What would you recommend to anglers fishing in San Pedro for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in San Pedro
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Dennis Kaminsky
Macon, VA
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.

Heather Gale
Castle Rock, CO
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.

Alan Ridgeway
Englewood, CO
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.

Jonathan Choy
San Jose, CA
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.

Tim Maddock
Belize City, BZ
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

Adam Taylor
Alexandria, VA
Fishing in San Pedro you are sure to catch a variety of fish on the reef using live bait like snapper, triggerfish and barracuda. Don't sit around the resort pool all day... Get out and fish!

Daniel Barrett
Matawan, NJ
Communicate with your captain on expectations and what kind of fishing you'd like to do prior to meeting. They are more than happy to accommodate when possible.

Tyler Duncan
Edmonton, AB
Check the forecast and be flexible with the ability to fish inside the Reef or lagoon if the swells are too big or the fish aren't biting.

Vint Carpenter
McGregor, TX
The wahoo and Marlin bite has slowed down for the season but the barracuda was good! Started picking up some grouper and mahi mahi! Our boat caught a huge bull!

Brad Bruce
San Pedro Town, Belize District
Bring your own gear but get on the flats with a good guide day 1. You'll learn bait, locations and what's biting from the charter and then apply it to DIY fishing for later days.

David Mackenzie
Plymouth, MA
We went in February and it was very windy so we couldn’t go deep sea fishing. We had to do reef fishing. I’m not sure if that’s the case all the time.

Justin Brace
Caldwell, ID
The area is beautiful. You can fish either within the reef or past the reef. Be sure to specify with the boat captain what type of fish you are looking to catch. We had a great time.

Ernest Larrabee
San Pedro Town, Belize District
Well the sharks would eat your tuna or whatever you’re fishing for before you could real the fish in.

Therese Burch
Nacogdoches, TX
If you go with right company you can this is our 3rd trip but will not use freedom tours find someone else

Brady Porter
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Making it threw the reef channel can be quite rough, but the remainder of the trip was well worth it.

Joel Alderete
United States
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Went fishing with DreamKation International Tours on May 28, 2019
Went fishing with DreamKation International Tours on May 28, 2019
Good. Take your motion sickness pills! Two of our guys didn't and they got sick. Messed up the trip for the rest of us!

Scott Zahn
Red Lodge, MT
If new to fly fishing in salt water do your homework. It's not the same as fishing for trout or salmon but that's also what makes it interesting.

Brian Snyder
Belize
Book a big enough boat for the expected conditions. A 26 foot open boat would make for a less enjoyable trip in anything but calm seas. The “dry boat” was a good choice.

Jameson Brame
Pulaski, VA
can’t catch fish if you’re not on the water, book Carlos and go make some memories

Darlene Perry
Granbury, TX
Get an opinion from someone who doesn't have a monetary interest in when best times to fish are.

Bruce Miller
Idaho Falls, ID
Diverse species and options to fish inside and reef oe outside reef for bigger game fish species.

Jon Esquibel
Arvada, CO
Rogel adventures is the best! Booking with him in the future. Simply incredible captain!

Daniel Zapzalka
Wayzata, MN
Lots of fish around to try either reef fishing for fun with the Kids, or deep water fishing.

Robert Buchholtz
Hudsonville, Michigan
If you want to go to the reef make sure those with weak stomachs take Dramamine