers

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On the Cay, a freshwater swimming pool, directly looking over a pristine, white sand beach is at your disposal. The palm covered Tiki Bar with fully stocked “top shelf” bar is located right at the pool. A tennis court rounds out the on-site activities.

We are able to offer you an all-inclusive, luxurious package at a price that reflects absolute quality. Discover the complete comfort of Kamalame.

Fish the abundant water close by the villa, venture to the fabled Joulter Cays just 30 minutes (by car) north of Andros, or even explore the untouched northwest side of Andros Island. And, who would want to miss the angler-tested, guide-approved North Bight?

If you choose, each day, you will be taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to meet your guide and boat (Maverick skiff with poling platform) at one of these fishing locations so that every angler will have an opportunity to access the different available areas.

If you favor a more relaxed pace, or if you just can’t stop fishing at the end of the day, wander onto Staniard Creek’s expansive flat out the backdoor of the Cay. Andros is well known for its large bonefisd, and our visits to the Joulters with Kamalame have confirmed this. Fish averaging a solid 4 pounds, and many in the 9-pound-plus class, are encountered while even larger bones work the flats’ edges. There have been some permit caught in the Joulters; however, these fish should be considered a bonus. It is a very impressive fishery.

The fully-equipped, center console 24 foot sportfishing boat sits at Kamalame’s dock ready to take you to the nearby reef and beyond to explore a vibrant fishery. Combine this exciting offshore action, Kamalame’s extraordinary facility, and the opportunity to be one of the lucky few to stalk Andros’ famed bonefish in rarely touched water, and you have all the makings for the trip-of-a-lifetime.

Accommodations

Extraordinary attention to every detail is a hallmark of the accommodations at Kamalame Cay. Several accommodation selections are available. From private villas, to duplex cottages with private entrances and common living area, to the quaint Angler’s Nest cottages, Kamalame has many lodging options to choose from.All of the villas at Kamalame Cay have private patio areas off the bedrooms, huge closets, fully stocked fridges with cold Kaliks, water and juices. All of the accommodations have ceiling fans and air conditioning and the use of a golf cart to explore the Cay at your leisure. Some of the villas or cottages offer an over-sized soaking tub for relaxing which will allow you to relax in your Kamalame Cay Turkish bath robe.

Miles of beautiful exclusive beach directly in front of the villas beckon the beachcomber. It is not uncommon to walk the beach and find sand dollars and exotic shells.

For larger groups wanting more deluxe and private accommodations, the owners home at Kamalame Cove sits on 4 acres and offers 7,500 square feet of living space with 4 exquisite waterfront bedrooms, a secluded fresh water pool set among palm trees, private access and your own chef at your disposal. The private open air “Great Room” overlooks the sea on three sides.

The “Great House” on the Cay serves as a perfect gathering place for meals, cocktails and fish tales. It is decorated with art and antiques from the owner’s collection, filled with comfortable oversized furniture, and wrapped with an inviting verandah that offers a tranquilizing panoramic view of the sea.

Outstanding candlelight dinners are served with elegance and feature delicious soups, salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, succulent lobster, fresh fish and other delightful main dishes. Meals are accompanied by fine wines and topped off with amazing desserts. The “all-inclusive” bar is always at your disposal and after dinner aperitifs usually include a wonderful selection of cognacs and other treats presented by matre de “Herrington”.

These magnificent meals are elegantly presented by Kamalame’s top-notch chef and his attentive staff. Wonderful breakfasts are served buffet-style with fresh orange juice and made-to-order omelets. Generous boat lunches of roasted chicken and beef tenderloin help complete a perfect day on the water. Kamalame Cay is peaceful solitude with all the amenities.

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Included in the rate: guided fishing as described; accommodations as described, hearty breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner with house alcohol, wine and beer daily.

Additional charges at would include: Airfare; Resort taxes and fees; Andros Town airport transfer; Bahamian departure taxes; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); fishing guide gratuities; off-shore fishing option, scuba diving, equipment rental; Spa treatments or other items of a personal nature.

Note: No personal checks are accepted; only cash, travelers checks, and Visa, MasterCard, or American Express Credit Cards are accepted for any extra expenses incurred while at the lodge.

Silver Top Villa (3 bedroom suite) & The Cove (4 bedroom suite) priced upon request.

How To Get There

Charter flight arrangements can be provided from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and other US cities as well as from Nassau in the Bahamas. Floatplane or Helicopter services from Nassau can be chartered to land right at the lodge. Also, there is twice-daily commercial air service from Nassau to Andros Town Airport.

Other Activities

The third longest barrier reef in the world is just a mile from Kamalame’s beautiful beach, offering divers and snorkelers the perfect opportunity to savor exceptional experiences without the hassle of long boat rides, crowded dive sites, marginal accommodations, and mediocre food.This lush, living reef harbors many wonders from gently swaying sea anemones tucked in brilliant coral to tiny seahorses that gracefully ride the current. Watch rainbow-colored parrotfish snack on the coral as animated clownfish parade in front of you. Explore the bustling shallows, follow huge grouper through coral caverns, keep watch for majestic manta rays gliding over the deep blue, or just quietly drift along the edge of the dramatic wall that plunges 6000 feet to the bottom of the “Tongue of the Ocean.”

Kamalame’s on-site PADI certified instructors in conjunction with Small Hope Resort provide top-notch equipment and service on this remote island. If you have not tried diving, this is a great opportunity to take the Discover Scuba Diving course or get your full diving certification. Experienced divers will revel in the 100-foot visibility and amazingly diverse marine life.

Why not immerse yourself in the clear, warm Caribbean from the complete comfort and relaxed elegance of Kamalame.

Additional activities at Kamalame include beachcombing, windsurfing, tennis, swimming in the freshwater pool and nature walks with a staff naturalist. You may want to consider paddling one of the Cay’s sea-kayaks through the gentle inland creeks that meet the sea at Kamalame’s doorstep. Guided sea-kayak trips that include lunch are easily arranged.

In 2005, Kamalame Cay added a luxurious and peaceful Spa Retreat, situated at the end of a new pier, which directly overlooks the blue azure shades of the ocean.

