For clients who are looking for a unique experience when coming to Belize, Twin Centre's is one of our most popular trips; you start at San Pedro and finish at Water Caye, giving you some of the best Tarpon, Bonefish and amazing chances at Permit.
San Pedro is a warm, friendly town that defines the word "casual." With only 10 streets, most people get around the village by walking or riding a bike. Until the last decade the fly fishing around this area had been a well-guarded secret. However, once news of the quality of the Tarpon and Bone fishing started to get out, the area became world famous in just a few short years. There are few better places on earth to fish for Tarpon because when these fish start to migrate out onto the flats and channels, they provide the fly angler with great opportunities for sight casting.
For the second part you move twelve miles off the coast of Dangriga. Here sits an idyllic island with some unbelievable saltwater flats, where Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon can be found in great abundance. The entire area is littered with small mangrove islands and tidal grass flats that hold a huge variety of game fish. The Permit fishing in particular is nothing short of incredible and it’s not uncommon to see 25 to 40 Permit per day. There are also several schools of Bonefish that live around the island and you can wade out on the flats behind the resort to get the kinks out of your casting stroke, while casting to tailing fish. Because of its proximity to the reef, Water Caye is a great base for those looking to try their luck with some of the larger species found in Belizean waters. Huge Barracuda, Mutton and Dog Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and several species of Grouper can all be fished for during the course of your week.
Angling Direct Holidays has combined this great destination and great fishing with great accommodation. We have planned everything for you down to the last detail. Guests will fly from the International Airport in Belize City before catching a short flight to San Pedro. For your time in San Pedro you will stay at the Tides Beach Resort. The second half of your trip you will catch a short flight from San Pedro to the coastal town of Dangriga via Belize Municipal Aiprort . These scenic flights are only 15 minutes each long so before you know it you're descending from the clouds and approaching the Dangriga airstrip. From there, a waiting taxi will take you the short ride down to the waterfront where you will catch the water-taxi out to the island. As you take in the scenery on the half-hour boat ride from Dangriga, you will begin to get a sense of the fly fishing opportunities that await you here.
FISHING METHODS
Saltwater Fly Fishing, Spinning
SPECIES TO CATCH
Bonefish
Season: All Year
Peak: March to June
Weight: 2lb to 12lb
Average Weight: 3.5lb |
Permit
Season: All Year
Peak: March to June
Weight: 2lb to 60lb
Average Weight: 12lb |
Tarpon
Season: All Year
Peak: May to June
Weight: 5lb to 150lb
Average Weight: 15lb |
Snook
Season: All Year
Peak: March to June
Weight: 2lb to 12lb
Average Weight: 5lb |
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Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
All flights (WT), transfers, accommodation and guided fishing.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, Miami transfer and fly fishing tackle.
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve travelling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and to apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a $39.50 US per person additional departure tax payable upon leaving Belize and can now only be paid in USD
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9 hrs)
Miami - Belize City (approx 2 hrs)
Belize City - San Pedro (approx 15 mins)
San Pedro - Dangriga (approx 30 mins)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
San Pedro airport - The Tides Beach Resort (approx 5 mins)
Dangriga airport - Blue Marlin Lodge (approx 45 mins)
BIRD WATCHING / SIGHT SEEING
With many species of birds, Belize offers you a great opportunity for some wonderful bird watching.
SWIMMING / SNORKELLING
Explore the beautiful underwater scenery including a vast range of tropical and reef fish in crystal clear waters.
ALTUN HA TOUR
Covering roughly 25 square miles, Altun Ha is about an hour outside of Belize City in the Belize District. The site consists of three ancient Mayan plazas and thirteen structures.
BACALAR CHICO ISLAND TOUR
Explore the entire northern region of Ambergris Caye during a complete "Loop" of the island. Enjoy three different pristine snorkel stops and pass through the Mayan channel that separates Belize from Mexico.
BELIZE RIVER CAFE
Relax as you flow through four caves on its course from the Maya Mountains to its confluence with the Sibun River.
