Belize River Lodge is only three miles from the mouth of the Belize River and the Caribbean Sea and only 10 minutes from the international airport. The Lodge is open year-round for bonefishing and world-class flats fishing. See below for their "2 for 1" 2024 Special Rates.
Belize River Lodge Fishing
Brad Staples with fly-caught tarpon and Jose the guide. Larry Schoenborn used to host annual groups at Belize River Lodge.
Sight casting the flats is Belize River Lodge's specialty, with variety—bonefish, tarpon, permit, and great snook fishing on the rivers. Reef dwellers include jacks and barracuda. Three out of four anglers pursue the Super Grand Slam. Ninety percent of their fishing is on the flats. During a 6-day package, you'll fish the saltwater flats, cayes, reef, mangrove channels, Belize River, Sibun River, Manatee River, and several other creeks and lagoons. Great flats fishing is a short, easy run from the Lodge. Season: The Lodge is open year-round, with peak fishing for bonefish and tarpon from March through June. Travel Time: The flats are a short, easy run from the Lodge - only about three miles up the river. The river mouth is about 10 minutes away by boat, and the nearest bonefishing flat is about 20 minutes from the Lodge. About 90 percent of their fishing is on the flats.
The Fishing Program:
Methods: Spin casting or fly fishing. Guides: Knowledgeable, English-speaking local guides are helpful and friendly. Boats:23 ft. fiberglass panga skiffs outfitted with Honda four-stroke 50-HP motors, a leaning/casting post, chairs, and a guide platform. You'll fish two anglers per boat and guide. Only one angler fishes at a time. You'll fish from the bow of the skiff. Angler Rotation: Only one angler fishes at a time – the rotation is set by fish caught, number of casts, or simply by the clock. The guides will help ensure each angler has equal time to fish throughout the day. Permit, bonefish, and tarpon are always released. Barracuda, grouper, and one snook can be kept for the table with restrictions on size. Fishing Equipment: No equipment or tackle is included in the package. Fly outfit rentals are $20 per person per day with a $250 breakage fee. Spin outfit rentals are $15 per day, with a $150 breakage fee. The Lodge has a fly tying bench with tying materials available for guest use. If you have a particular fly that you like to tie, maybe bring a few of those materials with you. If you would like some instruction or would like to learn to tie flies during your stay, the owner and a few of the guides can help you. There is a small tackle shop with an assortment of flies, lures, backing, lines, leaders, and tippets. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring. Fishing License: A license is not included, $25 per person for the week or $10 per day.
Year-Round Bonefishing
Charlie Swett with Hosted Week Bonefish
Bonefishing is year-round. Belize’s bonefish tend to be smaller than in other countries but are very plentiful. Bonefish within this ecosystem vary from 2 to 8 pounds, with a majority of 3-pounders. About 20% of the flats are wadable if fishing for Bonefish or Permit. Please note that the wadeable flats are usually the first to blow out in windy conditions.
Typical Fishing Day: 6:00 a.m. - You'll enjoy coffee on the veranda. Early morning is a great time to get out your binoculars to see the many wild, tropical birds. 7:00 a.m. - You'll have breakfast. 7:30 a.m. - Grab your gear and head to the dock. The guides are on the boats. Depending on the weather, you and your guide will discuss where to fish, what to target, and what to use. From the Lodge, the travel time to fishing ranges from 20 to 40 minutes. Mid-day - Your guide will find a shady spot for lunch. You'll enjoy a delicious boxed lunch of sandwiches, fruit, chips, dessert, soft drinks, beer, or water. This is a good time to take a power nap. Anglers return to fishing. Many species of birds and other wildlife, such as manatees, howler monkeys, iguanas, turtles, and crocodiles, may be seen while fishing from the Lodge. 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - The skiffs head back to the Lodge. Before dinner, enjoy drinks, appetizers, and fishing stories on the verandah, the screened-in porch. 7:00 p.m. - A delicious family-style dinner is served. Afterward, relax or tie flies.
Brad Staples with Tarpon
Variety of Fishing Species
Brad with Gary's Fly-Caught Baby Tarpon
One Snook can be kept for the Table.