North Andros Fly Fishing

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February 13, 2026

Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing is an intimate operation, giving 4 – 6 anglers direct access to the famous bonefishing found on the Joulter Cays. The Joulters are a collection of around 50 small islands, spread out over a 125 mile sand bank off the North Shore of Andros Island. The 20 miles of extensive hard sand flats are a wade fisherman’s paradise. There are channels running though the flats that keep the bonefish on the flats during every tide and also attract permit. There is also convenient access to the west side of Andros (by trailing to Red Bays), which offers large bonefish, resident tarpon, and occasional permit.

The guides at North Andros Fly Fishing make it a special place to visit. Phillip and his guide staff are passionate about fly fishing; true professionals, operating high quality skiffs and engines, and are just as comfortable with seasoned anglers and first time bonefishers. Many clients come back saying that Phillip is one of the best guide they’ve fished with in the Bahamas.

North Andros Fly Fishing provides accommodations in two air-conditioned cottages. The larger cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 private bathrooms, a living room with satellite TV and WiFi, and a screened in porch. The smaller cottage is typically used when there are two separate groups booked at the same time, to give clients more privacy. Both cottages are basic, but clean, comfortable, air conditioned and perfect for serious anglers looking for great guides and exceptional fishing at an affordable price.

The standard daily schedule starts with a modified continental breakfast with fresh coffee served in your cottage. The guides will pick you up at your front door to head out the day of fishing (10 minute drive to the boat launch). Picnic lunches are packed on the boat. More than likely you’ll be hard pressed to find time to pause for lunch between wading or poling after bonefish in the 4 – 10 pound range. After fishing, the North Andros Chef will serve appetizers at the larger cottage, followed by dinner. Dinners are home style meals from a diverse menu. Please note that North Andros Fly Fishing doesn’t provide alcoholic beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own (recommended if you are particular about your liquor or wine) or the staff will be happy to take you to the local liquor store.

Like the rest of Andros, there isn’t much for non-anglers to do, but the cottage is a two-minute walk to a beautiful beach. There is good snorkeling and sunbathing at your fingertips. You can snorkel the ocean Blue Hole in Conch Sound or find a young person in Evans Town to walk you to the mysterious Evans Cave and Blue Hole (explored by Jacques Cousteau). Two bicycles are available for your use. Our taxi driver, Alan Russell, can be hired for half or full day tours of Andros Island. There are original straw baskets and wood carvings to purchase in Red Bays, the only settlement on the Wild West side of Andros. Red Bays is also the home of the sponging Industry. You can also visit other Blue Holes and Captain Morgans’s Cave. On a full day trip you can tour the Androsia Batik Factory. Rental cars are also available. Don’t forget they drive on the left side of the road!

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Phillip Rolle’s North Andros Fly Fishing 2024-2025 Rates

Package	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$4,100	$6,600
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$3,600	$6,300
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$2,800	$5,000
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$2,200	$4,000
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$1,700	$2,800
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Included: Accommodations as described; transfers to and from San Andros Airport (the northern most airport in Andros); non-alcoholic beverages; all meals; two people sharing a boat/guide daily.

Not Included: airfare; airport departure taxes; Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, liquor, and mixed drinks); tackle; trips to Westside ($200 fuel surcharge/boat); gratuities to guides, staff and drivers. Please carry enough cash to cover these additional expenses; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); Bahamas fishing license; Covid Testing Fees.

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Peace and Plenty Hotel

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February 12, 2026

The Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge has everything you could want in a first class bonefish lodge; quick access to miles of productive flats, state of the art flats boats, experienced Bahamian guides, outstanding food, American management and a physical plant as comfortable and picturesque as many in the Bahamas that charge far more.

The Bonefish Lodge consists of a majestic cedar and stone two-story building with guest accommodations in a separate building adjacent to the main lodge. The building has 8 nicely appointed and spacious rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, have two queen beds with tiled floors, full bath, large dresser and a porch overlooking the water.

Species: Bonefish (3-5 lbs, occasional 8-9 lbs), Permit, Barracuda, Sharks

Location: Great Exuma, Bahamas (130 nautical miles southeast of Nassau)

Beautiful, firm white sand flats perfect for wading; flats on both sides of the island

Fleet: Up to 10 shallow draft skiffs powered by 25 hp outboards

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Lodge Accommodations

The Bonefish Lodge consists of a majestic cedar and stone two-story building with guest accommodations in a separate building adjacent to the main lodge. The building has 8 nicely appointed and spacious rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned, have two queen beds with tiled floors, full bath, large dresser and a porch overlooking the water.

Dining and Facilities

The main lodge’s ground floor consists of a beautifully decorated restaurant and bar. You will be surrounded by many pictures of fishing success with autographs of celebrities adorning the walls. You can expect to be served a variety of extremely well prepared menu items by local Exuman, Chef Martin, such as lobster, fresh fish, steaks and other Bahamian specialties. The food at the Bonefish Lodge is so popular that locals come from Georgetown to have a wonderful night out. I highly recommend the conch chowder and cracked conch! Did I mention the Bacardi Rum Chocolate cake?

Off of the dining room is an expansive wooden deck jutting out onto the water, adjoining the docks where the bonefish skiffs are tied up. The deck, with several covered picnic tables and benches, is ideal for assembling gear and setting up rods. A newly installed salt water wading pool is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a Kalik (local beer) under a beautiful Bahamian sky after fishing.

Adjacent to the main dock is also a saltwater lagoon which acts as a live fish tank for the resident snappers and lemon sharks that come for their nightly feeding by Karen Hyde.

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The Fishermen’s Clubhouse

The Fishermen’s private Clubhouse on the upper level is where breakfast is often served. You will find a fully stocked honor bar and fly tying area, satellite TV, video library, phone area; card table and other recreational amenities here. The wrap around second story porch is a great place to unwind and talk about your fishing experience and plan for your next days fishing while the sun sets.

Bonefishing on Great Exuma

Exuma has quality bonefishing with good numbers of fish in the 3 – 5 pound class, with occasional fish running up to about 8 or 9 pounds. Flats are located on both sides of the island but are generally inaccessible without a guide and boat. The west side flats are divided into two general areas, the airport flats, which often provide great numbers of smaller fish, and the outer Cay flats which can provide the best chances for bigger bonefish as well as the occasional permit.

The east side flats run from about 15 minutes south of George Town to the Little Exumas and can provide opportunities for bigger (6 – 9 pound) fish. Other flats species available include barracudas, sharks and the occasional permit.

