Charter Operator
Placencia Fishing Charters

Member since January 2019 Placencia, Belize
Background
Captain Edlin Leslie Jr. has now teamed up with his son Deshawndre and other Placencia local fishermen to share the essence of his heritage! Captain Edlin Leslie Jr. is a 4th generation Placencia fisherman. His love and passion for fishing are a testament to the commitment of the legacy of his dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. โ€จโ€จWhen compared to those of his generation,โ€‹ Captain Edlin’s experience of the sea is unsurpassed! โ€จThe captain turned his love of fishing, the thrill of the chase, and his passion for the craft into a career, versatile in the various fishing techniques from deep sea and inner reef fishing, Lobster, couch and crab hunting, to fly fishing and spin casting. He has become widely known for not just fishing but catching. โ€จโ€จCaptain Edlin is the "born to fish kinda guy", as he loves to tackle bucket lists and loves the thrill of the chase after the big ones. A day with any of his captains is filled with fun, sun and lifelong memories.
Techniques
Depending on the selected fishing type, whether it be Deep Sea fishing, Inner Reef, River, lagoon or on the flats, you will enjoy a day full of fishing! The various fishing techniques are Bottom fishing, Game, Trolling, Spin Casting or Fly Fishing.

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Placencia, Belize
Background
Captain Edlin Leslie Jr. has now teamed up with his son Deshawndre and other Placencia local fishermen to share the essence of his heritage! Captain Edlin Leslie Jr. is a 4th generation Placencia fisherman. His love and passion for fishing are a testament to the commitment of the legacy of his dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. โ€จโ€จWhen compared to those of his generation,โ€‹ Captain Edlin’s experience of the sea is unsurpassed! โ€จThe captain turned his love of fishing, the thrill of the chase, and his passion for the craft into a career, versatile in the various fishing techniques from deep sea and inner reef fishing, Lobster, couch and crab hunting, to fly fishing and spin casting. He has become widely known for not just fishing but catching. โ€จโ€จCaptain Edlin is the "born to fish kinda guy", as he loves to tackle bucket lists and loves the thrill of the chase after the big ones. A day with any of his captains is filled with fun, sun and lifelong memories.
Techniques
Depending on the selected fishing type, whether it be Deep Sea fishing, Inner Reef, River, lagoon or on the flats, you will enjoy a day full of fishing! The various fishing techniques are Bottom fishing, Game, Trolling, Spin Casting or Fly Fishing.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Placencia
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Trips from US $220
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4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
Placencia
Trips from US $550
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Trips from US $1,600
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4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Placencia
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Trips from US $160

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 89 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
Edlin Catches Fish!
Edlin Catches Fish!
Edlin Catches Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Pete K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Edlin knows his stuff

VERIFIED   Full Day Inner Reef Fly Fishing on February 2, 2026
Our first trip to Belize was great.ย  The cold weather wasnโ€™t ideal, but we were put on fish everywhere Edlin took us.ย ...
Pete K. recommends Placencia Fishing Charters โ€“ Fly/Spin Fishing
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inner/Outer Reef on December 21, 2025
Capt Edlin and crew were amazing!ย  We headed out to the reef in the morning for some Wahoo and Grouperโ€ฆunfortunately conditions...
Mike S. recommends Placencia Fishing Charters โ€“ Capt. Edlin
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Robin O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inner/Outer Reef on January 31, 2026
We had a wonderful day out on the water with the captain and crew.ย  This was the highlight of our trip and it did not disappoint!ย ...
Robin O. recommends Placencia Fishing Charters โ€“ Capt. Edlin
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Robert L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day reef

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inner Reef on January 20, 2026
We were a group of four, 3 men 1 women all day reef fishing We arrived by 8 Boat was ready to go and We headed out it was sunny...
Robert L. recommends Placencia Fishing Charters โ€“ Capt. Edlin
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Charles S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Inner Reef (AM) on March 4, 2026
Experienced, knowledgable, kind and patient family run business.ย  We had a wonderful time with Eldin and his crew.ย  We caught...
Charles S. recommends Placencia Fishing Charters โ€“ Capt. Edlin
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