Fly fishing charters in Placencia and Hopkins

Fly fishing charters in Placencia and Hopkins

Fly fishing charters in Placencia and Hopkins

Half day, full day or multiple day fishing trips with a discounted rate.

Pick what fits your schedule and what you want to chase.

Half day charter

Four hours on the flats. Good for a half-day bite or if you're working around a tight schedule.

$450 USD

Duration: 4 hours dock to dock

What's included;

  • Maximum 2 anglers

  • Cooler with ice and water

  • Fishing license

  • Basic selection of flies, rods and reels (if needed)

Full day charter

Best for Grand Slam attempts, permit junkies, and anyone who wants a full day on the flats targeting all three species.

$600 USD

Duration: 8 hours dock to dock

What's included;

  • Maximum 2 anglers

  • Cooler with ice, water, snacks and lunch

  • Fishing license

  • Basic selection of flies, rods and reels (if needed)

Multiple days

Three or more days at a discounted daily rate.

$590 USD /day

Duration: 8 hours dock to dock /day

What's included;

  • Maximum 2 anglers

  • Cooler with ice and water

  • Fishing license

  • Basic selection of flies, rods and reels (if needed)

  • Fly fishing guide and angler vading shallow flats outside Placencia
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  • Tight crop portrait of Marlon Leslie with a push pole in his hand, wearing sunglasses and a cap
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  • Marlon and saltwater angler holding a caught permit on the flats

Permit, tarpon, and bonefish

A huge patch of pancake flats run from Dangriga south to Placencia. It's one of the most consistent permit fisheries anywhere. We also have resident and migratory tarpon, plus bonefish year-round.

Permit

Permit

The reason most anglers come here. We fish the hunt them on the flats in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, one of the most productive permit fisheries in the Caribbean.


You'll get multiple shots at tailing and cruising fish. Most run 8-20 pounds. Some days you'll see a dozen. Other days just a few.

Best months:

April–June, though we catch them year-round.

A permit head held just above water on shallow flats
A permit head held just above water on shallow flats

Tarpon

Tarpon

Resident tarpon (20-40 pounds) live in the mangroves and channels year-round. Larger migratory fish (60-100+ pounds) push through from May to September.


We target them in deeper channels, river mouths, and along the reef edge. When they eat the fly, hold on.

Best months:

May–September for big fish, year-round for residents.

Angler holding a tarpon in the mouth during sunset
Angler holding a tarpon in the mouth during sunset

Bonefish

Bonefish

Fast, nervous, and always willing to eat if you make the right presentation. Bonefish around here run 2-4 pounds, with bigger ones mixed in.


They're great for beginners learning to sight-fish, and they'll keep you sharp between permit. We find them on sandy flats, turtle grass, and around mangrove edges.

Closeup of an angler holding a bonefish semi-sumberged in shallow water
Closeup of an angler holding a bonefish semi-sumberged in shallow water
Closeup of an angler holding a bonefish semi-sumberged in shallow water

Ready to book?

I have limited dates available each month. Get in touch to check availability or ask questions.

What happens next?

  1. I'll respond within 24 hours

  2. We'll discuss your dates, preferences, and any questions

  3. Payment is due at the end of your trip

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Pickup and logistics

Aerial view of the shallow flats outside Placencia, Belize.

I'll pick you up at a convenient mainland location or on any nearby caye. Looking for a place to stay? Here's my recommendations.


Pickup times are based on tides and moon phases for all fishing trips. We launch when the fishing is best.


I'll reach out before your trip to coordinate details.

Trying to pick the right month? Check the fishing calendar. I've broken down each month's weather, species activity, and what to expect on the flats.

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Angler holding a bent fly fishing rod during golder hour

Come prepared

What to pack for the flats. Check my complete list of necessities.

Angler holding a bent fly fishing rod during golder hour

What to pack for the flats. Check my complete list of necessities.

Come prepared

Angler holding a bent fly fishing rod during golder hour

What to pack for the flats. Check my complete list of necessities.

Come prepared

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What my clients say

What my
clients say

"Marlon put us on a double Grand Slam in one day! His knowledge of the flats is unmatched. Best guide in Placencia, hands down!"

Andre Folkedal

"Marlon is an exceptional guide. He has decades of knowledge guiding in Belize and he is also very passionate about it, which makes for a great all-around experience. I have total confidence that he is always going to give me the best opportunities to catch fish, and he genuinely wants his clients to have success and a great experience. I highly recommend hiring Marlon and can’t wait for my next days on the water with him."

David Nolt

"Marlon is one of the best guides that I have ever fished with. He will go out of his way to put you on fish. He not only has generational knowledge of the area and fish, he also is an incredible human being."

Vernon Edeler

  • Multiple shots guaranteed — 400+ permit landed —