Placencia Belize Grand Slam Fishing: Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish

Chase three trophy species in one day on the flats and deeper water off Placencia.

A private fishing charter from Placencia, Belize, targets permit, tarpon, and bonefish, the Grand Slam, over eight hours with a licensed guide, all tackle and lures, and a midday Belizean meal. Pickup from your accommodation is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. The boat may pass dolphins, manatees, or sharks on the way out.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from wherever you're staying in Placencia. The guide takes the boat a couple of miles out, and on the way you might spot dolphins, manatees, or sharks moving through the water. Once you reach the fishing grounds, the work begins: permit, tarpon, bonefish, and snook are the targets, and the guide's job is to put you in position to hook them. The guide handles the boat and reads the water. You cast and fight the fish. A licensed, trained guide can walk an amateur through the technique in minutes. The Grand Slam is the goal, but any of these species on the line counts as a win.

Around midday, you break for about an hour. The boat idles in the calm, and lunch arrives: a Belizean-style meal prepared on board. If you'd rather eat on solid ground, the guide can stop at an island instead. After lunch, you're back to fishing until the afternoon winds down and the guide heads back to shore, dropping you at your starting point.

All fishing gear, lures, and tackle come with the booking. The eight-hour charter means you have real time on the water, not a rushed half-day, and the private format means the guide's attention stays on your rod and your technique the whole time. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so language isn't a barrier.

What’s included

• Private boat charter with a licensed, trained guide.
• all fishing gear, lures, and tackle.
• a Belizean lunch served midday.
• pickup from your Placencia accommodation.
• guide fluent in English or Spanish.
• eight hours on the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DK Fishing Adventures and Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel or lodging means you don't need a car or a way to reach the dock. The guide collects you and handles the entire day. This works for anyone staying in Placencia without their own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What fish are we actually targeting on this charter?

Permit, tarpon, bonefish, and snook are the primary targets. The Grand Slam is landing permit, tarpon, and bonefish in a single day: a difficult achievement that's the signature goal of this charter.

Does the guide do all the fishing, or do I cast and fight the fish myself?

You cast and fight the fish. The guide operates the boat, positions you over the fish, and coaches your technique, but the rod and the battle are yours. Guides can bring an amateur up to speed quickly.

What happens if we don't catch a Grand Slam?

Landing any of the targeted species (permit, tarpon, bonefish, or snook) is a success. The Grand Slam is the aim, but the charter is built around the fishing itself, not a guarantee of a specific catch.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary preferences?

A Belizean-style meal is included and served around midday on the boat. Mention any dietary needs when you book so the guide can prepare accordingly.

What wildlife might we see on the way to the fishing grounds?

Dolphins, manatees, and sharks move through the waters off Placencia. Spotting them is not guaranteed, but the boat passes through their habitat on the way out to the flats.

Do I need to bring my own fishing license or experience?

No license or prior experience is required. All tackle, lures, and gear are provided, and the guide is trained to work with anglers at any skill level.