Yucatan flyfishing & light tackle for Tarpon in Rio lagartos,Yucatan,Mexico ,Light Tackle

Yucatan Tarpon FlyFishing & Light Tackle, and 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 in 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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Best time for fishing is during the months of May,June, July, August and part of September.

More information on The season here

Fly fishing & Light Tackle for :

Baby Tarpon

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

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