Fishing Guides

Clinton "KP" Wade

KP stands for KING PERMIT, and a permit is the fish that every fly fisherman wishes to catch. KP is in his early 30s, full of energy and very keen. He loves fishing and is very excited about the guests actually landing the fish once he puts them on them. He is ideal for a fly fisherman who has never fished in saltwater before.  Very knowledgeable from north to south in the atoll, and knows many secret spots.

Joe "Joey" Faber

Joe has been with the lodge for more than 20 years. He knows the area like the back of his hand. Joe has a very strong Caribbean “creole” accent it’s always fun to listen to him speak. Sit back, relax and let Joe take you on an adventure.

Eddie "G" Gabourel

Eddie is a guide who actually lives on the west side of the atoll. He knows all about the area and the history too. He has been with the lodge for more than 10 years. He is an experienced fisherman and loves what he does. Eddie is very eloquent and would be a very good teacher. Let him amaze you.

Dennis "Disho" Young

Dennis is an enthusiastic early 30’s guide. He has been guiding for over fifteen years around Turneffe Atoll and the Belize River. Dennis has been working for the resort since 2007; he comes from a line of very experienced fishermen. His great, great grandfather was one of the first to own a fishing camp on the Turneffe Atoll. His father, uncles and cousins were or are still active guides and fished over most of the Belizean waters. His father was a former guide at Turneffe Island Lodge before it turned into a resort. Dennis grew up on his dad’s fishing camp about five minute’s boat ride from the resort. “Disho” as most people call him on the Island and Belize City loves fishing, according to him, he was born to fish. He also loves teaching people the art of fishing. Whether you are a beginner or a full ground fisherman, he will always tech you some new technique in spotting and making the catch.  

William "Taku" Johnson

Fabian Johnson

Fabian has been with the lodge for 10 years and is extremely knowledgeable. He makes the very effective “pizza fly” that has helped Cody Kittleman attain his Grand Slam World Records. He’s definitely a man of few words, but has the eyes of a hawk and there are few spots on the Atoll he doesn’t know about.  Let him help you catch your grand slam.