Technical saltwater flats
Permit Fishing Trips & Fly Fishing Lodges
Permit fishing trips in BlackBone’s collection include Belize, the Bahamas, Mexico, Florida and Puerto Rico.
- Habitat
- Technical saltwater flats
- Destinations
- Bahamas · Belize · Florida · Mexico · Puerto Rico
- Trips
- 8 lodges & guides ↓
Compare the flats, lodge settings and guided day trips, then plan around your experience and whether permit are your main target or part of a multi-species itinerary.
The fishing experience
About Permit
- Average Size
- 10–25 lbs
- Highlight
- Ultimate flats challenge
- Season
- Year-round (location dependent)
- Techniques
- Fly fishing & light tackle
The holy grail of flats fishing
Permit are widely considered the holy grail in all of flats fishing. Known for their cautious behavior and selective feeding habits, they demand precise presentations and patience from anglers. Found across tropical flats throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, the pursuit of permit has become an obsession for many serious anglers.
Match the fish to the fishery
Permit fishing lodges & guides
Punta Gorda, Belize
Copal Tree Lodge
Saltwater fly fishing, couples travel, multi-species trips, adventure travel
From $4,000 USD
Published lodge starting price; custom quote required
Grand Bahama, Bahamas
H2O Bonefishing
Waterfront lodging · Guided flats
From $1,868 USD
per person · + tax
Great Inagua, Bahamas
Inagua Outback Lodge
Guided & DIY flats fly fishing
From $2,000 USD
per person · 2026 DIY package
Boquerón, Puerto Rico
No Name Fly Lodge
Coastal lodge · Technical saltwater flats
From $4,500 USD
per person · + tax
Scorpion Atoll (Arrecife Alacranes), Gulf of Mexico
Silver Tide Fishing | Mothership
Remote fly fishing, small-group expeditions, serious saltwater anglers
From $9,500 USD
per person · + tax
Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas
Soul Fly Lodge
Bahamian lodge · Skiff & wade fishing
From $4,405 USD
per person · + 10% VAT tax
Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahamas
Swains Cay Lodge
Beachfront lodge · Andros flats
From $4,070 USD
per person
Where to fish for permit
Planning sources
- Copal Tree Lodge: fishing information (opens in a new tab)
- No Name Fly Lodge: fishery information (opens in a new tab)
Confirm current trip details with BlackBone before booking.
Before you go
Permit fishing trip FAQs
Which destinations have permit fishing trips in this collection?
Compare permit fishing programs in Belize, the Bahamas, Mexico, Florida and Puerto Rico. Options include lodge stays and guided day trips. Discuss whether permit are your main target or one part of a multi-species itinerary.
Permit fishing guides & stories
destination guides /
Swains Cay Lodge: Andros Bonefishing in the Bahamas
Swains Cay Lodge is on Mangrove Cay, Andros, with access to the Middle and South Bights for bonefishing. This lodge profile covers the fishery, local guides, hospitality and travel planning.
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trip planning /
Fishing Trip Calendar: When to Plan Flats, Offshore & River Trips
Fishing-trip timing depends on the species, destination and local conditions. This calendar groups flats, offshore and South American river trips by season as a starting point; confirm the specific fishery and dates with your operator.
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destination guides /
Scorpion Atoll Fly Fishing: Silver Tide at Alacranes Reef
Silver Tide runs fly fishing trips to Scorpion Atoll, also known as Alacranes Reef, in Mexico. This profile introduces the people behind the operation and explains the flats fishery and trip approach.
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