Turneffe Flats

Summary

• Prime season April and continues to mid October.
• Known as one of the Caribbean's premier saltwater fly fishing destinations.
• Miles of crystal clear, wadeable flats.
• Bonefishing is a mainstay of our fishing.
• Tailing permit with a reasonable opportunity to catch one.
• July and August are usually the best months for tarpon fishing.
• Tarpon are in the 70-90 pound range, but we see a few 150-200 pound monsters each year.
• Rare spots to pursue a Flats Grand Slam Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon.

For years Turneffe Flats has been known as one of the Caribbean's premier saltwater fly fishing destinations. The diversity of our saltwater flats fishing sets us apart from other destinations and the opportunity to catch bonefish, permit and tarpon on a given day makes Turneffe Flats one of the rare spots to pursue a "Flats Grand Slam," the landing all three species in a single day.

Although the spin fishing at Turneffe is exceptional, we are primarily a fly fishing destination. We are privileged to have a large repeat customer base with anglers from the finest fly shops and outfitters around the world making Turneffe Flats their annual saltwater fly-fishing destination.

Bonefishing

Bonefishing is a mainstay of our fishing, with miles of crystal clear, wadeable flats. While wading Turneffe's extensive turtle grass flats, you will sight fish to large schools of bonefish as well as smaller groups and singles. Our bonefishing is consistently good throughout the year.

Permit Fishing

For the past decade, increasing numbers of saltwater anglers have developed a serious interest in the elusive permit. Turneffe Flats is one of a select group of saltwater destinations where you can experience the excitement of flats fishing for tailing permit with a reasonable opportunity to catch one. Our permit fishing is also consistently available throughout the year.

Tarpon Fishing

Because tarpon are migratory, they are somewhat seasonal. Although some tarpon are around throughout the year, our prime season generally begins in April and continues to mid October. June, July and August are usually the best months for tarpon fishing. Most of our migratory tarpon are in the 70-90 pound range, but we see a few 150-200 pound monsters each year.

Turneffe Island Lodge

Summary

• For over 40 years, Turneffe Island Lodge has offered the finest in world-class fly fishing.
• Turneffe Atoll is a 36 mile long mostly sunken series of 200 + islands.
• Western Caribbean island resort hidden 35 miles offshore from Belize City.
• Part of one of the world's great reef and ocean life eco-systems.
• Turneffe Island Lodge accommodations are very modern.
• Exceptional fishing experience for the beginner and expert alike.
• Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon as well as Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Tuna.

For over 40 years, Turneffe Island Lodge has offered the finest in world-class fly fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, privacy, and relaxation. Our serene 14 acre private access Western Caribbean island resort is hidden 35 miles offshore from Belize City. Our home is deep in the heart of the Turneffe Atoll - part of one of the world's great reef and ocean life eco-systems.

The environment that Mother Nature blessed us with is a unique geological creation. Turneffe Atoll is a 36 mile long mostly sunken series of 200 + islands and we are located at the very southern tip. Our business is high value and high quality fishign and diving hospitality and service. Our strength is our people and our specialty is our renowned 'valet service' for all your diving and fishing activities. Come share our peaceful, private island with us. Experience one of our 20 elegant accommodations, our personal service, our exquisite Caribbean cuisine, and our world-class scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling.We offer 3-night, 4-night, and 7-night packages and limit the number of anglers to 8, divers to 22, and the total number of guests to 40.Many guests say that sharing experiences and making new friends is as memorable as the scenery, the peace, and the quality of the activities. Meals are served Family Style - we all sit together at set times, pass the food around, and socialize well into the evening..... relax on the patio overlooking the ocean and watch a moon rise.... stroll the beach under the stars and watch the sun set.

The Lodge

At Turneffe Island Lodge, your accommodations are very modern, recently renovated and are designed and built to be elegant, peaceful, and relaxing. Choose from 20 finely adorned rooms all with Mahogany wood paneling and flooring, large opening windows, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, screened in porches, daily housekeeping, indoor showers and the ever popular private outdoor showers. We have 8 ground floor deluxe rooms, 4 second floor superior rooms, and 8 stand alone cabanas. All rooms are almost identical in design and quality, and all have direct ocean views. Each of our accommodations provide a warm and relaxing 'home away from home' feeling. Electricity is normal US power standards. Each morning, your choice of coffee or tea is quietly placed on your patio.

Fishing

The 36 mile long Turneffe Atoll consists of over 200 mangrove islands that are greatly undisturbed and teeming with Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon as well as Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Tuna. The crystal clear waters of the Atoll are inhabited by the greatest variety of coral and tropical marine life in the Caribbean. Our guides are professional, local, experienced and very personal. They provide an exceptional fishing experience for the beginner and expert alike. A full fishing gear rental shop is available as well.