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Belize Fishing Expeditions

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Belize Fishing
From shallow sea-grass beds and lush mangrove clusters to rolling sea outside the protective reef crest, the diverse habitats of offshore Ambergris Caye provide an affluent breeding ground for a countless variety of tropical game fish.  It is thus understandable that fishing enterprises are fast competing with dive operations as the island’s most popular recreational activity.  We also provide a number of fishing charters to some of the island’s most popular venues including the mangrove flats to the north and open sea to the east while also providing expeditions to the renowned atolls of Turneffe, Lighthouse, and Glover’s Reef.

Although the generally calm tepid waters enable year-round fishing, there are peak periods for the capture of specific species in accordance to habitat and migratory routes.  For instance the much coveted tarpon which formulate a mainstay of the island’s resident fish population are most abundant in the summer months amidst the inshore mangrove flats while the elusive yellow fin tuna are most prevalent in the earlier months and prefer the deeper waters which plummet several thousand feet just 200-300 feet from the reef crest.

Indeed, the species diversity varies greatly depending on the fishing grounds with the ever popular barracuda, tarpon, bonefish, jack, and grey snapper preferring the sheltered sanctuary of shallow sea-grass beds and sub-aquatic coastal mangrove forests while larger species of king mackerel, sailfish, marlin, and grouper prefer the deeper waters outside the reef.

All our guides are familiar with the ecology of the area and are thoroughly knowledgeable of the prime fishing venues whether close to shore or amidst the open blue.  Most enterprises specialize in basic saltwater fly fishing in addition to deep sea fishing.  All equipment including lines, rods, and tackle may be rented although most seasoned anglers prefer to bring their own.

Certainly, fishing is perhaps one of the most peaceful and relaxing recreational activities that the island has to offer and undoubtedly one of the best ways to interact with local wildlife while gaining an appreciation of the area’s scenic coastal splendor.

Contact the Captain Morgan’s Retreat Tour Desk to learn more!

Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize

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Belize Fishing
Desde lechos poco profundos de algas marinas y exuberantes grupos de frondosos manglares hasta el mar fuera del escudo protector del coral, los diversos hábitats del mar afuera de Ambergris Caye proporcionan una acaudalada criadero para el cultivo de una variedad de infinidad de peces tropicales para el deporte de pesca. Por lo tanto es comprensible que las empresas pesqueras estén compitiendo arduamente con las operaciones de buceo como actividad recreativa más popular de la isla. También ofrecemos una serie de excursiones de pesca a algunos de los lugares más populares de la isla incluyendo los aplanados de manglares al norte y mar abierto al este y también proporcionamos expediciones a los renombrados atolones de Turneffe, Lighthouse y al Glover’s Reef.
Aunque las aguas calmas tibias generalmente permiten la pesca durante todo el año, hay períodos para la captura de especies específicas de acuerdo a su hábitat y rutas migratorias. Por ejemplo, el sábalo más codiciado que conforma uno de los pilares de la población de peces residentes de la isla es más abundante en los meses de verano en medio de los planos de manglares costeros, mientras que el atún de aleta amarilla elusiva son mas prevalecientes en los meses anteriores y prefieren las aguas más profundas que se desploman a varios miles de pies solo a 200-300 metros de la cresta del arrecife.
De hecho, la diversidad de especies varía considerablemente dependiendo de las zonas pesqueras con el siempre popular barracuda, Sábalo, bonefish, jack y pargo gris prefiriendo el santuario protegido de camas superficiales de algas marinas y manglares costeras subacuáticos mientras las especies más grandes de king mackerel, pez vela, marlin y mero prefieren las aguas más profundas fuera del arrecife.
Todos nuestros guías están familiarizados con la ecología de la zona y son buenos conocedores de los sitios de pesca de primera ya sea cerca a la costa o en medio de lo azul del mar abierto. La mayoría de las empresas se especializan en fly fishing de agua salada básicamente, además de la pesca en mar profundo. Todos los equipos incluyendo líneas, cañas y curricanes pueden ser alquilados, aunque pescadores más avanzados prefieren traer su propio equipo.
Sin duda, la pesca es quizás uno de los más tranquilos y relajantes actividades recreativas que ofrece la isla y, sin duda, es una de las mejores formas de interactuar con la fauna local mientras se aprecia el esplendor escénico del área costera.

Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Fishing on Ambergris Caye, Belize

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