This Private Island In Belize Is Not Your Ordinary Fishing Lodge
By no definition does Manta Island Resort fit the bill of a “traditional” fishing lodge—mostly because it offers much more than your traditional angler-centric bolthole. Perched on the remote Glover’s Reef Atoll, Manta Island Resort offers an exclusive sanctuary within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, resting a mere 36 miles off the southern coast of Belize. The resort’s eleven beachfront bungalows and three two-bedroom villas provide unparalleled seclusion and easy access to extraordinary marine life and activities. As one of four resorts owned and operated by a local Belizean family, Manta is but one example of its commitment to giving back to the community through various sponsorships, programs, and employment opportunities.
Joining us as a Platinum Sponsor of the 15th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic fishing tournament this October 17-19, 2024 once again, we are proud to welcome the renowned Manta Island Resort’s support!
Far-Flung Luxury That’s Just Within Reach
Troll, deep drop, bait, cast, or even spear the fish of the lifetime in Glover’s Reef Atoll, while Manta Island Resort has the ‘experience of a lifetime’ part covered—every time.
Not simply hype, that’s based on several elements. For one thing, there just seems to be so many fish, regardless if you prefer pelagic fishing or fly fishing. One contributing factor has to be Glover’s Reef Atoll’s early conservation efforts, declaring itself a national protected area in 1993 ahead of becoming a special reserve in 2002 as a “high-priority” area and sanctuary for Nassau Grouper and other endangered marine life. Manta Island Resort—an entirely private island—sits smack on the edge, where protecting biodiversity has really paid off.
As a result, anglers can sight-cast lures, flies, and live baits just a short run off Manta’s pearl-hued beaches. Your catch of the day is applauded (and welcomed) at the onsite Black Coral Restaurant, where the food and ambiance are worth every hand-cramping crank of the reel. This is true “sea to table” fare, prepared in the simple, exceedingly delicious style of cuisine that is so very Belizean. The cuisine, crafted by local cooks, is fresh and hearty, and conversation flows freely amongst the guests over appetizers and beers every evening, as fishing stories are traded in that grand tradition of all fishing lodges. But like we said, this is no fishing lodge.
That’s because it’s the culmination of an ideal location, unequaled bounty, and eco-luxury, praised by skilled anglers and awards alike—including a nomination in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. Swims in the sea, intoxicating Punta music by local drummers, and sipping cold beers as you make plans for the next day’s fishing? We are so honored to have the support of Manta Island Resort as a Platinum Sponsor in 2024!
Win An All-Inclusive 3-night Stay at Manta Island Resort!
If at any point during reading you pictured yourself at the dreamy Manta Island Resort, here’s your chance. Enter our 15th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic raffle for the ultimate grand prize to stop dreaming and start living it instead! For $100 BZD per ticket, win an all-expenses paid 3-night getaway to the Caribbean’s most exclusive private island—an angler’s dream, found at the edge of Glover’s Reef Atoll and the cusp of luxury.
Grand Prize includes:
✨ 3-night All Inclusive Package at Manta Island Resort for 2 persons
✨ Standard Oceanfront Cabana
✨ Boat transfers to & from Jetty Marina in Dangriga
✨ All meals and unlimited local drinks
✨ Non-motorized watersports
Drawing will be held at the Prize Giving ceremony on October 19, 2024, at Old Belize. To purchase, contact us via email at bzegfa@gmail.com, or by visiting our booth on tournament weekend at Old Belize! Tickets may also be purchased directly from any BGFA Board Member. Total prize package is valued at $6,600 BZD.
The Belize Game Fish Association is proud to welcome Manta Island Resort as a Platinum Sponsor for the 13th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic! Learn more below.
