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BELIZE RIVER LODGE Belize City, Belize www.belizeriverlodge.com
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Year Round Rates & Information

Weekly Rates	$3,470.00 - $4,563.00 per person
Daily Rates	$462.00 - $651.00 per person
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Season Dates	Mike always says, “the best time to fish Central Belize and Belize River Lodge is when you have the time to fish.”
Guest Capacity	16
Access	Belize is easy to get to, being approximately two hours from gateway cities in the USA. You are met at the airport by a member of the Lodge staff, who will shuttle you to the Lodge which is only a few miles away. Belize River Lodge is located in central Belize, ten miles north of Belize City on the "other side" of the river; there is no road access into the Lodge. It is located only about 70 miles east of San Ignacio in the Cayo district and 40 miles south of Orange Walk.
Accommodations	The “Guest House” is a two-story mahogany building housing four rooms, each with two single beds, private hot and cold showers, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, and screened verandas overlooking the Belize Olde River. The “Cottage” is set up for two groups of two or for a family of four. Each room has separate hot and cold showers, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, and two single beds. Both are separated by a connecting door and share an open veranda. One of the cottage rooms has a cozy sitting area. The “Bungalow” has two rooms, each with a queen and a double bed, private hot and cold shower, ceiling fan, air-conditioning, and a large screened veranda, which allows the tropical trade winds to blow through. All of the lodge rooms are air-conditioned and decorated with a tropical Belizean ambience. When you return from fishing, fresh purified water and ice will be ready in your room, and your bed will be turned down for you during dinner. Belize River Lodge offers excellent service with an old world charm. The main lodge houses the kitchen, office, Mags' gift shop, Mike's fishing closet, the dining room, lounge area, screened in porch and self service bar.
Dining	From the Belize River Lodge's kitchen comes an excellent combination of the best Belizean, Creole and American cuisine. With the help of some of Mags' old family recipes, the cooks use the freshest and finest ingredients (even coconuts off the trees in the yard) to create memorable and tasty meals. You’ll be asking for a few of those recipes; and remember, save room for coffee or tea and dessert!
Bar Service	Well-Stocked, Self-Service Bar
Special Entertainment	The Belize River Lodge offers customized half-day and full-day tours eco-tours guided by English-speaking, licensed guides and trusted tour operators. Areas of highest interest include Mayan ruins, butterfly farms, caves and waterfalls, horseback riding, bird watching, river trips, the Belize Zoo, snorkeling, scuba diving, the old and new capital of Belize (Belize City and Belmopan), local villages, wood carvers at work, and much more.
Fishing Information	The coast of Belize is a complex system of river mouths, creeks, lagoons, flats, small cayes, mangrove islands and the Barrier Reef. The eco system that exists here supports millions of crabs, shrimp, bait fish and other aquatic life, which is why there is an abundance of game fish; Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, and Barracudas, to name a few. Central Belize, where Belize River Lodge is located, offers both saltwater fishing and river fishing. Year round, you can get into Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish and Snook; however, depending on your interests, there may be a better time frame to target a specific species. Bonefish are available year round. Belize’s bonefish tend to be smaller; but they are very plentiful. Snook fishing is also good year round. However, if Snook is your main interest, November thru April are optimal months due to their low, low tides that make casting to these fish easier. Permit range from five to over 30 pounds. The best time to fish for Permit is when there is less wind, which is usually the months between April and September, or when your schedule allows as Permit fishing is very weather dependent and any day of the year can be good Permit weather. In Central Belize, Tarpon is classified in two categories: Tarpon and large Tarpon. Tarpon are sized from five to 80 lbs and their habitat is very diverse, making for very good Tarpon fishing year round. Along with Belize’s resident population of Tarpon, migrating Tarpon visit these waters during the spring and summer, making for larger numbers of these big fish. While you can land large Tarpon year round, the bigger Tarpon are mainly found in the months of March through early August. Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, Barracuda and a large variety of other saltwater game fish can also be caught year round along the coast of Belize. While all anglers like to measure success in landed fish, saltwater fishing should be viewed as landed fish, plus the experience. Saltwater fish are very strong and acrobatic and tend to shake lures and flies frequently. Even more frustrating to the angler is when they make the perfect cast and the fish looks and turns away without biting. Saltwater fly-fishing and spin fishing should be viewed in the number of fish seen, casted to, hooked, jumped, and finally landed! Catch & Release: Lodge policy is to always release Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon; one Snook per day can be kept by angler's choice. Some Snapper, Barracuda, and Grouper can be kept for the table. Please remember that during your stay at Belize River Lodge you can fish the Flats as the weather allows, and the rivers the rest of the time. Therefore, the best time for a fishing trip is when you make the time to go fishing!
Types of Fishing	River Fly-Fishing, Saltwater Fly-Fishing, Spin Fishing
Species of Fish Caught	Bonefish, Tarpon and Large Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Cubera Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, Cobia, and Barracuda
Additional Info	The Lodge is situated on 47 acres on the Belize Olde River. About ten acres are manicured with flowering trees, scrubs and bushes, hardwood trees and fruit trees.
Nearest Airport	Phillip Goldson Belize International Airport, BZE
Rate Plan	Fishing from the Lodge Cost per person, based on double occupancy 4 Nights/3 Days: $1,941.00 6 Nights/5 Days: $2,921.00 7 Nights/6 Days: $3,470.00 8 Nights/7 Days: $3,830.00 Cost per person, based on single angler (one guest to skiff & room) 4 Nights/3 Days: $2,551.00 6 Nights/5 Days: $3,838.00 7 Nights/6 Days: $4,563.00 8 Nights/7 Days: $5,024.00 Fishing & Vacation Cruises M.V. Blue Yonder - 52' Chris Craft Yacht (cost per person, based on four) 6 Nights/5 Days: $2,777.00 7 Nights/6 Days: $3,298.00 8 Nights/7 Days: $3,735.00 Fish and snorkel from the beautiful M.V. Blue Yonder and cruise to remote fishing locations in Belize - one of the last uncrowded regions left in the Caribbean. This is the ultimate saltwater safari! Please Note: Other packages of more ore less days are available. If you do not see a combo package that fits your needs, please contact Belize River Lodge for pricing.
Additional Rate Info	All rates are in US dollars. Rates & Taxes subject to change.
Website	www.belizeriverlodge.com

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Amenities
Bait & Tackle Shop Bar/Lounge Courtesy Docks Creek on Property Fishing Boats	Fly Shop Fly Tying Tables & Supplies Gift Shop Internet Access Laundry Service or Facilities	Massage Paddle Boats Restaurant River on Property

Rentals
Fly Fishing Equipment

Activities
Boating Catch & Release Fly Fishing Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing and Instruction Guided Hiking	Hiking Horseback Riding Local Sightseeing Nature Hikes River Fishing Saltwater Fishing	Scuba Diving Spin Casting Swimming Wildlife Viewing

Payments Accepted
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Reservation Policy To secure reservation, 50% of the package price is to be paid within 21 days after reservation has been made. Cancellation Policy Deposits are refundable only if written cancellation is received by the lodge 120 days prior to guests’ arrival. Less than 120 days, deposits will be refunded only if a replacement can be found. Please note that there is a $100.00 per person processing fee per person on all cancellations.

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