Excellent Baby Tarpon Fishing
Guy Schoenborn in Jungle Waterways
Belize River Lodge Lounge Area
The Lodge Sits on the Old Belize River
The Lodge earned the prestigious Best Fishing Lodge Accommodations Award in 2023 - LuxLife. Belize River Lodge sits on 47 private acres, 10 acres are beautifully manicured. The well-kept and comfortable mahogany lodge sits on the lush, green banks of the Olde Belize River. The Lodge's screened-in porch overlooks the river (pictured above). The Lodge is a nature lover's paradise with tropical birds, iguanas, and lizards in the trees and crocodiles in the river. Communications: Free Wi-Fi is available at the Lodge. There is no public computer, so you'll need to bring your own device to access the internet. Some cell phones work at the Lodge; please check with your service plan. We recommend WhatsApp.
Eight Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
The Lodge accommodates up to 16 people in eight air-conditioned rooms. Each room has two twin-size beds, wireless internet, ceiling fans, a private bathroom with a shower, and a screened veranda overlooking the river. Daily maid service is provided. Laundry service is available for a small fee per item. Meals: Excellent family-style meals feature Belizean, Creole, and American cuisine using the freshest and finest ingredients—even coconuts from the trees in the front yard. With advance notice, the Lodge can accommodate special dietary needs. Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages are not included in the package but are available for purchase at the Lodge. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to the Lodge.
Getting to Belize River Lodge: Belize is easy to get to and is served by several gateway cities in the USA and some Central American countries. You’ll fly to the International Airport in Ladyville, just north of Belize City (the hub for all international airlines). A lodge representative will greet you at the airport and drive you to the Lodge, a 10-minute drive.
Tarpon Fishing - Belize River Lodge
2024 and 2025 Rates and Packages:
2024 USD Rates
Two anglers per room and guide:
3-nights / 2-days guided fishing $2,125.00 per person
4-nights / 3-days guided fishing $2,975.00 per person
5-nights / 4-days guided fishing $3,775.00 per person
6-nights / 5-days guided fishing $4,550.00 per person
7-nights / 6-days guided fishing $5,350.00 per person
8-nights / 7-days guided fishing $5,995.00 per person
"Two for One" 2024 Special - Purchase any "single angler package," and the second person is free - for fishing and eco-adventure tour packages. *Based on single angler fishing rate and both guests sharing room and guide, a minimum of two anglers.
This special is valid for trips taken between July 1 through December 21, 2024. Single Angler Package Rates:
3-nights / 2-days guided fishing $3,050.00 Shared between two anglers = $1,525.00 p.p.
4-nights / 3-days guided fishing $4,250.00 Shared between two anglers = $2,125.00 p.p.
5-nights / 4-days guided fishing $5,425.00 Shared between two anglers = $2,712.50 p.p.
6-nights / 5-days guided fishing $6,550.00 Shared between two anglers = $3,275.00 p.p.
7-nights / 6-days guided fishing $7,695.00 Shared between two anglers = $3,847.50 p.p.
8-nights / 7-days guided fishing $8,575.00 Shared between two anglers = $4,287.50 p.p.
Holiday Surcharges: Add 15% to the package chosen when the trip commences or terminates on or during the following dates: January 1, 2024 to January 3, 2024. Children: 12 years and younger = 50% of the lodge package only. For children 2 years and under, contact us for pricing.
2025 USD Rates
Season: The Lodge is open year-round. Two anglers per room and guide:
2-nights / 1-day guided fishing $1,325.00 per person
3-nights / 2-days guided fishing $2,275.00 per person
4-nights / 3-days guided fishing $3,200.00 per person
5-nights / 4-days guided fishing $4,075.00 per person
6-nights / 5-days guided fishing $4,925.00 per person
7-nights / 6-days guided fishing $5,775.00 per person
8-nights / 7-days guided fishing $6,475.00 per person
Single Angler Package Rates: One angler per room and guide:
2-nights / 1-day guided fishing $1,900.00 per person
3-nights / 2-days guided fishing $3,275.00 per person
4-nights / 3-days guided fishing $4,595.00 per person
5-nights / 4-days guided fishing $5,850.00 per person
6-nights / 5-days guided fishing $7,075.00 per person
7-nights / 6-days guided fishing $8,325.00 per person
8-nights / 7-days guided fishing $9,295.00 per person
Holiday Surcharge: Add 15% to the package chosen, when the trip commences or terminates on or during the following annual dates: December 24-27 and January 1-3. Children: 12 years and younger = 50% of the lodge package only. For children 2 years and under, contact us for pricing.
