Ascension Bay

In Ascencion Bay there are hundreds of square miles of crystal clear flats where it’s common to see bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and jacks or barracuda in the same day, all year round! Sight fishing for bonefish in skinny water, wading over a white sand bottom, look for permit in shallow flats just two or three feet deep or fish from the boat in a mangroove lagoon where tarpon are rolling. 

You will find the consistency of bonefishing, the exitement of fishing for tarpon, the thrilling challenge of fishing for permit, the nice surprice of jack crevalle or fishing for snook and the fierce strike of “cudas” on a clear flat. Fishing for permit in the so-called “permit Mekka” of the Caribbean is the ultimate dream of the avid saltwater angler.

What really separates our fishery from most of the Caribbean is its vast diversity. Sure you will spend the majority of your time chasing Bonefish and Permit, but it is nice to options and lots of them.
TARPON: Although Tarpon are not as plentiful as in some other tropical waters, they are here, and provide some very exciting and acrobatic action. Fall is your best chance at them, however they are present the entire season. Most are baby Tarpon from 15 to 30 pounds with a few monster fish at over 80 pounds hooked each season.
SNOOK: The reclusive Snook are present in many areas of the bay. These are hard brawling fish that when not jumping, are hard to keep away from the mangroves.
BARRACUDA: The most overlooked player on the flats is the Barracuda. He is a very flashy fighter who will streak over to crush your fast moving fly, and will then leap all over the place trying to get rid of it.
JACKS: Jack Crevalle to be more precise. These brawlers would be considered a premier gamefish if it were not for their tendency to slam the first thing that hits the water near them or even right on top of them.

Bedrooms are large and airy, with overhead fans, A/C and 24 hour electricity. A full bathroom with hot-water shower is standard for each bedroom. Some are en suite while others are located just across a narrow hallway. Screened windows provide views of the Caribbean and garden as well as cross ventilation or close them down an enjoy the A/C.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Ground transfers from Placencia airstrip to transport boat and return
Boat transfer to Tarpon Caye from Placencia and return
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (all boats take out a packed lunch when going out to fish – upon request)
Beverages (sodas, juices and bottled water)
Accommodations: private cabin (2 max per cabin)
Daily Housekeeping
Guided Fishing: guide, boat, fuel
Complimentary use of snorkel gear and kayaks
Wi-Fi internet
Taxes

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

International flight to Belize City
Round trip air transfers between Belize City and Placencia.
Imported alcohol
Gratuities for guides and staff
Non-fishing tours and adventure packages.

 

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. Tarpon Caye Lodge reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.