BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Jan. 29th - Feb. 4th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Some rain and clouds and sun ending the week.

Winds: North, Northeast winds 5-15 mph.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 70's Lows in the low 70's some high 60's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 80 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 6:23am am Sunset: 5:49 pm

Moonphase: New Moon (Feb.7th).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Big bonefish in the lagoon and on the flats this week. The bonefish have been waiting for an opportunity to feed heavily and feed they did. Each angler, experienced or a beginner, always find hungry bonefish in the lagoon. Dan, Bruce, Hans, Peter, and Dave enjoyed double-digit weeks in spite of a rough start weather-wise.

PERMIT (Palometta): Sometimes the permit gods decide to shine on particular anglers, and this week it was Alan, Peter, and Dan, as all of them landed some nice permit and had the pleasure of experiencing the permit tug. Grand Slam crabs and Squimp are working well to entice the bite. Come and try your luck!

TARPON (Sabalo): Some very large tarpon for this time of the year seen on the flats. The tarpon finally got a break in the weather and became very active. Anglers are getting multiple shots. Betty managed to land a fifty-pound tarpon during her stay and was the top rod for the week and out fished her husband. So, I guess that means that he will be back!

OTHER SPECIES: Snapper, puffer, ladyfish, trigger, and box fish.

GRAND SLAM: No Slams this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp and Peterson's shrimp in size 6&8.

FOR TARPON - Olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

The weather has settled down and the fish are hungry. Come and join us this year for a fun-filled fishy vacation. We will leave the light on for ya!

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of February 12th thru February 18th , 2018

Weather Conditions: Windy with some clouds and rain.

Winds: East, Northeast with gusty winds at times.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 80 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 6:18am Sunset: 5:55 pm

Moonphase: First Quarter (Feb. 23rd).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Our first Orvis Bonefish Bonanza of 2018 produced smiling faces in our beautiful places as everyone enjoyed their time on the water. The weather wasn't as good as it could have been but the company and camaraderie made up for it. Enjoying the lodge with a group can create lifelong friends, and that is what it is all about. There is nothing better than spending time with friends in beautiful places! Lots of bones landed

PERMIT (Palometta): Permit sightings in abundance this week, and anglers are getting multiple shots. Each Permit angler can appreciate how difficult it can be landing one of these challenging fish, but Bryce and Bob figured it out and got five to the boat in a single day. Tia also got it done and landed her second Permit. Way to go Tia!

TARPON (Sabalo): Matt, fishing with Captain on the way to his Grand Slam landed a nice juvenile Tarpon. Chuck managed to hook into two large Tarpon with one of those near one hundred pounds which broke 60lb fluorocarbon and got away. Chuck did however land a seventy pounder and that is a great fish. Jason took his first Tarpon on fly. Congratulations guys!

OTHER SPECIES: Ladyfish, barracuda, needlefish, puffer, and a stingray (on a 6wt).

GRAND SLAM: No Slams this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Our first Bonefish Bonanza of the year brought happy anglers but unfortunately tough fishing conditions. It is always nice having Orvis here even if Mother Nature isn't cooperating.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Feb. 19th - 25th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Windy with some clouds and rain.

Winds: East, southeast with gusty winds at times.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 80 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 6:13am Sunset: 5:57 pm

Moonphase: First Quarter (Feb. 23rd).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): A windy week, but sunny most of the time. Our anglers had a pretty good week of Bonefishing in spite of the windy conditions. The guides are really skilled at finding places to fish no matter what the circumstances. Some of the anglers managed to boat over twenty fish a day. The week ahead looks promising and should produce great fishing days.

PERMIT (Palometta): Lots of permit around and several caught. Al K. landed his permit and then landed a tarpon and a bonefish on his way to his Grand Slam. Lanny also got his first permit and joined that limited group of permit fisherman who have actually landed one! Way to go guys!

TARPON (Sabalo): The week was filled with tarpon sightings and catches. Al hooked eight and landed four the day he had his grand slam. Greg, Colin and Jim had a total of six tarpon between them, and Colin had a week slam catching all species during his stay. It has been a good week of tarpon fishing.

OTHER SPECIES: Barracuda, needlefish, snapper, triggerfish, and jacks.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Al K. for his Grand Slam this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Addiel Perez (with the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust) and crew joined us for a few days to finish up their tagging efforts. Looking ahead we are planning a town meeting to discuss additional protection for the sites where the bonefish spawn, hopefully in May. We will keep you posted.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Feb. 26th - Mar. 4th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Lighter winds and sunny with some clouds.

Winds: East, southeast at 10-20 mph.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 6:08am Sunset: 6:00 pm

Moonphase: Full moon (March 1st).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Great week for bonefishing as all anglers were successful. The winds remained moderate to strong during the beginning of the week but quieted down toward the end. The temperature of the water is on the rise, so some of the larger bones have moved into deeper water, but a few larger fish are still around. Lots of fish were eating well as the weather settles.

