Hosted Trip: Blue Horizon Lodge, Belize, July 29-Aug 5, 2023

Hosted Trip

A Frontiers Departure

July 29 - August 5, 2023 with Professional Photographer, Nick Swingle

Blue Horizon Lodge in Belize

An Immersive Flats Fishing Experience at a Laidback Boutique Lodge Blue Horizon

Dear Angler,

Many saltwater anglers know of Lincoln Westby and the “Permit Alley” area near Placencia, Belize. And yet, Blue Horizon Lodge can fly under the radar for some compared to more popular lodges in Northern Belize and Mexico. As I traveled to Blue Horizon in August 2022, I will admit to having a bit of healthy skepticism. 80% of shots to tailing fish? Reliable tarpon fishing in deeper channels? Guides and staff willing to shift schedules or elongate time on the water to provide tide-optimized fishing? We have all experienced advertised features that turn out to be more hype than reality. After a week of less-than-ideal conditions, I am happy to report Blue Horizon is asadvertised. For permit-focused anglers that want long fishing days and a relaxed lodge experience, this is your lodge. While still at Blue Horizon last August, I was already plotting my return. There is something special about this lodge. Its location on its own 7-acre island, along with regular wade fishing sessions on pancake flats and shoals for tailing permit, create an immersive flats fishing experience. The flexible schedule, help-yourself-cooler-full-of-beer, and evening cornhole sessions combine for a laidback feel around the lodge. Blue Horizon’s knack at mixing quality service with a relaxed vibe is uncanny. The simple yet tastefully remodeled rooms are the perfect example of this.

And those are just a few of the reasons I am so excited for the opportunity to share this lodge and fishing experience with you. Rest assured that this week has prime tides for this particuar fishery. Pack light on the clothes. Bring a good pair of saltwater wading boots. Keep your crab and shrimp patterns lightly weighted and always with a weedguard. And somewhere between the Placencia airport and the boat ride out to the lodge, begin to settle into an island rhythm.

Sincerely, Nick Swingle

YOUR HOST: NICK SWINGLE

Frontiers trip host, Nick Swingle, travels far and wide to pursue his passion for fly fishing and photography. Over the last two decades, Nick has traveled the world to fish and photograph in various countries including the Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, and Spain. Nick loves to share experiences on the water while capturing images along the way. When you join his hosted trip, you’ll have personal access to professional photographs from the trip.

The lodge is located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. While opportunities exist for a variety of species including bonefish, this program is tailormade for fly anglers wanting to pursue permit. In fact, this is largely regarded as the best place int he world to fish for tailing permit. Guides will typically target permit when the tides are right. During the migration, there are good opportunities to fish for large tarpon, usually in deeper channels with occasional chances at singles or small schools along the flats.

What to Expect About Blue Horizon Lodge

Founded in 1997 by legendary guide Lincoln Westby, Blue Horizon Fly Fishing Lodge operates inside South Water Caye Marine Reserve, in an area known as “Permit Alley”. This region is regarded as the finest Permit fishing in the Caribbean. The rebuilt lodge is located on the same footprint as the original and positioned to maximize fishing on the flats during the best tides with the best guides during the best times of the day. Each cabana is completely refurbished and furnished with two full-size beds, a private bathroom and on-demand hot water showers. A/C is standard in all rooms. Rod racks, shelving, and hangers will help you organize your gear during your stay.

Itinerary for Blue Horizon Lodge, Belize

July 29 - August 5, 2023

Saturday, July 29

Arrive at Blue Horizon Lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight in your Lodge accommodations.

Sunday, July 30 - Friday, August 4

Enjoy six (6) full days of guided fishing. For breakfast, self-serve coffee is available by 5 am each morning, with the breakfast buffet open shortly after. Depending on the best times for fishing your guides will be ready to depart as early as 6 AM to start fishing. Lunch is served on the island when low tides occur mid-day. During a mid-day high tide, you’ll take lunch to go and enjoy it on the boat. Our self serve bar and drink cooler is open at all times of the day. Our bar is well stocked with local rum and mixers. Appetizers are served daily at 6 PM. Dinner is a three course meal served at 6:45 PM.

Saturday, August 5

Depart the lodge mid-morning by boat transfer to begin your return back home.

Trip Specifics

Inclusions: Included in your package are seven nights of double occupancy ocean-view accommodations. Six days of guided flats fishing with a shared boat/guide. All meals, snacks, local beer and local alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages, roundtrip Belize City International Airport > Placencia Tropic Air Flights, rountrip Placencia Airport to Marina grounds transfers, roundtrip Marina to Lodge boat transfers, hotel and GST taxes, and wireless internet.

Exclusions: Not included in your package is international airfares, gratuities, other beverages, fishing gear and tackle, Belize fishing license, and items of a personal nature.

Rates

July 29 - August 5, 2023

$5,030 per angler based on shared room and shared guide inclusive

Gratuities

Fishing Guide/s: Recommended to tip your fishing guide a total of $100-$120 per day ($50-$60 per angler per two-angler shared boat). If part of a multi-boat group, it’s suggested to tip at the end of each day. If scheduled to fish with the same guide each day of the stay, feel free to tip anytime during your stay.

Lodge Staff: Recommed to tip the lodge staff $20-$25 per guest per night of your stay (for this 7N/6D trip = $140-$174 per guest). Lodge staff tips should be given to the lodge manager and they will distribute the tips equally.

Get Your Gear

Frontiers can provide expert advice and support on finding the right gear for your trip. A member of our Frontiers Gear Team will draw on thousands of hours in the field to recommend exactly what you need and what you don’t. Whether you have questions about how and what to pack, are looking for a new fly rod and reel, or need to fill a fly box for a specific trip – we’re happy to help.

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