What’s so Special About Permit Fishing in Belize? The elusive permit is considered by fly fishers as the toughest of the inshore saltwater quarry. Wary and suspicious — and in possession of some otherworldly trait that allows it to appear and disappear, seemingly at will — the permit is the fish of a lifetime for most saltwater fly anglers.  As tough as they can be to convince into eating a fly, they can be caught. There are opportunities around the world  to catch permit ranging from just a few pounds to as much as 30 pounds or more. In tropical locales across the Caribbean, permit are plentiful and “shots” at these fish can be had regularly. And one of the best places to get shots at permit is on the sun-drenched flats of Belize. Here is what you should know about permit fishing in Belize. Belize is a permit factory Situated south of Mexico and east of Guatemala in northern Central America, Belize is a welcoming, English-speaking country with a rich history in inshore and flats fly fishing. There are a number of lodges along the country’s Caribbean coast, and many of them work to dial in their local permit fishery. … Continue reading Permit Fishing in Belize: Everything You Need to Know