Chase the elusive permit on the famed flats of southern Belize. Blue Horizon Belize offers unmatched fly fishing, expert guides, and oceanfront comfort—book your Belize adventure with Got Fishing.
Blue Horizon Lodge – Belize
EQUIPMENT
Rental Gear Available; Bring Your Own Gear
LODGING
Single & Double Occupancy Guest Cabanas
SPECIES
Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon
SEASON
Year-Round
RECOMMENDED FOR…
Adventure-Seekers, Families, Couples, Groups
Located in the heart of Permit Alley (Belize’s most famous stretch of flats) Blue Horizon Lodge offers one of the finest saltwater fly fishing experiences in the Caribbean. Founded by legendary guide Lincoln Westby and named the 2023 Orvis Endorsed International Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year, Blue Horizon is a haven for anglers chasing permit, bonefish, and tarpon. From its private island setting within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, guests enjoy short runs to the flats, expert English-speaking guides, and a relaxed island atmosphere with modern comforts. Blue Horizon Belize delivers world-class fishing, personalized service, and the kind of authentic Belizean experience that keeps anglers returning year after year.
Sample Itinerary
Arrival
- Fly into Belize City (BZE), then take a short domestic flight to Placencia, where a Blue Horizon representative will meet you for your boat transfer to the lodge.
- Enjoy a scenic ride to Blue Horizon Lodge, located on a private 7-acre island within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve.
- Upon arrival, settle into your oceanfront accommodations, meet your guide team, and enjoy a welcome dinner featuring fresh local cuisine.
- Your guide will review the week’s tides, weather, and fishing plan – so you’re ready to hit the flats at first light.
Fishing Days (Customizable Duration)
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast and coffee. Your guide will have your gear ready for a short boat ride to the nearby flats (often within minutes of leaving the dock).
- Morning Session: Cast to tailing permit, bonefish, or tarpon, adjusting the day’s plan based on the tides and conditions. The focus is on fishing the best water at the most productive times.
- Midday Break: Enjoy a packed a picnic for a full day on the water.
- Afternoon Session: Continue fishing the tides as light shifts across the flats – prime time for sight fishing and shots at cruising fish.
- Evening: Return to the lodge to rinse off, enjoy cocktails at the bar, and dine on fresh seafood and Belizean-inspired dishes. Evenings are relaxed – swap stories with fellow anglers, review photos, or simply enjoy the ocean breeze under the stars.
Departure
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Enjoy breakfast overlooking the flats before your return boat transfer to Placencia, followed by a short domestic flight back to Belize City for your international connection.
Perched on a private island within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, Blue Horizon Lodge blends the charm of a classic Caribbean fishing lodge with the comfort of modern amenities. Rebuilt and reopened in 2021 on legendary guide Lincoln Westby’s original footprint, the lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with ocean views, hot showers, and island-wide Wi-Fi—everything you need after a full day on the flats. With only a handful of guest rooms, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, ensuring every angler receives personal attention and world-class service from the staff and guide team.
Each day begins with fresh-brewed coffee and a hearty breakfast overlooking the water, followed by chef-prepared lunches and beautifully crafted dinners that highlight Belize’s local ingredients and coastal flavors. Expect fresh-caught seafood, tropical produce, and homemade desserts, typically served family-style in the open-air dining area. After dinner, guests often gather for a drink under the stars, swapping stories from the day’s fishing or simply enjoying the easygoing rhythm of island life. Blue Horizon Lodge provides a perfect balance of focused fishing, genuine hospitality, and laid-back comfort.
Blue Horizon Belize sits at the heart of the legendary Permit Alley, home to some of the most productive and picturesque flats fishing in the Caribbean. With shallow, crystal-clear water stretching in every direction, anglers can spot and stalk tailing permit, bonefish, and tarpon. The region’s proximity to the flats means minimal boat rides and maximum fishing time, with expert guides leading you to prime water during the most productive tide windows. Blue Horizon’s team of English-speaking guides are among the most skilled and respected in Belize, offering insight, instruction, and patience to help you make every shot count.
Fishing here is productive year-round, with permit available in every season and peak conditions typically from February through September. Tarpon fishing heats up from May to early September, when migratory fish join the resident population, while bonefish can be targeted any day of the year on the region’s expansive sand and turtle grass flats. This unique combination of consistent conditions, expert guiding, and species diversity makes Blue Horizon one of the best places in the world to pursue a Belize Grand Slam—landing a permit, bonefish, and tarpon all in the same trip.