Fishing Packages Include:
• Ground transfers between the (BZE) airport and the Lodge • Accommodations • Daily housekeeping • All meals at the Lodge • A box lunch, soda, and drinking water on the boat • Guided fishing, with use of skiff and fuel • 9% Belize Hotel Tax • 12.5% GST tax on total package.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to and from Belize • Fishing equipment and tackle • Fishing License, $25 p.p. per week •
Alcoholic beverages • Gratuities for guides and staff • One-hour massage, $75 to $100 • Laundry service • Belize Departure Tax, $73.50 p.p. included in your ticket or paid at the airport • Global Rescue • Travel Insurance • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
2024 USD Rates
Non-Angler Companion Rates: Season: The Lodge is open year-round.
At Belize River Lodge, a non-angler companion can join the angler in the boat as a non-fishing guest. Numerous Tours to the Maya Temples, Barrier Reef, and the mangrove cathedrals are easily accessible from the Lodge.
3-nights / 2-days $1,225.00 per person
4-nights / 3-days $1,650.00 per person
5-nights / 4-days $2,050.00 per person
6-nights / 5-days $2,450.00 per person
7-nights / 6-days $2,850.00 per person
8-nights / 7-days $3,175.00 per person
Non-Angler Packages Include: • Ground transfers between the (BZE) airport and the Lodge • Accommodations • Daily housekeeping • All meals at the Lodge, including a boxed lunch, soda, and drinking water when going in the boat with a fishing guest or R&Ring around Lodge • 9% Belize Hotel Tax • 12.5% GST tax on total package.
The Packages Do Not Include: • Airfare to and from Belize • Fishing packages and tackle • Eco-tours • Alcoholic beverages • Gratuities to guides and staff • One-hour massage, $75 to $100 • Laundry service • Belize Departure Tax ($73.50 p.p. – included in your ticket or paid at the airport) • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
2025 USD Rates
Non-Angler Companion Rates: At Belize River Lodge, a non-angler companion can join the angler in the boat as a non-fishing guest. Numerous Tours to the Maya Temples, Barrier Reef, and the mangrove cathedrals are easily accessible from the Lodge.
2-nights / 1-day $820.00 per person
3-nights / 2-days $1,285.00 per person
4-nights / 3-days $1,730.00 per person
5-nights / 4-days $2,150.00 per person
6-nights / 5-days $2,565.00 per person
7-nights / 6-days $2,980.00 per person
8-nights / 7-days $3,320.00 per person
Holiday Surcharge: Add 15% to the package chosen, when the trip commences or terminates on or during the following annual dates: December 24-27 and January 1-3.
There are numerous tours and packages available for the non-angler. Request an information packet.
Non-Angler Packages Include: • Ground transfers between the (BZE) airport and the Lodge • Accommodations • Daily housekeeping • All meals at the Lodge, including a boxed lunch, soda, and drinking water when going in the boat with a fishing guest or R&Ring around Lodge • 9% Belize Hotel Tax • 12.5% GST tax on total package.
The Packages Do Not Include: • Airfare to and from Belize • Fishing packages and tackle • Eco-tours • Alcoholic beverages • Gratuities to guides and staff • One-hour massage, $75 to $100 • Laundry service • Belize Departure Tax, $73.50 p.p. included in your ticket or paid at the airport • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
2024 Specials
Belize River Lodge is offering the “2 for 1” special this summer and fall 2024 for not only fishing but also on Eco-Adventure and Birding tours. The special is Purchase any "single person tour rate" package and the second person is Free.
The special is valid for trips taken between July 1, 2024 and December 21, 2024. Combination fishing and tour packages are available with the Special. Special packages are also available for one couple or two couples at Belize River Lodge and combo fishing, birding and eco-touring. Special Eco-Adventure Tour/Birding Packages
* Based on "single person" Tour rate
* BRL main Lodge promotion is based on double occupancy, two anglers per room and guide, a minimum of 2 people
3-nights and 2-days Eco-Tour $2,350.00 shared between two people or $1,175.00 p.p.
4-nights / 3-days Eco-Tour $3,250.00 shared between two people or $1,625.00 p.p.
