Meet the beauties and variety of Belizean marine life with Belize Tarpon Fly. Captain Nathaniel (Nato) Verde has over 20 years of experience as a fishing guide and he’s also a native in the biggest fishing community of Belize. He will take you fishing on the northern side of the island and partly central Belize, which include inland lagoons, rivers, reefs, and wadeable flats.

Capt. Nato will take you fishing on his 24’ flats boat, newly built in 2017. There’s enough space for 2 guests to fish in comfort. The boat is powered by a 60 HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. She also has a poling platform, coolers, and a live bait tank.

You can fish the saltwater flats for Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish, backcountry for Snook, or go in the second largest barrier reef of the world for Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Barracuda. You can do spinning or fly fishing, just inform the captain in advance to check if he can supply fishing equipment.

The trip also includes snorkeling equipment upon request, lunch, water, and other soft drinks. After the trip, he will clean and fillet your catch. The only thing you need to prepare in advance is your fishing license.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced angler, Capt. Nato will make this trip unforgettable. Choose your trip and go fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Fly Fishing Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - May 31
    $500
    full day fishing includes boat, fuel, guide sodas, water, and lunch also (if the fishing gear is needed we provide it) but it's only 2 people per boat.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fly Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Aug 31
    $350
    4 hours fishing time no lunch only pops and water.
  • Private trip
    Fish and snorkel up to 3 people
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    boat , fuel, guide, sodas, water, and lunch included. fishing gear is also provided, and snorkeling gear can be rented at the shop.
  • Private trip
    Reef combination 4? minimum
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Aug 31
    $600
    Boat, guides, fuel, sodas, water, fishing gear and lunch is included snorkeling gears is rented at the shop. Lobster & conch hunting (if in season), snorkeling at the reef, reef fishing and beach ⛱️ BBQ are some of the activities we offer.
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About the Captain

Nathaniel(nato) Verde
Caye Caulker, Belize
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
Captain Nathaniel was born and raised on the northern coastlines of Belize, in a community that has a rich fishing tradition. He turned out to be one of the first fishing guides of the community in 1996. After working for many fishing companies, he decided to establish his own in ambergris Caye (San Pedro) in 2006. He mostly goes fishing on the flats, channels, and mangroves.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Cobia Cobia
Jack (Horse-eye) Horse-eye Jack

Boat specs

Argos (Flats boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 60HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Provided or you can bring your own
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Working for tips; $50-100 per trip
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
At least 6 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
63%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Catch intended fish
50%
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Lynne H.
Belize City, Belize
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fly Fishing Full Day on January 8, 2023
Nathaniel (Nato) was great, informative, encouraging and taught us a lot. He put us on lots of fish and we landed a few! Great...
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John W.
Belgrade, MT
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Fly Fishing on January 24, 2023
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Keith R.
Oregon City, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Nason.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Private on February 14, 2020
Originally we were scheduled to go out with Cptn Nato. He had a family emergency and instead his cousin Cptn Nason took us...
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Maxwell P.
Belize City, Belize
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day the guys

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Private on September 9, 2019
If you are a fly fisherman then choosing anyone but Nato and his guy is the wrong choice. These guys are fun, prepared and...
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Dale S.
Overland Park, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with capt Willie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Private on November 16, 2019
We got into some nice action. He knew where to go and was happy to answer any questions and kept us entertained. My wife caught...
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FAQs about Belize Tarpon Fly

Belize Tarpon Fly offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per person - Fly Fishing Full Day (7 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fly Fishing (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - Fish and snorkel up to 3 people (8 hours)
  • $600 per group - Reef combination 4? minimum (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Belize Tarpon Fly, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment Provided or you can bring your own
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Belize Tarpon Fly include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (Working for tips; $50-100 per trip)
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Belize Tarpon Fly offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Belize Tarpon Fly offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Belize Tarpon Fly include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Jack (Horse-eye)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon