Southern Belize Fishing

The waters around Placencia (Dangriga south to Punta Gorda) are justifiably famous for permit fishing (which many anglers believe to be the best in the world). 

But southern Belize fishing isn't just about permit - other abundant species include bones, tarpon, snook, King Mackerel, tuna (Black- and Yellow- fin), snappers (Cubera, Mutton, Gray, Yellowtail),  Barracuda, Crevalle Jack, Grouper (Black, Red, Tiger, Yellowfin) and Wahoo.  (See our Species Guide page for more information on local fish.)

Local guides such as Wyatt Cabral, Martin Westby, Daniel Cabral, Dermin Shivers, Bruce Leslie, Julian Cabral, Jermaine Westby, George Garbutt, Earl Godfrey, Charles Leslie and Kurt Godfrey are well-known for their knowledge of local waters and general guiding ability.

(See our Guides page for information on a few of the area's best licensed fishing guides.)

We've have put together the fishing information on this Website to help you make the most of your next fishing trip to southern Belize.  But, please don't hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you might have about anything we've missed.

Also, don't forget to take a look at our custom vacation pages for additional help in planning your Belize fishing vacation  - from ground and air transportation to lodging.

Finally, anglers traveling with non-anglers (yes, such people do exist) will find Belize a great place for keeping friends and family members occupied while the really important fishing is going on.

Activities that can be scheduled for non-fishing companions include caving, Mayan ruins, jungle hikes, birding, jungle horseback riding, snorkeling, scuba diving and river trips -- plenty to keep "them" busy while you're out stalking the flats.

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