Placencia, Belize


Belize is located between Mexico and Guatemala on the eastern shore of Central America. A country of 17,000 square miles of which are an immense quantity of pristine flats, mangroves and lagoons. Probably no more so than in the southern portion of the country which is a mere 30-40 minute flight from Belize City, the nations capital.

Situated at the end of a 20-mile peninsula is the little fishing village of Placencia. This remote little town is the epitome of the Belizean life-style. There are no paved streets and more boats than cars, lending itself to the reason you will be there, spectacular fly-fishing.

Tobacco Caye and Frank's Caye are other options when traveling to this area for fantastic angling opportunities.

Tobacco Caye is about a half hour boat ride out from Dangriga, which is south of Placencia. The entire area is littered with small mangrove islands and tidal grass flats that hold a huge variety of game fish. The permit fishing is amazing if nothing short of incredible and it is not uncommon to see many permit in the course of a day in addition to the bonefishing opportunities.

Frank's Caye is privately owned and is an hour south of Placencia by boat in the Sapodilla chain of islands. The entire Sapodilla chain is located on one of the most remote section of Belize's Barrier reef, which translates into little pressure from anglers, a fly-fisherman's dream come true.

Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jack and barracuda are inhabiting the waters in this region nearly year-round. Permit to 40 pounds, tarpon to 120 pounds and bonefish ranging from 2-5 pounds are plentiful, other anglers are not!

Accommodations in Placencia range from very simple to nice with beach side huts to smaller resort like hotels that are all locally owned and operated. Meals in Placencia are not included in the price but all other meals at Frank's Caye and Tobacco Caye are included. Lodging on Tobacco and Frank's Cayes are intimate lodges owned and operated by locals as well.

The guides are all locals who have grown up fishing the surrounding waters and all speak English. All have extensive experience with fly-fishing and each is a vast wealth of knowledge of the area.

For those looking for something different in a fly-fishing trip, this should be your first stop. There are still very few anglers who find themselves in this part of the world stalking these fish, and we encourage you to be one of these few.

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Pricing:

$2,295.00	Price Per Person for 7 nights/5 days fishing in Placencia Includes: Transportation from Belize City to destination, accommodations at destination(s), all meals except in Placencia, guides, and boats.
$2,495.00	Price Per Person for 7 nights/5 days fishing in Tobacco Caye Includes: Transportation from Belize City to destination, accommodations at destination(s), all meals except in Placencia, guides, and boats.
$2,695.00	Price Per Person for 7 nights/5 days fishing in Placencia/Frank's Caye Includes: Transportation from Belize City to destination, accommodations at destination(s), all meals except in Placencia, guides, and boats.
$2,595.00	Price Per Person for 7 nights/5 days fishing in Placencia/Tobacco Caye Includes: Transportation from Belize City to destination, accommodations at destination(s), all meals except in Placencia, guides, and boats.

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