Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge in Punta Gorda, Belize, has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner!
Conservation and sustainable stewardship of the flats are in the lodge’s DNA. For more than fifteen years, brothers Scully, Oliver, Eworth and Dennis Garbutt have guided anglers across waters from Punta Gorda to the Sapodilla Cayes and north to Placencia. Dennis and Eworth Garbutt are founding members of Belize’s first national guides association, the Belize Flats Fishery Association (BFFA), advocating for the conservation of Belize’s natural resources.
Located where Joe Taylor Creek meets the Caribbean Sea, Garbutt’s Lodge offers an ideal home base for fishing fly or conventional tackle in one of the world’s most remarkable fisheries, especially renowned for permit. From the comfortable accommodations of the Lodge, hop into a Garbutt’s skiff for a world-class day on the flats. After a day chasing permit or exploring remote sections of the barrier reef, guests return to the Grand Slam Bar and fresh Belizean home-cooked meals served in the main lodge.
Beyond fishing, guests can enjoy biking, canoeing, bird watching, reef trips, and jungle tours or explore the region’s rich history with visits to nearby Mayan ruins. Travelers looking to immerse themselves in the local culture can visit traditional villages, take river trips on the Rio Grande or Moho Rivers, or browse the lively open-air market in Punta Gorda. Another excursion not to miss in Southern Belize are Mayan chocolate tours, to see how chocolate is farmed and produced. Known locally as PG, Punta Gorda is the largest town in the Toledo District and is home to a diverse mix of Garifuna, East Indian, Kriol, and Maya communities, creating a welcoming and culturally rich atmosphere.
With its exceptional access to some of the most productive permit flats on the planet, Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge stands out as one of Belize’s premier angling destinations. To learn more or to book your next Belize fishing adventure, visit garbuttsfishing.com.
Photos: Arian Stevens.