Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike

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Capt. ‘Hillyboo’ Lara, the owner/ operator of Freedom Fishing Tours Unlimited, wishes to show you a premium fishing experience in San Pedro, Belize. His large fleet of custom-built boats will accommodate anglers of every level of experience and can fish the variety of waters Belize has to offer.

‘Lucky Strike’ is a 28 foot Chris Craft custom built for reef fishing in the area. Equipped with a canopy to keep you sheltered from the sun and a livewell for your live bait, the boat can navigate the reefs with ease, and has enough space on board for you to tackle some of the big catches that can be found in the local waters.

San Pedro is located very close to the reef, and you only have to travel a few minutes before you’re in 600 to 2000 feet of water. This allows you to make the most out of your time by starting to fish almost immediately. A typical trip will usually involve a combination of bottom fishing and trolling, allowing you to make the most of your time on the water by trying different techniques depending on how the fish are biting on the day. While trolling, you will typically take turns fishing, the captain runs 2 to 5 lines depending on whether you’re trolling the reefs or deep sea trolling, but the whole group will be able to fish at the same time when bottom fishing.

If you’re looking for more than just a typical day or half day fishing trip you can try night fishing or go on a whole day picnic trip. Night fishing puts you in the best place to target Tarpon. Cubera Snapper, Jacks and Sharks. If you’re hoping to catch a trophy fish this trip might put you in good stead: a record-breaking 234 pound Tarpon was caught in this area just a few years ago!

No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo’s boat has a full insurance covered! There is a 12.5% government sales tax that goes with each tour.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $280
    A 4 hour fishing trip around the local reefs located very close to the island. Fish for a variety of species, possibly including Grouper, King Mackerel, Snapper, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, Tuna, Dolphin-fish and even Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $280
    Spend the afternoon fishing around the local reefs located very close to the island. Fish for a variety of species, possibly including Grouper, King Mackerel, Snapper, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and even Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    Night Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    $350
    Fish the reefs and channels near the island for species such as Tarpon, Cubera Snapper, Jacks and Sharks. Max four people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    A full day fishing trip around the local reefs located very close to the island. Fish for a variety of species, possibly including Grouper, King Mackerel, Snapper, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, Tuna, Dolphin-fish and even Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Deepsea Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    Half-day trolling for wahoo, Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin, Tunam Kingfish, Grouper, and Barracudas. Trolling grounds are just 15 minutes after leaving the dock. all tackle, bait, refreshments, water, ice, and rum punch are included.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Reef Fishing and Picnic
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    In the morning fish the reef for Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Kingfish, Jacks, and more before heading to a sandy beach for a BBQ of the catch of the day. Lunch includes grilled fish with veggies, grilled lobster when in season, homemade flour tortillas, baked potatoes and baked beans with a fresh fruit dessert. After lunch travel to the longest living barrier reef in the world for some of the best snorkeling in this hemisphere. Ingredients and snorkeling equipment are not included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Offshore Deep Sea Fishing/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $750
    Trolling for Wahoo, Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda and even Sharks.
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FAQs about Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike

Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike offers the following trips to customers:
  • $280 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $280 per group, additional $60 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group - Night Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day – Deepsea Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - Reef Fishing and Picnic (8 hours)
  • $750 per group, additional $100 per person after 5 guests - Offshore Deep Sea Fishing/Trolling (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Water and soda)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Freedom Tours – Lucky Strike include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited
San Pedro, Belize
4 Fishing Reports
265 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2014
Freedom Tours Fishing Unlimited is run by Captain Gilbert (Hilly Boo) Lara, a local fisherman who was born and raised on La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye. He has been offering guided tours in the area for nearly thirty years, steadily growing his fleet of boats that he has built and designed himself specifically for charter fishing trips in the local area. All trips with Freedom Tours are held by experienced local captains, who will show you the best of what the area has to offer, whether you want to try deep sea, reef, or flats fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Custom Chris Craft (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2008, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Full day fishing and beach picnic
Full day fishing and beach picnic
Full day fishing and beach picnic
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
76%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
83%
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Keith B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   Offshore Deep Sea Fishing/Trolling on February 3, 2023
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Heather S.
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Excellent experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Trip on August 23, 2023
Hillyboo, his wife and Breeza provided us with a fabulous day. We had a Bbq on a beach with part of our catch. It was amazing!...
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Liz H.
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Night Fishing

VERIFIED   Night Fishing Trip on April 21, 2023
I did 1 Night fishing trip with Freedom Tours. Capt Hillyboo had everything ready when I arrived. The boat was nice and comfortable...
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Delfino E.
Wahpeton, North Dakota
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
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Offshore Deep Sea Fishing/Trolling on July 24, 2023
Great experience for the whole family.Captain Hilly Boo got us on the fish and I was finally able to catch me an El Dorado!...
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Ross S.
Arvada, CO
Excellent
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Full day fishing and beach picnic

VERIFIED   Reef Fishing and Picnic on August 3, 2023
We had an absolute blast and really enjoyed the food they made at the picnic. I actually had such a good time that I booked...
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