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Top of the Life Fishing 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 GJPP+6CH Placencia, Placencia, Belize–
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Top of the Life Fishing 

Placencia, Belize
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39 ft
12
5.0
(7 reviews)
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Placencia has a fish with your name on it, so let Top Of The Life Fishing A&A help you catch it!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Great Barracuda, Wahoo, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and plenty more. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks – luckily, the captain will have some on board!

Your boat for the day is a 35' Donzy sportfishing vessel with room for 10 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Top Of The Life Fishing A&A?

Placencia has a fish with your name on it, so let Top Of The Life Fishing A&A help you catch it!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Great Barracuda, Wahoo, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and plenty more. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks – luckily, the captain will have some on board!

Your boat for the day is a 35' Donzy sportfishing vessel with room for 10 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Top Of The Life Fishing A&A?

Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
Charter Operator
Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
26 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Full Day Trip – Innef Reef
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Grouper (Black)
+7
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 12 people
Fishing-Catch-Cook-Island
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $2,300
Entire boat: up to 12 people
Full Day Wahoo Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Feb 28
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+3
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 12 people
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Big Game
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 12 people

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (25)

Reviews (7)

  • Seth Gravesmill
    Seth Gravesmill
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    Full Day Trip – Innef Reef on June 8, 2026 • 8 adults

    great time out on the water today. Crew is great. Caught fish. Will be back again.

  • Ben Griffin
    Ben Griffin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Day in Belize!

    Full Day Trip – Blue Marlin on July 25, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had an absolute blast fishing with Roland and Anderson! We can’t wait to come back and do it again! Do not hesitate to book with them, you won’t regret it! We even grilled up our catch that night for dinner, doesn’t get any better than that! Thank you guys for a wonderful and memorable fishing trip!

  • Dianna Easley
    Dianna Easley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Cast your line in paradise🎣

    Full Day Trip – Innef Reef on December 16, 2024 • 4 adults

    If you like deep sea fishing and/or inner reef, you must fish with Roland and son on the “Comin in Hot”. Roland is a very knowledgeable captain and puts you on the fish. Nancy, his wife, makes the booking and meeting points easy without any issues. We would definitely fish with them again, very soon!

  • Top Of The Life Fishing Jay
    Top Of The Life Fishing Jay
    bz
    Belize
    Member since 2024
    5.0

    Full days with Capt. Roland Alford

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Big Game on January 1, 2023

    The best fishing days I have spent out there. Capt. Roland is amazing and very knowledgeable.

  • David Milling
    David Milling
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    what a great day

    Full Day Trip – Innef Reef on April 28, 2025 • 4 adults

    my son and son in law and i had a wonderful day with this crew. They were knowledgeable, kind and great to work with. I highly recommend them!

  • Dion Pandy
    Dion Pandy
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Top Of The Life Fishing

    Fishing-Catch-Cook-Island on June 8, 2025 • 8 adults • 4 children
  • Thomas Hauptman
    Thomas Hauptman
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fabulous Guides

    Full Day Trip – Innef Reef on December 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    Roland and Dane worked all day to make sure we caught fish. Very pleasant fun guys to spend the day with! Can’t recommend enough!

FAQs about Top of the Life Fishing

Top of the Life Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Innef Reef (8 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - Fishing-Catch-Cook-Island (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day Wahoo Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Big Game (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Top of the Life Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet equipped with a private restroom
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Simrad GPS
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Top of the Life Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait plays an important role in our daily fishing activities. This type of fishing is included in all prices listed for fishing.)
  • Lures (Name Brand lures such as Black Bart, GZ lures etc.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (End of the day bonus: We catch, Clean and bag your fish at no additional cost.)
  • Snacks (Chips and Salsa, Doritos chips or potato chips (Lays) we also add some ginger biscuits or chocolate.)
  • Drinks (Belikin beers/ lighthouse lager or landshark, sodas, bottled water or juice.)
  • First mate (15% - 20% tipping for mates is and exceptional number for our mates. Our guides goes above and beyond in every fishing trip to make it memorable for our guests. Be nice to them ?)
  • Lunch (Lunch options: BBQ chicken or Belizean style stew chicken served with rice and beans side of salad.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Top of the Life Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (The trip is about 45 min to 1 hour depending on the weather.)
  • Reef fishing
Top of the Life Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Top of the Life Fishing include:
  • Queen Snapper (Caribbean)

