Descripcion
The Fishing
The Chetumal Bay is an extensive water body of
approximately 1615 miles surrounded by distinctive tropical flora and fauna,
mangroves and amazing natural zones with tall trees and regional vegetation. Traditionally,
sportfishing experience has been practiced in the areas nearby the Xcalak port,
but the Fly Fishing Chetumal team has invested enough time in exploring and studying the
recently discovered areas sited at the bay that show a promising
potential for fly fishing.
The fishing day starts at 6:30 a.m. where breakfast
will be served at your hotel. At 7:30 a.m we will take you to the dock. This
will take around 5 to 10 minutes where your guide and boat will be ready just
waiting for you to sail. Fishing will last between 8 and 9 hours depending on
the fishing plan established by your guide. We usually get back at 4 or 5 p.m.
It is important to mention that depending on the
weather conditions (wind and sea) the travel to the fishing zones could take from
30 to 45 minutes, so we suggest you prepare your fishing material before the
trip. The boat has rod racks at both sides to ensure the security of your gear.
The trip includes a
yeti cooler with some meals and beverages for two fishermen and the guide. We
generally offer ham, chicken or tuna sandwich and some snacks as cookies,
treats, and refreshments. If
you are allergic to any kind of food, please let us know in advance.
Species
In these areas we can fish the 4 most wanted species
by the fly fishing anglers: bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook, being the
bonefish the one that is mostly sighted. The better chances to fish big tarpon
and snook are when the cold front season is active at the end of the year.
At the Species & Season section of this website, you can find the best seasons for fishing the different species at the bay as the necessary gear to successfully be able to fish.