Captain
Emerson Ortega

Member since March 2024 San Pedro, Belize
Background
I became a fishing guide at a young age. The reason being, I grew up fishing as from young alongside my family which includes, parents, brothers, cousins and close friends. I am passionate at my job and love the fishing sport.
Techniques
Any technique applicable at the given occasion during fishing. For example, strip pattern, tide, current, water visibility, winds, etc.

Hey, I'm Captain Emerson Ortega

San Pedro, Belize
Background
I became a fishing guide at a young age. The reason being, I grew up fishing as from young alongside my family which includes, parents, brothers, cousins and close friends. I am passionate at my job and love the fishing sport.
Techniques
Any technique applicable at the given occasion during fishing. For example, strip pattern, tide, current, water visibility, winds, etc.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(17 reviews)
San Pedro
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
We tried
Motivated and skilled guide
Motivated and skilled guide
+3
Angler rating
12
4
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jake R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Learned to fly fish, caught bone fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 8, 2025
The captain was good at positioning the boat so we could cast to the schools of fish. He taught me how to fly fishing, and...
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Jana J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 2, 2025
We had an incredible time on this private fishing trip! The water was absolutely stunningโ€”crystal clear and calm, making...
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Bret V. D.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

We tried

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 26, 2025
The Captain was able to pick me up at the dock at my hotel. The weather forecast was rough and before even left, the seas were...
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Morgan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught our first bonefish!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 7, 2025
My wife and I had a great day with Captain Emerson. He was very patient with us and was a great instructor. Neither one of...
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Anthony R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Motivated and skilled guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 23, 2025
Emerson put us on bonefish, tarpon and permit. He was motivated to find fish and a great teacher before and after the hook...
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