Fishing Fleet and Guides

Peace & Plenty fishes up to as many as 10 boats and guides a day. The boats are docked at the main lodge and in Moss Town, a 20 minute taxi ride from George Town. The shallow draft skiffs powered by 25 hp outboards have nice size casting platforms and good rod storage. Although you may fish from the boat, Exuma’s main attraction are the beautiful, firm white sand flats which are perfect for wading.

All Peace & Plenty guides work on a rotational basis and you are apt to fish with any of the guides during your stay. Lodge manager Bob Hyde explains that you are going to catch more fish and have a better experience since each guide specializes in his own area were they are confident you’ll catch the most fish.

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Location and Travel

The island of Great Exuma is located 130 nautical miles southeast of Nassau in the Southern Out or “Family” islands of the Bahama chain. The village of George Town, on the eastern side, is the island’s center of activity and home to the charming Club Peace & Plenty Hotel, the original establishment of Peace & Plenty’s 3 hotel properties (The Bonefish Lodge, The Beach Inn and Club Peace & Plenty).

The 2 facilities in town of Peace & Plenty are located on a site originally occupied 200 years ago by a cotton plantation. The hotel is situated on George Town harbor, a popular anchorage for yachts cruising the Out Islands. Combination trips between all three locations is possible and offer a wonderful alternative for the angler who wished to bring his family.

Travel Information & Documents: American Eagle and Bahamas Air fly direct to Exuma from Miami International Airport. Bahamas Air also services Exuma from Nassau where a number of U.S. carriers fly daily. Entering the Bahamas, a U.S. citizen must have two pieces of identification (one being a birth certificate, the other a driver’s license, voter’s registration card, etc.) one of which must have a picture.

Suggested Tackle

Fly Fishing: While rod selection is a personal choice, a good rule of thumb would be a 9-foot graphite rod designed to throw an 8-weight fly line. Reels should have a smooth drag and a capacity for at least 150 yards of 20 pound dacron backing plus the appropriate fly line. Fly line manufacturers offer many choices, however, any quality weight forward, floating line will be a good choice. Leaders would be 8 to 12 pound test and 9 to 12 feet long. Standard bonefish patterns tied on #4, #6 and #8 hooks in varied weights and colors are in order. Please feel free to contact us for more specific information regarding the above.

Spin Fishing: A reasonably stiff 7-foot rod balanced for 8 to 12 pound test monofilament matched to reel with a smooth drag and a capacity for at least 150 yards. 1/8 to 1/4 oz. artificial jigs of varied colors.

Peace & Plenty has rental equipment available, both Fly & Spin and also a small tackle shop with flies, jigs, leaders, etc.

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Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge

Updated on

December 16, 2025

Permit Fishing off the point of Joe Taylor Creek, Belize

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge, nestled in the traditional Belizean community of Punta Gorda, offers anglers unparalleled access to some of the world’s most productive permit fishing grounds. Situated at the point of Joe Taylor Creek, just minutes from the town center, the lodge provides an ideal home base for experiencing the rich fisheries of southern Belize.

Specializes in fly fishing for permit; other species are also available.

Punta Gorda enjoys a tropical climate, with warm temperatures and a distinct dry and rainy season, offering year-round fishing opportunities.

Focus on fly fishing, particularly for permit, with access to hundreds of flats within thirty minutes of the lodge.

Recognized as the capital of permit fishing within Belize, providing anglers with a high success rate in pursuing this elusive species.

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The Fly Fishing Experience at Garbutt’s Lodge

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge is renowned for its exceptional permit fishing. With access to numerous permit flats within a short boat ride, anglers can expect ample opportunities to target this prized species. The lodge’s experienced guides, including the esteemed Garbutt brothers—Scully, Oliver, and Eworth—bring over fifteen years of expertise, ensuring a rewarding fishing experience.

Accommodations and Staff

The lodge features six spacious, air-conditioned guest rooms, each equipped with two beds, private baths, hot showers, cable TV, wireless internet, and decks overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The main lodge houses the restaurant and the Grand Slam Bar, serving as the social hub where guests can enjoy Belizean home-cooked meals prepared by the Garbutt family. The communal dining experience fosters a family-like atmosphere, making guests feel right at home.

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

2025 Package Rates

Double Occupancy (2 per boat / 2 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $1,550.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,025.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $2,500.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $2,975.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $3,450.00

Single Occupancy (1 per boat / 1 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $2,180.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,870.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $3,560.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $4,250.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $4,940.00

Rates are in US$, and are subject to change

2026 Package Rates

Double Occupancy (2 per boat / 2 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $1,625.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,125.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $2,625.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $3,125.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $3,625.00

Single Occupancy (1 per boat / 1 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $2,300.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $3,025.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $3,750.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $4,475.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $5,200.00

*With daily flights to and from Belize City to Punta Gorda packages of any length can be arranged. Trips can start and end on any day of the week. Lastly, for those looking to build a custom package with time off the water while at Garbutt’s please contact us for details.

Included in package rates: accommodations in our comfortable, air-conditioned guest rooms; daily guided fishing trips with experienced guides; all meals featuring Belizean home-cooked cuisine; 9% Hotel tax and 12.5% Sales Tax; Domestic beverages (Beer, alcohol, and soda); Transfer from Punta Gorda airstrip to and from the lodge; Marine Park Entry fees.

Not included in rate: Round trip international flights to Belize City; Round trip domestic flights from Belize City to Punta Gorda; Belizean Fishing License (purchased at lodge, $25.00 USD per person); Gratuities for guides and lodge staff; Flies, Leaders, Terminal Tackle, Equipment.

At Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge, our packages are designed to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable fishing experience. Included in package rates are ; and round-trip transfers between Punta Gorda Airstrip and the lodge. Not included in the package rates are international flights to and from Belize; domestic flights between Belize City and Punta Gorda; alcoholic beverages and sodas; fishing equipment and flies (though rentals are available); gratuities for guides and staff; and any additional tours or activities outside the standard fishing itinerary.

