Fishing Report

August 13, 2023

THROUGH

August 20, 2023

Report Details

Weather:
Belize had a great week of weather again, and the fishing results were excellent!
Wind:
E/SE 9-16 Mph.
Air Temp:
Hi: mid-80s Low: low 80s
Moon Phase:
New Moon August 16
Sunrise / Sunset:
Sunrise 5:31 am Sunset: 6:30 pm

Week In Review

Belize had a great week of weather again, and the fishing results matched!

The Orvis Grand Slam School was in town with anglers eager to fish and learn. Many "firsts" were recorded, and memories made. Our good friend, Dan Davala, was host and instructor for the group. Dan has been heading up the saltwater trips for Orvis Travel for a long time, and it's always great to see him at El Pescador.

We had a couple more slams this week! Mark and Chris both had Grand Slams on the fly.
We are looking forward to some glassy mornings in the future as the winds drop a little. Will make for warm days and hot fishing.

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

More than 220 Bonefish landed, averaging 2 to 3 lbs, some ranging from 3 to 6 lbs.

Permit

10 for the week.

Tarpon

On dozen landed.

Other Species

Grand Slams

Two this week. Mark and Chris both had Grand Slams on the fly. Congratulations!

Flies That Worked

Bonefish:
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl, root beer and pink sizes 4 & 6.
Permit:
Mantis shrimp, Rag Head crabs, Bauer crabs and Alflexocrabs in sizes 4 & 6.
Tarpon
White Chartreuse Bunnies, Chartreuse and Black-purple toads in sizes 1/0 to 3/0.
Snook:

Photo of the Week

Big Belize tarpon! Gary and Brent had a phenomenal day of fishing with us earlier this month.
More Fish of the Week Photos