Getting to Blue Horizon Lodge is simple and scenic. Guests will first fly into Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, which is serviced daily by several major airlines from the United States and Canada.
From Belize City, it’s just a 30-minute domestic flight to Placencia, where a member of the Blue Horizon team will meet you for your boat transfer to the lodge. The ride to the island takes about 30–45 minutes, offering a beautiful introduction to the turquoise waters and mangrove-lined cayes of southern Belize.
Most anglers choose to arrive in Belize City by early afternoon (no later than 3:00pm) to make same-day transfers, though overnighting in Belize City is also an option if your flight arrives later in the day. Got Fishing will assist with coordinating all in-country travel, including domestic flights and boat transfers, to ensure a smooth and seamless arrival. Once you’re on the island, everything is taken care of – your job is to fish, relax, and enjoy one of the Caribbean’s most legendary saltwater fly fishing destinations.
LEGEND
(1) Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
(2) Placencia
(3) Blue Horizon Lodge
Belize is a tropical country where the average temperature is 84 degrees. Dress is informal at the island resort, so bring light, comfortable clothing. Below is a rough overview, and a more comprehensive gear list will be provided upon request/booking.
Clothing & Layers
- Lightweight rain gear for tropical showers
- Light jacket or sweater for cool mornings/evenings
- Light quick-dry shirts, shorts, and pants for protection from the sun
- Polarized sunglasses for spotting fish (amber, copper, or green mirror work best on the flats)
- Wide-brimmed hat for protection from the sun
- Small waterproof bag for carrying extra gear
- Sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizers (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent (we recommend OFF brand spray with the orange cap)
- Hand towel/rag for fishing use
- Wading shoes or boots for stalking flats fish, if desired – HARD SOLES BOOTS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Fishing Gear
Rental gear is available at the lodge – wading boots, rods and reels can be
rented during your stay. Otherwise, it’s important to be prepared and ensure you have the following gear.
Rental Prices: Rod & Reel Combos $25/day or $100/week, Wading Boots $10/day or $75/week
Permit Tackle
- Rods: 9 or 10 weight
Reels: Saltwater reels holding a minimum of 200 yards of 20 pound backing - Fly Line: Weight forward Floating
- Leader : 9-12 feet
- Tippet : 12-20 pound test
Tarpon Tackle
- Rods: 11 or 12 weight
- Reels: Saltwater reel holding a minimum of 200 yards of 30 pound backing
- Fly Line: Sink tip (400-550 grains sink tip) is preferred. Occasionally, and
Intermediate sink line or sink tip line is the best tool, but more commonly the heaviest sink tip is best – 500 grain Leviathan from RIO is the preferred line. - Leader : 4 – 6 ft. butt section, 16 – 20 pound class tippet and 60 – 100 pound shock tippet
Bonefish Tackle
- Rods: 7 or 8 weight
- Reel: Saltwater reel holding at least 200 yards of 20 pound backing
- Fly Line: Weight forward floating line
- Leader: 9-14 feet – depending upon the fishing situation
- Tippet: 2X-0X – Fluorocarbon offers an advantage
Flies
Flies are available for purchase in our pro-shop (along with other critical fishing tackle). You may choose to tie or bring a selection of flies – a detailed list will be provided upon request/booking.
TRIP INCLUDES
- Accommodations and all meals, snacks, local beer, local alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages
- All guided fly fishing with professional, English-speaking guides
- Ground transfers between airstrip and marina (Wednesday & Saturday Only)
- Boat transfer to and from the island
- WiFi & Marine fees, hotel taxes, and GST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flight, In-country commuter flights or ground transfers from/to Belize City international airport
- Transfer to/from the island on non-transfer days (transfer days: Wednesday & Saturday)
- Flies, terminal tackle, or other rental gear
- Extra tours or purchases in the pro/gift shop
- Fishing guide and lodge staff gratuities
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
2026 Rates
Double Occupancy Room & Guide (Per Person)
- 3 Nights / 2 Days – $2,675
- 4 Nights / 3 Days – $3,275
- 5 Nights / 4 Days – $4,000
- 6 Nights / 5 Days – $4,725
- 7 Nights / 6 Days – $5,575
Single Occupancy
- 3 Nights / 2 Days – $3,600
- 4 Nights / 3 Days – $4,900
- 5 Nights / 4 Days – $6,225
- 6 Nights / 5 Days – $7,550
- 7 Nights / 6 Days – $8,800
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