Blue Horizon Thatch Caye

Accommodations

Bungalows, Villas & Cabanas // Capacity - 10 Anglers, 30 Non Anglers

Season

Year-Round

Species

Permit With Possibilities For Bonefish, Tarpon, Barracuda & More

Ideal for

Families & Couples

Conservation

YDCCF Matching Funds

Private Island Experience With Flats Fishing Fishing Opportunities

A private island experience offering a relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff combined with an elite team of guides. Thatch Caye is located in southern Belize off the coast of Dangriga in the heart of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. Catering to anglers and non-anglers alike, Thatch Caye and the Blue Horizon guide team provide world-class flats fishing right from your door in addition to a wide variety of non-angling activities offered daily. For anglers, Thatch Caye offers a great opportunity to target permit throughout the endless flats of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. The island’s ideal location offers direct access to a large number of our black sickle-tailed friends in addition to some opportunities for bonefish and tarpon however, the primary focus of the guides and fishery is permit. Thatch Caye offers comfortable island accommodations, great service, a laid-back attitude, and the opportunity to fish with a senior guide staff created by Lincoln Westby.

Lodging Details
Thatch Caye offers three different types of accommodations with over the water bungalows, an over the water villa, and island cabanas. All accommodations are comfortable, well-appointed, and provide great views while welcoming the ocean breeze. Here at Yellow Dog, our personal favorite are the over the water bungalows. There is something about falling asleep and waking up to the sound of water and enjoying the 180-degree views provided by these accommodations. It is not uncommon to look out and see a school of bonefish or even a tailing permit on the Indy Beach flat. All accommodations are fully air-conditioned with a private patio or roof deck, as well as hammocks for relaxing with a cold Belikin or catching up after a long day on the water.

Food and Beverages
All meals are included in your package and prepared by great local chefs during your stay at Thatch Caye. Thatch Caye uses the freshest possible ingredients and strives to provide an authentic Belizean culinary experience. From freshly cooked fish to wonderfully done pork, you will enjoy every meal prepared by the wonderful kitchen staff. If you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, do not worry, Thatch Caye is 100% committed to providing alternatives for those with allergies or other food preferences.

Breakfast is served in the Coco Lounge from 7:00 – 8:30 AM each morning. If you are heading out on the water they are happy to pack a breakfast to go. This allows you to take full advantage of fishing light and tides.

Lunch is served in the Grove from 12:30 – 1:30 PM each day. If you are on the water you have the option of coming in for lunch or having lunch packed so that you may stay out on the water throughout the entire day.

Dinner is served in the Grove family-style (weather permitting) each evening starting at 7:00 PM. The Grove is a wonderful venue to enjoy the ocean breeze, and family-style meals under the sun and stars.

Thatch Caye has two bars on the island, the Coco Lounge which is located in the main lodge and open until 10:00 PM daily and the main Starfish bar which is located over the water and is open from 1:00 PM until close (generally 10 PM). Cocktail hour takes place each evening at the Starfish Bar starting at 6:00 PM.

Typical Length of Stay
Since there are daily flights between Belize City and Dangriga, packages of any length can be arranged. Trips can start and end on any day of the week. We recommend a minimum stay of three (3) nights and two (2) full days when traveling to Thatch Caye.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
There are a variety of non-angling opportunities offered at Thatch Caye. The non-angling activities include but aren’t limited to scuba diving, snorkeling, and more. Thatch Caye caters just as well to the non-angler as it does to anglers. It is a great choice for families or groups with a variety of interests.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available free of charge for Lodge guests. Please bring your own laptop or mobile device to access the internet. Depending on your service plan, some cell phones will also work on the island.

How To Get There
International flights to Belize City’s Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) go through Miami, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Newark, Chicago, and Charlotte. The major airlines that are currently servicing and will be flying to Belize in the immediate future are American Airlines, United, and Delta.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Thatch Caye runs daily transfers from the island back to the Dangriga airport at 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM. For arrivals, Thatch Caye runs transfers to the island at 2 PM and 5:30 PM. With that in mind, it is necessary to arrive in Belize no later than 3:30 PM. For departures, we recommend booking flights that depart Belize City at or after 11 AM so that you have time to take the first transfer off the island and make it back to Belize City. Your round-trip flights from Belize International Airport to Dangriga are NOT included in your trip package, but Yellow Dog will be happy to arrange these for you.

Documents Required
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six (6) months of trip dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in the back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way. Citizens of the U.S., the British Commonwealth, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the European Community are NOT required to have Visas.

Minors Traveling To Belize Without Both Parents
If you are planning on traveling with minors, remember that all children 18 years of age or younger entering Belize accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian must have a NOTARIZED letter of consent from the other parent stating the child/children have his/her permission to enter the country. Single parents need a notarized documentation of divorce decree or death certificate of spouse. Minors unaccompanied by either parent require a NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents. Please visit the Embassy of the United States website for Belize to obtain more information.

