From the remote, fish-rich wilderness of the Faraway Cayes to the laid-back Caribbean charm of Guanaja, these two Honduras lodges deliver two exceptional saltwater experiences. Whether you’re chasing double-figure permit on vast, untouched flats or stalking bonefish and triggers along mangrove-lined shores, you will find world-class fishing, diverse species, and warm hospitality.
Faraway Cayes, Honduras (February to June)
Fly Fish Guanaja’s Faraway Cayes basecamp offers a special fly fishing experience. This remote outpost camp off the Honduras coast is in the middle of one of the most insane flats fisheries in the world. Home to giant schools of bonefish, along with big singles pushing double figures, and world class permit fishing, it’s a fabulous spot for the adventurous angler. It is part of a massive reef system stretching for hundreds of miles off the Honduras coast (and eventually into Nicaraguan waters). It is not continuous, but cut through with channels, with blue water separating sections of reef. The depth is variable, with deeper flats comprising much of the terrain, but with plenty of cayes, sandbars, turtle grass flats, and other shallow structure on the back side of the solid coral. The shallow water is clustered in select areas along the reef, often separated by long distances in between. The turtle grass flats are full of permit and triggerfish. The sandy patches often hold huge schools of bonefish.
Under normal conditions, anglers will have encounters with dozens of permit tailing and cruising the skinny flats for part of the day, and plenty of additional opportunities at fish in other scenarios (with rays, for example) the remainder of the day. The average permit is over 15lb with some reaching over 50lb.
The Faraway Cayes also boast large schools of bonefish of all sizes, with fish of similar size tending to school together. They are usually easy to locate, since the ultra-shallow water is limited, and they are not selective. Some of the bonefish are trophy sized — much larger than elsewhere in Central America.
There are plenty of triggerfish here too and unlike in many locations, these triggers will actively chase and eat flies. They are not pushovers, and it takes a well-presented fly to avoid spooking them. Triggers frequent the same water as permit and will eat the same flies and thus require no time out from permit fishing. Tarpon, snook, huge barracuda, jacks, snapper, sharks, and other reef and blue water species are present. These species each have their unique qualities and provide variety for anglers who like to mix it up.
The three cabins (which replaced the mountain shelter yurts in 2024) provide a comfortable blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. The professional chef serves superb fresh fish while you watch fish cruise the flats all around.
2026 Cost for a 6 night / 6 day package:
The cost will be US$13,750 per person, shared room and shared boat & guide.
Cost includes: Return travel Roatan to Faraway Cayes, six nights accommodation, six days guided fishing, full board, lodge drinks.
Cost excludes: international flights, additional accommodation, terminal tackle, additional meals and drinks in Roatan, and gratuities.
2026 and 2027 weeks available.
Fly fish Guanaja Lodge, Honduras (February to October)
The Fly Fish Guanaja Lodge offers a varied Caribbean fishing experience where shallow flats comprise sand, turtle grass and coral. It is a diverse fishery and a great spot for both novice and experienced anglers. Fishing is mainly for permit and bonefish, but anglers can also hunt for tarpon, snook, various species of jacks and triggerfish. You can expect to wade for a large proportion of the day, with flats well suited to stalking fish on foot. Permit are abundant, and you are likely to see 10 to 50 a day with multiple casting opportunities. You will fish the river mouth, lagoon and flats of the north side of the island as well as lush sandy beaches near the raised flats. Guanaja bonefish average 4 to 7lb with some reaching around 10lb. There are several big schools around the smaller islands on the south of Guanaja and big singles feed around the entire coast. Tarpon aren’t a prominent species here but when found, they range from 5 to 40lb. Other species include snook which are found in schools in the same terrain as permit or tarpon. You are sure to see jacks at some point during your visit. These powerhouses are great fun to cast at and if you hook up, just hold on for the ride. Triggerfish – of which there are many in the flats around Guanaja – are also a blast to fish for.
Fly Fish Guanaja Lodge is tucked on the ocean front in the heart of Mangrove Bight, a small, local fishing community. Accommodation comprises five air-conditioned cabins from which you can walk straight onto your boat in the morning. The restaurant serves great fresh, local inspired food.
2026 Cost for a 7 night / 6 day package:
US$4,850 plus $200 transfer fee per person, shared room and shared boat
Cost includes:, seven nights accommodation, six days guided fishing, full board, rental fishing equipment.
Cost excludes: international flights, Return travel Roatan to Gunaja, additional accommodation, single room supplement, terminal tackle, lodge drinks, additional meals and drinks in Roatan, and gratuities.
2026 and 2027 weeks available.
If you would like more information about Fly Fish Guanaja Faraway Cays or Fly Fish Guanaja Lodge, or book please contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847 389.
