Destination Belize

Your simple guide to the best sea angling holiday venues

- Dave Lewis

FORMALLY KNOWN AS BRITISH Honduras, the tropical paradise of Belize is recognised as one of the great light-tackle sport fishing destinations. Having become an independent nation in 1981, it was in 2010 that this small Central American country became the first nation to ban bottom trawling within its territorial waters.

Travelling sports fishermen find excellent light-tackle fishing all along Belize’s short coastline, and within its jungle rivers and coastal lagoons. The world’s second-largest barrier reef is located offshore and is the key to the exceptional sight fishing you’ll experience at some of the most productive flats in the world.

KEY SPECIES

There are four main target species – bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook. All are abundant, making Belize one of the best locations to achieve a coveted IGFA Inshore Slam by catching three of these species in one day, or even a Super Slam by catching all four.

On a good day, you’ll cast to hundreds of bonefish. Their average size is small, just 2-3lb, but I catch bigger fish on every visit.