PERMIT (Palometta): Tons of permit around this week and quite a few landed. Gary, Randy, Kim, Mark, Justin, John, Tom and Mike all caught the elusive fish this week, and Gary even turned it into a Grand Slam to end his week of fishing. Great job guys!

TARPON (Sabalo): Captain Tomas and his angler have jumped thirteen Tarpon and landed four so far, and Vic is still fishing this week so who knows how they will end up. The week was filled with catches. Mike also jumped three and landed one. Cam, our youngest angler at fourteen years old, got his first Tarpon and Bonefish and made his first trip to El Pescador a memorable one for him and his dad.

OTHER SPECIES: Ladyfish, puffer, barracuda, needlefish, snapper, and jacks.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Gary D. for his Grand Slam this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Busy week for the island and the lodge. The weather is finally starting to improve and the season has begun. Come and get away from the cold and join us for some fun and sun.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Mar. 5th - Mar. 11th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny.

Winds: East, southeast at 10-20 mph.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 6:03am Sunset: 6:01 pm

Moonphase: Third quarter (March 9th).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): All week and every week, everybody's catching bones. There are so many bonefish in our area it is hard not to land one, or even ten. With spring break upon us, the house is full, and there is lots of fun to be had. Friends and families are enjoying each other.

PERMIT (Palometta): Permit is always part of the equation when working toward a Grand Slam. This past week, Captain Jeo got it done with his guests three times and sent them home with the Grand Slam memory. That's an impressive job Jeo; and a "way to go" shoutout to those anglers for getting it done.

TARPON (Sabalo): Permit is always part of the equation when working toward a Grand Slam. This past week, Captain Jeo got it done with his guests three times and sent them home with the Grand Slam memory. That's an impressive job Jeo; and a "way to go" shoutout to those anglers for getting it done.

OTHER SPECIES: Ladyfish, puffer, barracuda, needlefish, snapper, and jacks.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Dana Van B, Brendan E and Gene E for their Grand Slams this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Spring break week at the lodge has been busy. Lots of beginning anglers are having good luck and plenty of family fun.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Mar. 12th - Mar. 18th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny.

Winds: East, southeast gusty at times.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 5:58am Sunset: 6:03 pm

Moonphase: New moon (March 17th) .

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): The weather has finally settled and with it comes lots of fish on the flats. Every angler gets to feel the drug of the tug when a bonefish is on the line. If you are planning a trip, be sure to work on your casting and double haul so you can feel it too.

PERMIT (Palometta): Kimber on her first saltwater fishing trip experienced the thrill of permit fishing landing a nice fish on her way to a grand slam and Matt, a ten-year-old boy, landed four permit while fishing with his grandfather. The lodge anglers have had a total of four grand slams in the past two weeks. There are not many places in the world a fisherman can go and have so many opportunities to cast for permit but Belize is one of them. We have some of the best fishing anywhere.

TARPON (Sabalo): The tarpon are eating all white bunnies and toads often and the past week has proven to be an active one. Eleven tarpon were landed this week. What a difference it makes when the winds slow down, and the fishery settles. Just like you, the fish love those beautiful days!

OTHER SPECIES: Trigger, Needlefish, Snapper (Mutton and Gray), Jacks, Ladyfish.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Kimber Lawson.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Another busy week with lots of good people around. Lodges are places where lifelong friends are made. When someone is doing something they love and are around others that are doing the same thing, people just naturally gravitate to one another and find that connection.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Mar. 26th thru Apr. 1st, 2018

Weather Conditions: Sunny and breezy.

Winds: East, southeast gusty at times.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid 70's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 5:47 am Sunset: 6:05 pm

Moonphase: New moon (March 17th) .

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): The second Bonefish Bonanza of the season was very successful, and all anglers caught tons of bonefish. The last two weeks have been very sunny, with strong winds at times. Our guides are skilled at finding fish no matter what the conditions. When the wind blows, being able to double haul will make your fishing day easier so work hard on it before you get here.

PERMIT (Palometta): Lots of permit on the flats and eating. Mary Beth caught hers on the way to a Grand Slam. Tucker and Logan and Ashlee also landed nice fish. Logan, who is only 12 years old, landed three during his stay, two of which were on the same day. The permit bite continues to improve. Be sure to bring some crab patterns in olive and tan when you come down.

TARPON (Sabalo): The winds have been out of the east lately which helps to fill the fishery and is great for the tarpon. Tarpon look up to feed so the higher the ceiling of water the more they like it. Bring some baitfish patterns in all white and red and black. The tarpon love these colors!

