For information or to arrange
your trip:
Call toll free 1-(888) 512-8812 or (623) 298-2783 or
FAX (623) 298-5008
Email us at:
vacation@tflats.com
U.S. Office P.O. 10670
Bozeman, MT 59719
As the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean, the Turneffe Atoll is one of the most productive and sensitive marine ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere. Through 1% for THE PLANET, Turneffe Flats commits 1% of revenues to organizations promoting conservation and sustainability of habitats such as Turneffe.
Our Guides
We understand that a top notch guide is essential to a good fishing trip. At Turneffe Flats, you will be guided by experienced, knowledgeable, English-speaking guides. With an average of more than 20 years guiding on the flats, our guides are some of the most experienced and dedicated flats guides in the Caribbean.
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Winston "Pops" Cabral
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Pops has been with Turneffe Flats for nearly 19 years, and he guided elsewhere in Belize before joining us. Pops began working with his family as a commercial fisherman in the Turneffe Islands at age 14, and remembers spending holidays on a small caye at the south tip of Turneffe which disappeared during the devastating hurricane of 1961, Hurricane Hattie. Pops is passionate about his bonefishing and has helped develop a number of well-known bonefish flies including the 'Pops Bonefish Bitters'. Guiding is special for Pops and he takes his fishing seriously. He enjoys the variety of fishing at Turneffe including permit fishing and tarpon fishing. An accomplished fly caster, Pops was born and raised in Belize City . His wife and 4 children reside in Belize City . |
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Carlton comes from a very well-known fly fishing family in Belize and he has guided at Turneffe Flats for over a decade. Carlton is an accomplished fly caster and one of the best boat Captains in Belize - thus his nickname, 'Capt'. He has been a harbor Captain, a charter Captain and a live-aboard dive boat Captain. Carlton 's likes the 'hunting' involved in tarpon and permit fishing. His wife and daughter live in Belize City. |
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Mark grew up in Cotton Tree village, a farming and ranching community about 30 miles from Belize City . He started working at Turneffe Flats as a laborer, but as Eddie Hyde's son, guiding was in his blood. He began guiding regularly a number of years ago and enjoys fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon. As one of the better soccer players in Belize , Mark was invited to play with the National team. A natural athlete, he has become one of our better fly-casters and casting instructors. Mark's wife and three daughters live in Cotton Tree. |
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Dubs comes from a family of fisherman. Dubs' first job as a fishing guide was 15 years ago when a fishing lodge manager came to Dubs' father, a commercial fisherman, looking for a fill in guide. The older Mr. Young was too busy to help out but offered his 16 year old son for the day. Dubs did so well that the fishing lodge asked him to come back the next day. He has been working as a guide on the Turneffe Atoll ever since and wants his son to follow in his footsteps. Dubs loves hunting for feeding permit and his easy going, friendly personality, make him a pleasure to spend the day with. Dubs lives in Belize City with his wife and six children. |
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Dion was born and raised in Belize City into a fisherman family which includes his brother and fellow guide, Dubs. Having been a fly fishing guide for the past five years, Dion knows the flats around Turneffe very well and his favorite part about fishing is being with the guests. Dion loves to fish for tarpon and says he is always impressed by their strength and size. Besides fishing, Dion loves to play basketball and spend time with his wife and two beautiful daughters in Roaring Creek Village.
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