The Dock at the Landings

The dock at The Landings has been a focal point of so many of our trips to San Pedro. The dock, why? 

Well, everyday, it all starts from the dock. We have spent a lot of time on or near the dock over the years. It was a place where we got the kinks out of our fly lines, practiced casting and caught lots of bonefish. The dock is where our guided days start with Omar and Hilian coming to get us. The dock is where there is a lot of anticipation and hope at the start of the day. Our pickup at the dock starts as early as 5:30 a.m. and as late as 7:00 a.m. The 5:30 am start includes motoring at dawn to our first stop. Our guided days end around 3:00 p.m. At the end of a guide day, the dock is the first place where we share our day with others. Sometimes all you want is a cold Belekin or two. Luckily we are all open to talk about our days on the water and, of course, that starts right at the dock.

Our first full day in San Pedro this year, we fished lots around the dock. Karen and I met my buddy Hilian at the dock at 6:00 a.m. so we could say hello and have an early morning visit. The first words that came out of Hilian's mouth after Karen and I waved to our dear friend was, "Do you see the direction of the wind?" We already knew a cold front was blowing from the north. A present from Canada. That could mean a lot of things but often the fishing will be off for a day or two. Hilian was on his way to met a client while Karen and I set to fly fishing off of the dock. We were hooking up quite regularly while we drank our morning coffee. We also noticed that the sargassum grass that had been a problem the last few years was nonexistent. I think the nasty hurricane that decimated Abacos Island helped to change the ocean currents slightly and the sargassum grass has moved to other places for a change.

Well the dock was also the place where we slid into the ocean to DIY fly fish or swim and snorkel. Everybody fished from the dock, even as the dusk set in.

We have caught lots of bonefish, small tarpon, reef fish (snapper or blue runners), a ray (that was a tough unintentional battle), jacks and even permit  right off of the dock.  If you pay attention to the tides, there will be fish hanging around the dock. We even have iguanas sunning themselves off of the dock.

Of course other guests get picked up for diving, snorkelling and sight seeing tours.

Yes, the dock is a great place. We spend lots of time on the dock or around it every day. It is a focal point of our entertainment.

Yep,  permit at the dock!