OTHER SPECIES: Ladyfish, puffer, barracuda, needlefish, snapper, and jacks.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Mary Beth P.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

The last two weeks have been filled with families on spring break and lots of lucky first-time anglers. The permit, tarpon, and bonefish have all been very cooperative and have been putting smiles on all the Anglers faces. Come and join the fishing fun.

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Apr. 9th thru Apr. 15th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny with some clouds.

Winds: East, Southeast.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's Lows in the mid to high 70's some 80's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 5:35 am Sunset: 6:09 pm

Moonphase: New moon (March 17th) .

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): The bonefish continue to impress anglers with their strength and speed. Bonefish are the seventh fastest fish in the sea and can reach speeds of up to forty-two miles per hour. Once an angler experiences the tug of a bonefish, they will quickly realize that for its size there is nothing stronger in the sea. Come and experience it yourself - Belize is waiting!

PERMIT (Palometta): Lots of permit have been caught and released this week as the beautiful weather continues. We have had three Grand Slams and one Super Slam in the last five days. Roger while fishing with Captain Cesar was the first angler in 2018 to achieve a Super Slam. Quite the accomplishment!

TARPON (Sabalo): The tarpon are still favoring the white bunnies and toads. This week eight tarpon were landed. The weather has been cooperating for the tarpon bite. Wind direction is keeping plenty of water on the flats and allowing all species to feed well. The juvenile tarpon bite has also been active in the back lagoon. Interested? Let Isa or Mariano know while you're here. They can take you to the back lagoon to explore the diversity of that ecosystem.

OTHER SPECIES: Ladyfish, puffer, barracuda, needlefish, snapper, Mutton snapper, and jacks.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Louis and Steve on their Grand Slams.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Join us in beautiful Belize and experience the kind people, great food, and awesome fishing. See you soon!

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].

Fishing photo of the week:

El Pescador guest Logan with one of his three permit landed the previous week.

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Apr. 16th thru Apr. 22nd, 2018

Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny with some clouds.

Winds: East, Southeast.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's Lows in the mid to high 70's some 80's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 81 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 5:31 am Sunset: 6:10 pm

Moonphase: First Quarter (April 22nd).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Every angler this week has caught bonefish. From the experienced angler to the inexperienced angler, the bonefish of Belize are an achievable goal. Our guides will put you on the bonefish so that you can enjoy the tug. Work on your double haul and come on down.

PERMIT (Palometta): Plenty of permit this week as two more anglers achieve slams, and one of the slams was a super slam. First-time saltwater angler Susan managed to land a twenty-pound permit and was the only female angler this week to achieve that goal. Congratulations!

TARPON (Sabalo): The tarpon bite was on this week, and Steve and Rob were on the receiving end landing four tarpon and hooking a total of twelve.

OTHER SPECIES: Needlefish, Mutton snapper, Barracuda, snapper, jacks, and ladyfish.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Steve and Roger on their Slams.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Belize, it's beautiful, exciting, lovely, intriguing, zen-like, experience. Join us in beautiful Belize and experience it yourself!

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

Weeks of Apr. 23rd thru Apr. 29th, 2018

Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny with some clouds.

Winds: East, Southeast 10-15 mph.

Air Temperature: Highs in the mid 80's Lows in the mid to high 70's some 80's.

Water Temperature: Temp: 82 F. degrees.

Sunrise: 5:27 am Sunset: 6:12 pm

Moonphase: Full moon (April 29th).

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): A couple of days this week we experienced northeast winds when the fishery emptied a bit and created some tough fishing conditions. Everyone was able to land bonefish, but the tarpon and permit proved to be more difficult. Susan, Jake and Sara all managed to land their "first ever" bonefish and have vowed to come back and do it again.

PERMIT (Palometta): Permit, although tough this week, were still around and Chuck managed a Grand Slam during his stay. Vicky also caught a nice permit, so we think that her husband Tim will now be able to return again soon. Congratulations Tim!

TARPON (Sabalo): The tarpon bite was on this week in spite of the adverse weather conditions at times. Twelve tarpon landed and several others jumped. The lagoon tarpon are always around so if you need the drug of the tarpon tug, let Isa or Mariano take you to their tarpon hole and experience the fun.

OTHER SPECIES: Triggerfish, barracuda, snapper, jacks and Mayan Cichlid.

GRAND SLAM: Congratulations to Chuck on his Grand Slam.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in orange, pearl and pink sizes 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Grand Slam Crab, Squimp in size 6&8, Mantis shrimp.

FOR TARPON - Red and white, olive, white, red and black, all black and black and purple toads and bunnies continue to work well.

This Week’s Summary:

Thanks to everyone for a great week of fun at El Pescador. We look forward to seeing you again!

Fish On!
Ken [email protected].