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Uprising Tours Fishing

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Boca Del Rio Dr
San Pedro, Belize

Uprising Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.

Operating out of the breathtaking San Pedro, Belize, Uprising Tours Fishing specializes in fishing and snorkeling charters. Captain Eric Henkis’ main goal is to provide his customers with a unique adventure perfectly tailored to their needs.

His boat is a 25’ custom-built skiff that can cater to up to 6 anglers of all experience levels. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, it comes with a fighting chair, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and top-notch navigational and safety gear.

The captain will show you the hottest reef, inshore and offshore spots and the most efficient trolling, spinning, and bottom fishing methods. Depending on the bite, your hit list will include Cobia, Barracuda, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, and an incredible variety of Snapper. The minimum age for these trips is 4.

Spearfishing is also an option on full day trips if you let the captain know in advance. The minimum age for spearfishing is 9 and you’ll mostly be focusing on Lobsters.

Snorkeling is available on half-day trips for an hour and the captain will provide all the gear upon request. All the other equipment, including top professional tackle, live bait, and lures are also provided. Refreshments, catch cleaning, and licenses are covered by the charter as well. Snacks and lunch are included on full-day trips – you’ll get to enjoy the famous catch of the day beach cookout (preferably Snapper).

Uprising Tours Fishing will make sure to fulfill your fishing dreams and meet any other of your specific needs so book your unique experience today!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Lunch & Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $640
    For full day reef fishing, snorkeling, and beach BBQ, the day starts at 9:00 AM. You'll start by fishing for your lunch, targeting Cobia, Barracuda, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, and a variety of Snapper. Once you have caught your lunch, you will go to a snorkeling spot, where you can also go lobster or conch hunting, whatever is in season. While snorkeling you'll get a chance to see the abundance of marine life. This trip includes sodas, water, rum punch, lunch, ice, and fishing tackle.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Reef Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $500
    The trip starts at 9:00 AM. You'll head to the best fishing spots for a full day of fishing fun. Whatever you catch, the crew will fillet your catch or you'll get to keep it whole. You can also sure take it to a local restaurant for them to cook it for you. Depending on the bite, a variety of Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Grouper, and many others will be on the menu.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $350
    If you'd like to sleep in and go fishing well rested, this 4-hour trip is what the doctor ordered. You'll go reef fishing for the likes of Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Grouper, a variety of Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, and much more. The charter will cover all the tackle, water, ice, and sodas.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $350
    This 4-hour trip will consist of half a day fishing the reef. Depending on the bote, your primary targets will be a variety of Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Grouper, and much more. The price includes water, sodas, fishing tackle, and ice.
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About the Captain

Eric Henkis
San Pedro, Belize
2 Fishing Reports
71 Customer Reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since May 2015
Captain Eric Henkis is the owner and the operator of Uprising Tours Fishing. Born and raised in Belize, he knows these bountiful waters like the palm of his hand. He has over 16 years of experience as a captain and he loved being on the water since he was a kid. His grandfather was a fisherman and Captain Eric couldn't wait to follow in his footsteps.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Black) Grouper (Black)
Snapper (Cubera) Snapper (Cubera)

Snapper (Mangrove) Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton) Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail) Snapper (Yellowtail)

Boat Specs

Custom (Skiff) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

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Reef Fishing, Snorkel and BBQ
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Full day reef fishing with captain Eric and chris
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Full day BBQ

VERIFIED   Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ on June 23, 2021
Highly recommend the full day BBQ trip. We started by catch a lot of snapper, then kept some for lunch. Eric and Chris then...
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Beach Barbecue Trip

VERIFIED   Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ on June 15, 2021
We did the full day snorkeling/fishing/beach BBQ trip with Eric and his mate Chris. Top notch guys. Friendly and accommodating....
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Half day reef fishing with Uprising Tours

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (PM) on August 11, 2021
Family fishing tour with our girls, 11 and 14. These guys did not disappoint. Empowered the kids and taught em how to deal...
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Half day reef fishing with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) on June 3, 2021
Had a great time with Cpt. Eric and Chris. They picked my son and me up on the dock at our hotel.  Fished the reef early....
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ on June 17, 2021
Despite suboptimal conditions captain Eric and first mate Chris were able to get us on fish for everyone in our crew, capping...
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FAQs about Uprising Tours Fishing

Uprising Tours Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Reef Fishing (8 hours)
  • $640 per group, additional $140 per person after 4 guests - Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Uprising Tours Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment (Available upon request on half-days)
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment (Available upon request)
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Uprising Tours Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Included on full-days, depending on booking)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas, rum-punch)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Beach cook out, only on full-days)
Uprising Tours Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Uprising Tours Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Spearfishing (Available upon request, on full days only)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Uprising Tours Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)