Belize Fishing & Diving Packages

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Home to the world’s second longest barrier reef and three of the four atolls in the Western Hemisphere, it should come as no surprise that the diving and snorkeling is as popular as fishing in Belize. Year after year, Belize is ranked as one of the best destinations in the entire world for divers thanks to abundant marine life and warm, crystal clear water. To top it off, Belize is also one of the best places in the world to view whale sharks every spring as they come in to feed along the spawning snapper. Below are some samples of our Belize Fishing and Diving Packages to give you an idea of what’s out there, but once you contact us we’ll work with you to customize your vacation and have you fish and dive as much as you want. Trust our local expertise and see why 40% of our guests are repeat and referrals!

Best of Belize

Ruins to Reefs

Fish and Dive Placencia

Fish & Dive Ambergris Caye

Fish & Dive Turneffe Atoll

Fishing & Diving in Belize

Belize is Central America’s smallest country, but it offers more world class dive sites than the rest of the region combined. The warm, crystal clear water provides over 100 ft of visibility most days and the Mesoamerican Reef sustains an incredible amount of marine few places in the world can compare to. The Mesoamerican Reef is a living, breathing UNESCO World Heritage Site and second longest barrier reef in the world behind Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Inside the reef the waters are typically 30-100 ft deep but outside can quickly drop to several thousand feet deep in the open ocean. The reef gives you the option to dive beautiful coral gardens in shallow water or dive vertical reef walls home to an almost unfathomable amount of fish.

This combination of vibrant coral, reef fish, and larger pelagic fish are what make our Belize fishing and diving packages so special. It doesn’t matter what kind of fishing you want to do – offshore, reef fishing, or fly fishing the flats – no matter where you are you won’t be far from amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities. We customize every single package we create so once you let us know how much you’d like to fish and dive and any target species you have we’ll work with you to make sure you are in the right spot at the right time.

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The Great Blue Hole

The Great Blue Hole is the most popular dive site in Belize and one of the most widely recognized throughout the world. Made famous by the one and only Jacques Cousteau in 1971, this is located at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll 43 miles out to sea. The Blue Hole was formed when a limestone cavern collapsed inside the blue lagoon of the atoll. Today it measures 1,000 ft diameter and is 407′ deep at it’s deepest point. The top part has nice coral life and you can typically see Caribbean reef sharks or nurse sharks here, but the marine life is actually far better at most of the other dive sites in Belize. Dive operations from the mainland and from Ambergris Caye try to make it here at least once a week, but divers need to be prepared fro a long haul of 1.5-2 hrs each way. The most convenient way to reach it is to stay at the nearby Turneffe Atoll as their commute is only about 45 minutes and as importantly they arrive before all the other boats.

Whale Shark Season

Belize offers one of the most consistent whale shark viewing opportunities anywhere in the world. Every year between April and June the gentle giants follow the snapper into Belizean territory for their annual spawning. The most common place to see them is at the Gladden Split, which is a natural break in the reef off of Placencia in Southern Belize. The best viewing tends to be around the full moons, so these dates do book up a year in advance as Belize is trying to limit how many boats do these types of trips each day to not disturb the natural process. Of course, the snapper fishing is very good these months as well!

When is the Best Time for Fishing and Diving in Belize?

With the ability to fish and dive inside the reef, outside the reef, and 360 degrees around our atolls there is never a bad time to book one of our Belize fishing and diving packages. Some of the fish in Belize are migratory species while others are present year round, so knowing when to visit will help your chances of getting what you want. Below is our Belize fishing calendar to give you a general idea of the different species and fishing seasons. Diving doesn’t vary as much, but some fish are more prevalent at certain times of the year due to spawning seasons and migrations. We customize all of our Belize fishing and diving packages so once you contact us we’ll work with you personally to make sure you are in the right spot at the right time for the experience you are after.

Where is the Best Fishing and Diving in Belize?

The truth is there are opportunities for fishing, diving, and snorkeling all up and down Belize’s vibrant coast. Some locations offer better reef fishing versus flats fishing, likewise some destinations are better for shallow water snorkeling versus diving. With 240 miles of reef, three atolls, and over 400 cayes knowing where to go is as important as when to visit. View the full map of dive sites in Belize below as well as more info about our three favorite destinations.

