Belize is one of the world’s leading saltwater fly fishing destinations, attracting anglers to its clear Caribbean waters, extensive flats, remote atolls, and spectacular barrier reef system. Whether you’re new to saltwater fly fishing or an experienced angler chasing that elusive Grand Salm, Belize offers exceptional opportunities in a stunning tropical setting. It also works very well for a mixed group of anglers and non-anglers travelling together. Accommodation ranges from out and out fishing lodges to luxury boutique hotels where fly fishing is offered alongside diving, spas and jungle excursions.
What makes Belize truly special is the variety of habitats available to saltwater anglers. Shallow flats, mangrove lagoons, reef edges, and coastal channels provide ideal conditions for sight fishing. Combined with experienced local guides, relatively short travel times between fishing grounds, and year-round opportunities, Belize offers a fly fishing experience that is both rewarding and accessible for anglers of all skill levels.
Belize is best known for its world-class flats species, including the opportunity to achieve a coveted Grand Slam:
We have fished throughout Belize and know its waters well. Several members of the Aardvark McLeod team have visited with their families and are well placed to advise on planning a multi-activity holiday here.
Turtle Inn is a boutique beachfront property just outside Placencia. It offers a variety of individual thatched cottages, decorated with handcrafted Balinese furnishings. Just steps beyond your private deck, the white-sand beach dissolves into the clear Caribbean Sea.
An intimate boutique resort and spa, Victoria House is just 10 minutes from bustling San Pedro. It offers a charming beach side location on the edge of the barrier reef. From here you can experience Belize’s famous underwater world first hand, whether snorkelling, diving or fishing.