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Kim Spatola
Kim Spatola
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
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Member since 2023
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2 trips
5.0
Verified

Caye Caulker- Esley Usher was super to go out with today.

Half Day Trip - Reef (AM)2 adults

This was a great trip for myself and my husband. We fished the reef after Esley netted fresh sardines for our live bait. We caught a variety of fish: barracuda, Spanish mackeral, needlefish, yellow Jack and a larger variety of Jack with big eyes!!! So cool! Esley also pointed out a loggerhead turtle that was huge…and he taught us how to look for and harvest conch… they were big and beautiful. He was a great guide for us and we really enjoyed our morning trip with him…additionally he picked us up promptly from our hotel dock, had comfy cushions to sit on and ice cold drinks as well. One more thing… he cleaned and prepared the Jack fish I took with me, some of which were cooked at Esters outdoor BBQ down the street for our lunch and the rest is going to Freddie our security guard here at our hotel (Jan’s hotel)… Thanks again Esley

Reported Catch
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda

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Esley Usher Fishing - Agua Mala
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25 ft
Group size 1 - 5
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4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $380

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4.8
170 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 92%
    Great experience
  • 87%
    Family friendly
  • 98%
    Friendly captain
  • 98%
    Good boat
  • 91%
    Recommended
  • 96%
    Caught fish

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  • Jennifer King
    Jennifer King
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Trophy fish with best captain & boat ever!

    Full Day Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    It was ah-mazing. We knew from recommendations that Esley was a Caye Caulker treasure and the best at his passion of angling in the gorgeous Belize waters. Esley picked us up at our hotel dock at 8 a.m. sharp, and took us to a mangrove well north of the split where he cast a net and caught our live bait for the day. Esley is patient, knowledgeable, and kind. My son caught his dream fish - two feisty barracuda and 1 mahi-mahi (which Esley cleaned for us at the dock to have our hotel chef for our dinner). But! The best fishing moment of our lives was when we caught a trophy-sized blue marlin. It put up a non-stop fight for its life; breaching the water and then diving deep under the boat. With expert help maneuvering the boat and guidance, and a 2 hour fight, we brought the 250-300lb, 10-foot-long blue marlin to the side of the boat, removed the hook, and released the most magnificent creature we have ever seen. We can’t recommend Esley enough and will definitely be back. Do not hesitate to book this incredible captain and his boat. He is the best in Belize! Thank you, Esley

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blue Marlin
  • Gerald Sullivan
    Gerald Sullivan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2024
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip with Esley Usher

    Half Day Trip - Reef (PM) • 1 adult

    I went out with Esley Usher on a 4 hour reef fishing trip on April 19th and we caught 14 Lane Snapper in 4 different locations near the reef. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was the solo guest. He picked me in his boat at my hotel's pier. Esley is a life long Caye Caulker expert and knows these waters! If you want to CATCH FISH go out with Esley.

  • Jeffrey Bowles
    Jeffrey Bowles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Esley was a great captain

    Reef Fishing and Snorkeling Combo • 2 adults

    Esley was able to pick us up at the dock of our airbnb on time. we went and cast netted some live bait and almost immediately caught some baracuda. we probally caught 8 baracuda in about 1.5 hours. Then we went to snapper fish pulling in 2 lane snapper and one mutton. Then we went diving lobster hotels and ended up with 13 keeper lobster. after this we went searching for conch. we ended up with 4 in about an hour. after this we went to the reserve and snorkled with sharks/stingrays/fish/etc in crystal clear water.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Mutton Snapper
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Bob Melko
    Bob Melko
    us
    Connecticut, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience

    Full Day Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    We really didn't expect to make this trip, we had to reschedule a few times due to outside reasons. We finally hooked up with Esley yesterday and could not be more thrilled with the results. For most of the day we were hooking into Bonito 2 or 3 at a time.. Once the late afternoon bite hit though it was on, first the Barracuda then the Wahoo, amazing fight, amazing adventure, amazing memory!! Thanks again for all the hard work, flexibility, and knowledge!!

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Wahoo
  • Emily Hanson
    Emily Hanson
    us
    Minnesota, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing!

    Fisherman's Tour (seasonal) • 2 adults

    we had such a great day fishing! started the day trolling and caught barracuda and a few other fishes. then went on to look for snapper and seemed to find everything but those, but had fun reeling up what was biting on our bait. the snorkeling for lobster was fun, too! in the end, Elsy fileted up some of the fish and recommend some of the local restaurants that would cook it up for us. recommend Esly for a great day of fishing!

    Reported Catch
    Lobster