Your operator

Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
Placencia, Belize
14 Fishing Reports
10 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2023
Hi, I am Captain Roland Alford I grew up in the Sarstoon area; which is the river that divides Belize and Guatemala, however, I am a born Belizean. From a very young age, I was introduced to fishing by my father who taught me to be optimistic, hardworking, and humble at the same time. This was 30 years ago. My father was a fisherman and a hunter and that's what I inherited from him. While growing up I got convinced that sports fishing was what I wanted to do for a living. I have worked with the Belize Fisheries Department and marine NGO'S which gave me the opportunity to learn the Belize Fishing Laws. However, the pace was too slow for me — I wanted to feel on top of the life. Thus, I was inspired by something more fun. I decided to venture into deep sea sports fishing and go for the big game fish such as the Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi — Also, bottom fishing for species such as Groupers, Queen Snappers, Champagne Snappers, Amber Jacks, and more. I have about 15 years in the tourism industry. I worked with several companies over the recent years, however, a year ago I decided to pursue my own business — something that I can manage and grow. Along with my girlfriend, Nancy Aguilar, who has helped me with this dream to come true — I also introduce her to fishing. Nancy is very efficient in areas in which I need help. Our main objective is to make you, our guests, have the best fishing experience in our jewel country of Belize.
Our Team
Roland A.
Roland A.
Captain
Byron Emmanuel A.
Byron Emmanuel A.
First mate
Anderson Denilson A.
Anderson Denilson A.
First mate
Nancy Jaqueline A.
Nancy Jaqueline A.
Business partner
Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
Top Of The Life Fishing A&A
14
reports
10
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Hi, I am Captain Roland Alford I grew up in the Sarstoon area; which is the river that divides Belize and Guatemala, however, I am a born Belizean. From a very young age, I was introduced to fishing by my father who taught me to be optimistic, hardworking, and humble at the same time. This was 30 years ago. My father was a fisherman and a hunter and that's what I inherited from him. While growing up I got convinced that sports fishing was what I wanted to do for a living. I have worked with the Belize Fisheries Department and marine NGO'S which gave me the opportunity to learn the Belize Fishing Laws. However, the pace was too slow for me — I wanted to feel on top of the life. Thus, I was inspired by something more fun. I decided to venture into deep sea sports fishing and go for the big game fish such as the Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi — Also, bottom fishing for species such as Groupers, Queen Snappers, Champagne Snappers, Amber Jacks, and more. I have about 15 years in the tourism industry. I worked with several companies over the recent years, however, a year ago I decided to pursue my own business — something that I can manage and grow. Along with my girlfriend, Nancy Aguilar, who has helped me with this dream to come true — I also introduce her to fishing. Nancy is very efficient in areas in which I need help. Our main objective is to make you, our guests, have the best fishing experience in our jewel country of Belize.
The crew
Roland A.
Roland A.
Captain
Byron Emmanuel A.
Byron Emmanuel A.
First mate
Anderson Denilson A.
Anderson Denilson A.
First mate
Nancy Jaqueline A.
Nancy Jaqueline A.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • A proud angler holding a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Seth G.
    Seth G.
    great time out on the water today. Crew is great. Caught fish. Will be back again.
  • Two anglers actively reeling in a large Sailfish while deep-sea fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    Blue Marlin Released Full video dropping soon! For now, we cherish moments like this. These newlyweds asked for a billfish, and with high hopes plus the right equipment, we gave them the best shot! ✨ Congratulations to Brianna Brewer and Chad Brewer Thank you for choosing us for this unforgettable experience Billfish season is happening NOW Book your spot before someone else does! #BlueMarlin #MarlinFishing #Billfish #CatchAndRelease #SportFishing #FishingBelize #BelizeFishing #PlacenciaBelize #FishingCharter #TopOfTheLifeFishing #OffshoreFishing #FishingAdventure #Newlyweds #OceanLife #BigGameFishing
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi at a dockside location, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    They say the best days are spent fishing ?… and we couldn’t agree more! ☀️? Nothing beats good weather, tight lines, and unforgettable memories out on the water. ?? Who’s ready for the next adventure? ? **hidden content** #FishingLife #MahiMahi #PlacenciaBelize #CatchOfTheDay #FishingCharters #OceanAdventure”
  • View of the boat's interior featuring multiple fishing rods and reels, showcasing a well-equipped fishing setup on a Fountain boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ben G.
    Ben G.
    We had an absolute blast fishing with Roland and Anderson! We can’t wait to come back and do it again! Do not hesitate to book with them, you won’t regret it! We even grilled up our catch that night for dinner, doesn’t get any better than that! Thank you guys for a wonderful and memorable fishing trip!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper aboard a fishing boat in open waters, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Scamp Grouper
    Few catches in a lifetime. Target Groupers at 900-1300 ft of depth with electric reels while you open your belikin beer and relax! Thats how we do it in Belize.
  • An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Fair game, fair catch. Visit Placencia in November-February and target these fast and furios pelagic fish. Bring your squad and lets have a full day of pure adrenaline ?✨
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the vibrant colors of the catch against the ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    A successful Deep dropping can lead us to catch this red cherry ?beauty Queen Snappers. Targeted at 900-1200 ft of depth.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    No filter, no edits—just the pure #adrenaline that’s lighting this #wahoo up. Another one in the boat this season for the @top_life_fishing crew in Southern Belize, Placencia !
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing offshore in a small boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Full day fishing who’s main target were the Whoooo’s. High speed chase with nomad lures or ilanders are the best bite for these big games. Make sure to book your trip today for the reel action!
  • An angler actively engaging with a large shark while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Tiger Shark
    FULL DAY TROLLING WE GOT HOOKED UP WITH SEVERAL SPECIES AND THE ONE THAT HIT THE SPOT WAS A SAILFISH SUCCESSFULLY LANDED ONE. THIS IS OUR 4TH SAILFISH CATCH AND RELEASED IN ONE WEEK. BOOK YOUR TRIP WITH TOP OF THE LIFE FISHING.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
2014
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Fountain
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
3 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
equipped with a private restroom
Fighting chair
GPS
Simrad GPS
Fishfinder
Simrad
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait plays an important role in our daily fishing activities. This type of fishing is included in all prices listed for fishing.
Lures
Name Brand lures such as Black Bart, GZ lures etc.
Catch cleaning & filleting
End of the day bonus: We catch, Clean and bag your fish at no additional cost.
Snacks
Chips and Salsa, Doritos chips or potato chips (Lays) we also add some ginger biscuits or chocolate.
Drinks
Belikin beers/ lighthouse lager or landshark, sodas, bottled water or juice.
First mate
15% - 20% tipping for mates is and exceptional number for our mates. Our guides goes above and beyond in every fishing trip to make it memorable for our guests. Be nice to them ?
Lunch
Lunch options: BBQ chicken or Belizean style stew chicken served with rice and beans side of salad.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Placencia to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Apart from bringing luck we love kids onboard 5 years and up.
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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