belize EL PESCADOR LODGE [Ambergris Caye, Belize] El Pescador Lodge is one of the most established, experienced and famous fishing lodges in all of Central America. Long a Yellow Dog favorite, the lodge complex is situated on the island of Ambergris Caye, a Belizean vacation hot-spot that offers year-round fishing for tarpon, permit, bonefish and more. El Pescador offers a great location, quality food, a friendly and attentive staff, and a team of seasoned guides who have more experience fishing these waters than anyone. Guests can choose from comfortable standard rooms in the 12-room, colonial-style main lodge, or opt for upgraded accommodations in the larger El Pescador Villas. The rooms in the main lodge are clean and quiet, with individual bathrooms and showers, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and two queen beds. For guests who would like slightly higher-end accommodations or are interested in a slightly more private setting, El Pescador also offers packages in their one, two, and three-bedroom villas. These villas are perfect for couples, families, or small groups looking for more of a “private home” layout. Amenities at the resort include a fully-stocked “Angler’s Bar,” three swimming pools, a workout area, volleyball court, a practice casting area, a fully-stocked fly shop, and sea kayaks and S.U.P’s that allow you to explore and fish the lagoon flats on your own after a full day of guided fishing. The location of the lodge is fairly secluded, yet close enough to town to offer great access to a host of restaurants, shops, and bars. San Pedro is a great beach town with the best nightlife in all of Belize! El Pescador is the perfect destination for first-time saltwater anglers, seasoned veterans, couples and families. El Pescador Lodge was one of the original properties that we worked with here at Yellow Dog, and even today it remains one of our all-time favorite destinations. 7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $3,755.00 per person. belize belize As if created with fly fishermen in mind, the tiny country of Belize is collectively home to some of the finest saltwater flats fishing on the planet. The entire coastline of this beautiful Central American country – from the northern waters of Ambergris Caye, all the way south to Punta Gorda – hosts a broad range of species and a remarkable variety of fishing scenarios. Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, snapper, jacks, barracuda, and numerous other species can be found throughout the waters of Belize’s coastline, in fisheries that range from skinny whitesand flats, to shallow-water lagoons, to deep, mud-covered tarpon fisheries. It is this overall level of angling diversity and the country’s deep-rooted fishing culture that truly sets Belize apart from every other Caribbean fishing destination. Belize is a small country roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts. It has a total land area of 8,867 square miles and a population of 255,000. With just under 30 inhabitants per square mile, Belize is Central America’s most sparsely populated nation. Almost 50% of the country has been protected as parkland or nature preserve, which partly explains the country’s reputation as a pristine adventurer’s paradise. Belize is bordered on the north by Mexico and on the south and west by Guatemala. The beautiful Caribbean Sea washes its 174 mile coastline to the east. No other Central American country offers such an intriguing mix of tropical forests rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Mayan temples, and diving and fishing experiences beyond compare. First-time saltwater anglers can experience great fishing in destinations that include Turneffe Atoll and Ambergris Caye, where the bonefish are plentiful and shots at permit, tarpon and numerous other species are always possible. For anglers that want to focus on the ultra-selective permit, then the waters of Southern Belize – Hopkins, Placencia and Punta Gorda – offer some of the best opportunities found anywhere in the Caribbean. And of course there is the tarpon fishing in the central and northern waters of Belize, home to some of the largest tarpon in the entire region. Whether you’re looking for a hard core, fishing-focused adventure, a first-time saltwater experience, or the perfect couples or family vacation, Belize is a destination that truly offers something for everyone. 6 • phone: 406-585-8667 • toll free: 888-777-5060 email: info@yellowdogflyfishing.com • website: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com • 7