San Pedro flats fishing

Fly Fishing & Spin Casting

Chase bonefish, permit and tarpon from a 23-foot flats skiff with a patient Verde family guide. Technical enough for serious anglers, approachable enough for a committed beginner.

Primary targetsBonefish, permit and tarpon
Fishing methodsFly fishing or spin casting
Fishing platform23-foot shallow-water skiff
Group rhythmTwo anglers fish at once
The classic Belize flats experience

Three Fish, One Famous Challenge

A Belize Grand Slam means landing one bonefish, one permit and one tarpon in the same day. It happens here, including for first-time flats anglers—but it remains a real challenge. No honest guide can guarantee it.

Meet the targets

Bonefish, Permit & Tarpon

Available year-round

Bonefish

The most reliable Grand Slam target, but still fast, wary and unforgiving of a careless presentation.

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Strong Feb–Aug window

Permit

The selective fish that tests experienced anglers. Patience and a well-placed shot matter more than promises.

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Baby tarpon Oct–Feb

Tarpon

Most tarpon around San Pedro are 5–25 lb fish near mangroves, with larger fish possible in channels and on flats.

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Tarpon jumping during a fly-fishing trip with Captain Nato in Belize
What the day feels like

Shallow Water, Moving Fish, Real Coaching

The skiff works in roughly two feet of water while the guide searches for movement, nervous water and feeding fish. Unlike a trout holding in one current seam, a flats fish is usually moving—so many opportunities come down to one fast, deliberate cast.

  • The guide positions the boat and calls the direction and distance.
  • Beginners receive hands-on help rather than being left to figure it out.
  • Rusty anglers can use the day to recover timing and confidence.
  • Protected bonefish, permit and tarpon are handled carefully and released—learn why Belize protects these species.
Two ways to fish the flats

Fly Rod or Spinning Rod

Fly fishing

Sight fishing with presentation and timing

The classic flats method. Saltwater casting rewards speed, distance and a low strip strike rather than lifting the rod like a freshwater trout set.

Spin casting

Versatile, effective and beginner-friendly

A strong option for guests who do not fly cast, for a second angler on the boat, or when the conditions and target suit spinning gear better.

Both fly and spinning gear can be carried on board. Tell us your experience and equipment needs before the trip.

Before a group of three books

How the Boat Rotation Works

The boat is designed for two people fishing at once. A third guest is welcome, but rotates into the fishing positions rather than fishing simultaneously.

Bow positionThe primary angler works the best sight-fishing position, often with the fly rod.
Middle positionThe second angler can work a spinning rod while the guide manages the boat.
Third guestRotates into a fishing position so everyone gets a turn during the trip.
Weather changes the plan

What Happens When Conditions Are Tough?

Cloud and wind can make open-flats sight fishing difficult. The guide reads what is practical that day and adjusts honestly.

When the trip can still run

The guide may move behind mangroves or into sheltered water to target tarpon, snook or jacks instead of forcing permit and bonefish on exposed flats.

When rescheduling may be needed

Wind above approximately 24 knots, unsafe sea conditions, a tropical storm, or steady overcast rain that makes the planned fishing impractical may require a different date.

Know before you book

Included & Not Included

Included

  • Full-day guided fishing
  • 23-foot flats skiff
  • Guide, captain and crew
  • Lunch and cooler with water
  • Live bait and safety gear
  • Fishing equipment when arranged in advance

Not Included

  • Belize sport-fishing license
  • Alcoholic beverages, unless requested
  • Guide gratuity
  • Personal sun protection and polarized sunglasses
Ready for the flats?

Book Fly Fishing or Spin Casting

Tell us your dates, group size, experience and the species that matters most to you.

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