Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala

Elsey Usher Fishing operates around the stunning Caye Caulker, taking groups out to explore Belize’s unique scenery and enjoy its incredible angling. Captain Elsey Usher has been fishing here since he was a kid and knows all the best spots to bring in some monsters, whatever style of fishing you’re after.

Capt. Elsey prides himself on the variety of trips he offers. Pick a half or full day trip. Choose between the reefs and the bluewaters. Pull in some tasty Yellowtail Snapper in the shallows or drop lines for deep-water Grouper and even Swordfish. However you spend the day, you never have to go far in these deep, warm waters.

You will be fishing aboard Capt. Elsey’s 25’ Imemsa center console, the “Agua Mala.” The boat is powered by a clean-burning Honda engine to get you to the fishing grounds without the smelly diesel fumes. Once you get there, you’ll be given quality fishing tackle and a choice of lures of live bait fresh from the tank to tempt in even the fussiest fish.

Everyone is warmly welcomed aboard the Agua Mala, from families and kids to seasoned sportfishers. As long as you can swim, Capt. Elsey would love to show you his native seas. He provides snacks and drinks on every trip and even throws in a tasty lunch on full day charters.

Making your time onboard special is a point of pride for Capt. Elsey. He can meet you at a convenient dock on Caye Caulker and will fillet all your fish after your trip. As an added bonus, he can take you to the local Tarpon sanctuary to hand feed the Silver King himself. This is setting up to be a truly unforgettable fishing trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Reef (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $350
    Head to the best reefs around Caye Caulker to target Red and Yellowtail Snappers, Groupers, Mackerels, Barracudas and so much more. All gear is included as well as drinks and snacks. Experience feeding Tarpon at the local reserve as well!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Reef (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $350
    Spend the afternoon bringing in a huge range of reef fish, from Red and Yellowtail Snappers to Groupers, Barracuda, Mackerel, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Deep Sea (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $380
    Head past the local spots to target Marlin, Sailfish, and other big game species just a few miles from shore.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Deep Sea (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $380
    Take to the water and head offshore for an afternoon of epic angling. With anything from Marlin and Sailfish to deep-water Snappers and Groupers on the cards, you won't be lacking in action on this trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Reef
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $440
    Spend the entire day dropping lines for Red and Yellowtail Snappers, Groupers, Mackerel, Barracuda and so much more. You can also hand feed Tarpon at the local reserve for a truly unique addition to your day.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Fishing & Snorkelling Combo
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    Our clients get to enjoy both reef fishing and snorkeling at two stops (shark and ray and coral reef gardens). This tour is unique as we begin by catching sardines the fisherman's way then we set of to our first fishing spot followed by others. After having a small lunch, we then set of to the snorkeling area. Fun tour for persons who can do a full day and really fun for couples or families with children. Music and canopy on board.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Deep Sea
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    If you're looking for the best big game action Belize can offer, this is the trip for you. Battle Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo Tuna, and so much more in the deep waters offshore.
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FAQs about Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala

Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $20 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Reef (AM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $20 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Reef (PM) (4 hours)
  • $380 per group, additional $20 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Deep Sea (AM) (4 hours)
  • $380 per group, additional $20 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Deep Sea (PM) (4 hours)
  • $440 per group, additional $25 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip - Reef (7 hours)
  • $450 per group - 8 Hour Fishing & Snorkelling Combo (7 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Deep Sea (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Radio
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Water, sodas)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Prepared for a full day only)

Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Esley Usher
Caye Caulker, Belize
7 Fishing Reports
52 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015
From a small boy living on an island of Caye Caulker, I loved the Caribbean Waters. My father taught me everything I know. I started fishing when I was 14 years old and from there on my life has always been about fishing. I know the waters around Caye Caulker like the back of my hand. I have shown many of my clients some of the best experiences in these beautiful waters of Caye Caulker, Belize. You never know what to expect! Please note that Caye Caulker is 45 minutes away from Belize City. For cruise ship passengers interested in fishing with me, you would have to take the water taxi from Belize City to Caye Caulker - and you would only have time for a half day fishing then take the water taxi once again to get back to Belize City port on time!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Imemsa (Center console) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 90HP Honda engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Radio
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Water, sodas
Fishing License
Lunch
Prepared for a full day only

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Caye Caulker to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
As long as they can swim
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 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Catch intended fish
84%
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Kaye W.
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Above and Beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef (AM) on March 29, 2023
Esley is a very easy going and patient captain. He made sure our lines were always out and put us on the fish! We also got...
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Jeffrey H.
Bay St. Louis, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Half Day Reef Trolling with Capt. Esley

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef (PM) on September 19, 2022
If you happen to be staying on Caye Caulker, and want to catch fish, this is the charter you want to use.  Great communicator...
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Dan H.
Marietta, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day bottom fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Deep Sea on August 2, 2022
Best trip ever where we landed few fish! The fish were biting , but the sharks were biting better. First 6 drops in a row we...
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William P.
Columbia, MO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Caye Caulker Reef Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef (AM) on April 25, 2023
We had an excellent morning reef fishing experience with captain Esley. We were staying at an AirB&B so our plan was to keep...
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Allison C.
Belize City, Belize
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Esley

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef (AM) on March 6, 2023
Us gals had a great time with Esley out on the water! He is very talented and friendly. We caught Barracuda and snapper on...
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