Rio Lagartos Adventures

Flamingo Tours , Birdwatching , photography trips, sport fishing in Rio Lagartos ,Yucatan , Mexico.

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Yucatan  Tarpon Fly
Fishing & much more in Rio Lagartos ,Yucatan.
 
One of the major Tarpon spawning areas is in Rio Lagartos,
Yucatan.Every year the giant tarpon return around the
end of May and stay as late as mid September.The young
tarpon are here all year in large quantities.June,July
and August and the first half of September are the best months for a chance at the giants.
 
 
The 65 kilo tarpon above was caught on June 22nd 2010 by Johan(lower right) an avid Dutch fly fisherman fishing Tarpon for the first time.The fish was hooked about a mile from the shore and was worked to the beach to land it  without injuring it.After the photos it was revived and released.The weight was based on a length and girth formula. More photos of this catch
 
 
Diego Nuñez landing the 65 kilo tarpon after a three hour fight near Rio Lagartos Yucatan
 
 
Reviving the tarpon
 
 
 
Fly fishing in the estuaries of Rio Lagartos.Google earth
gives an excellent view of the system of estuaries here.
 
 
 
 
 
Light tackle fishing is also very good in the protected areas of the Rio Lagartos Bio Reserve
 
A few of the catches
 
 
 
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Fly fishing for :

 

 

Baby Tarpon, Giant Tarpon,   Snook  ,  ladyfish   and    Jacks   are just some of the possibilities here in Rio Lagartos.

 

The quiet protected waters of the lagoon and the extensive system of estuaries provide fly fishing and light tackle opportunities regardless of weather .

 

Access to the open Gulf of Mexico is only 2 kilometers from the waterfront.

Trolling, light tackle and fly fishing on the Gulf are all possible but more weather dependent.

 

The waters in around the Bio-Reserve offer a great variety of species.( 99 species of fish have been recorded by biologists here.) (see the Complete list in the FLORA and FAUNA page).

 

We offer guided trips for experienced fishermen and lessons for novices. 

We also offer family fishing with equipment included.

 

 

We´ll make all arrangements

 Transportation

A van will meet you in Cancun or Merida(regardless  of your arrival time)Bring you to Rio Lagartos and get you settled into your hotel. Fishing begins early the  next morning.The van will

transport you back  for your flight home.

Lodging 

Choose your hotel from the lodging page and we will make the reservation.

 

Meals

A hearty early morning breakfast at

La Torreja restaurant

 

A lunch of sandwiches and ceviches with a cooler of soft drinks and water for the day´s fishing

 

Evening meal at La Torreja.We´ll prepàre the day´s catch or you can order off the menu.Beer wine and liquors extra.

 

Booking  a trip

Email us with the following  information 

        size of your group

  • choice of lodging,number of rooms and number of beds per room
  • How many nights?
  • number of boats w/ guides(2 fishermen per boat)
  • will you need pickup in Cancun or Merida

 E-mail us with the above and we will send

a quote in a day or two.

Allow an extra day or two if the fishing is good

 

  Diego Nuñez   contact us 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Rasmussen www.salmonfly.dk