Fishing Report

August 27, 2023

THROUGH

September 3, 2023

Report Details

Weather:
A tropical system came through and then strengthened into Hurricane Idalia after it passed Belize, we had southwest winds for quite a while.
Wind:
3-15 Mph
Air Temp:
Hi: mid 80s Low: low 80s
Moon Phase:
Waning crescent September 6
Sunrise / Sunset:
Sunrise 5:39 am Sunset: 6:04 pm

Week In Review

It was a fun week for us because we got to fish some areas we don't normally fish, and had some fantastic days. As a tropical system came through and then strengthened into Hurricane Idalia after it passed Belize, we had southwest winds for quite a while.  We didn't have many boats out this week, but the folks that were out found some really good fish. Bob landed several tarpon over a 100 pounds, including a fish that pushed 150#.  He has also caught permit and bonefish but hasn't managed to get them all in the same day. Yet! He has a couple of days left for the elusive slam.
Nate, though, did manage his Grand Slam!! Congratulations!  Nate and his wonderful family (Gigi, Nathan, and Tyler) left this morning after an exciting week of flats fishing, reef fishing, snorkeling, lagoon fishing, volleyball, and an all around good time.

We have a few groups in this week and some great weather.  We are looking forward to another great week in Belize!

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

More than 184 Bonefish were landed averaging 2 to 3 lbs, several ranging 3 to 6 lbs

Permit

Four

Tarpon

Ten landed with several 100 pounders for Bob.

Other Species

1 Snook plus some Mangrove Snapper, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, and Jack Crevalle

Grand Slams

Congratulations to Nate who put together a nice Saltwater Grand Slam!

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: