Fly and Spin Anglers are Welcome. Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing.
El Pescador Lodge is 2.6 miles north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island. Its oceanfront location is serene and private, but close enough to town to walk, bicycle, or take a golf cart or water taxi. El Pescador Lodge has been in business for more than forty years. An Award-Winning Resort: Top 10 Luxury Eco-Resorts in the World — Forbes Traveler (2007)
Orvis-Endorsed International Destination of the Year Award — 2017, 2022, & 2026 Rates: Packages start at $2,556 per person for 3 nights / 2 days guided fishing, depending on travel dates.
El Pescador's 400-square-mile fishery has year-round resident populations of bones, permit, and tarpon. The Lodge specializes in inshore, shallow water flats fishing. Sightcast the flats from the Mexican border north to the barrier reef in the east and the Belizean mainland in the west and south.
The Bonefish grounds are 10 to 20 minutes from the Lodge. You'll mostly bonefish from the bow of a 23-foot panga, but four or five flats can be waded. Bones run from 2 to 5 pounds and are plentiful.
The Tarpon flats are 30 minutes from the Lodge, 3 to 8 feet deep, and quite extensive. They have good tarpon fishing year-round, and reef fishing for tarpon is good from mid-May to mid-August.
Permit are found on the bonefish flats, some of the shallow-water tarpon flats, and in waves coming over the reef. They range from 4 to 30 pounds, with most being around 8 to 10 pounds, and are found in large schools.
Jack Crevalle, barracuda, cobia, and snook are also found on the flats and in the surrounding mangrove lagoons.
El Pescador is an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge. It caters to every ability, from beginner to expert, and meets high standards of great service, great fishing, and experienced professional staff.
The Fishing Program:
Adam Courvelle with a nice permit.
Season: The Lodge is open year-round and specializes in light tackle saltwater flats fishing. Boats: Shallow-draft, 23 ft. open pangas with four-stroke, 90-HP engines. One or two anglers per guide and skiff, depending on the package. Fly anglers will take turns casting approximately every 30 minutes, or until the fish is landed. Fuel Surcharge: A fuel surcharge of $30 per boat per day applies.
Guides: Local, experienced, English-speaking guides. Anglers get up to eight guided hours each day. If you want to fish for more than 8 hours, you’ll need to leave earlier in the day and pay your guide $50 in cash for each additional hour of guided fishing. For safety reasons, the guides must return to the Lodge no later than 5:00 p.m. Private Casting Lesson: Each evening, fly casting instruction and extra tips for local species take place on the dock in front of the Lodge from 3 to 5 p.m. A Fishing License is not included in the package - $25 USD. Fishing Equipment: Complimentary loaner gear is available. Terminal tackle and flies are sold in the on-site shop. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed packing list.
A Typical Fishing Day 6:00 a.m. - Cooked-to-order breakfast service begins. 7:00 a.m. - Guides are ready to depart at the agreed-upon time (flexible). Before leaving the
dock, you and your guide will plan for the day. Your guide will review your tackle, flies, line,
leaders, lures, etc., to see if you need to add any items for the day. Midday - Choose from a freshly prepared shore lunch or various packed options. Soft drinks and beer are included with all guided fishing. For safety reasons, the Lodge limits each angler to six alcoholic beverages in the boat per day. Late Afternoon - You’ll return to the dock, evaluate the day with your guide, and make a tentative plan for the next day’s fishing. The bar opens at 2:00 p.m., and snacks are served from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m., a family-style dinner is served.
Casting Lessons in Front of the Lodge
New PADI Certified Dive Shop Onsite.
Diving packages are now available at the Lodge. Less than a thousand yards from the Lodge is the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Belize is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the world and boasts a wide array of stunning marine life. Whether diving or snorkeling, you are likely to encounter sharks, rays, eels, grouper, parrotfish, triggerfish, sea horses, turtles, shrimp, sea fans, coral, and other wondrous aquatic life.
El Pescador has its own on-site PADI Instructor available for snorkeling, dive trips, and PADI certification courses. They can customize all diving and snorkeling packages, including trips to Belize’s famous Blue Hole and the Turneffe Islands.