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More About Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge

Situated on a picturesque point along Joe Taylor Creek, the lodge is conveniently located within Punta Gorda, just a short walk from the town center. Guests are treated to stunning views, with the creek at the back and the Caribbean Sea at the front. The main building houses the “Grand Slam Bar,” a charming establishment known for its excellent decor and ambiance. Culinary offerings include a combination of fresh seafood dishes and traditional Creole cuisine, such as stewed chicken, pork, rice, and beans with fresh vegetables, all prepared by the Garbutt family.

For over fifteen years, the Garbutt brothers—Scully, Oliver, and Eworth—have been guiding anglers through the rich waters of Punta Gorda, extending east to the Sapodilla Cayes and north to Placencia. After years of collaborating with various lodges in the region, they established their own venture: Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge. This family-run operation, with Dennis Garbutt serving as the Lodge Manager, offers a fishing-focused experience deeply rooted in Belizean hospitality.

December 16, 2025

Abaco Lodge

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December 1, 2025

The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.

Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal bonefish habitat.

The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.

Bonefish (2-10 lbs), tarpon (seasonal), occasional permit

Location: Great Abaco Island, 15 minutes from Marsh Harbour Airport

Lodge located directly on the flats—fishing within 5-10 minutes

Single rooms available at no additional cost (first come, first serve)

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The Fishing

Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.

Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath. The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 room set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully. Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.

There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations. Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.

Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Abaco Lodge 2025-2026 Rates

Packages of any duration are available. Rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

LOW SEASON 2025 (October – December)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550	$7,550
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995	$6,995
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450	$6,450
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350	$5,350
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050	$4,050

HIGH SEASON 2026 (January – June)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,950	$7,950
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$7,350	$7,350
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,750	$6,750
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,650	$5,650
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,750	$4,750

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Included in the rate: Transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

What’s Not Included

Not included and/or additional charges would include: Air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

Reservations and Deposit: A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

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NOTICE: Abaco Lodge reopened in April 2023 after sustaining severe damage during Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. We’re excited to have this wonderful property back in operation after more than 3 years! We’ll continue to update this page as we continue to get great reports.

The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.

Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as the “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal Bonefish habitat.

Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.

The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.

Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath.

The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 rooms set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully.

Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.

There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations.

Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.

Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, Tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Packages of any duration are available. Below rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

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Abaco Lodge 2023-2024 Rates

(subject to change)

	October – December 2023	January – June 2024
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550 per person	$7,950 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995 per person	$7,350 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450 per person	$6,750 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350 per person	$5,650 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050 per person	$4,750 per person

Included in the rate: transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

Not included and/or additional charges would include: air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

December 1, 2025

Turneffe Flats Resort

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October 14, 2025

Turneffe Flats Resort is one of the premier resorts in Belize and is located on the northeast section of the Turneffe Atoll. Turneffe Atoll is one of best destinations to target Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit, where the chance of a “Grand Slam” is always a possibility. The Turneffe Atoll is located 30 miles off the coast of Belize and is the fourth largest coral Atoll in the Western Hemisphere. Turneffe Flats’ close proximity to ocean-side flats, inland flats, lagoons and channels provides some of the world’s most diverse sight fishing opportunities for good numbers of bonefish and permit on the flats, and shots at medium to large rolling Tarpon in the lagoons and creeks. In addition to the miles upon miles of ankle deep flats that lie between the Turneffe Islands and the surrounding reef, there are also clear, pristine flats located close to the resort. There are few better places for wading the flats in pursuit of bonefish and permit.

Bonefish, tarpon, permit

Located in the northeast section of the Turneffe Atoll

Expansive wading flats

Stunning wildlife and much to explore, even for the non-angler

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Belize Bonefish Release (photo by Pablo Negri)

Bonefishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Bonefish are present in equal numbers throughout the year and they are on the flats most of the time. This differentiates Turneffe’s bonefish from those in other areas, such as the Florida Keys, where bonefish only enter the flats in search of a meal. As a result, these fish can become selective. This can make for challenging fishing and the right tackle, flies, presentation and fishing techniques are all important.The bonefish flats at Turneffe are lush flats composed of hard sand, coral and eelgrass, which are full of crabs and shirmp. Nearly all these flats are wadable, providing an excellent opportunity to stalk bonefish on foot. On the ocean side flats, schools of 25 or more tailing bonefish are common, most of which are 2 – 4 pounds. Larger bonefish, up to 10 pounds, have been caught on the ocean side flats, however, most of the larger bonefish caught at Turneffe Flats Resort are found in the mangrove-lined lagoons and flats on the interior of the Atoll.

Permit Fishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Permit have become the prime objective of many saltwater anglers these days and with Turneffe Flats leading the way, Belize has gained a reputation as the “Permit Capital of the World.” Permit fishing is as much hunting as it is fishing, and permit present a unique challenge. Many guests have celebrated their first ever permit at Turneffe Flats and anglers may have a better chance to land a permit at Turneffe Flats than anywhere else.

Most permit are found as singles or in small groups on the flats and bars throughout the Turneffe Atoll, although guests at Turneffe Flats also frequently see larger schools of permit tailing in shallow water, especially on the high tide. Most of the permit fishing is done from a poled skiff, however it’s not uncommon to see permit on the wadeable ocean-side flats.

Tarpon Fishing at Turneffe Flats Resort

Tarpon are one of the ultimate challenges in saltwater fly-fishing and Turneffe Flats has smaller resident tarpon available year round in the creeks channels, and lagoons, however; big migratory tarpon move in from mid-April – October, with the peak tarpon fishing occurring June, July, and August. Most of the tarpon jumped are 60-90 pounds, with some fish in the 100-150 pound range and occasional monsters approaching 200 pounds.

Turneffe Flats Accommodations

Turneffe Flats Resort is comprised of 8 beach cabana style guest rooms, a pair of 3-bedrooms villas, and a main lodge building. The 8 beach cabana guest rooms are large, well appointed double occupancy seaside rooms, with central air-conditioning, ample closet space, dresser, and a sitting area. Each room has a large private bath with two sinks and a shower.

Turneffe Flats’ two villas each have 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with their own private bathrooms and showers. The three bedrooms have a shared common area, which is comprised of a comfortable lounging area with a satellite television and kitchenette (sink, refrigerator, and kitchen island with barstools).

The Reef Villa is located on the beach and has possibly the best view of any of the guest rooms. The Garden Villa is set back from beach with a view of the grounds and the Caribbean Sea. The Garden Villa is the newest accommodations at Turneffe Flats and the guest rooms are on the second floor. There is a television area, an exercise room, and a meeting area on the ground floor of the Garden Villa.

