Blue Horizon Lodge

Take the Trip of a Lifetime to Belize

Founded in 1997 by legendary Belizean fly fishing guide Lincoln Westby, Blue Horizon Fly Fishing operates inside the protected waters of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, in an area known as “Permit Alley”. This epicenter of the flats fishing is known as the finest permit fishing in the Caribbean, attracting anglers from around the world to our fabled flats.

Over the years, Lincoln and the guides he has trained himself, have developed into some of the most knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and fun guides to fish with in Belize. With literally thousands of permit, bonefish, and tarpon landed over the years, you can’t go wrong when you book a day, or a week, or more with Blue Horizon Fly Fishing. We offer half day and full day trip options from Hopkins, Placencia, and the surrounding cayes.

If you are looking for a dedicated fishing vacation, then you’ll love our newly remodeled and rebuilt Blue Horizon Lodge. For decades, Blue Horizon Lodge was known as ‘THE’ destination for hardcore permit anglers attempting to catch their 1st or 100th permit. With the rebuild of the lodge, we retain the title of the “Best Permit Fishing in Belize”. The lodge is located on the exact same footprint that Lincoln established his original lodge those many years ago, to maximize being on the flats during the best tides, with the best guides, during the best times of the day.

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THE BEST BENEFITS

LODGE INFORMATION

The Fishing

Permit

The vast majority of anglers come to Southern Belize to pursue permit. Permit are plentiful and are found on the pancake flats and the outer cayes of “Permit Alley”. You can expect plenty of shots at 5-20 pound permit on any given day. There are few places in the world you can expect to have more shots at permit.

Bonefish

While the area is most well known for the permit, there are impressive numbers of bonefish. The most common place to see bonefish is on the flats near the cayes or on select reef flats. On an average day on the flats, any time of year, you will see and fish to schools of bonefish in the 2-5 pound range.

Tarpon

Tarpon are present in the fishery throughout the year, in select channels and protected island lagoons. The tarpon migration is generally from late April through August in this part of Belize, with the channels and cayes in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve getting robust schools of tarpon during the migration.

Accommodations

Lodge Details

The five guests cabanas, for a maximum capacity for 10 anglers, have been completely refurbished and deliver a surprising level of sophistication for such a remote location. Each room is furnished with two full size beds and a private bathroom, complete with on demand hot water showers. Air conditioning is standard in all of the rooms, giving our guests the option of enjoying the ocean breeze or a controlled climate. Rod racks, shelving, and hangers will help you organize your gear during your stay.

Dining

Our culinary program incorporates traditional Belizean ‘home cooking’ with bold flare of modern cuisine. Meals are served both family-style and plated, and will never leave you asking for more. We capitalize on our closeness to the ocean as the foundation to the menu. Seafood of all types is served, along with fresh produce, meats, and forage from Muy’Ono Farms on the mainland. A few of the highlighted dishes are Seafood Serre, traditional Sunday dinners, conch fritters, ceviche, grilled lobster, and homemade desserts.

Travel Details

Getting to Belize

Belize International Airport is a small airport that provides excellent signage to help you get through customs and transfer to your in-country flight to Placencia. At the point of entry, a passport and proof of return or onward ticket are required. When booking your international flight, please be aware of your landing time. For commuter flights, we recommend arriving to Belize City no later than 3:00 pm, as the last flight to Placencia departs at 5:00 pm.

Getting to the Lodge

You have a few choices on how to travel from Belize City to Placencia, the closest town to our island resort. You can take the Muy'Ono Explorer for $150 US round trip, per person. This is a 3.5 hour tour throughout Belize with a welcome drink, air-conditioned van, tour guide, and refreshment/bathroom stops. You can also choose to take the breathtaking 30 minute commuter flight down the coast of Belize to the Placencia Airstrip. We are happy to arrange your connecting flight. The flight is $225 US round trip, per person. If you would like to book your own transportation, please verify times of flight before booking.

RATES AND DATES

What's Included

- Accommodations

- Guided fly fishing

- All meals, snacks, local beer, local alcohol, and non- alcoholic beverages

- Ground transfers between airstrip and marina

- Boat transfer to and from the island

- WiFi & Marine fees, hotel taxes, and GST

2023 Rates and Dates

RATES

- 7 Night/6 Days: $4725 per angler (based on double occupancy)

DATES

- Contact us for more information on booking!

What's Not Included

- International flight, In-country commuter flights or ground transfers from BZE

- Extra tours or purchases in the pro/gift shop

- Fishing guide or lodge staff gratuities

2024 Rates and Dates

RATES

- 7 Night/6 Days: $4725 per angler (based on double occupancy)

DATES

- Contact us for more information on booking!

Term and Privacy.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A 50% deposit is due within 10 days of booking your trip. Full payment is due 90 days prior to scheduled trip. All cancellations must be received in writing. Prior to 90 days 100% of deposit may be transferred to another date/angler or refunded minus the cancellation fee Between 45 - 90 days 50% of package may be transferred to another date or angler or refunded minus the cancellation fee Less than 45 days may not be transferred or refunded All cancellations will be charged a 5% cancellation fee The unused portion of these packages by guest’s choice are not refundable. Trips cancelled or shortened as a result of inclement weather and/or acts of nature including hurricanes or due to airline delays, strikes or political unrest are not refundable.

Travel Insurance

Front Range Anglers recommends all anglers to have Medical Evacuation Insurance- we recommend Global Rescue, and we HIGHLY recommend Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance. FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Jessica Minard at 617.210.8106 (direct) or email jminard@globalrescue.com.