Crystal clear, wadeable flats
Turneffe Flats Lodge - Belize
Premier Bonefish and Permit fishing
Turneffe Flats Lodge sits thirty miles off the coast of Belize, just 30 miles from the world-famous Great Blue Hole. With 250 square miles of expansive flats, Turneffe is the largest and most diverse coral atoll in the Caribbean. The Atoll is remote and stunning, crystal clear waters and a wide diversity of marine life.
Fishing Turneffe Flats
Turneffe Flats is one of the Caribbean’s premier saltwater fly fishing destinations. The diversity of their saltwater flats fishing sets them apart from other destinations. The opportunity to catch bonefish, permit, and tarpon on any given day makes Turneffe Flats one of the rare spots to pursue a Grand Slam.
Methods: Spin fishing is exceptional, but the Lodge is primarily a fly fishing destination.
Read John B. Snow's Outdoor Life article:
A Bone Fishing Adventure on the Flats of Belize.
Year-Round Bonefishing
Bonefish miles of crystal clear, wadeable flats. While wading Turneffe’s extensive turtle grass flats, you'll sightfish large schools of bonefish, plus smaller groups and singles. Their bonefishing is good throughout the year. Some of their best flats are just minutes from the resort. As a result, long, rough boat rides aren’t necessary. They fish the entire atoll. Some bars, creeks, and lagoons are about a 30 to 40-minute run.
The proximity of their fishing is such that it's very feasible to fish for tarpon and permit in the morning, for example, and boat to the oceanside flats for a full afternoon of bonefish. A flat right outside their cabins is home to a large school of bonefish and an occasional permit.
Lodge Season: The Lodge is open year-round.
Grand Slam Season is from June through August because there are good numbers of bonefish, permit, and tarpon available.
Turneffe's Boats and Guides
Boats: Fish from 16’ Dolphin super skiffs, custom built in the U.S. These are comfortable skiffs that cut the chop when running and pole well in skinny water. They have large casting decks and rod holders for six rods. All skiffs are equipped with VHF radios and safety gear. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: All of their guides are English-speaking Belizeans. Several have been guiding on the flats for more than three decades, and most have been with Turneffe Flats for the majority of that time. They are some of the most experienced and dedicated flats guides in the Caribbean. If you desire assistance, they will gladly help you with the technical aspects of saltwater fly fishing.
Fishing Equipment: is not included in the package. A fly outfits rental (Sage rod with Hatch reel) is $140.00 per week. A comprehensive gear and tackle list is provided in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: is not included. A fishing license is $25.00 per week. You may purchase your license at the Lodge or online. There is also a Marine Park Fee of $50.00 per person for the week.
Getting to the Lodge:
You’ll fly to the Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE), located in Ladyville on the outskirts of Belize City. A Lodge representative will meet you and drive you to the Radisson Hotel Marina. There is a restaurant/bar at the marina for lunch or a beverage while you wait to leave for the Lodge. You'll board the Lodge’s comfortable 50’ Hatteras yacht and take a 90-minute boat ride through the scenic offshore cayes, the Barrier Reef, and Turneffe’s mangrove channels before arriving at the Lodge.
About Turneffe Flats Lodge
Turneffe Flats is on the northeastern side of Turneffe Atoll on a private point with a white sandy beach. World-class snorkeling. Enjoy Belizean-style and American dishes in the colonial-style lodge. Air-conditioned rooms with private baths are located right on the beach. There are many package options, diving, Atoll Adventures, and more. There are also diving and fishing combination packages. Request an information packet for full details.
Turneffe's Atoll Adventure Package offers a full day of guided activities such as snorkeling, sightseeing, or bird watching.
Spend a day with one of their cooks, learning how to prepare empanadas and tortillas the Belizean way.
2023 and 2024 USD Rates:
7-nights and 6-day packages
Saturday to Saturday packages
2023 Rates include 8% Belize Hotel Tax.
Low Season: June 24 - Dec. 30, 2023:
Guided Fishing Packages:
Two anglers per boat and room: $4,953.21 per person
One angler per boat and room: $7,113.40
Fishing and Diving Combo $5,170.20 per person
Diving Only Package $3,434.20 per person
Non-Angler sharing room $3,000.20 per person
Atoll Adventure $3,325.70 per person
Peak Season Dec. 30, 2023 - June 27, 2024:
2024 Rates do not include Belize 8% Hotel Tax.
Guided Fishing Packages:
Two anglers per boat and room: $5,590.00 per person
One angler per boat and room: $7,690.00
Fishing and Diving Combo $5,790.00 per person
Diving package $3,690.00 per person
Non-Angler sharing room $3,190.00 per person
Atoll Adventure $3,490.00 per person
Low Season: June 27 - Dec. 21, 2024:
Guided Fishing Packages:
Two anglers per boat and room: $4,890.00 per person
One angler per boat and room: $6,990.00
Fishing and Diving Combo $5,090.00 per person
Diving Only Package $3,390.00 per person
Non-Angler sharing room $2,990.00 per person
Atoll Adventure $3,290.00 per person
Shorter Stay packages are available.
Packages Include:
• Roundtrip ground and boat transfers between Belize City and the Lodge
• Double-occupancy lodging
• Three meals per day and afternoon appetizers
• Guided activities as per package booked
• Use of onsite kayaks, gym, swimming pool...
• Limited Wi-Fi
Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Belize City, Belize, and return• Belize 8% Hotel tax
• GST on total package
• Alcohol
• Gratuities
• In-room massages at the Lodge
• Roundtrip ground and boat transfer fees between the airport and the Lodge
• Fishing equipment rentals
• Marine Park Fee, $50.00 p.p.
• Fishing license, $25.00 p.p.
• Blue Hole parking fee for divers, $40.00 per diver
• Items purchased in the lodge’s gift shop or fly shop
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions
