Belize River Lodge 4 or 7 Night Fishing

About the Resort Belize River Lodge rests quietly on the lush, green banks of the Belize Old River. This beautiful mahogany lodge is situated amidst a lush tropical setting. Balmy breezes rich with bird song drift among the private cottages. Relax and enjoy our Belizean hospitality, and a combination of fine Belizean-Creole-American cuisine. The Belize River Lodge is a tried and proven world class fishing lodge in continuous operation since 1960. It was the first fishing lodge built in Belize and was known as Barothy's Caribbean Lodge Ltd; then Keller Caribbean Sports Ltd (CCS); and since January of 1987, Belize River Lodge. We specialize in some of the very best saltwater fishing in all of Belize, and we also offer customized eco-tours.

Fast Facts Trip Length   4 or 7 Nights Outline  - All in country ground and   air transportation included - 4 or 7 nights (depending on   package selected)  - 3  or 6 Full days Fishing   Trips with a guide   (depending on package) - All meals B,L,D - Welcome drinks on arrival - All taxes included - Fishing gear not included Dates Available year round Price Per Person Ask for current pricing Accommodation Details Belize River Lodge

Strategically located, the lodge is just tem minutes from the Belize International Airport, approximately 10 miles north of Belize City, and 4 miles from the Caribbean Sea. While conveniently located, we are also a short and easy run to the Flats. Sight fishing the Flats is our specialty, with variety our main attraction. Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Snook are the main species caught by both fly fishing and spin casting anglers. About 75% of our guests are fly fishers, men and women, who are in pursuit of the Grand Slam. Fishing is from our comfortable 23ft fiberglass Panga skiffs, modern outboard engines, usually two anglers to a skiff with an English speaking professional licensed guide to help make this a memorable fishing vacation..

Tell your guide what your desires for the day are, and he will try to fulfill your every request. All of the Lodge guides are Belizeans, who know the waters; and are friendly, talented, hard working, patent, and very capable of instructing, whether you are a fly caster or spin fisher. While you search for your trophy or cast for your Grand Slam, be sure to absorb the natural beauty of Belize.

Package Summary

This package includes:

	Greeted at the International Airport by a representative of Adventures in Belize
	Roundtrip ground transfer from Belize International Airport to the lodge
	4 or 7 Nights accommodations (depending on package selected) in a standard air conditioned room - daily housekeeping
	3 Full Days of fishing for the 4 night package, 6 Full Days of fishing for the 7 night package; all tours go to different sites near and around the lodge
	Complimentary use of all amenities at the resort such as the Air-Tram, freshwater pool and canoes; wireless Internet is also available
	All meals from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure
	All taxes included
	Does not include fishing gear or tackle

Suggested 7 Day Itinerary

Note: This Day to Day itinerary is only a suggestion. Daily changes can be made depending on the time of year you visit. Additional activities can be added upon request.

Day 1:  Arrive in Belize

You are personally greeted at the International Airport by a representative of Adventures in Belize who will welcome you and introduce you to your guide from the Belize River Lodge. Your guide will supply ground transportation from the airport to the lodge. Welcome drinks on arrival and accommodations in an Air Conditioned room. Dinner tonight is at the lodge.

Day 2:  Full Day of Fishing

Coffee or teach an the lodge verandah at 6:00 am, now is a good time to check tackle and equipment. A full delicious breakfast at the lodge. You can then get your gear and meet the guide at the dock where your guide will take you out on a skiff. You and your guide can determine where and  what fish for that day based on weather and target species. Your guide will help you tie and select the right leaders, lines, shock tippets, and flies for the areas you are concentrating on for that day. Your first morning will take a few minutes longer for initial set up of equipment. You should return to the lodge around 5:00 pm. Rods and reels should be rinsed at the dockside and stored in a convenient rack near the main lodge, safe from screen doors and ceiling fans. Your dinner will be served in the lodge dining room, and you can relax on the screened-in porch, enjoy an after dinner cocktail (not included in the package) and reminisce on the day's fishing, maybe even find out what the hot fly of the day was, and learn to tie it yourself at the fly tying table.

Day 3:  Full Day of Fishing

Coffee or teach an the lodge verandah at 6:00 am. Again you should check your tackle and equipment before breakfast, which is served in the dining room. Get your gear and meet the guide on the dock. Your second full day of guided fishing is at a different location depending on weather and target species. Bonefish and Tarpon are along the coast of Belize range from 5 to over 200 pounds. The bigger Tarpon are mainly found in the months of March through July, and September through November. Smaller Tarpon (5 to 60lbs) are found year round. Your day includes a delicious box meal of sandwiches, fruit, chips and dessert, and is packed in a cooler with an assortment of soft drinks, beer, water, etc. Return to the lodge at around 5:00 pm where you rinse and store your equipment. Delicious dinner at the lodge.

Day 4:  Full Day of Fishing

Coffee or teach an the lodge verandah at 6:00 am. Again you should check your tackle and equipment before breakfast, which is served in the dining room. Get your gear and meet the guide on the dock. Today of course, you will visit another fishing site for excellent fishing. The explosive Snook, salt water's Bass, can be found in sizes 5 to 25 pounds. These fish are mainly caught February through November. Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Bobia, Barracuda and a large variety of other saltwater game fish can be caught year round along the coast of Belize.  The months noted above are typically higher concentrations of those particular fish. You should return to the lodge by 5:00 pm where you rinse and store your equipment. Delicious dinner at the lodge.

Day 5:  Full Day of Fishing

Coffee or teach an the lodge verandah at 6:00 am. Again you should check your tackle and equipment before breakfast, which is served in the dining room. Get your gear and meet the guide on the dock. Today of course, you will visit another fishing site for excellent fishing. Your fourth full day of fishing with your guide will take you to yet another fishing ground where fish abound. Most of the day is spend hunting or casting to fish, checking out many different places, such as flats, channels, mangrove shorelines, etc. Sometime about mid day, depending on fishing, the guide will find a cool, shady spot for lunch, usually under an overhanging mangrove. You should return to the lodge by 5:00 pm where you rinse and store your equipment. Delicious dinner at the lodge.