Turneffe Atoll

The largest atoll is Belize is 30 miles long and 10 miles wide, which means it is ringed with incredible dive sites. The ocean can go from a few thousand feet deep to less than forty feet in a short time, so the atoll is a great spot for big pelagics as well as corals and reef fish. Being an atoll, the unpredictable weather doesn’t affect you as much here because there will always be a leeward side of the atoll to enjoy. Since it is located twenty miles off the mainland it doesn’t see anywhere near as much boat traffic as the main reef, so you’ll have many of these dive sites all to yourself. This is also the closest and easiest destination to dive the Great Blue Hole at the nearby Lighthouse Reef Atoll.

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Placencia

The waters off of southern Belize are home to some incredible marine reserves like Silke Caye and Laughing Bird Caye. These are easily accessible from town and are great for both snorkeling and diving. The Mesoamerican Reef is about 17 miles from here, and that is where you’ll find the Gladden Split which is famous for it’s whale shark sightings between March and June. From here the dive operations can easily reach the Glover’s Reef Atoll and on long hauls the Blue Hole.

Ambergris Caye

Located in northern Belize, this is the country’s biggest and most popular island destination. From here the reef is under a mile away, so whether you are snorkeling inside of it or diving the outer wall you’ll be there and back in no time. One of the most popular snorkeling destinations in the country, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, is a short boat ride from town and is a near guarantee to swim with rays, turtles, and friendly nurse sharks.

Belize Species List

The Mesoamerican Reef and the atolls in Belize offer an incredible amount of marine life big and small. From a 3″ blenny to a 50′ whale shark, the smallest country in Central America is home to it all. It’s this marine life that makes Belize a mecca for diver and anglers alike, so no matter which activity you are doing you’ll have an amazing time. Below are some of the more popular species we catch, but of course we can customize our Belize fishing and diving packages to focus on a specific species if you let us know.

Offshore & Reef Fishing

Blue Marlin

Sailfish

Dorado

Yellowfin Tuna

Wahoo

Barracuda

Kingfish

Mackerel

Jack Crevalle

Horse-eye Jack

Amberjack

Yellow Jack

Black Grouper

Broomtail Grouper

Cubera Snapper

Snowy Grouper

Nassau Grouper

Lane Snapper

Red Snapper

Needlefish

Flats Fishing

Bonefish

Permit

Tarpon

Triggerfish

Golden Trevally

Snook

Fat Snook

Barracuda

Belize Fishing Lodges, Dive Resorts, and Beach Hotels

Foreigners have been visiting Belize to fish and dive since the 80’s so today there is no shortage of great properties to choose from. Based on your group dynamics and interests you can choose between boutique hotels or luxury beach resorts on the mainland, and all inclusive fishing lodges or dive resorts, or even spend all week on one of our islands or atolls so you are closer to the action. Our Belize Fishing and Diving Packages will only incoproate the nicest 4 and 5-star operations that meet our expectations for quality, reliability, and service. We have personally visited every property we represent so we’ll use our personal experience to hand pick the perfect fit for your group.

Belize Day Tours & Excursions

Chances are if you are looking at our Belize Fishing and Diving Packages you want to spend all day, every day on or in the water. Just in case you want to dry out and see what else Belize has to offer on land, while you are here you can explore Mayan ruins, go cave tubing or canoe through tubes, hike into the rain forest, birdwatching, waterfalls, and cultural tours. Whether it’s an off day from fishing & diving or for the non-anglers in your group, there are several great eco and adventure tours available. We can also customize your vacation so you spend a few nights inland before you end your trip out at the beach so you can see all that it offers.The list includes:

Mayan Ruins
Cave Explorations
Cave Tubing
Horseback Riding
Canopy zip-line tour
Waterfall Rappelling
Guided tours of national parks
Bird Watching
Waterfalls
Snorkeling
Diving
Catamaran cruises
Manatee watching
Chocolate making
Cultural Immersion & cooking classes