The air-conditioned main Resort building serves as the social center of Turneffe Flats Resort. The main lodge consists of the dining room, bar, gift shop fly shop guest computer email, and a lounge. Outside Turneffe Flats’ main lodge is a large screened in verandah where you can enjoy a view of the Carrabian Sea.

In addition to a well-established fishing program, Turneffe Flats also has a PADI accredited dive program. Turneffe Flats location offers quick and easy access to some of the most spectacular dive sites in Belize and is also within an hour’s boat ride from the famous Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef, and Half Moon Caye. There is a combination fishing/diving package for anglers who are interested in both diving and fishing, which allows guests to divide time between both activities – fishing one day and diving the next day. There is also some excellent snorkeling and diving right near the lodge. Please call or email for pricing on the combination packages.

Turneffe Flats Fishing 2025 Rates

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Peak SEASON (NOW → July 26, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing	$5,890	$8,090
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing	$3,590	$4,990
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing	$2,290	$3,090

Low Season (AFTER PEAK → DEC. 20, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7 Nights/6 Days Fishing	$5,190	$7,490
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing	$3,590	$4,990
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing	$2,290	$3,090

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A 50% deposit is necessary to reserve space at Turneffe Flats, due within 2 weeks of the booking date. After receiving your deposit we will send a complete list of tackle and equipment to bring. Final payment is due 65 days prior to departure, after which time all payments are non-refundable.

Included in Fishing Package: fully guided daily fishing, two anglers per boat and one guide; all land and sea transfers to and from the lodge on Saturdays; all meals at the lodge, including evening hors d’oeuvres; air conditioned, double occupancy lodging as described.

Not Included: Airfare; gratuities; alcoholic beverages; items of a personal nature; equipment rental; $40 Blue Hole entrance fee (where applicable); Belize Taxes. An additional transfer fee may be required when arrival/departure is not done on regularly scheduled days (typically Saturday & Wednesday).

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L-R: Arial View of Turneffe Island Resort; Nice Permit (Pablo Negri); Atoll View from a helicopter

L-R: Hammock on the Beach (Val Atkison); Permit being Released; Turneffe Island Wadable Flats (Terry Gunn)

Mayazul Fly Fishing Lodge

Updated on

August 28, 2025

Mayazul Lodge is the newest boutique option on Ascension Bay, designed for anglers who want serious shots at permit without giving up style and comfort. With only 4 beachfront rooms, the lodge is intimate, personal, and focused. Each boat fishes with two guides — a senior guide plus an assistant — giving anglers more eyes on the flats, more instruction, and more chances at fish.

Whether you’re chasing a first permit or adding to a grand slam, Mayazul puts you minutes from the action with modern comforts waiting at the end of the day.

Permit year-round, tarpon Apr–Oct, snook Nov–Mar, bonefish always present

Located just south of Punta Allen on Ascension Bay

2026 UPDATE: Skip Cancun! Fly directly to Tulum

Air-conditioned rooms, en-suite baths, two queen beds per room

Open bar & à la carte dining

Wi-Fi and daily laundry service

Favorable weather conditions year-round

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The Place

Perched on a quiet stretch of beach, Mayazul is tucked into the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, 5 minutes south of Punta Allen. The lodge offers sweeping views of Ascension Bay, easy access to the flats, and a small, personalized staff. After a day on the water, enjoy cocktails at the open bar and fresh meals built around local ingredients.

The Fishing on Ascension Bay

Ascension Bay is legendary for its diversity, and Mayazul maximizes it. The lodge specializes in permit fishing with two-guide teams, but anglers also find bonefish year-round and seasonal tarpon and snook in the lagoons. Fishing is primarily from 23’ pangas, with opportunities to wade select flats.

Tarpon: April–October
Permit: Year-round
Bonefish: Consistent year-round
Snook: November–March

Accommodations

4 double-occupancy rooms, each with two queen beds
En-suite bathrooms, daily maid service, nightly turndown
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
Main lodge with dining, lounge, and open bar
Daily laundry service included

Mayazul Lodge is small by design – intimate, eclectic, and elegant – set just steps from the Caribbean so close you’ll fall asleep to the sound of rustling palms and waves. Away from the bustle of Punta Allen but near enough for convenience, the lodge feels like a serene oasis and a stylish retreat after long days on the flats.

The main lodge, built from stained hardwoods, is filled with cozy lounging areas, comfortable sofas, and thoughtful touches. Guests gather around the quaint bar and fly-tying area, or relax on shaded porches overlooking the sea. At night, the oceanside firepit is a favorite spot for swapping stories under the stars.

Accommodations include four en-suite double rooms, each with two queen beds, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping. Amenities include Wi-Fi, nightly turndown service, and daily laundry. Meals are served in the main lodge with a rotating à la carte menu focused on fresh, local ingredients, paired with an open bar of beer, wine, and spirits.

Mayazul Fishing Lodge 2026 Rates

February – October

Package	Shared Room + Boat	Shared Room + Single Boat	Single Room + Boat
7 Nights / 6 Days	$6,550	$8,100	$9,650
6 Nights / 5 Days	$5,950	$7,350	$8,550
5 Nights / 4 Days	$5,650	$6,700	$7,650

(Rates are per person in USD and subject to change)

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Included: lodging, all meals, open bar, guided fishing with two guides per boat, airport meet & greet, fishing license, VAT.
Not included: tips to guides and staff, air travel, transfers to/from lodge, tackle, items of personal nature.

Transfers (2025–26): Group ground + panga transfers from Cancún or Tulum, price per group based on number of passengers (approx. $700–$1,200 round trip).

