Orvis-Endorsed Destination of the Year Award in 2017
Fly and Spin Anglers are Welcome. Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing. El Pescador Lodge is 2.6 miles north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island. Its oceanfront location is serene and private but close enough to town that you can walk, bicycle, or take a golf cart or water taxi. El Pescador Lodge has been in business for more than forty years. Book now for 2024 and 2025.
Summer Special When you book 3 or more nights, get 1 night Free. (You must book by July 23.) Four night minimum. For Trips between July 18 - September 11, 2024. Savings reflected in rate at time of booking.
This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Subject to availability and blackout dates may apply.
El Pescador Lodge
El Pescador's 400-square-mile fishery has year-round resident populations of bones, permit, and tarpon. The Lodge specializes in inshore, shallow water flats fishing. Sight cast the flats from the Mexican border north to the barrier reef in the east and the Belizean mainland in the west and south.
The Bonefish grounds are 10 to 20 minutes from the Lodge. You'll mostly bonefish from the bow of a 23-foot panga, but four or five flats can be waded. Bones run from 2 to 5 pounds and are plentiful.
The tarpon flats are 30 minutes from the Lodge, 3 to 8 feet deep, and quite extensive. They have good tarpon fishing year-round, and reef fishing for tarpon is good from mid-May to mid-August.
Permit are found on the bonefish flats, some of the shallow-water tarpon flats, and in waves coming over the reef. They range from 4 to 30 pounds, with the majority being around 8 to 10 pounds, and are found in large schools.
Jack Crevalle, barracuda, cobia, and snook are also found on the flats and in the surrounding mangrove lagoons.
El Pescador is an Orvis-endorsed operation. It caters to every ability, from beginner to expert, and meets high standards of great service, great fishing, and experienced professional staff.
The Fishing Program:
Adam Courvelle with a nice permit.
Season: The Lodge is open year-round and specializes in light tackle saltwater flats fishing. Boats: Shallow-draft, 23 ft. open pangas with four-stroke, 90-HP engines. One or two anglers per guide and skiff, depending on the package. Guides: Local, experienced, English-speaking guides. Anglers can get in up to ten guided hours each day of their trip. For safety reasons, the guides must return to the Lodge no later than 5:00 p.m. Private Casting Lesson: Each evening, fly casting instruction and extra tips for local species take place on the dock in front of the Lodge from 3 to 5 p.m. A Fishing License is not included in the package - $25.00 USD. Fishing Gear is not included. Demo gear may be borrowed based on availability. Terminal tackle and flies are sold in the onsite shop. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed gear and tackle list.
A Typical Fishing Day 6:00 a.m. - Breakfast service begins. 7:00 a.m. - Guides are ready to depart at the agreed-upon time (flexible). Before leaving the
dock, you and your guide will plan for the day. Your guide will review your tackle, flies, line,
leaders, lures, etc., to see if you need to add any items for the day. Midday - Choose from a freshly prepared shore lunch or various packed options. Soft drinks
and beer are included with all guided fishing. For safety reasons, the Lodge limits each angler
to six alcoholic beverages in the boat per day. Late Afternoon - You’ll return to the dock and evaluate
the day with your guide and make a tentative plan for the next day’s fishing.
The bar opens at 2:00 p.m., and snacks are served from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m., a family-style dinner is served.
Casting Lessons in Front of the Lodge
Diving and Snorkeling
Diving packages are available. Less than a thousand yards from the Lodge is the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
Belize is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the world and boasts a wide array of stunning marine life. Whether diving or snorkeling, you are likely to encounter sharks, rays, eels, grouper, parrotfish, triggerfish, sea horses, turtles, shrimp, sea fans, coral, and other wondrous aquatic life. El Pescador has its own on-site PADI Instructor available for snorkeling, dive trips, and PADI certification courses. They can customize all diving and snorkeling packages, including trips to Belize’s famous Blue Hole and the Turneffe Islands.
DivePackages
Permit Fishing at El Pescador
Snook Fishing
Fish from 23 ft. Pangas
El Pescador Lodge
The charming colonial-style Lodge has fourteen newly updated rooms facing the Caribbean Sea. Each room has two queen beds or one king bed, and a small sitting area. Each bathroom features a double granite vanity, a private toilet area, a walk-in shower, a Belizean hardwood closet with drawers, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker. All rooms in the main lodge are air-conditioned and overlook the beach and the swimming pool. Each room has rod racks to store your gear.
The Lodge accommodates up to 70 guests and 28 anglers. There are three swimming pools, a manicured beach, and the Barrier Reef. Your hosts live on the premises, ensuring warm, personal service.
Outdoor Dining Area
Meals: The restaurant specializes in fresh, local Caribbean cuisine. Meals are served in the outdoor dining pavilion or the dining room. Beverages: Packages include local drinks, beer, and rum consumed at the bar. The packages do not include imported brands and your tab must be settled before you leave the Lodge.
Villa
Upgrade to a private and luxurious one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300.00 per night - per villa (not per person). Each group of four villas surrounds a saltwater infinity pool.
Great Room in the Villa
Bedroom at the Main Lodge
Bedroom at the Villa
Swimming Pool at the Lodge
Getting to the Lodge:
1.) You'll fly to Belize. 2.) From Belize City International Airport, you'll take a scenic 20-minute flight (included in the package) to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. 3.) A Lodge representative will greet you at the airport and drive you to the marina. 4.) You'll take a 10-minute boat ride to El Pescador Lodge. The Lodge is not remote; several luxury hotels line the water.
2024 and 2025 Rates and Packages
Packages do not include 12.5% GST on the entire package and 9% hotel tax. Rates are subject to change.
