Turneffe Flats Lodge

Turneffe Atoll, Offshore From Belize
Turneffe Flats is considered one of the best permit fisheries in the world, and legions of cooperative bonefish make for a great venue for beginners or novice saltwater anglers to put a bend in the rod. Accommodations are very comfortable and luxurious considering its remoteness, and active non-anglers (especially divers and snorkelers) will be well entertained.

Turneffe Flats Lodge

Turneffe Atoll, Offshore From Belize
Turneffe Flats is considered one of the best permit fisheries in the world, and legions of cooperative bonefish make for a great venue for beginners or novice saltwater anglers to put a bend in the rod. Accommodations are very comfortable and luxurious considering its remoteness, and active non-anglers (especially divers and snorkelers) will be well entertained.

Turneffe Flats Lodge

Turneffe Atoll, Offshore From Belize
Turneffe Flats is considered one of the best permit fisheries in the world, and legions of cooperative bonefish make for a great venue for beginners or novice saltwater anglers to put a bend in the rod. Accommodations are very comfortable and luxurious considering its remoteness, and active non-anglers (especially divers and snorkelers) will be well entertained.
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Destination Description

Turneffe Flats is one of the most respected destination fishing lodges in the saltwater fly fishing community. Located approximately thirty miles from mainland Belize, Turneffe Atoll is one of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse islands in the Caribbean. It is also one of the easiest to get to. Belize City is less than three hours direct from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and Miami!

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Quick Facts

Location: Turneffe Atoll, Offshore from Belize

Species: Bonefish, Perit, Tarpon, and More

Seasonality: Year Round

Rates: $4,890 – $5,590 // 7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing

Contact Us

Reach out to our team in the travel department to learn more about our experiences at Turneffe Flats Lodge.

Phone: (888) 824-5420 or (214) 219-2500
Email: travel@tailwatersflyfishing.com

FISHING

Saltwater anglers enjoy fishing the waters of Turneffe Atoll because of the wide variety of species available to anglers on a year round basis. Turneffe Flats is one of the few places on earth where fisherman can expect to have a good shot at the saltwater “Grand Slam.” Numerous times every season guests come back boasting of landing bonefish, permit, and tarpon all in one day. Turneffe’s unique fishery is a great spot to consider for both beginner flats anglers as well as experienced fly rodders. From wade friendly ocean flats to leeward lagoons or interior flats, the atoll has every style and species of saltwater flats fishing available in the Caribbean. All boats at Turneffe Flats are standard 16’ Dolphin Super Skiffs with poling platforms and reliable motors.

Bonefish, permit and tarpon are the predominantly targeted species, but anglers will invariably have run-ins with barracudas, jacks, snook, snapper, sharks, and more. Wade-friendly bonefish flats are nearly limitless, and shots for permit and tarpon are a possibility every day.

The guides at Turneffe Flats have a reputation as being some of the best in the business. If you have fished often throughout Belize, you will recognize such names as Cabral and Westby – both big names in the Belizean guiding community. They are real deal generational guides – many of which have fished Turneffe for over twenty years.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The lodging at Turneffe Flats is as nice and comfortable as you will find in any dedicated fishing lodge, and consistent updates have heightened comfort and freshened up each of the lodge’s cabanas and villas. Guest rooms accommodating 18 anglers per week are about 450 sq. feet and have ample room for guests to unpack and feel at home. All rooms are centrally air-conditioned and each room includes a large, private bath. Furnishings include two queen-sized beds.

Each of the lodge’s eight double occupancy cabanas has its own verandah overlooking the turquoise water of the western Caribbean. Three villas (Reef Villa, Garden Villa, and Pelican Villa) offer a little more square footage, a common area with kitchenette, satellite TV, and three bedrooms. The Garden Villa also has a small exercise facility on the bottom floor, as well as a meeting area that works well for business or family-oriented gatherings.

The lodge bar is well stocked with liquor, red and white wine, and of course Belikin, the local beer. Three meals are served daily and consist of traditional Belizean flare of seafood and fresh local produce. There is a beautiful swimming pool, outdoor bar and two large upper and lower decks attached to the lodge that are great spots to enjoy the gorgeous view and a cocktail. A gift / fly shop is adjacent to the main dining room and sells souvenirs, some flies and terminal tackle, sunscreen, etc.

