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Thursday, 19 October 2006

Fishing for the Grand Slam

in Ascension Bay and Bocapaila Flats

Ascension Bay Grand Slam, bonefish, permit and tarpon 

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
BarracudaGEEEEEEEEEEG
JackGEEEEEEEEEEG
Snook E G G G G G G G G G E E
 
VG = Very good / G = Good / E = Excellent
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.
 

bonefishin ascension bay

Bonefish, provides plenty of action year round, average size is 3- 5 pounds with some bigger ones.

Bonefish 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.

Playa del Carmen permit fishing

Smart and beautiful Permit is the ultimate fly fishing challenge, year round available.

 Playa del Carmen Fishing for Tarpon

Tarpon and it's explosive jumps are always the excitement, August through December are the best months.

 Playa del Carmen snook fishing

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.

 pLAYA DEL cARMEN FLATS FISHINGBarracudas: 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.
 Light tackle fishing Playa del Carmen


Light tackle fisherman will find many opportunities to catch different species and have a great day.

 Yamel jackfish

Family fishing trips are available with our kids' program, we focus on snappers, either with spinning rods for 6 or older or hand line for younger kids. They will love the action. We will  try bottom fishing and spot fishing near the mangroves. A day that you won't forget!

 Family Fishing out of Playa del Carmen

If you are a beginner or if it's your first time bonefishing 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 use 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. 

 

 

 

Your day trip to Ascension Bay:

Playa del Carmen bonefishRate is US$ 400.00 per boat / day
1-2 anglers, 8 hours guided fishing

Transportation to and from your hotel
is available, (highly recommended)
for US$ 95.00 more

Includes
 - 2 rods per boat, fly or spining,
 - cooler with 4 ltrs purified water,
 - 4 sodas, 4 beers
 - 4 sandwiches , fruit and snacks

Terminal tackle is not included (leaders, flies, jigs, lures) but available for sale at the Lodge

Pick up in Playa del Carmen area is at 6:00 – 6:30 AM.
We will drop you back at your hotel around 7:00 pm


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Please review our FAQ Questions List, if it does not answer your question, please add it and we will answer as soon as possible.

 

See more Riviera Maya Fishing in Ascension Bay pictures from our gallery
See fishing reports and testimonials at our Fishing Reports 

 

Light Tackle Fishing Ascension Bay

Check our list of rods, lines, jigs, lures and plastics

Tarpon Fishing in Ascension Bay

Check our recommendations and facts

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 October 2007 )