Belize is a tropical country where the average temperature is 84F and it generally stays in the 80’s year-round. This means we fish year-round and the fish are active all the time. The busy season coincides with the dry season from late November to May. The traditional prime time to fish in Belize is from February through May. And the rainy season begins in June and lasts through October. This season may have more average rainfall, but the tropical storm systems move through quickly, for the most part. Don’t let the title “rainy season” spook you off, as most commonly the rainy part of the day happens during the evening hours. Typically, thunderstorms rage across the evening skies, often dumping large amounts of rain while you sleep. As the sun rises in the early hours, the clouds burn off and wind dies to near nothing.

During the summer months, you can expect less pressure on the flats and less occupancy at the lodges and towns which can be nice for travelers seeking more solitude. If you are going on a budget there are also off-season rates from June-November. Summer time offers some of the most productive fishing days, because the fish are less pressured, the tides are ideal, and there are schools of large migratory tarpon around. Hands down, June, July, and Aug are the best time of the year to catch a Grand Slam.

Our guides fish 365 days a year.

What remains more important for anglers chasing flats fish it coming at the right tides. The tide cycles coincide with the moon cycle, while every month can be different we generally recommend fishing around the new and full moon. Our guides are on the water every day and experts at knowing when fish will show up at each flat. So no need to worry about figuring out the tides, the team at Blue Horizon can assist you in this.