August 27, 2025

Belize

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March 6, 2025

Belize is a unique fly fishing destination offering excellent fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook year-round; one of the few destinations to consistently produce “Grand Slams” (catching a bonefish, permit and a tarpon on a fly in the same day). One major feature that contributes to the consistency, variety, and quality of the fishing is the Barrier Reef (second largest barrier reef in the world) off the coast of Belize that extends almost 180 miles North – South and protects Belize’s entire shoreline.

year-round: bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

Ecotourism and activities for families and non-anglers

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Central Belize Fishing Lodges

Thirty miles off the mainland of Belize, on the outside of the Barrier Reef, is the magnificent Turneffe Island (Atoll). The Turneffe Atoll has both interior and ocean-side flats, mangrove lined lagoons and a number of channels that support a uniquely diverse fishery. Angler’s can expect to see Permit and large numbers of smaller bonefish on the ocean-side flats with the interior flats, lagoons, and creeks offering the best shots at Tarpon or larger bonefish (8 lbs+). The two fine lodges operating there that we recommend are, Turneffe Flats and Turneffe Island Resort(formally Turneffe Island Lodge).

On the mainland of Belize, we recommend the long established Belize River Lodge, which sites on the western bank of the Belize River. Central Belize, where Belize River Lodge is located, is a year round fishery offering a variety of fishing opportunities for Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish or Snook. Belize River Lodge guests can fish any number of productive flats, channels, rivers, creeks and lagoons in a single trip. In addition to the lodge based fishing program, Belize River Lodge also offers “mother ship” fishing trips, which take anglers along the coast of Belize, allowing access to some of the more remote fishing grounds in Belize.

Northern Belize Fishing Lodges

Northern Belize is best known for it’s year-round population of tarpon and in the Ambergris Caye area, you’ll find the best conditions for stalking tarpon on clear, shallow flats. When conditions are right, you might see hundreds of tarpon and jump several in a day. Bonefish and good numbers of permit are also in residence, making northern Belize a notable destination for a “Grand Slam”.

In northern Belize, we recommend the beachfront El Pescador Fishing Lodge, and their upgraded accommodations at El Pescador Villas on Ambergris Caye. El Pescador has been hosting anglers who want to experience Belize fishing since 1974. The current owners, Steve and Chris Spiro and daughter Ali, have made significant upgrades to the property and continued to offer exceptional hospitality since they purchased El Pescador in 1997. Ambergris Caye is a unique fishery with resident Tarpon (10 – 100 lbs) on the flats 12-months out of the year, complimented with summer Tarpon migration. There are also excellent numbers of 2 – 4 pound bonefish and good numbers of small permit, occasionally reaching 15 lbs.

Southern Belize Fishing Lodges

The best Permit grounds south of Mexico are found in southern Belize. The Permit fishing is so good in southern Belize that it has been dubbed “Permit Alley” and is where Permit addicts come to get their fix, since Permit guru Charlie Leslie set up a remote, fish camp style lodge on Tarpum Caye, 15 miles off the coast of Belize. Tarpon Caye Lodge is best know for the excellent Permit fishing on the flats of southern Belize, however Tarpon Caye is also a true “Grand Slam” hotspot. Tarpon roll within view of the bedrooms and bonefish are available in good numbers.

At “Charlie Leslie’s” Tarpon Cay Lodge, the guides set the fishing day around the tide and not the clock, to ensure that anglers don’t miss fishing the best tide while they are eating dinner. The Permit flats are only minutes from Tarpon Caye Lodge by boat, where you’ll see tons of permit, however, catching them is up to you … and a rabbit’s foot, a four-leaf clover, or whatever works for you.

Our southern most lodge in Belize is located 5-miles north of Punta Gorda, the brand new Belcampo Resort (formerly El Pescador Punta Gorda / Machaca Hill Resort) is an incredible facility with incredible views of the Laughing Falcon Reserve, the Rio Grande River, and the Gulf of Honduras in the distance from the hilltop lodge.

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January 29, 2024

Copal Tree Lodge

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February 25, 2025

Copal Tree Lodge in Belize (formerly known as Belcampo Belize, El Pescador Punta Gorda and Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge) is a remote and unique eco-tour and fishing lodge in southern Belize. They have deep roots as a fishing lodge, set in some of the most fertile permit fishing grounds anywhere in the world and employs expert flats fishing guides. Copal Tree Lodge describes the lodge as “agritourism-chic” featuring a Jungle Lodge, organic farm, and a 12,000-acre nature reserve. Copal Tree Lodge Belize offers the best in local food and culture, active adventures, wildlife viewing, saltwater fly-fishing, and world-class hospitality.

year-round: bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

Ecotourism possibilities and more in southern Belize

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Copal Tree Lodge, Punta Gorda, located at the southern tip of Belize’s infamous “Permit Alley”, is home to one of the world’s premier permit fisheries. From the riverside marina, Copal Tree boats run 15 minutes down the Rio Grande to enter the Gulf of Honduras. The prime permit fishing areas begin at Sickle Cay, a half mile from the mouth of the river, and extends another 13 miles northeast to the Snake Cays. Within this area are hundreds of tiny islands, cayes with lagoon flats and pop up “pancake” flats just a short distance from the mainland. These include such notable fishing grounds as Mojo Caye, Wild Cane Caye and the Snake Cayes. The outside flats affiliated with many of these cayes tend to be gently sloping off into deeper water allowing permit to be found at all tidal stages. Just inshore from these cayes is the famed Ycacos Lagoon which, particularly on the higher stages of the tide, can be an amazing inshore permit fishery. The narrow channel into the lagoon can also be a hotspot for tarpon who will lie in wait at the mouth of the channel on the outgoing tide.

Tarpon and snook offer variety options for anglers. While not as abundant as permit, one should always keep an eye out for rolling poons or popping snook, especially when running the river to and from the permit grounds. Resident tarpon are present in the rivers and lagoons year round, and larger migratory fish are sometimes encountered between April and November. Snook fishing is best between November and March. If you wish to target tarpon or snook during your stay, Copal Tree offers access to many more rivers than the Rio Grande, including Golden Stream, Deep River, the Monkey River, and Moho River.

Bonefishing opportunities are limited, with the best chances existing out at the Sapodilla Cayes, a fairly long run from the lodge. While there are decent numbers of fish there, they tend to be small. If luck is with you in the morning (and you land both a permit and a tarpon), your chances of closing out the Grand Slam are good out at the Sapodillas!

