San Pedro Fishing Excursion: Barrier Reef or Deep Sea

Fish the Barrier Reef or venture offshore. You choose the water and the catch.

A half-day fishing activity in San Pedro, Belize, where you pick between reef fishing inside the Barrier Reef or deep-sea trolling and deep-drop options, with a local guide, all tackle, and beverages included. The trip runs three hours and suits families, friends and beginners. You travel by boat to productive spots chosen by your crew and fish from the boat itself.

The experience

San Pedro's fishing splits into two worlds. Inside the Barrier Reef, you work several prime reef spots where the water stays calm and the catch runs to reef fish: grouper, snapper, and smaller species that bite reliably. Offshore, the boat heads into deeper water for trolling with rods or deep-drop fishing, where larger pelagic species like wahoo and kingfish run. Your local guide picks the spots based on conditions and what's biting that day, so the plan stays flexible.

The boat carries you and your group for three hours total. Fishing equipment is on board (rods, tackle, everything you need), so you arrive and fish without gear to haul. Bottled water and soda stay cold on deck. The crew handles the boat work. Your job is to cast, reel, and feel the tug. Families bring kids from age one (infants sit with an adult), and beginners catch fish here regularly because the guides know the water and the spots work.

Pickup is included, and the crew speaks English. The half-day timing means you're back with time left in your afternoon, and the turquoise water and sea breeze are the backdrop while you're focused on the line.

What’s included

• All fishing equipment and tackle.
• bottled water and soda.
• a local English-speaking guide.
• hotel or dock pickup in San Pedro.

Options for this experience

3 options

Half-day fishing on the barrier reefGuide in English · 08:00

Three-hour deep sea trolling for fishGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included

Three-hour deep sea fishing with deep dropGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wicked Adventures of Belize

Is this one for you?Choose Barrier Reef fishing if you want calm water and a reliable catch of reef fish with less boat motion. Pick deep-sea trolling or deep-drop if you're after larger pelagic species and don't mind rougher water farther out. The three-hour window suits a half-day slot in your San Pedro schedule without eating your whole afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between fishing inside the Barrier Reef and going offshore?

Barrier Reef fishing keeps you in calm, shallow water hitting several reef spots where grouper and snapper bite. Offshore trolling and deep-drop fishing head into deeper water for larger pelagic species like wahoo and kingfish. Your guide helps you choose based on what you want to catch and how much boat time you prefer.

Do I need to know how to fish to book this trip?

No. The trip is built for beginners and families. Your local guide handles the boat and knows where the fish are. You cast and reel, and the crew helps you land what bites.

What's included in the half-day price?

All fishing equipment, bottled water, soda, and the local guide are included. Pickup is part of the booking. Meals and alcoholic drinks are not.

How long does the fishing trip actually take on the water?

Three hours total. That covers the boat ride to the fishing spots, the fishing itself, and the return to San Pedro.