According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries division, catch and release has become a favorite method of anglers who love the challenge of catching fish but don’t always want to grab a trophy photo or snag that night’s dinner. If you’re one of them and you’re interested in finding out how pleasurable this form of fishing can be, say yes to this great conservation niche at a destination that’s exactly what you seek: a fishing heaven called Belize.
If you choose Belize for your next escape, you’ll get plenty of chances to use all of your fishing skills at sites considered to be prime spots along the Belize shoreline, around the Belize Barrier Reef, and other picture-worthy spots.
As a reward for undertaking responsible fishing practices, enjoy relaxing downtime designed for folks who love balance, seek peace, and crave a carefree break: The adults-only paradise known as Coco Plum Island Resort, a tiny private island off Belize’s coastline.
Everything you dream about and more
Having an opportunity to master the art of catch and release fishing can also deliver a recreational relaxation break. Check into one of the few cabanas strategically built on the resort’s periphery, experience blissful privacy, and if the urge strikes, be spontaneous and avail yourself of onsite activities like kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, or pilot the resort’s Hobie Cat.
If these activities seem over-the-top because pursuing relaxation is another goal of your getaway, make a beeline for Coco Plum’s Serenity Spa and yoga deck, where guests feel impelled to write reviews like, “best massage I have ever received. We will 100% be going back!” without being prompted!
How will you structure your fishing getaway?
If catch and release techniques aren’t the only reason you want to vacation, consider other options guaranteed to keep you entertained from dawn to dusk. Browse the resort’s fishing tour menu, an impressive opportunity to catch a wide range of fish species in waters around the island. If tours aren’t your thing, fly fish around the island and off the resort’s docks. If you take this opportunity to solo, remember to pack your own gear and flies so you’re ready for your adventure.
How soon can you make this catch and relax trip-of-a-lifetime morph from a dream to reality? In just a matter of weeks. The island’s extensive makeover is concluding and even return guests can’t wait to see the newly renovated resort, a project that’s currently moving at such an exciting pace, bookings are flooding in for early November, and those cabanas are filling fast.
Would you like to be to one of the first guests to experience “the new and improved Coco Plum Island Resort”? Book now: The fish are biting, and accommodations are being grabbed up at a speed that’s only matched by the pace with which the resort’s renovation is proceeding!