Formerly known as Belcampo Belize, the lodge was completely revonvated in 2008 – 2009 as Machaca Hill and the new owner purchased the 12,000 acres of rainforest surrounding the lodge. When the lodge became Belcampo (and later Copal Tree Lodge), they continued to elevate their level of service and commitment to the keystone organic crops of cane, cacao, coffee and vanilla, and provide guests with agritourism programs that showcase these exotic ingredients at their origin. Copal Tree Lodge Belize has grown from pioneering ideas of sustainable food production and agritourism to an award-winning, world-class destination, welcoming discerning travellers from around the globe. The 12,000 acres that surrond this lodge have been classified as a private reserve to ensure that the native Belizean flora and fauna that makes this remote and virtually undisturbed wilderness area such an interesting and beautiful place to visit. The reserve surrounding the lodge also creates a unique feeling of privacy.

Copal Tree Lodge is situated at the plateau summit of “Big Hill or Machaca Hill” over looking the Rio Grande, the rainforest, and the Caribbean Sea. There is a private tram (or a staircase with 365 steps) to take guests from the riverside deck (which includes the waterside dining area and Maya Bar) to the lodge compound 400 feet above the Rio Grande. The lodge portion of Copal Tree cosists of the main lodge bulding with The Jungle Farm Restaurant, The Rum Bar, the spa, lounge areas, a swimming pool, and observation decks with open views of the coast, the Maya Mountains and a seemingly endless pristine rainforest. There are also 16 individual, spacious suites, which are well appointed with plush beds, screened fresh-air verandas, and spa-style bathrooms with floor to ceiling tropical rainforest views.

The Jungle Farm Restaurant runs on a farm to table philosophy that creates everything in house using ingredients grown on Copal Tree’s farm or locally sourced from nearby farmers, including compassionately and organically raised chickens, sheep and pigs, and a variety of organic produce including many local staples such as mangoes, passion fruit and pityia. The seafood is sourced locally from a team of fishermen who supply Copal Tree with sustainable fish, conch, lobster and wild shrimp. Meals at Copal Tree Lodge Belize are a blend of Mayan, East Indian, Creole, Garifuna, Latin and Indo-Caribbean inspired fare and are prepared by using traditional and modern cooking techniques. There is also the Copal Tree Rum Bar, which is a great place to relax and unwind at the end of each day. A central lounge is surrounded by cool shaded decks perched within the jungle canopy. Cocktails and complimentary snacks are served each day at 6 PM.

Copal Tree Lodge offers a unique array of non-fishing programs and activities, and well-trained guides focused on a providing a high level of personalized service. These activities at Copal Tree include birding and wildlife tours, jungle excursions, caving adventures, night time jungle hikes and drives, river tours, nighttime river cruises, snorkeling, diving, yoga, spa treatments, and explorations of the Mayan culture.

Copal Tree Lodge Belize 2025 Rates

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Included in the package cost are: number of days guided fishing; number of nights lodging; 3 meals per day and after fishing hors d’oeuvres; laundry service; use of all amenities (pool, internet, tram, canoes, bikes, etc); transfers from/to Punta Gorda Airstrip; taxes / fees.

Not included in the above rate are: Air transportation to and from Belize City; Roundtrip air Belize City / Punta Gorda ($280 pp, rate subject to change); rental tackle; beverages; gratuities; additional tours/sightseeing days. Additional expenses such as transfers, hotels, meals incurred due to delays or other unforeseen events. Other expenses might include tips to baggage handlers at Belize International Airport, $1 (US) per bag is adequate and the Belize Departure Tax.

El Pescador Villas

Updated on

February 25, 2025

The El Pescador Villas are the luxury accommodations at El Pescador Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Eight exotic and well appointed two-story villas are each comprised of 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, a great room, and a verandah. All of the El Pescador Villas have coral stone tiled floors, walls filled with paintings, crafts and tapestries by local artists, and are decorated with handcrafted furniture of tropical hardwoods, bamboo, or traditional wicker. There is also an exotic array of tropical flowers and greenery tucked here and there to welcome guests to paradise.

El Pescador Resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize is the oldest and most established fishing lodge in Belize. It’s also one of the premier fly fishing destinations for a “Grand Slam” and one of the only areas where tarpon can be caught on the flats, year-round. Ambergris Caye is considered an island, but it is really the southern most tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, and is tucked behind the northern reaches of Belize’s barrier reef.

Year-round tarpon; Partial year: bonefish, permit; Occasional: snook.

Favorable weather conditions year-round

Professional guides and deluxe accomodations

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Two sets of four villas are set on opposite ends of El Pescador’s main lodge building in the tropical gardens, surrounding a private pool, and provide stunning views. The villas are only a short walk from the main lodge; far enough away allow guests privacy but close enough to allow access to all of the amenities and services offered at El Pescador. Amenities include 3 swimming pools; Complimentary Kayaks; Complimentary Bicycles; Fishing Instructor; SCUBA Diving Instructor;

Email service; Tour Office; Gift and sundry Shop; The Exclusive “Scientific Angler Mastery Series” Fly Shop in Belize; Bar and Restaurant.

The Great-Room in each villa is on the second floor. To access the great-room, guests ascend a dramatic plank staircase and pass through a mahogany door. All the Great-Rooms have high cathedral ceilings with polished Belizean hardwoods. In the Great-Room, there is a dining area (comfortably seating 6 for dinner), a full kitchen with all the appliances and gadgets, and a large open living area. This large open room has great views of the Caribbean, the beach, and the barrier reef.

French doors lead from the Great-Room to the 250 square foot covered verandah on the second floor. The verandahs are furnished with sofas or hammocks offering a great place to enjoy the sea breeze, the sunrise, or the sunset. The ground floor also has a covered verandah with private entrances to both downstairs suites with views of the beach, the Caribbean Sea, and the Barrier Reef. It’s no wonder that the verandahs become a favorite spot for El Pescador Villa guests.

Each two-story El Pescador Villa has 3 bedrooms, one on the second story and two on the ground floor. Each bedroom has an excellent view of the Caribbean. These master suites are fully self-contained with luxurious bathrooms, featuring his and hers hand-made ceramic sinks and matching tiles, excellent showers, spacious closets, and fluffy towels. The suites are configured to “lock-off”, enabling guests to have 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms and enjoy their own private unit. In other words, it’s possible to have the entire villa as a home-away-from-home, or request only a single suite.