5-nights / 4-days Eco-Tour $4,150.00 shared between two people or $2,075.00 p.p.
6-nights / 5-days Eco-Tour $5,200.00 shared between two people or $2,600.00 p.p.
7-nights / 6-days Eco-Tour $6,100.00 shared between two people or $3,050.00 p.p.
8-nights / 7-days Eco-Tour $7,100.00 shared between two people or $3,550.00 p.p.
Special Eco-Adventure Tour/Birding PackageRates for One Person
* Based on double occupancy Tour rate. * BRL main Lodge promotion is based on single room and single Eco-Adventure Tour or Birding guide, a minimum of 1 Person
Single Eco-Tourist - one person per room
3-nights / 2-days Eco-Tour Special is $1,625.00 p.p.
4-nights / 3-days Eco-Tour Special is $2,250.00 p.p.
5-nights / 4-days Eco-Tour Special is $2,875.00 p.p.
6-nights / 5-days Eco-Tour Special is $3,675.00 p.p.
7-nights / 6-days Eco-Tour Special is $4,300.00 p.p.
8-nights / 7-days Eco-Tour Special is $4,925.00 p.p.
Example Package: 7-nights and 6-days
First-night arrival
Day 1 Tour – Snorkel Belize’s Barrier Reef.
Day 2 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 3 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 4 Tour – Visit Mangrove Cathedrals, Manatee Watch, and Miami Beach.
Day 5 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 6 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Departure Day. Holiday Surcharge: Add 15% to the package chosen, when the trip commences or terminates on or during the following annual dates: December 24-27 and January 1-3.
Eco-Tour and Birding Packages Include: • Roundtrip airport (BZE) transfers in Belize • Accommodations • Daily housekeeping • All meals at the Lodge • A box lunch, soda, and drinking water for tour days • Guided Eco-Tours • Transportation to and from the tour site • Entrance tour fees • 9% Belize Hotel Tax • 12.5% GST tax.
Packages Do Not Include: • Airfare to and from Belize • Alcoholic beverages • One-hour massage, $75 to $100 • Laundry service • Gratuities to guides and staff • Belize Departure Tax, $73.50 p.p. included in your ticket or paid at the airport • Global Rescue • Travel Insurance • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Eco-Adventure Tour/Birding Packages
Two anglers per room and guide, a minimum of 2 people
4-nights / 3-days $2,450.00
5-nights / 4-days $3,125.00
6-nights / 5-days $3,995.00
7-nights / 6-days $4,675.00
8-nights / 7-days $5,375.00
Single Eco-Tourist - one person per room
4-nights / 3-days $3,525.00 p.p.
5-nights / 4-days $4,500.00 p.p.
6-nights / 5-days $5,650.00 p.p.
7-nights / 6-days $6,625.00 p.p.
8-nights / 7-days $7,725.00 p.p.
Example Package: 7-nights and 6-days
First-night arrival
Day 1 Tour – Snorkel Belize’s Barrier Reef.
Day 2 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 3 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 4 Tour – Visit Mangrove Cathedrals, Manatee Watch, and Miami Beach.
Day 5 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Day 6 Tour – Go in the skiff with spouse or relax at the Lodge.
Departure Day. Holiday Surcharge: Add 15% to the package chosen, when the trip commences or terminates on or during the following annual dates: December 24-27 and January 1-3.
Eco-Tour and Birding Packages Include: • Roundtrip airport (BZE) transfers in Belize • Accommodations • Daily housekeeping • All meals at the Lodge • A box lunch, soda, and drinking water for tour days • Guided Eco-Tours • Transportation to and from the tour site • Entrance tour fees • 9% Belize Hotel Tax • 12.5% GST tax.
Packages Do Not Include: • Airfare to and from Belize • Alcoholic beverages • One-hour massage, $75 to $100 • Laundry service • Gratuities to guides and staff • Belize Departure Tax, $73.50 p.p. included in your ticket or paid at the airport • Global Rescue • Travel Insurance • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Belize River Lodge Policies:
Deposit Policy:
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking, with full payment to be received within 90 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposits are refundable only if written cancellation is received at the Lodge 120 days prior to
guest’s arrival. Less than 120 days, deposits will be refunded only if a replacement can be found. Cancellations must be in writing to the Lodge. Please note that there is a $100.00 per person processing fee per person on all cancellations.
