Twelve miles off the coast of Dangriga sits the idyllic island known as Southwater Caye. This beautiful island is one of the most visually stunning locations in all the Caribbean. The island is small, at just under 12 acres in size, and guests can walk from one end to the other in about 5 minutes. Drenched in palm trees and located right on the Barrier Reef, the island life on Southwater Caye is both unhurried and relaxing. This is what the Florida Keys used to be like 50 years ago, and the two properties that we book our guests into on Southwater Caye, IZE and the Blue Marlin, very much reflect this laid back atmosphere.

For those who want to challenge themselves by chasing permit, this is an excellent place from which to base for a week. There are several good permit grounds to the north of Southwater Caye as well as in the Blue Ground Range of cayes, which is located directly to the west of Southwater. To the south, the countless saltwater permit flats are the finest in the world. These pristine flats hold incredible numbers of permit, and can be counted on for numerous quality shots while wading. We even have a couple of secret lagoons back on the mainland which hold good numbers of this enigmatic fish. Tarpon fans will delight in the year round resident schools of fish that live within a half hour of the lodges. In the spring, both the Tobacco Caye and Southwater Caye channels become active feeding zones for the migratory tarpon that run the reef.



In the spring, both the Tobacco Caye and Southwater Caye channels become active feeding zones for the migratory tarpon that run the reef. Fifty minutes due east of Southwater Caye, is the Glovers Reef Atoll. This incredible fishery has just about everything that a fly rodder could hope for.

The natural beauty of this island is wonderful, but we bring our guests here for the fishing. Because the island is located right on the Barrier Reef, there are a vast array of excellent fishing opportunities for fly rodders of all skill levels. The bonefish that live around the island are plentiful and the flat at the back of the island provides great wading opportunities. It's also a great place to get the kinks out of your casting stroke after a couple of months of inactivity.

These pristine flats hold incredible numbers of permit, and can be counted on for numerous quality shots while wading. We even have a couple of secret lagoons back on the mainland which hold good numbers of this enigmatic fish. Tarpon fans will delight in the year round resident schools of fish that live within a half hour of the lodges.


Large schools of bonefish, tackle busting jacks, huge barracuda, and an untapped blue water fishery.Glovers Reef is a fabulous day trip and we highly recommend bringing some snorkeling equipment when you head there for the day.