Fishing Report

April 30, 2023

THROUGH

May 7, 2023

Report Details

Weather:
Tradewinds from the east from 9 - 16 mph. Sunny to Partly Cloudy, temperatures in the low 80s. Precipitation: light
Wind:
E/SE 6-18 Mph. Gusting to 20 Mph
Air Temp:
Hi-low 80s Lows high 70s
Moon Phase:
Full Moon May 5
Sunrise / Sunset:
Sunrise 5:22 am Sunset: 6:12 pm

Week In Review

It was another great week in Belize. A lot of good weather and good fishing. Our regular trade winds from the east were in effect, and it made for a very comfortable week on the island. We had a couple of grand slams and came close for some other anglers.

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

Good numbers of Bonefish (192) were landed, averaging 2 to 3 lbs, with several ranging from 3 to 6 lbs.

Permit

Six for the week.

Tarpon

Nine Tarpon landed.

Other Species

Mangrove Snapper, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Needle Fish

Grand Slams

Two slams this week!

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 Alflexo crabs 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

Tarpon from the dock! Matt connected with a nice tarpon upon his arrival on a little unguided venture ... Ph: Eben Schaefer
More Fish of the Week Photos