Dive Packages
Permit Fishing at El Pescador
Snook Fishing
Fish from 23 ft. Pangas
El Pescador Lodge
The charming colonial-style Lodge has 14 newly updated rooms facing the Caribbean Sea. Each room has two queen beds or one king bed and a small sitting area. Each bathroom features a double granite vanity, a private toilet area, a walk-in shower, a Belizean hardwood closet with drawers, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker. All rooms in the main lodge are air-conditioned and overlook the beach and the swimming pool. Each room has rod racks to store your gear.
The Lodge accommodates up to 40 anglers and 76 total guests. There are three swimming pools, a manicured beach, and the Barrier Reef. Your hosts live on the premises, ensuring warm, personal service. Amenities: Pools, paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, and more.
Outdoor Dining Area
Meals: The restaurant specializes in fresh, local Caribbean cuisine. Meals are served in the outdoor dining pavilion or the dining room. Beverages: Packages include local drinks, beer, and rum consumed at the bar. The packages do not include imported brands, and your tab must be settled before you leave the Lodge. Communications: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Depending on your service plan, most cell phones will also work at the Lodge and Ambergris.
Villa
Upgrade to a private and luxurious one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300 (+ $27 tax) per night - per villa (not per person). Each group of four villas surrounds a saltwater infinity pool.
Great Room in the villa
Standard Bedroom
Swimming Pool at the Lodge
The Reef View House - New
The Reef View House, a private beachfront estate, will open in late November 2026. It sleeps up to 12 guests in six bedrooms (five with king beds) and features a private pool with large outdoor living spaces. The estate is located on 1.5 acres north of the main lodge in North Ambergris Caye. Perfect for families or groups, it combines the comfort and independence of a private home with the expertise, service, and hospitality of a long-established resort. Please request pricing.
Getting to the Lodge:
1.) You'll fly to Belize.
2.) From Belize City International Airport, you'll take a scenic 15-minute flight on Tropic Air to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The flight is arranged by the Lodge and included in the package.
3.) A Lodge representative will greet you at the airport and drive you a couple of blocks to the dock. 4.) You'll take a quick 2.6-mile boat ride to El Pescador Lodge. The Lodge is not remote; several luxury hotels line the water.
2-for-1 Special - 2026 Valid: August - September 2026 Travel Dates: Aug. 17 - Sept. 30, 2026 Minimum Stay: 3 Nights Lodging: Standard room for 2 guests. What's Included: Meals, lodging, and guided fishing (2 anglers per boat). Transfers: The Belize City to San Pedro flight is included for the first guest, but not for the second guest. Roundtrip airfare between Belize City and San Pedro for the second guest is US$265 + $3.53 tax. Limited Offer: Subject to availability; once rooms are gone, the special ends.
The Packages do not include 12.5% GST on the entire package and the 9% hotel tax. Rates are subject to change.
2026 Rates:
(The Lodge is Open Year-Round.) For Trips between Dec. 15, 2025 - June 30, 2026: 7 nights / 6 days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $6,205 p.p.
One per boat and room $9,355 Non-angler sharing room: $4,255
6 nights / 5 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $5,379 p.p.
One per boat and room $8,079 Non-angler sharing room: $3,754
5 nights / 4 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $4,532
One per boat and room $6,782 Non-angler sharing room: $3,232
4 nights / 3 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $3,666
One per boat and room $5,466 Non-angler sharing room: $2,691
3 nights / 2 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $2,809
One per boat and room: $4,159 Non-angler sharing room: $2,159
2026 Rates:
For Trips between July 1 - Nov. 14, 2026: 7 nights / 6 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $5,614
One per boat and room: $8,519 Non-angler sharing room: $3,664
6 nights / 5 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $4,872
One per boat and room: $7,362 Non-angler sharing room: $3,247
5 nights / 4 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $4,110
One per boat and room: $6,185 Non-angler sharing room: $2,810
4 nights / 3 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $3,328
One per boat and room: $4,988 Non-angler sharing room: $2,353
3 nights / 2 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $2,556
One per boat and room: $3,801 Non-angler sharing room: $1,906
Upgrade to a Villa Upgrade to a one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300 (+ $27 tax) per night - per villa (not per person). Request an Information Packet.
The Packages do not include 12.5% GST on the entire package and the 9% hotel tax. Rates are subject to change.