Travel Arrangements
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General Information
For those who want to focus specifically on permit on the fly, the waters of Southern Belize are arguably the finest. While other species are found throughout the area, it should be understood that the fishing around Thatch Caye and the South Water Caye Marine Reserve is known for permit. Most anglers who want to travel to this fishery should be focused on the great opportunities to target tailing permit. Thatch Caye has partnered with the guides from Blue Horizon, headed up by the famous Lincoln Westby. Mention this name in any circle of saltwater anglers and most will know him for his worldwide reputation as one of the all-time best permit guides. He has trained and built a guide staff with intense focus and determination when it comes to guiding. However, the team of guides at Blue Horizon is also great for new saltwater anglers with a willingness to teach and educate throughout each day on the water. There are opportunities to target bonefish, tarpon, and a wide variety of alternate species as well. If you are interested in permit fishing but want the possibility to fill time throughout the day with other species, let the guides from Blue Horizon know your expectations and they will make sure to do their best each and every day to provide as much diversity as possible. This destination is great for both permit-focused anglers as well as anglers looking for a unique island experience based in the heart of a large and very healthy fishery with diversity.

Boats and Equipment
Thatch Caye utilizes the guide staff from the famed Blue Horizon who operate out of 23-foot traditional pangas. These boats are ideal for poling the numerous flats within the fishery as well as running over open water. They offer plenty of space as well as a great vantage point for spotting fish while poling the flats of southern Belize. There is rental equipment available at Thatch Caye, however, we recommend all anglers bring their own equipment, flies, and terminal tackle. Thatch Caye does have a small fly/rental shop but it is always best to come completely prepared.

Package Rates
Remember, Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.

Due to the detailed nature of Thatch Caye and numerous accommodation options as well as the many activities and add-ons available, all package rates will be customized per guest. Please call Yellow Dog for details and full pricing.

What’s Included:

The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package (various room types available)
All guided fishing as specified
Round Trip Sea and land transfer from Dangriga Airstrip to Thatch Caye
9% hotel tax, 10% service charge on room and package, and 12.5% GST
Three meals per day (packed lunch on guided fishing days) and an afternoon hors d’oeuvres
Use of all on-site amenities and non-motorized watercraft
Local Belizean beverages (beer, rum drinks, and sodas), welcome drink, coffee, tea, purified water, and juices

What’s Not Included:

International flights to and from Belize City
Round-trip Tropic Air between Belize City and Dangriga
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Spa services
Additional non-angling tours
Belize Fishing License

Thatch Caye (Hopkins Village, Belize)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. Trips cancelled or shortened as a result of inclement weather and/or acts of nature including hurricanes or due to airline delays, strikes or political unrest are not refundable. Any unused portion of these packages by guest’s choice are not refundable. Once again, Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

– For cancellations received outside of 90 days from arrival date / start of trip, 100% of deposit may be transferred to another date/angler or refunded minus a 5% cancellation fee charged by the lodge and a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing.

– For cancellations received between 45 and 90 days from arrival date / start of trip, 50% of package may be transferred to another date/angler or refunded minus a 5% cancellation fee charged by the lodge and a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing.

– Inside of 45 days from start of trip, deposits and/or final payments are non-refundable and no credits will be issued.

Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers. If you would like to pay in a different way or have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (888) 777-5060 or (406) 585-8667. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Standard Forms For Payment

ACH online payments (for US banking institutions only).
Traditional checks (sent via mail)
Electronic wire payments (client is responsible for any wiring fees)

*Please contact us if you prefer or require a different payment option. Convenience fees may apply for other payment methods.

**Please be aware that the ACH platform is only available for US financial institutions and bank accounts. International payments can be made via wire or with a credit card.

“I am a very experienced trout fisherman but never fished saltwater. I came to Belize intending to catch bonefish. Charlie and I went out on day one for a test drive. Cast to one Permit and decided to fish exclusively for Permit. Fished five days, three with Charlie and two with Marlon. Cast to 20 Permit, missed 18, hooked two, but failed to land them. Score: Permit 20 / Knievel 0. Loved every minute. Both guides were great! Hard-working, NEVER GAVE UP, and very knowledgeable about which flats to fish depending on the tides and water depth – extremely satisfied with their efforts, abilities, and encouragement.” – Kelly K.
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“So great! We learned so much and saw so many permit! It was incredible.” – Chris R.
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“Thatch Caye is the perfect honeymoon destination. The resort and island are beautiful and the service was phenomenal and personalized where it felt like you were the only guest on the island. We loved socializing with other couples during happy hour at the Starfish bar and during dinners. The guides were knowledgeable and we had shots at permit each day. Next time I will focus more on the fishing!” – Will T.