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Epic Permit Quest in Belize: A Permit Triple Landed in Permit Alley
Kurt Long's story is one of dedication and perseverance. After numerous trips to Belize and Mexico, and countless casts, his 34th day of fishing for permit proved to be the turning point. The film captures the raw emotion and challenges of targeting these finicky fish, showcasing the highs and lows that every angler can relate to.
Fly Fishing in Permit Alley, Belize: An Angler’s Paradise
Permit Alley, as a region, is located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve near the picturesque villages of Placencia and Hopkins. It is famous for its expansive pancake style flats - shallow water flats with deep water edges - that create the habitat permit love. Many of the flats in this region are wadable, with anglers easily able to navigate the ankle to mid thigh depths. The flats are often guarded on the eastern flanks by large coral heads - these can create an extra element of challenge, if a hooked permit swims to the safety of deeper water on the eastern edges of the flats. Many permit have been lost due to fly lines being wrapped or stuck in the coral.
Lincoln Westby - 2022 Orvis Lifetime Achievement Award
When is the Best Time Fish in Belize?
The Best Time to Fly Fish in Belize is… Year Round!
Belize is lucky to have consistent fishing 365 days per year. Of course, certain months of the year will produce more fishing success than other periods on the calendar… but we’ll discuss that further shortly.
The climate in Belize is ideal for creating memorable fishing experiences on any date on the calendar. The temperature averages about 80 degrees Fahrenheit and rare sees temps over 100 degrees. Even during the "rainy" season, it is more common to have passing showers than all-day deluges, so rarely is the fishing day cut short by rain.
Introducing Blue Horizon Lodge - Fly Fishing for Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon in Belize
Orvis Endorsed fishing lodge in Belize
Blue Horizon Lodge is excited to announce that we are the newest Orvis Endorsed Fishing Lodge in Belize. For the past 5 years, our guide service has enjoyed the endorsement by Orvis. We served anglers the best fishing in the region as we lodged our guests at Thatch Caye, other sister resorts, and by offering day trips through numerous other resorts in Hopkins, the Placencia peninsula, and the cayes of southern Belize.
Lincoln Westby Celebrates 80 Years!
Belizean Guides Need Our Support
There is no doubt that no one in the world has been uneffected by Covid 19 pandemic, but few have been as hard hit as the professional fishing guides on Belize. Belize closed the doors on international tourism on March 23, 2020, during the traditional peak of the most popular time for fishing in the country. While other locals around the Caribbean have either remained open or have reopened, Belize’s government prioritized the health and safety of its citizens over the shuttered tourism economy. And now the people, who rely on tourism to put food on the table, are feeling the deep pinch of no income.
Grand Slam fly fishing in Belize
The country of Belize is well known as one of the top locations to enjoy fly fishing for numerous flats species. Many anglers travel to the small Caribbean country in pursuit of the fabled bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Some angler come for an introduction to the world of saltwater fly fishing. While others venture to Belize with the hopes of catching their first permit or a triple digit tarpon. And for the lucky few, a Grand Slam is is caught.
Belize Reopens for International Travel on August 15, 2020
International Airport Reopening
The Belize City International Airport officially reopens August 15, 2020. We can’t wait to welcome anglers back to Belize! The fish (and guides) have missed you! This has been an unprecedented break from the annual pressure from anglers. Our guides have been out a few times to “test” the waters and are reporting many unwary permit feeding happily on the flats. The first groups to fish the region will be rewarded with some of the best fishing in decades. Are you ready to join us?
![Big news today, Belize’s International Airport (BZE) will reopen on August 15th, 2020. The guides and the rest of the team at @bluehorizonbelize are beyond thrilled to get back on the water. [LINK IN BIO] for more information.
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![We cannot wait to have you experience the all-new rebuilt Blue Horizon Lodge. [LINK IN BIO] to inquire today.
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