LOCATION
Ambergris Caye, Belize (Central America)
SEASON
Year-Round
CAPACITY
The lodge can accommodate over 50 guests per week
SPECIES
Bonefish, tarpon, permit, with some possibilities for barracuda, jacks, snapper, snook, and more
GENERAL INFORMATION
El Pescador Lodge, in business for over 40 years, is one of the best-run, most famous flyfishing lodges in all of Central America. Situated on Ambergris Caye, an island only 15 minutes by light aircraft from Belize City, the lodge offers world-class sight fishing for the “Big Three” – tarpon, permit and bonefish.
LENGTH OF STAY
Standard package is a seven night / six fishing day package (Saturday to Saturday) although packages of any length can be arranged.
THE FISHING
While staying at El Pescador, you will have numerous fishing options available. You can fish for bones along the many tidal flats and mangroves, or fish the barrier reef for larger species. You can target large permit on deep water flats or chase schools of smaller permit that cruise between many of the mangrove islands and – at certain times of the year – readily take a fly. Perhaps the most popular fishing at El Pescador, however, is the sight-fishing for tarpon. Offering the largest “classic” tarpon flats in the world outside of South Florida, Ambergris is one of the few spots in the Caribbean where tarpon can be sight-fished year-round. Resident schools of tarpon (20 to 80 pounds) roam the broad flats of the area and can be enticed to take a fly any time of the year. Larger migratory tarpon –fish in the 100 to 200 pound range – arrive in the late spring and early summer months. While all of the tarpon fishing in this part of Belize is done from 23-foot skiffs (called pangas,) there are some places where an angler can wade a hard sand bottom while stalking either bonefish or permit. With regards to the diversity of the fishery, it is also not uncommon to see cobia on the flats, snook in the mangroves, schools of ladyfish, large jacks cruising the flats, and cubera snapper in the channels.
BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Guides fish from 23-foot Mexican super-pangas. The lodge offers top of the line rental gear and equipment from Scott, Sage, Ross, Tibor, and Scientific Anglers.
THE LODGING
You can chose between clean, comfortable rooms in the main lodge, or opt for accommodations in the newer El Pescador Villas. The rooms at the lodge are clean and quiet and all have individual bathrooms and showers, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and even rod racks mounted on the wall. For guests who would like more luxury or are interested in slightly newer, more private accommodations, El Pescador now offers packages in one, two, and three-bedroom villas. These villas are perfect for couples, families or small groups.
CAPACITY
Total capacity for El Pescador is 64 (double occupancy.) The lodge itself is an intimate, 12-room, one suite hotel set in a colonial style mahogany building with a long verandah overlooking the beach and barrier reef. The villas are a collection of eight luxury, three-bedroom “island homes” set in tropical gardens and surrounding a private pool. You may enjoy an entire villa as a home-away-from-home, or request only portions since each suite can lock-off into a private unit.
RATES & DETAILS
2009
One week packages (7 nights / 6 fishing days) based on double occupancy – $3,295.00 per week. Other rates apply for shorter or longer packages, non-anglers, and single fishermen. Please call Yellow Dog for details. All rates listed are per person and in US dollars
TRIP LENGTH |
2 Per Boat,
2 Per Room |
1 Per Boat,
1 Per Room |
2 Per Boat,
1 Per Room |
Non Angler Rate |
3 Nights / 2 Days |
$1,495 |
$2,120 |
$1,720 |
$1,095 |
4 Nights / 3 Days |
$1,945 |
$2,845 |
$2,245 |
$1,345 |
5 Nights / 4 Days |
$2,395 |
$3,570 |
$2,770 |
$1,595 |
6 Nights / 5 Days |
$2,845 |
$4,295 |
$3,295 |
$1,845 |
7 Nights / 6 Days |
$3,295 |
$5,020 |
$3,820 |
$2,095 |
8 Nights / 7 Days |
$3,745 |
$5,745 |
$4,345 |
$2,345 |
9 Nights / 8 Days |
$4,195 |
$6,470 |
$4,870 |
$2,595 |
Upgrade to a Villa Rooms (Double Occupancy) = $75 per person, per night
Upgrade to a Villa Rooms (Single Occupancy) = $100 per person, per night
EL PESCADOR'S SUMMER 2-FOR-1 PROMOTION BEGINS JUNE 1, 2009!
El Pescador will once again be offering their 2-anglers-for-the-price-of-one-single-angler deal beginning June 1, 2009 and good for all trips June 1 - December 15, 2009. Instead of a cost of $3,295.00 per angler, two anglers can now book for the low price of $2,500.00 per person based on double occupancy. This is a savings of $800.00 per person! Book today to reserve prime dates and the best guides. Contact Yellow Dog today for available dates and details.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, round trip land and air transfers between Belize City and El Pescador, 7% hotel tax, sales tax where applicable, three meals per day, local Belizean beverages (beer, alcohol, and soda) and a welcome drink.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International flight to Belize City, imported beer and alcohol, gratuities for guides and staff, items purchased at gift shop or tackle shop, diving and non-fishing adventure packages. Pricing for accommodations in El Pescador Villas is extra.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
Full payment for the day trip(s) is due to us within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, personal check, or money order.
HOW TO GET THERE
International flights to Belize go through Miami, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Charlotte. The major airlines that service Belize are American, Delta, Continental, US Air, and Taca. It is best to arrive into the Belize City International Airport (Phillip Goldson International) before 4:30 PM in order to make your necessary in-country connections and allow ample in-country travel time to Ambergris.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
A valid passport is required for all visitors to Belize and must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the duration of your stay. Citizens of the U.S., the British Commonwealth, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the European Community are NOT required to have Visas.
NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
For non-anglers, the lodge offers a wide variety of other activities, including diving, naturalist excursions, snorkeling, tours of Mayan ruins, beachcombing, trips to the town of San Pedro, bicycling, and more. Amenities at the lodge include a full-size shuffleboard area, pool table, complimentary internet, satellite TV and VCR, bike rentals, sea kayaks, volleyball court, lagoon kayaks, ATT phone line linked to the states, and an on-site dive master – one of the best in all of Belize! The lodge also has two golf carts that can be rented for trips around the island or a run into town.
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