Blue Horizon is a tiny island-based fly fishing lodge located in “Permit Alley” near Placencia, Belize. The fishery is huge and the permit fishing as good as anywhere. The flats are easily the most beautiful of any permit-centric destination. Almost every flat is ringed with beautiful coral and topped with happy, tailing permit.

Conjure up the most picturesque flats you can imagine. Now, add some more coral around the edges, and sheer walls dropping into deep blue beyond that. Put an iconic permit guide on the back of the skiff behind you. Finally, scatter tailing permit all over the skinniest parts of the flat. That is Blue Horizon in a nutshell.  The remote island’s location right in the heart of the fishery alleviates the need for long boat runs from the mainland - with fishing some days starting without firing up the engine.  

Blue Horizon Lodge originally debuted in 1997 as a rustic family-run lodge, owned by Lincoln Westby and his wife, Perline. Their legendary lodge was the talk of the permit community for decades; many guests have fished with their legendary guides, Lincoln, Marlon, Steve, and more. Situated on a 7-acre island, locally known as Northeast Caye, this waterfront lodge is perfectly located in the heart of the most productive permit flats in Belize.  While most anglers who stay at Blue Horizon Lodge are focused on fishing for permit, there is an abundant population of tarpon nearby. And don’t forget about bonefish! Bonefish can be targeted and caught any day of the year.  

Tailwaters Travel must adhere to the cancellation policies of the guides, outfitters and lodges which it represents. Blue Horizon’s policy follows: A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure all reservations. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to arrival. 

Between 45-90 days prior to scheduled arrival, 50% of total package price may be transferred to another date or angler or refunded minus a 5% fee.  Less than 45 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds or transfers to other anglers will be granted.  Trips canceled or shortened due to acts of inclement weather including hurricanes, airline delays / cancellations, strikes or political unrest of non-refundable.  

Refunds of deposits/payments made on credit cards will be charged a 3.5% service charge to fully compensate Tailwaters Travel for all bank charges incurred. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that the registrant has read and accepts the cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.