El Pescador Fly Fishing Resort 2025 Rates

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Winter/Spring SEASON (NOW → July 31, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy / 2 per boat	Single Occupancy / 2 per boat	Double Occupancy / 1 per boat	Single Occupancy / 1 per boat
3 Nights Stay / 2 Days Fishing	$2,612	$3,312	$3,262	$3,962
4 Nights Stay / 3 Days Fishing	$3,403	$4,228	$4,378	$5,203
5 Nights Stay / 4 Days Fishing	$4,204	$5,154	$5,504	$6,454
6 Nights Stay / 5 Days Fishing	$4,984	$6,059	$6,609	$7,684
7 Nights Stay / 6 Days Fishing	$5,745	$6,945	$7,695	$8,895
Extra Night + Day	$814	$923	$1,139	$1,248

Summer/Fall Season (Aug. 1 → NOV. 14, 2025)

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy / 2 per boat	Single Occupancy / 2 per boat	Double Occupancy / 1 per boat	Single Occupancy / 1 per boat
3 Nights Stay / 2 Days Fishing	$2,337	$2,932	$2,987	$3,582
4 Nights Stay / 3 Days Fishing	$3,037	$3,722	$4,012	$4,697
5 Nights Stay / 4 Days Fishing	$3,746	$4,521	$5,046	$5,821
6 Nights Stay / 5 Days Fishing	$4,435	$5,300	$6,060	$6,925
7 Nights Stay / 6 Days Fishing	$5,104	$6,059	$7,054	$8,009
Extra Night + Day	$699	$785	$1,024	$1,100

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Villa Upgrades for US$ 300 + tax

1 room → 1-bedroom villa
2 rooms → 2-bedroom villa
3 rooms → 3-bedroom villa
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There is a 3 Night minimum stay at El Pescador, Ambergris Cay. Most fisherman stay at least a week. Complete Dive and Ecotourism Packages are also available. Please call for more information.

Fishing Packages Include: The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, round-trip air, land and sea transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, hotel tax, sales tax where applicable; hors d’oeuvres; 3 meals per day, local Belizean beverages including local beer, soda and rum, complimentary use of all amenities (pools, Internet, kayaks, bikes, etc.) and a welcome drink.

Not Included: Imported beverages, liquors such as Scotch or Cranberry juice, Fishing license, Park fees (if applicable), fishing gear (may be borrowed based on availability), diving gear (may be rented), gratuities.

Reservation Policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is necessary to secure a reservation, after receiving your deposit, we will provide you with a complete list of tackle and clothing to bring.

Flamingo Cay Rod & Gun Club

Updated on

February 10, 2025

Fly Fishing Andros, Bahamas West Side

Flamingo Cay Lodge is the only lodge situated on Andros’ famous west side. Other lodges do fish Andros’s west side, but only by navigating the island’s creek system for up to an hour by boat over choppy seas, often at an additional fuel surcharge. From Flamingo Cay, huge western bones are only minutes away. Nestled in a private, secluded cove, Flamingo Cay is a unique private retreat that offers some of the best bonefishing and waterfowl hunting in the Bahamas.

Primarily bonefish

West Side of Andros Island, Bahamas – unique, private, and unpressured

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Flamingo Cay was acquired by the Bethell Family in the 1920’s. Charles W.F. Bethell maintained the property for waterfowl shooting in the 1950’s and was host to The Duke of Windsor and other celebrities. Grandson and current owner/operator Charles B.M. Bethell III, restored the existing camp and has developed a unique sporting destination for waterfowl and flats fishing enthusiasts.

Huge schools of medium to large bonefish roam Andros’ pristine, white sand flats and permit and tarpon are sometimes found along the shoreline and in many of the island’s rivers and lagoons.

Flamingo Cay has the latest up-to-date flats boats, including 4 Hell’s Bay Boat Works, powered by 90HP motors and a Air Gator airboat for special hunting and fishing tours.

Guides are experienced and have access to miles of unpressured flats. Some of Andros’s biggest bonefish call these western flats home and seldom see flies.

Anglers can also fish William Island and Billy Island, 45 minutes or so from the lodge via one of the Hell’s Bay skiffs. Besides big bones, this area is home to resident tarpon and permit.

The vast creek systems on Andros’ west side form a complex of mangrove swamps. Anglers sit up high above the marsh watching ducks, egrets, and other birds scatter in all directions. Hidden within these mangroves are inland flats that become landlocked during certain tides. At these times the angler can enjoy a “captive audience” of bonefish; the fishing can be spectacular. Anglers are dropped off and the bottom is suitable for wading. Flamingo Cay is also offering exploratory trips to south-west Andros by float plane.

Flamingo Cay Club offers four-star amenities and gourmet dining. It is accessed primarily by seaplane. It will become clear, looking down on Andros from the air, exactly why Flamingo Cay Club has become so well know for great fishing in an extremely secluded setting. Thousands of miles of unexplored, untouched bonefish flats extend in all directions. Flamingo Cay is alone on Andros’ entire west coast, approximately 30 miles from the nearest outpost. Cruising schools of bonefish are visible as you make your final approach and land on the flats directly in front of the lodge.

Flamingo Cay lodging includes three cottages. “Last Cast” is a two story cottage the can accommodate up to 6 guests in 4 bedrooms. The upper level has two bedrooms with 2 full-sized beds in each as well as a private bath and sitting area with French doors that open onto an upper deck that boasts an incredible view of the creek.

The lower level has 2 large bedrooms, each featuring a queen-sized bed and private bath. These rooms have French doors that open onto a porch. Spacious lounging areas and a wet bar complete this cottage.

“Cloyd’s Cottage” accommodates up to 4 guests and consists of 2 bedrooms, each with 2 full-sized beds and private bath. This cottage has French doors that open onto a porch, complete with a self-service wet bar and sitting area overlooking the creek.

A smaller cottage, “Blast and Cast,” features two private bedrooms, each with one full-sized bed and a shared bath. This quaint cottage features French doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the creek.

Flamingo Cay’s capacity is 8 persons. The lodge is open for fishing from October 15th to June 5th. Fishing and waterfowl shooting can be combined during the shooting season (October 15th – March 31st).

For current availability and pricing, please contact Angler Adventures.

The bonefishing flats on the west coast of Andros Island

Transportation

The lodge is only accessible by air therefore; clients are transported via floatplane. All floatplane commuters originate from Nassau. There are two flight options available into Flamingo Cay. A Cessna Caravan charter for groups of four or more or two smaller floatplanes.

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