2027 Rates:
(The Lodge is Open Year-Round.) For Trips between Dec. 15, 2026 - June 30, 2027: 7 nights / 6 days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $6,405 p.p.
One per boat and room $9,625 Non-angler sharing room: $4,455
6 nights / 5 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $5,550 p.p.
One per boat and room $8,310 Non-angler sharing room: $3,925
5 nights / 4 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $4,695
One per boat and room $6,980 Non-angler sharing room: $3,395
4 nights / 3 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room $3,825
One per boat and room $5,645 Non-angler sharing room: $2,850
3 nights / 2 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $2,915
One per boat and room: $4,300 Non-angler sharing room: $2,265
For Trips between July 1 - Nov. 14, 2027: 7 nights / 6 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $5,614
One per boat and room: $8,519 Non-angler sharing room: $3,664
6 nights / 5 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $4,872
One per boat and room: $7,362 Non-angler sharing room: $3,247
5 nights / 4 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $4,110
One per boat and room: $6,185 Non-angler sharing room: $2,810
4 nights / 3 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $3,328
One per boat and room: $4,988 Non-angler sharing room: $2,353
3 nights / 2 days guided fishing
Two per boat and room: $2,556
One per boat and room: $3,801 Non-angler sharing room: $1,906
Upgrade to a Villa Upgrade to a one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300 (+ $27 tax) per night, per villa (not per person). Request an Information Packet.
The Fishing Packages Include:
• Roundtrip charter flight between Belize City and San Pedro, BZ
• Roundtrip transfers between San Pedro Airport and the Lodge by boat or vehicle, depending on the weather.
• Lodging, nights as specified in your package.
• Three meals per day and an afternoon snack
• Local Belizean beverages consumed at their bar, including soda, beer, and rum.
• Use of all amenities: pools, gym, kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes.
• Wi-Fi at the Lodge
• Guided fishing as specified in your package
• Loaner gear on a first-come, first-served basis
• Lunch on the boat + beer and soft drinks.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to and from Belize
• Gratuities for guides and Lodge staff • Imported top-shelf liquor, beer, and wine • Laundry and ironing services • Items purchased in the gift or tackle shop • Spa services or massages • Eco-Adventures and day trips • A fishing license, $25 per person • Park fees (if applicable) • Fuel surcharge $30 per boat per day • Tropic Air transfer fuel surcharge, $20 per person • Fishing gear (limited loaner gear is available) • Rental diving gear • 9% hotel tax • 12.5% GST on the total package • Belize Departure Tax ($73.50 p.p. – either included in your ticket or paid at the airport) • Global Rescue coverage • Travel insurance • Anything not listed under inclusions.
El Pescador Lodge's Policies: Deposit Policy: A deposit of 50% is required to confirm all reservations. This deposit is non-refundable after 24 hours. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before arrival at El Pescador.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing via email.
*Cancellations made within the first 24 hours of booking will be eligible for a full refund.
*If canceled after the initial 24-hour period, the deposit is non-refundable.
*If canceled within 90 days of the trip and the balance payment has been made, the total amount is non-refundable. The following options apply when a reservation is canceled:
• Prior to 90 days before the trip: Transfer 100% of deposit to another angler for the original dates or change your dates (within 12 months) for the same package (add‑ons allowed).
• Between 45 and 90 days before the trip: You can transfer 50% of the package to another angler or change dates (within 12 months).
• Cancellations made less than 45 days before the trip are non-refundable, but you may transfer your reservation to another angler for the same dates and package.
Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason (health, business or personal emergencies, weather, etc.). No refunds will be given for no‑shows, unused portions, acts of God, delays, strikes, theft, force majeure, or other events beyond our control. Reasonable itinerary changes may be made if necessary. In the unlikely event that El Pescador must cancel a reservation, all payments received to date will be rebated within 90 days.
Travel Insurance: Fishing with Larry strongly recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage and Global Rescue medical evacuation. Visit our Travel Insurance page.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options: 1.) Credit Card: A 2.5% convenience fee applies for all credit card transactions. 2.) Check: Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019. 3.) Wire Transfer: Send money electronically. Typical fees are approximately $15–$30 for domestic transfers and $45–$50 for international transfers. Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions. 4. Please review our Travel Terms & Disclaimers prior to submitting your deposit.
