GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin

Pole along the shallow, calm waters and experience ultimate fly fishing in San Pedro with “GoFish Belize”! The endless turtle grass flats and shallow mangroves provide incredible opportunities for landing seriously gamey inshore fish.

Captain Abner "Abbie" Marin is a local pro, born and raised on the island. He started GoFish Belize in 1996 and in the meantime, it’s grown to become the top locally owned and operated fly fishing charter on the island!

Hop aboard a 23’ Lanchon flats boat, ideal for a pair anglers where one angler can fish at a time. Her slender design makes her perfect for navigating these productive shallow waters. There’s a spacious platform for you to cast from and reel in your targets. You’ll entice their bite with bait kept fresh in the live well and store drinks and snacks in the ice box.

All the fish you’ll go after are seriously fun to catch. Your angling skills are put to test against the mighty Tarpon, elusive Permit, and invisible Bonefish. If it’s your first-time fly fishing, let Capt. Abbie know and he’ll give you a crash course. He’ll also bring along spinning gear in case you feel like switching things up.

Just remember, trips aboard GoFish Belize are strictly catch and release. Snap a great photo and send your fish off to keep on swimming. You’ll find all of the gear you need for a productive day on board, as well as bottled water, ice, and sodas. Store any other drinks and snacks you’d like to have in the cooler.

All you’ll need to bring is a valid fishing license, sun protection, and polarized sunglasses. Capt. Abbie works hard to make sure you have a good time and if you’re happy with the service a 20% tip is customary. He’s also happy to pick up and drop you off at the dock closest to where you’re staying for an additional $30 fee.

Experience some of the best saltwater fly fishing there is aboard GoFish Belize!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $562
    Spend 4 and a half hours fishing the endless turtle grass flats and shallow mangroves! You'll mostly go after Bonefish but there are also opportunities to hook Jack Crevalle, Snook, and Permit. Capt. Abner provides all of your gear and is happy to pick you up and drop you off at the dock closest to where you're staying. There are sodas, bottled water, and ice on board but you're free to bring along anything else you'd like. Lastly, remember to pick up a fishing license beforehand.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $675
    The full-day, 7-hour, trip gives you plenty of time to target all the fish your heart desires! We're talking Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Bonefish, and Jack Crevalle. Fly fish or spin, it's up to you, Capt. Abner provides gear for both. He can also pick you up and drop you off at the dock closest to where you're staying within the time allotted for the trip. Stay hydrated thanks to sodas, bottled water, and ice on board, or bring your own refreshments. Just remember to pick up a fishing license beforehand!
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FAQs about GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin

GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $562 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water, ice, sodas )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Sage rods and reels)

GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Flats Fishing (Shallow Mangrove areas west of Ambergris Caye)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Shallow Mangrove areas west of Ambergris Caye)

GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with GoFish Belize – Capt. Abner Marin include:
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Meet the Charter Operator

GoFish Belize
San Pedro, Belize
1 Fishing Report
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
For over 20 years, GoFish Belize has been thrilling anglers with exhilarating fishing charters. It was established in 1996 by Captain Abner Marin, a local San Pedrano. Captain Abbie grew up on the island’s beaches and developed his craft under the guidance of his father. Along with his wife Marisela, he has grown GoFish Belize into the premier, locally-owned and operated, fly-fishing and light-tackle guide service on the island.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonefish Bonefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Permit Permit
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Lanchon (Flats boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Flats Fishing
Shallow Mangrove areas west of Ambergris Caye
Backcountry Fishing
Shallow Mangrove areas west of Ambergris Caye

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water, ice, sodas
Fly Fishing Equipment
Sage rods and reels

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Min. age is 6, you'll need to bring life jackets
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Made the best of less than ideal conditions

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 8, 2024
Abbie and Amil took my girlfriend and I out for a full day of inshore fishing. Before we blasted off, Abbie informed us that...
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Flats Fishing with GoFish Belize

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 24, 2023
Spent a full day on the water on the flats with Captain Abner and his son Amir chasing bonefish, tarpon, and permit on fly...
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Full day flats with capt. Abbie

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 7, 2023
Had a great time. We hooked up with several 100lb. Plus Tarpon and man did they do a number on me and us. Capt’n was awesome...
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 29, 2023
The trip from start to finish was amazing. Abby and Gigi were extremely knowledgeable about the place that has been home to...
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 18, 2023
As always awesome! Got my son his first Tarpon within 30 minutes of hitting the spot!
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