2024 Winter & Spring Rates:
For trips between July 16 - December 15, 2024: 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing: Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $4,640.00
Two per boat and one per room $5,340.00
One per boat and two per room $6,590.00
One per boat and room $7,290.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,955.60
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room: $3,955.00
Two per boat and one per room $4,555.00
One per boat and two per room $5,580.00
One per boat and room $6,180.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,557.16
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $3,270.00
Two per boat and one per room $3,770.00
One per boat and two per room $4,570.00
One per boat and room $5,070.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,158.72
4-nights and 3-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $2,585.00
Two per boat and one per room $2,985.00
One per boat and two per room $3,560.00
One per boat and room $3,960.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,428.00
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing Rates are per person. Two per boat and room $1,900.00
Two per boat and one per room $2,200.00
One per boat and two per room $2,550.00
One per boat and room $2,850.00 Non-angler sharing room: $1,361.84 Upgrade to a Villa Upgrade to a one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300.00 per night - per villa, (not per person). Request an Information Packet.
Packages do not include 12.5% GST on the entire package and 9% hotel tax. Rates are subject to change.
2025 Winter & Spring Rates:
For Trips between Dec. 16, 2024 - July 31, 2025: 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $5,745.00
Two per boat and one per room $6,945.00
One per boat and two per room $7,695.00
One per boat and room $8,895.00 Non-angler sharing room: $3,795.00
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $4,984.00
Two per boat and one per room $6,059.00
One per boat and two per room $6,609.00
One per boat and room $7,684.00 Non-angler sharing room: $3,359.00
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $4,204.00
Two per boat and one per room $5,154.00
One per boat and two per room $5,504.00
One per boat and room $6,454.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,904.00
4-nights and 3-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $3,403.00
Two per boat and one per room $4,228.00
One per boat and two per room $4,378.00
One per boat and room $5,203.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,428.00
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room: $2,612.00
Two per boat and one per room $3,312.00
One per boat and two per room: $3,262.00
One per boat and room: $3,962.00 Non-angler sharing room: $1,962.00
2025 Summer & Fall Rates:
For trips between August 1 - Nov. 14, 2025: 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $5,104.00
Two per boat and one per room $6,059.00
One per boat and two per room $7,054.00
One per boat and room $8,009.00 Non-angler sharing room: $3,154.00
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $4,435.00
Two per boat and one per room $5,300.00
One per boat and two per room $6,060.00
One per boat and room $6,925.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,810.00
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $3,746.00
Two per boat and one per room $4,521.00
One per boat and two per room $5,046.00
One per boat and room $5,821.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,446.00
4-nights and 3-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $3,037.00
Two per boat and one per room $3,722.00
One per boat and two per room $4,012.00
One per boat and room $4,697.00 Non-angler sharing room: $2,062.00
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing Rates are per person.
Two per boat and room $2,337.00
Two per boat and one per room $2,932.00
One per boat and two per room $2,987.00
One per boat and room $3,582.00 Non-angler sharing room: $1,687.00
Upgrade to a Villa Upgrade to a one, two, or three-bedroom Villa for an added $300.00 per night - per villa, (not per person). Request an Information Packet.
The Fishing Packages Include:
• Roundtrip charter flight between Belize City and San Pedro, Belize
• Roundtrip transfer between the domestic airport in San Pedro and the Lodge by boat or vehicle, depending on the weather
• Lodging, nights specified in your package.
• Three meals per day and an afternoon snack
• Local Belizean beverages consumed at their bar, including soda, beer, and rum.
• Complimentary use of all amenities
(pools, gym, Wi-Fi internet, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, etc.)
• Guided fishing days, specified in your package.
• Loaner gear is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Belize International Airport, and return
• Gratuities for guides and Lodge staff • Imported alcoholic beverages • Laundry and ironing services • Items purchased in the gift or tackle shop • Spa services - Massages, $80.00 per hour • Eco-Adventures and day trips • A fishing license, $25.00 per person • Park fees (if applicable) • Fishing gear (a limited amount of loaner gear is available) • Rental diving gear is available • 9% hotel tax • 12.5% GST tax on the total package • Belize Departure Tax ($73.50 p.p. – included in your ticket or paid at the airport) • Global Rescue • Travel insurance • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
El Pescador's Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is required to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due at El Pescador 90 days prior to arrival.
El Pescador's Cancellation Policy: All cancellations and/or changes must be received in writing, and have a $100 per person processing fee. For cancelations made 90+ days prior to arrival* 100% of the payment(s) received may be transferred to another guest(s)/date within 12 months of the date of the original reservation. For cancelations made between 45-90 days prior to arrival* 50% of the full invoice amount will be forfeited and the remaining funds may be transferred to another guest(s)/date within 12 months of the date of the original reservation. For cancelations made less than 45 days prior to arrival* the exact reservation may be transferred to another guest(s), or 100% of the payment(s) received will be forfeited. *All confirmed reservations that occur during US President's Day weekend and/or between Christmas - New Years are immediately non-refundable and non-changeable. No refunds will be given for cancelations, unused portions of a trip, no-shows, acts of God including hurricanes, detention, annoyance, delays, quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for unforeseen reasons. Guide fees and hotel costs are not refundable if unused as outlined in the itinerary. El Pescador reserves the right to modify an itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. In the unlikely event that El Pescador must cancel a reservation, all payments received to date will be credited to a future date within 10 months of the original reservation date, based on availability, which constitutes a full settlement. Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather. We strongly urge you to purchase trip cancellation insurance, specifically “cancel for any reason” insurance.
