Belize

El Pescador Lodge, Ambergris Caye

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

El Pescador has been recognized by top anglers for over 25 years. Catering to all types of fishermen, the lodge specializes in light tackle, salt water, fly fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit and Jack Crevalle. The shallow water contains the only classic tarpon flats outside of south Florida. The Flats are also world renowned for the opportunity to site cast to tarpon 12 months per year.
The colonial style lodges, situated on a private coconut studded beach, is slightly isolated and away from the hustle and bustle of crowds yet close enough to San Pedro to enjoy a day shopping or an evening in town.

Accommodations for 28 are clean and comfortable with private baths, overhead fans and air-conditioning.

Buffet style meals are a delightful blend of both local and American dishes consisting of fresh seafood, a meat selection, potatoes, rice or pasta, fruit, vegetables, a garden salad and home baked bread.

FISHING: From casting platform of shallow draft skiffs. Very limited wading.

The Bonefish Grounds are 10 to 20 minutes from the lodge and the tarpon flats start 20 minutes from there. Most of the bonefishing is done from the bow of a boat but there are 4 or 5 flats that can be waded. The bones run from 2-5 pounds and are plentiful. The tarpon flats are 3-8 feet deep and are quite extensive, approximately 35 miles long by 15 miles wide. Needless to say one hunts for tarpon.

Permit are found on the bonefish flats, some of the shallow tarpon flats, as well as in waves coming over the reef. The permit range from 4-30 pounds with the majority being about 8-10 pounds and found in large schools. Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Cobia and Snook are also found on the flats and in the surrounding mangrove lagoons.

Season Information

Action: E=Excellent G=Good F=Fair

Rate Information

Please call for rate information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY: 12 rooms, 28 guests.

INCLUSIONS: The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, roundtrip land and air transfers between Belize City and El Pescador (including air, land and sea), 9% hotel tax, sales tax where applicable, 3 meals per day, local Belizean beverages (including soda, beer and rum) and a welcome drink.

EXCLUSIONS: Gratuities, telephone calls, items of a personal nature, beverages, etc.

General Information

HOW TO GET THERE: International flight to Belize City (BZE), usually through Houston or Miami. The 20-minute flight to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is included in all rates.

PACKAGES INCLUDE: The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, roundtrip land and air transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, 7% hotel tax, sales tax where applicable, 3 meals per day and a welcome drink. Packages do not include the guide's tip, gear or items purchased at the bar or tackle shop. Guides work an 8 hour day. Extra time is available for an additional $25 per hour. However an 8 hour fishing day is usually more than enough sun for most anglers.

RESERVATION POLICY: A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is required to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due at El Pescador 90 days prior to arrival.

CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received in writing at the lodge. Prior to 90 days 100% of deposit may be transferred to another date/angler. Between 45 - 90 days 50% of package may be transferred to another date or angler. Less than 45 days may not be transferred or refunded. All cancellations have a $100 processing fee per guest.

FISHING AND DIVING: Fishing includes either 1 or 2 anglers per boat for 8 consecutive hours. No fishing gear is included. The above dive rates are based on 2 tanks daily with a minimum of 2 divers per dive. Rates include tanks, weights and weight belt. They do not include personal gear.

All Prices are quoted in US dollars.

LOCATION: Ambergris Caye, Belize

OWNER: Ali Gentry