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BELIZE FISHING REPORT

DECEMBER 19, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2021

Weather Conditions: Cloudy, showers, and isolated thunderstorms throughout the past week.

Winds: E 7 - 20 Mph. Gusting to 25 Mph / 40 Kph.

Air Temperature: Mid 80 F / 27 C.

Sunrise: 6:23 am Sunset: 5:26 pm

Moonphase: Waning Cresent.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Anglers landed about 200 bones for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range, several 5-6 pounds.

PERMIT (Palometta): Eight landed this week. Three by Kristen with Capt. Emir in one day.

TARPON (Sabalo): Ten with several going 40-50 lbs.

OTHER SPECIES: Anglers also landed some Jacks, Snapper, and Blue Runners.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs, Bauer crabs and Flexo crabs.

FOR TARPON - White bunnies, chartruese and black-purple toads.

Week in Review:

Unstable weather conditions continue as fronts move through the area, which made for challenging fishing. We saw increases in the number of Permit landed, three by one angler in one outing. Our anglers also landed several larger Bonefish and several hooked Tarpon in the 40 to 50 lb class.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

JANUARY 2, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 9, 2022

Weather Conditions: Cloudy, low light conditions, showers, and isolated thunderstorms throughout the past week.

Winds: E 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 MphKph.

Air Temperature: Mid 80 F / 27 C.

Sunrise: 6:25 am Sunset: 5:32 pm

Moonphase: First Quarter.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Anglers landed about 83 bones for the week; most were in the 2-4 pound range, several 5-6 pounds.

PERMIT (Palometta): Three for the week.

TARPON (Sabalo): Seven Tarpon this week.

OTHER SPECIES: Snook: Two. Our anglers also landed some large Jacks, Triple Tail, Snapper, and Blue Runners.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs, Bauer crabs and Flexo crabs.

FOR TARPON - White bunnies, chartruese and black-purple toads.

Week in Review:

Strong fronts regularly moving across Ambergris Caye with sustained easterly winds gusting to 25 mph have suppressed fishing numbers. Bonefish landed in good numbers, and large Snook were seen and caught in the lagoons. Juvenile Tarpon up to 20/9 lbs/kg have been active in and around mangroves. A highlight of the week, David's 35" Snook while being guided by Capt Gordy

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

JANUARY 9, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 16, 2022

Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy and windy conditions during the middle of most days. Temperatures are trending cooler.

Winds: E 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph.

Air Temperature: Hi 70s to Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:27 am Sunset: 5:38 pm

Moonphase: Entering Full Moon Jan 17.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (70 Plus) were landed averaging 2 to 3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): None this week.

TARPON (Sabalo): Two landed.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes 4 & 6, and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, rag head crabs, Bauer crabs and Flexo crabs.

FOR TARPON - White bunnies, chartruese and black-purple toads.

Week in Review:

Seasonal fronts and cooler temperatures throughout the area surrounding Ambergris Caye continue to challenge anglers. Bonefish are continuing to be caught in good numbers in the protected lagoons. Schools of Permit are being sighted and baby Tarpon have also been landed in the lagoons.

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

JANUARY 23, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2022

Weather Conditions: Partly sunny and windy conditions during the middle of most days. Temperatures remain cooler.

Winds: E 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Hi 70s to Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:24 am Sunset: 5:45 pm

Moonphase: Waning Crescent through the 31st when new moon comes into play.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (120+) were landed averaging 2/3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): Two this week.

TARPON (Sabalo): Four landed.

OTHER SPECIES: Eight Snook and three Large Jack Crevalles landed from schools of 20 + fish.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Seasonal fronts, cooler temperatures and moist conditions prevail in Northern Belize. Bonefish continue to be plentiful, increasing numbers of Snook are being caught cruising the shorelines, and several 50 lb+ Tarpon have been landed to the south.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

JANUARY 30, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Weather Conditions: Partly sunny and windy conditions during the middle of most days. Temperatures trending warmer.

Winds: ENE 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Hi 70s to Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:22 am Sunset: 5:49 pm

Moonphase: First Quarter Waxing Crescent through Feb 8th when new moon comes into play.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (300+) were landed averaging 2/3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): Two Permit landed.

TARPON (Sabalo): Four landed.

OTHER SPECIES: Five Snook and one Large Jack Crevalle landed from schools of 20+ fish.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Seasonal fronts, cooler temperatures and shower conditions are giving way to a warming trend in the low 80s. Bonefish numbers continue to be plentiful (300+), Juvenile Tarpon, Permit and Snook are being caught cruising the shorelines.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Weather Conditions: Partly sunny and windy conditions during the middle of most days. Temperatures continue trending warmer.

Winds: ENE 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Hi 70s to Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:19 am Sunset: 5:52 pm

Moonphase: Waxing Gibbous next Full Moon Feb 16 at 10:56 AM.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (100+) were landed averaging 2/3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): Three Permit landed.

TARPON (Sabalo): Eight landed.

OTHER SPECIES: Snook action was really good with 19 landed.