TRAVEL

Guests at Turneffe Flats fly into the capital of Belize, Belize City. Belize City (BZE) is serviced by Delta, American, and United Airlines from most major U.S. cities. Once in Belize City, guests are met and escorted to the dock in the city harbor to board a comfortable, forty-eight foot, closed cabin power boat for a ninety-minute, scenic ride to the island. Turneffe Flats Lodge can easily be reached in half a day with a direct three-hour flight from Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, or Miami.

WHEN TO GO / SEASONALITY

Belize’s southerly latitude makes for great winter fishing. While the spring months are the most popular with anglers, the summer months usually have light southeasterly breezes and larger migratory tarpon. Tropical storms can happen anytime June-November, with August-October most likely. Autumn months are normally very consistent and similar to spring conditions.

Turneffe Flats is open year round, and Turneffe Atoll enjoys excellent fishing conditions more or less all season long. On rare occasions during the winter months, cooler temperatures and northerly breezes can be tougher on anglers; but, for the most part, Belize is a very consistent wintertime fishery. May – August are considered prime tarpon months for migratory fish exceeding one hundred pounds.

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES

Turneffe Flats caters to non-anglers with its first class dive package, adventure atoll package, and the “R&R” package. Guests not interested in fishing are well-entertained while spouses and travel partners are off on the flats. Belize consistently ranks among the top Caribbean dive destinations, and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of some of the best diving in Belize. Over 60 sites around the Turneffe Atoll are within easy reach, and Lighthouse Atoll, home of the famous Blue Hole, is only an hour’s boat ride away. The Atoll Adventure Package offers snorkeling, bird watching, and a number of other fun and informative activities. The Rest and Relaxation package is great for those who wish to relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of a private tropical island.

2024 Rates

Fishing Package

January 1 – July 27
Lodging / Fishing Shared Room / Shared Guide Solo Room / Solo Guide
7 Nights / 6 Days $5,590 per angler $7,690 per angler
4 Nights / 3 Days $3,290 per angler $4,690 per angler
3 Nights / 2 Days $2,190 per angler $2,990 per angler
July 27 – December 21
Lodging / Fishing Shared Room / Shared Guide Solo Room / Solo Guide
7 Nights / 6 Days $4,890 per angler $6,990 per angler
4 Nights / 3 Days $3,290 per angler $4,690 per angler
3 Nights / 2 Days $2,190 per angler $2,990 per angler

Diving Package

Lodging / Diving January 1 – July 27 July 27 – December 21
7 Nights / 6 Days $3,690 per person $3,390 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days $2,390 per person $2,390 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days $1,590 per person $1,590 per person

Atoll Adventure / Snorkling Package

Lodging / Snorkeling January 1 – July 27 July 27 – December 21
7 Nights / 6 Days $3,490 per person $3,290 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days $2,190 per person $2,190 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days $1,490 per person $1,490 per person

“R&R” PACKAGE

Lodging January 1 – July 27 July 27 – December 21
7 Nights / 6 Days $3,190 per person $2,990 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days $1,890 per person $1,890 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days $1,390 per person $1,390 per person

Combination / Diving Package

Lodging / Fishing & Diving January 1 – July 27 July 27 – December 21
7 Nights / 6 Days $5,790 per person $5,090 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days $3,590 per person $3,590 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days $2,390 per person $2,390 per person

** All full week trips are Saturday - Saturday packages.  Shorter week trips are booked on a space-available basis, and space is usually limited during peak season.

What's Included

  • Accommodations at Turneffe Flats Lodge
  • Ground from Belize City Airport to boat dock
  • Boat transfer to Turneffe Atoll
  • Meals
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Use of on-site amenities including pool, internet, kayaks, and gym

What's Not Included

  • Taxes
  • Airfare to Belize City
  • Beer and Liquor
  • Gratuities
  • Equipment rentals
  • $40 Blue Hole Entrance Fee (Diving Packages)
  • Park Entrance Fees and Fishing License
  • Any required Accommodation in Belize City in the event of delay
  • Additional Water Transfer Charges (Non-Saturdays and Wednesdays)
  • Any additional tours/sightseeing days
  • $35 (US) or $70 (BZ) Belize Departure Tax

Terms & Conditions

Tailwaters Travel must adhere to the cancellation policies of the guides, outfitters and lodges which it represents. Turneffe Flats Lodge’s policy follows: A refundable 25% deposit is required to secure all reservations. Final balance is due 60 days prior to departure. All fees are refundable up to sixty (60) days prior to departure minus a $100 cancellation fee per rod. Within sixty days of departure, all funds are non-refundable unless a replacement client is found. 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. Refunds or credits are not given for fishing time lost due to inclement weather. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

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