What would you recommend to anglers fishing in San Pedro for the first time?

Do as much prep as you can. Bring #8 #9 #10 and #11. Try and stay on a beach side property for jetty pick up in the morning. You can keep your rods set up and take to the room. Make sure you switch of ceilling fans off lol

Sunscreen and UV clothing…this place is just wondeful and sunny…bring backup gear for in-case…the local people are so friendly and helpful, bring the whole family to enjoy the town whilst you chase your prize

We are from Washington State and Montana and tend fish lighter rods. We did not practice our long casrs in 8 to 10 wt rods enough amd struggled for a couple hrs......it was entertaining for the crew. We found our groove and started nailing bonefish. Be ready for lots of tropical sun amd STAY HYDRATED!

Great options and lots to catch. We were originally planning deep se and pivoted to reef fishing due to the rough se beyond the reef. Still had an amazing day and a great catch. The captain new his stuff and made the right recommendation. We had an amazing day.

If you’re planning a fishing trip in Belize, come prepared for the heat—it’s no joke out there! Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and pace yourself. Also, be upfront with your guide about your experience level. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned angler, honesty helps them tailor the trip to fit your needs and make sure you get the most out of your day on the water. A little preparation goes a long way toward an unforgettable fishing experience!

fishing was horrible. Both inshore and offshore. I think it must be hype online to promote but it is over fished. I would ask the captain for a guarantee or get some $$ back. We caught no targeted species either inshore or offshore. Was overall very poor fishing. I would only do it again if the captain agreed to 1/2 price if no targeted fish were caught. otherwise they have no incentive other than reviews.

spear fishubg was fun but not a lot of opportunities to get fish where we were, especially if not already used to using a spear. I would reccomend focusing your time on fishing wirh lines in the water to catch more.

This trip took place during off-season, and the sargasm is pretty bad. This information was from a local, but, it sounds like the governmental entity that was in charge of helping take care of it, spent their budget on a harvester that they only operate 2-3 days out of the week. Now there's no budget to clean up the beaches and it is just stacking up as the harvester isn't catching it before it gets to the beach. It's sad that they are letting it deteriote. We love belize.

Be prepared to enjoy the view and understand that fishing takes patience, time and money. You may spend money on a trip and catch nothing. How important it is to you to catch fish and have an experience should determine what time of year you go to San Pedro. We have been in late July and caught plenty of Barracuda and Mangrove snapper with Freedom Tours. We recently were there the first week of July and nothing.

This was our third fishing trip this week, never disappointed. Also our second time back to San Pedro. We did deep sea fishing, night fishing and this in shore fishing trip, BBQ and snorkeling. Night fishing was very fun, fast action and large variety of fish; that was our favourite - and no risk of sun burn! We caught a 4 ft shark, took 20 min to bring in. During the day, recommending asking to catch barracuda in shallows, reef side - better fighting action than deep sea, but smaller fish. But for giant barracuda, sailfish and wahoo go deep sea, ocean side of reef.

We were so excited to try different fishing styles in San Pedro. My husband and daughter were excited to try and catch some bigger fish doing some deep sea fishing, however they got sea sick very quickly and it ruined the day. We also did some reef fishing, which was a little disappointing, but not the captains fault at all. Apparently when you go during a full moon, the fish aren’t as hungry during the day, since they feed more at night during this time. This is something we weren’t aware of. We might have timed our trip differently or maybe not booked as many fishing trips during our stay.

Do your fishing early on in your stay, you will have a lot of fish to eat for the week. Many places will cook the fish for you, free of charge, so long as you buy their sides. I recommend Martha’s or Robin’s. If you want a private experience, Captain Willie was great. Very knowledgeable.

The fishing was great. We caught probably 25 fish during our 3-hour excursion including a few big fish that fought like hell. It was mostly smaller reef fish, what we would call “pan fish”. But the fishing itself was enjoyable.

Be picky about the fisherman and the boat. There are more to choose from, so if you have the chance to look at the boat first and meet the captain prior to booking, I would recommend doing so. Otherwise, you're at the mercy of 'Duds' like Winfred, who care very little about the experience for the paying customers.

It was a great time but in June it’s the rainy season. The water was pretty choppy and rough in the morning but settled a little in the afternoon. From what I’ve gathered the fishing is better in March-May. However there are seasonal fishing that are worth it. Also I am going to come back and do some fly fishing.

Weather is generally favorable, but the wind can be unpredictable. We were fortunate enough to have a light day, but there were days later in our week, that I don't think deep sea fishing would be an option. Also, the sun there is nothing to joke about. Bring lots of sunscreen and use it often. Hats and light colored, sun blocking clothes can save your day.

Great fishing, caught Cuda, king and Spanish mackeral mutton snapper, tuna, and grunts of multiple variety This is wahoo season. We didn't catch any billfish, but they are around. Feb and March more for sails and marlin. Great fishing inshore and offshire!¡

I had bad weather so tough to provide a fair comment. A lot of the fishing is close to town or at least with structures visible so it does detract from the feeling of being out “in the wild” that I love about other destinations.

Bring plenty of strong insect repellent not for the boat but for Ambergris Caye. The island has lots of standing water and trash everywhere and we were not able to go outside day or night without spraying down with repellent. We will not be going back to this island which is unfortunate because we had a great time once we were out on the boat.

We had a great day with lots of fish and only moderate winds. The captains work diligently to maintain sustainable practices and the fishery has prospered from reduced tourism during Covid. Adding San Pedro to my list of recurring stops.

This wasn't a fish focused trip for me, but I did catch a bone fish from shore behind our resort with plastic grub. The wind was up most of the trip, so that made sight fishing difficult. There were lots of snapper around from shore around the resort's pier and by boat. They were taking plastics and sardines.

We fished spinning gear and I brought my own. If you fish with Nano you dont have to bring spinners, I left him 2 brand new set ups. Seems like alot of people fly fish for bonefish here. I dont know anything about that. But you would have had alot of opportunities

Fryjacks are tasty, but lay off of those before the trip. Go lighter with your breakfast, take dramamine if you have any doubts. THE FISHING IS GREAT!!!!

if there’s lots of sea weed get on a boat and get out past the brown water and you’ll find fish

absolutely. even in high winds, the mangrove channels provide calm waters to hook up with different varieties of fish.

Es excelente experiencia tiempo suficiente y se hacen varias actividades incluida la comida

Take a guide, they’ll put you on fish reguardless of the season. And try it all!

Make sure you are wearing appropriate attire. Amazing fishing if you are prepared. Practice long accurate casts in wind to maximize your success!

Book through your hotel. This seemed to be a bust through the app, even though there are lots of good reviews.

Know that deep sea fishing is not for everyone. The waves are more than a first timer would expect. Make sure your Capitan is flexible enough to find a better experience for your group if needed.