Belize River Lodge was the country’s first fishing lodge and has been in continuous operation since 1960. Situated on the lush, green banks of the Belize Olde River, the main lodge is only 3.5 miles from the mouth of the river and the entrance into the Caribbean Sea and world-class flats fishing. In addition to the main lodge, BRL also offer a more intimate private camp option in the form of Long Caye Outpost which is located overlooking the Belize Barrier Reef.
Belize River Lodge
The lodge is divided into three areas and can accommodate up to 16 people. The guest house is a two-storey mahogany building which contains four en-suite rooms each with two single beds and screened verandas overlooking the river. The cottage is perfect for two groups or a family of four. Each en-suite room has two single beds. One of the rooms has a cosy sitting area and they both share a screened veranda. The bungalow has two rooms, each with a queen and double bed and private bathroom. There is a large, screened veranda to enjoy.
The main lodge houses the gift shop, Mike’s fishing closet (tackle shop), fly tying table, dining and lounge area, screened porch and self-service bar. The kitchen produces a great combination of the best Belizean, Creole and American food.
Fishing at Belize River Lodge
From its position in central Belize the lodge has access to a very diverse fishing environment. There are flats, channels, cayes, reef and mangrove islands to be explored, along with fishing on the Belize, Silburn and Manatee Rivers. It’s a large area with a great variety of conditions, fish species and scenery. Anglers will find permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook, snapper and jacks to cast at. The fishing guides at Belize River Lodge are all local, they know the waters well are and experienced saltwater operators.
The bonefish here tend to vary from 2 to 8lb, with the average around 3lb. Snook can be found in sizes of 5 to 25lb and although they can be fished for year-round, November through April are the optimum months. Large tarpon are also landed year round, with the biggest specimens found between March and early August. Permit, that ultimate fisherman’s trophy, are regularly sighted with fish anything from 5 to over 30lb. The fishing is mostly from comfortable panga style skiffs although there is some wading available for bonefish and permit.
2025 Season Rates at Belize River Lodge
7 Nights/6 Days
US$5,775 per person based on shared room and shared boat
US$8,325 per person based on single room and single boat
BRL Fishing Package Includes: Round trip airport (BZE) transfers in Belize, accommodations, daily housekeeping, all meals – including a box lunch, soda & drinking water, guided fishing, skiff & fuel, Belize Taxes of 9% Hotel Tax & 12.5% GST tax.
BRL Fishing Package Does Not Include: Airfare to & from Belize, fishing equipment & tackle, Belize Fishing License (US$25.00 per angler, per week), alcoholic beverages, tips to guides and staff, Belize Departure Tax (Departure tax is already included in the cost of your airline ticket or paid at BZE Airport in USA Cash, US$73.50 per person).
Long Caye Outpost
Long Caye Outpost sits on a small island in front of Long Caye and can accommodate groups of two to six guests in three double occupancy bedrooms, two twin beds in each and a shared bathroom for all. The main building has a full veranda overlooking the beach and sea. The rooms have ceiling fans and power is provided via a generator. The same wonderful cooks at Belize River Lodge provide delicious meals for guests here.
There is plenty for the non-angler to enjoy including birding and snorkelling.
Fishing at Long Caye Outpost
Long Cay Outpost lodge is about 14 miles from the main lodge and the fish species are much the same. It is in situation that the two differ. Whereas Belize River Lodge enjoys a jungle setting, the Outpost overlooks the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea. On calm days, the nearest bonefish flat is right in front of the guest house and it’s a great spot to stalk both bonefish and permit. Tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish are found all around Long Caye and the surrounding cayes and flats. The Long Caye channel, directly behind the Outpost Lodge, is known for large tarpon. On windy days, the guides fish the back side of the island, the surrounding islands and inner caye lagoons. The fishing guides at Long Caye Outpost Lodge are all local, they know the waters well are and experienced saltwater operators.
The fishing is from comfortable panga style skiffs, usually two anglers to a skiff.
2025 Season Rates at Long Caye Outpost
7 Nights/6 Days
US$6,745 per person based on a group of 2 anglers
US$5,775 per person based on a group of 4 anglers
US$5,225 per person based on a group of 6 anglers
LCO Fishing Package Includes: Round trip airport (BZE) transfers in Belize, accommodations, daily housekeeping, all meals – including a box lunch, soda & drinking water, guided fishing, skiff & fuel, Belize Taxes of 9% Hotel Tax & 12.5% GST tax.
LCO Fishing Package Does Not Include: Airfare to & from Belize, fishing equipment & tackle, Belize Fishing License (US$25.00 per angler, per week), alcoholic beverages, tips to guides and staff, Belize Departure Tax (Departure tax is already included in the cost of your airline ticket or paid at BZE Airport in USA Cash, US$73.50 per person).
For more information on Belize River Lodge and Long Caye Outpost please contact Alex Jardine or Peter McLeod, alternatively you can call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.
