We will take you south of Tulum to fish the world famous Ascension Bay flats or to the Bocapaila Lagoons, located only 60 miles south of Playa del Carmen.
Craig Cain GRAND SLAM in September
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Barracudas, Snook and Jacks... If you are looking for good flats fishing from Playa del Carmen, without a doubt, world famous Bocapaila and Ascension Bay flats are your best choice. Bocapaila lagoons are only 50 minutes from Playa del Carmen, one more hour and you will be in Ascension Bay (it's worth it) and it's world famous flats. We choose the area according to your preference or weather conditions. Ascension Bay bonefishing is the saltwater fly fishing experience at it's best: Crystal clear water flats and a great variety of different species. You can find here every fish from the Caribbean Flats.
Fly Fishing Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bonefish
VG
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
VG
Permit
VG
VG
VG
VG
E
E
E
E
E
E
VG
VG
Tarpon
G
G
G
G
VG
E
E
E
E
VG
G
G
Barracuda
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
G
Jack
G
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
G
Snook
E
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
E
E
VG = Very good / G = Good / E = Excellent
Bonefish provides plenty of action year round, average size is 3- 5 pounds with some bigger ones. They seem to be the first on most angler's must-catch-list. And this is right. Bonefish are abundant, they are opportunistic feeders looking for an easy meal.
Smart and beautiful Permit is the ultimate fly fishing challenge, year round available in Ascension Bay. Our guides are specialists in finding them.
Tarpon and it's explosive jumps are always the utmost excitement, August through December are the best months.
Snook is strong and fun, aggressive when attacking the fly, unlike bonefish, permit or tarpon. When fishing flats for bones, we'll move toward shore or close to mangrove roots to see if any snook are hanging out, waiting for a meal! Best time for snook is December through March.
Barracudas: While many trolling anglers don't get excited with barracudas, in the flats they are a very fun fish to catch, you sight see them, cast with special leader, fast strip, amazing speed and taking, jumps and good fight make them a very fun game.
Family fishing tripsare available with our kids program. We focus on snappers or small bonefish, either with spinning rods or handlines for kids younger than 6 years. They will love the action! We will try bottom fishing and spot fishing near the mangroves. A day that you wont forget.
Daytrips available from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum or any where in the Riviera Maya...
If you are a beginner or if it’s your first time flyfishing, we will primarily target schools with small bonefish (1–2 pounds), because the school is easier to see, you can cast close to the school edge and they will compete for your flies (most times). When your eyes get used to see bonefish swimming or bonefish tailing and your casting in the wind, then the guide will work the flats positioning the wind on your back and will help you to spot the fish. Barracudas, Snappers and Jacks complement the menu.
Wind protection is one of the great advantages of this area. Unlike Bahamas , here we can fish for bonefish 365 days of the year. Of course in Tulum and all the Yucatan Peninsula we get very windy days, from South East, East and North, but we can always find protected flats or lagoons where we can see and cast at bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jacks, barracudas, Spanish mackerels, and other species.
Rates:
US$ 430.00 per boat, two anglers
Transportation to and from your hotel is available,
(highly recommended) for US$ 110.00 more.
Includes:
- 8 hours guided fishing
- Cooler with 6 liters purified water, 4 sodas, 4 beers - 4 sandwiches with fruit and snacks - 1 rod with reel per person, fly or spinning
Terminal tackle is not included (leaders, flies, jigs, lures),
but available for sale at the Lodge
Pick up for transportation is at
05:00 AM in Cancun,
06:00 AM in Playa del Carmen
06:30 AM in Tulum, at your hotel lobby.
We will drop you back at your hotel around 06:00 - 7:30 PM
