Fishing Belize's Fabled Atoll Introduction By Bob Newman Belize is known for several things in the world of outdoor recreation, with Mayan ruins and jungle wildlife being two popular venues with eco-tourists, but it is the saltwater fishing that draws the most fanatical crowd. Another day dawns in paradise Of this fishing, Turneffe Atoll remains one of the tiny country's prime destinations. Lurking in these crystalline waters are more game fish than you can shake a fly rod at, and they are there just waiting for anglers to exploit. Bonefish, permit, snappers, tarpon, jacks, barracuda, wahoo, mackrel, dorado, billfish and parrotfish all ply these rich waters.
Winter is best for warm but comfortable weather, but the wind tends to blow quite a bit.
Spring through fall is hotter, but the wind lies down more often. Hurricane season runs from June into November. Once you decide when you want to go, the only problem is deciding what kind of game to pursue. Move on to Bonefish Return to Top Article Bob Newman, 2000. Bob Newman is the author of North American Fly Fishing, and his many articles have appeared in Field and Stream and Salt Water Sportsman , to name a few.