GRAND SLAMS: Grand Slam landed by Steven while guided by Capt. Roger

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Alphlexo Crab, Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Intermittent showers and partly cloudy days are dominant as cold fronts move through the area. Bonefish numbers continue to be plentiful (100+), 30 to 40 lb.Tarpon, large numbers of schooling Snook, and Permit are being caught during challenging light conditions.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Weather Conditions: Partly sunny and windy conditions during the middle of most days. Temperatures continue trending warmer.

Winds: E and NE 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:19 am Sunset: 5:52 pm

Moonphase: Waning Gibbous moving to third-quarter February 23.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (160+) were landed, averaging 2/3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): Six Permit landed.

TARPON (Sabalo): Eight landed.

OTHER SPECIES: 2 large Jack Crevalle (30 to 40 lbs) were caught along the eastern shoreline.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Alphlexo Crab, Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Sunny and partly sunny days have brought in warmer temperatures in the past week. Winds regularly shift from the East to the North East, which sends anglers to the lee side of Ambergris Caye. Bonefish numbers are plentiful (160+), 30 to 40 lb. Tarpon, and Permit are being caught as well as large Jack Crevalle that cruise the early morning shorelines.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Weather Conditions: Sunny and partly sunny conditions during the middle of most days. Wind conditions from the east have been blowing steady at 20 Kph

Winds: E and NE 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Low 80s.

Sunrise: 6:10 am Sunset: 5:57 pm

Moonphase: Waning Crescent moving to a new moon March 2nd.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (175+) were landed averaging 2/3 lbs.

PERMIT (Palometta): Eight Permit landed.

TARPON (Sabalo): Five landed.

OTHER SPECIES: Three snook.

GRAND SLAMS: Halsey scored a Grand Slam with spin gear.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin, Alphlexo, and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Sunny and partly sunny days have brought in warmer temperatures in the low 80s. Winds regularly shift from the East to North East as fronts move through the area, bringing intermittent showers. Bonefish numbers are plentiful (175+), small Tarpon, Permit and Snook are being caught as well as large schools of 500 plus Jack Crevalle that cruise the early morning shorelines.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 6, 2022

Weather Conditions: Sunny and partly sunny conditions during the middle of most days. Wind conditions from the east have been blowing steady at 20 knots.

Winds: E and NE 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph. Gusting to 25/40 Mph/Kph shifting to N 15/24 - 20/32 Mph/Kph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Ranging from low 70s in the evening to low 80s during the day.

Sunrise: 6:06 am Sunset: 5:59 pm

Moonphase: Waxing Crescent moving to a new full moon March 18.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (200+) were landed, averaging 2/3 lbs, larger bones 3/5 lbs in the lagoons.

PERMIT (Palometta): 10 Permit landed this week.

TARPON (Sabalo): 14 Tarpon landed with one going about 100 lbs.

OTHER SPECIES: Large schools of Jack Crevalle had reels zinging and there was some nice Snook action as well.

GRAND SLAMS: Chris and Kelly both landed grand slams on the same day on the same boat with Capt Cesar, separately Kelly also landed a 100 lb Tarpon!

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin, Alphlexo, and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Sunny and partly sunny days have brought in warmer temperatures in the low 80s. Winds regularly shift from the East to North East Bonefish numbers are plentiful (200+), Tarpon, Permit, and Snook are being caught along with large schools of 500 plus Jack Crevalle that cruise the early morning shorelines are being seen and caught.

Fishing photo of the week:

BELIZE FISHING REPORT

MARCH 13, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2022

Weather Conditions: Sunny and partly sunny conditions persist with increasing temperatures. Wind conditions from the east have been blowing steady at 10 to 20 Knots.

Winds: E and NE 15 - 20 Mph. Gusting to 25 Mph shifting to N 15 - 20 Mph as fronts move through.

Air Temperature: Ranging from low 70s in the evening to mid to high 80s during the day.

Sunrise: 5:55 am Sunset: 6:02 pm

Moonphase: Waning Gibbous at 90% moving to 3rd Quarter on Mar. 24th.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): Good numbers of Bonefish (280+) were landed averaging 2/3 lbs larger bones 3/5 lbs in the lagoons

PERMIT (Palometta): A good week for Permit with 18 landed.

TARPON (Sabalo): Six landed.

GRAND SLAMS: Congratulations to Don for catching his Grand Slam Mar 19 with Capt. Indalesio.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl and pink sizes and Crazy Charlies in pink and orange. Sizes 4, 6 & 8.

FOR PERMIT - Mantis shrimp, Casa Blanca Raghead w Yellow Eyes, Bauer, Merkin, Alphlexo and Strong Arm Crabs. Sizes 4 & 6.

FOR TARPON - White Tarpon bunnies, chartreuse and black-purple Tarpon Toads in sizes 2/0 and 3/0.

Week in Review:

Sunny and partly sunny days continue. Winds continue to shift regularly from the East to North East with varying winds as fronts move through the area. Bonefish numbers are plentiful (280+), increasing numbers of Permit and Tarpon are being landed.

Fishing photo of the week: