If you admire the luck of fellow fly-fishing addicts but you aren’t quite sure how to become skilled enough to compete with these anglers, perhaps you just need more practice. Where to get your fill? Belize. It’s the quintessential destination for aquatic sports enthusiasts because fly fishing opportunities are everywhere you turn. There’s an island off the Belize mainland that loves giving fly fishing fans the ultimate thrills. This haven, named for the graceful, magnificent creatures that inhabit Caribbean waters, is Manta Island Resort and you can be certain that fly fishing is always on the activity menu.
Why Manta will become your new guilty pleasure
Does taking a fly-fishing getaway mean you won’t be treated to a luxurious stay? Far from it. This resort is situated on Glover’s Reef, one of only four atolls in the region. Once home to marauding British pirates, Manta is now a destination offering elegant tropical surroundings, generous all inclusive packages, and enticing add-ons that allow visitors to customize their stays to match their interests.
Since you’ve got fly fishing on the brain, an all inclusive package frees you up to focus on your objective, and as a guest, you’ll be offered several ways to pursue your dream:
- Fly fish from the resort’s boat or from the water, where depths from one to three feet allow you to operate from shore or from the resort’s dock.
- Catch bonefish in the channel located in front of the cabanas, the flats adjacent to the resort’s spa, or try your luck on the flats near the north side of the island.
- Snag tarpon in season off the resort’s marine dock or from the dock nearest to the island’s cabanas.
- Travel short distances to pursue bonefish and permits at Middle Caye where flats near the shoreline are ideal for snaring fish that could wind up on your dinner plate after Manta chefs clean and prepare your catch.
Worried that you’re too new at this sport to justify this trip?
Don’t be. Manta Island Resort’s onsite expert, Norman Riviera, is a pro when it comes to all things aquatic. He has more than an affinity for marine activities; it’s his passion. His expertise includes fishing and open-water diving, and he’s skippered vessels of all sizes. Manta management and staff consider themselves fortunate to have lured him away from its adults-only sister resort, Coco Plum Island, in April of 2021.
This partnership has proven a boon for every guest coming to Manta with dreams of having an epic fly-fishing experience. Come by yourself. Bring your favorite fishing buddies. The second option is ideal, so you have friends around to snap your photo when your catch is too big to allow you to take a selfie! On the other hand, Norman is always glad to capture your moment in the sun.
Call or email our Reservations office today!
(800) 408-8224
info@MantaIslandResort.com
www.MantaIslandResort.com